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Series (Benchmarking Worcester)

  • Reports

    Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2009

    This report measures the performance of Worcester's police department, fire department, and ambulance/emergency medical services.

    May 1, 2009
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2008

    This report, generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, contains updated information for the following performance indicators: the value of the City's tax base, property tax rates, new construction values, employment and labor force growth, the downtown office occupancy rate, and vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties.

    November 24, 2008
  • Municipal Finance,Reports

    Benchmarking Municipal Finance in Worcester 2008: Factors Affecting the City’s Bond Rating

    This report discusses the significance of bond ratings for a municipality's financial well-being and examines seven indicators of municipal fiscal health that are key determinants of a municipality's bond rating.

    September 25, 2008
  • Public Education,Reports

    Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2008

    This report examines student, school, and district performance in relation to the standards implemented under the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 and the Federal No Child Left Behind legislation signed into law in 2002 in an effort to close the achievement gap between subgroups of students.

    March 1, 2008
  • Municipal Services & Operations,Reports

    Benchmarking Municipal and Neighborhood Services in Worcester: 2007

    Sixth report describing the performance of several municipal agencies including the Department of Public Works and Parks, the Divisions of Housing and Code Enforcement, and the Worcester Public Library, as well as measuring residents' level of civic engagement.

    December 1, 2007
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2007

    This report contains updated information for the following performance indicators: the value of the City's tax base, property tax rates, new construction values, employment and labor force growth, the downtown office occupancy rate, and vacant and abandoned buildings.

    October 1, 2007
  • Reports

    Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2007

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

    October 1, 2007
  • Municipal Finance,Reports

    Benchmarking Municipal Finance in Worcester: Factors Affecting the City’s Bond Rating

    This report examines six indicators of municipal fiscal health that are key determinants of a municipality's bond rating.

    May 22, 2007
  • Public Education,Reports

    Benchmarking Public Education in Worcester: 2007

    This report examines student, school, and district performance in relation to the standards implemented under the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 and the Federal No Child Left Behind legislation signed into law in 2002 in an effort to close the achievement gap between subgroups of students.

    April 1, 2007
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2006

    Sixth annual report tracking economic development in Worcester.

    November 1, 2006
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