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  • Public Education,Reports

    2000 Census: Income and Educational Attainment in Worcester and the Region

    This report compares Census 2000 income and education data for Worcester to surrounding communities and other northeastern cities.

    October 1, 2002
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2002 Survey

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

    September 1, 2002
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services: 2002

    Data related to a variety of City services including those provided by the Department of Public Works, the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery, and the Worcester Public Library.

    May 1, 2002
  • Municipal Finance,Reports

    Addressing the Projected Budget Shortfall in FY03

    In order to address Worcester's FY03 anticipated budget shortfall, cost reductions and fundamental changes in the delivery of municipal services are explored.

    April 29, 2002
  • Economic Development,Reports

    A Guide to Regional Organizations in the Greater Worcester Area

    Basic information on the 49 organizations that provide regional services in central Massachusetts.

    March 1, 2002
  • Public Education,Reports

    Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2002

    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.

    February 1, 2002
  • Reports,Transportation

    The Worcester Regional Transit Authority: Problems and Options

    This report argues that the Worcester Regional Transit Authority faces serious problems and must adopt more cost-effective methods of operation in order to avoid substantial cuts in service.

    January 8, 2002
  • Public Education,Reports

    Proposed Vocational School: Facts and Figures

    Facts about the proposed new vocational school facility.

    November 1, 2001
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2001

    First in a series of annual reports documenting trends in economic development in Worcester.

    November 1, 2001
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    The 2000 Census: A Preliminary Look at Worcester and the Region

    Examines the recently released 2000 Census data for Worcester and the surrounding region.

    October 5, 2001
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