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Energized? No, Specialized: Decoding the New Specialized Stretch Code
ON JULY 1, 2024, both an updated Stretch Code and the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Code will go into effect …Read More "Energized? No, Specialized: Decoding the New Specialized Stretch Code"
38th Annual Meeting – December 11, 2023
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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For thirty years, The Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in Greater Worcester by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials of opportunities and best practices.
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Worcester attorney Collins to receive 2024 Isaiah Thomas Award, revived after 6-year pause
WORCESTER — What do several former newspaper publishers, numerous company presidents, philanthropists, Worcester’s first city manager, a former Worcester bishop who later became a cardinal and the man behind Spag’s...
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It’s Election Day, Massachusetts. Here’s what to know, the races to watch
Voters across the state, from Pittsfield to Boston, and all points in-between, are headed to the polls this Election Day to cast their ballots in a host of consequential contests.
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Worcester mayor’s race: Learn more about the candidates
The first thing voters will be asked to decide on the Worcester ballot is who the city’s next mayor should be, with five candidates, including the incumbent, running for office.
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