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  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Citizen Satisfaction with Municipal Services: 2004 Survey

    Third annual survey of citizen satisfaction with municipal services.

    December 1, 2004
  • Public Education,Reports

    Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2004

    This report documents the Worcester Public Schools' performance along several measures including attendance and dropout rates, student mobility, family involvement, post-graduate placement, and MCAS scores.

    November 1, 2004
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2004

    Fourth annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester.

    November 1, 2004
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy Survey 2004

    Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District.

    October 1, 2004
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    The Fire Department Arbitration Decision: Implications and Options

    This report discusses the 2004 Worcester firefighters' arbitration award, the financial implications for the City of Worcester, and the options available.

    August 9, 2004
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services: 2004

    Third annual report benchmarking municipal and neighborhood services.

    August 1, 2004
  • Reports

    Oh Manager, Where Art Thou? Best Practices for Selecting a City Manager

    How to best select a city manager.

    July 15, 2004
  • Municipal Finance,Reports

    Worcester’s FY05 Budget: More Tough Questions

    Worcester faces numerous financial challenges in its FY05 budget and beyond.

    June 22, 2004
  • Municipal Finance,Reports

    Respect for the Dead and Relief for the Budget: Can Privatization Improve Hope Cemetery?

    Possible privatization of Hope Cemetery or its operations is examined.

    June 3, 2004
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2004

    Second report measuring the performance of Worcester's police, fire, and ambulance/emergency medical services.

    June 1, 2004
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    Bureau Brief – High School In-person Learning Opt-in Rates in Worcester Public Schools

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    Bureau Brief – In-person Learning Opt-in Rates in Worcester Public Schools

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    Bureau Brief—Hybrid Learning Opt-in Rates in Worcester Public Schools

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