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The Research Bureau will hold its 23rd Annual Meeting on Monday June 9, 2008.  John Rowe, President and CEO of Exelon Corporation will be the featured speaker.

Tickets available at $40, or purchase a table for 10 at $400.

Contact us at 508-799-7169 or info@wrrb.org.

 

The Research Bureau is now accepting nominations for the 2008 T.S. Green Public Service Awards

Nominations due on or before June 6, 2008

Awards and Reception September 24, 2008 at Assumption College

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NEW REPORT

Worcester's FY09 Budget: Continuing the Reform Agenda acrobat

This report, produced annually, reviews the City's FY09 budget and provides suggestions for increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures in the City.

Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2008 acrobat

This report examines student, school, and district performance in relation to the standards implemented under the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 and the Federal No Child Left Behind legislation signed into law in 2002 in an effort to close the achievement gap between subgroups of students.

 

Where Have All the Bidders Gone?: The Impact of “Responsibility” on Public Constructionacrobat

The report examines why the City of Worcester receives so few bids on public construction projects and why those bids frequently have projected costs in excess of the City’s estimates. Recommendations for ameliorating this situation are included. Read The Research Bureau's testimony to the Worcester City Council 3/11/08   acrobat

Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services in Worcester: 2007 acrobat

Sixth annual report describing the performance of several municipal agencies including: the Department of Public Works and Parks, the Divisions of Housing and Code Enforcement, and the Worcester Public Library, as well as measuring residents' civic engagement.

Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2007 acrobat

This report contains updated information for the following performance indicators: the value of the City’s tax base, property tax rates, new construction values, employment and labor force growth, the Downtown office occupancy rate, and vacant and abandoned buildings.

Casino Gambling in Worcester: The Case For and Againstacrobat

This report considers the potential advantages and disadvantages for Worcester and surrounding communities of locating a gambling casino within the City.

Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2007acrobat

Fifth annual report measuring the performance of Worcester’s police department, fire department, and ambulance/emergency medical services.

Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2007 Survey acrobat

Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester’s Central Business District and detailed listing of office space available for lease.

Detailed property listings (Appendix A) acrobat

2006 - 2007 Annual Report acrobat

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