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Public Par(king): Worcester’s Past, Present, and Future of Parking
Parking is king. For as long as there have been cars, it has been a subject of conversation in Worcester. …Read More "Public Par(king): Worcester’s Past, Present, and Future of Parking"
Feeding the Meter: Public Parking Usage in Worcester
PARKING, is a difficult issue in many cities. Plentiful parking is necessary where the personal automobile is the dominant mode …Read More "Feeding the Meter: Public Parking Usage in Worcester"
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Promoting Informed Debate and Decision-Making through Public Policy Research
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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In the British elections this July, the conservative party was swept out of power after more than a decade of rule.
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As a property owner in the city for 24 years and former small-business owner, the topic of property taxes and our ill-conceived dual-tax rate has been a hot one of...
Read MoreThomas Green Awards honor 5 exemplary employees of Worcester, surrounding towns
WORCESTER ― The Worcester Regional Research Bureau hosted its annual Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards on Thursday evening, honoring three municipal employees from Worcester and two from surrounding towns.
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