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Mass. Exodus from Civil Service: Examining Worcester’s Proposal to Exempt Police Leaders Amidst Statewide Shifts
A significant shift is underway as Massachusetts municipal police departments increasingly request exemptions from the Civil Service Law. Worcester’s recent …
Save the Date – 39th Annual Meeting – October 9, 2024
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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 Faces Traffic Violence Crisis: New Report Highlights Alarming Pedestrian and Cyclist Risks
A lot of the conversation in Worcester lately centers on traffic violence. Leaders have labeled what is happening in the city “a crisis.” The Research Bureau has just published a...
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Worcester’s Parking Challenges: New Data Reveals Surprising Trends and Solutions for the Future
Parking in Worcester. Paul Matthews, Executive Director & CEO, Worcester Regional Research Bureau and report author, Josh Boucher, join Hank to talk about the past history of parking in Worcester and what...
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Report Examines Civil Service and Worcester’s Exemption Proposal
WORCESTER – The Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB) released a report on Thursday, Sept. 5, titled “Mass. Exodus from Civil Service: Examining Worcester’s Proposal to Exempt Police Leaders Amidst Statewide...
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