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The 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.
The Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards Committee is accepting nominations for unsung heroes of public service in Worcester County! The deadline is Friday, March 27!
Nominations can be emailed to wrrb@wrrb.org or submitted via the online form: www.wrrb.org/thomas-s-gre... #WorcPoli
WRRB has long analyzed data on elections and voting in Worcester. This dashboard continues this trend by analyzing Worcester's municipal election results from November 2025.
Interact the Data: www.wrrb.org/reports/2026... #WorcPoli
WRRB, with Worcester Education Collaborative, developed the Worcester Public Schools Strategic Plan Evaluation Tool, an interactive Data Dashboard & Bureau Brief that displays progress so far.
Use the Dashboard or Download the Brief: www.wrrb.org/reports/2026... #WorcPoli #worcedu
Worcester Regional Research Bureau is hiring a full-time Research Associate!
The full position description can be found here: www.wrrb.org/other/2026/0... #WorcPoli
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work/writing sample to info@wrrb.org.
Many thanks to the generous sponsors! Particularly Berkshire Bank, AbbVie, The Hanover Insurance Group, and Country Bank!
04.12.2025 15:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
WRRB hosted its 40th Annual Meeting!
The program featured a Panel of Worcester's City Managers: Michael O'Brien, Edward Augustus Jr., & Eric Batista; moderated by Kimberly Salmon of The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation.
Highlight Reel & Full Program: lnkd.in/eRwh2XJS.
WRRB released its 2025 Budget Reports outlining the budget-making process, analyzing revenues/expenditures, & highlighting developments to watch in the future. #WorcPoli
Breaking Down the Budget: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025...
Paying for a Public Education: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025...
WRRB releases: Overdue for Civilian Oversight: A Pathway for Lasting Police Reform.
Civilian oversight has been debated in Worcester for 50+ years. Worcester stands as one of few major cities without a civilian review board.
Read the report: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
WRRB releases its Questions for the Candidates.
While these questions will not be asked in our debate series, the publication provides questions for the candidates and residents to consider before the 2025 municipal election.
Read the Report: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
WRRB & Worcester Telegram & Gazette announce the dates for the annual Worcester Municipal Candidate Debate series hosted at Mechanics Hall on Wednesdays this fall. Save the Dates to hear directly from the candidates. #WorcPoli
www.wrrb.org/events/2025/...
Graphic explores population ages 0-5, and facility enrollment. Image also includes MA ranking of 2nd most expensive state for childcare at $20,913 and Most Cost-Burdened communities are Leominster, Worcester, Gardner, Fitchburg, & Athol.
This edition of Insights Insider uses preschool enrollment data from Worcester County Insights (WRRB & GWCF collab) to explore participation, facility density by community, & overall affordability.
Read Insights Insider: Pre-K Education in Worcester County: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
City Council agenda: Keep Worcester Clean, homelessness, water quality, utilities, WRTA, WPD data, CPA contingency, WRRB's Commuter Rail report, WRRB's Where are Worcester's Woes?, free bulk waste, Institutions' 10yr plans, parking mins, & more: worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti... #WorcPoli
19.08.2025 21:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
At the Governmental Research Association Annual Conference (hosted by RIPEC!), in addition to its workshops, upskills, & presentations, the GRA recognizes the extraordinary work of its members. WRRB was honored to be recognized for Where are Worcester's Woes?: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
25.07.2025 13:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In collaboration with Worcester Business Journal, "Cashing in on Cannabis" includes WRRB's visualization on excise tax collection on cannabis sales across Worcester County & WBJ's coverage investigating trends & the impact of the legal marijuana industry.
www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
WRRB's latest report, Casting Ballots on Taxes examines the governance structure in Worcester's neighbors, Proposition 2 ½ & the limits of property tax revenue, and overcoming the property tax cap through voting & new growth.
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
If you missed "In the Zone: Inclusionary Zoning, in Practice" with WRRB & Rappaport Institute - the recording is available! Learn from in-depth research on IZ policies & hear directly from practitioners about their experiences: www.wrrb.org/events/2025/... #Worcpoli #mapoli
17.07.2025 13:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On Worcester City Council's agenda: public petitions, Mill St. review, municipally-owned grocery store, Keep Worcester Clean expansion, street/sidewalk report, body cam report, upgrade 311-cust. service, substance use/mental health fund, & more: worcesterma.primegov.com/Portal/Meeti... #WorcPoli
15.07.2025 14:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A city's gov should serve its people. A unified resident service system allows residents & visitors to the city to easily & closely interact with gov to more effectively (hopefully) solve their problems. #WorcPoli
Explore Where are Worcester's Woes? www.wrrb.org/reports/2025...
WRRB hosted "Building for Tomorrow" which featured Keynote Remarks from Secretary Augustus, a WRRB presentation, & add'l local context from CMHA & CMRPC.
WRRB's presentation & the recording (courtesy of WCCA TV!) are available on our website: www.wrrb.org/events/2025/... #WorcPoli
WRRB releases Express for Whom? Ridership, Recovery & the Importance of the Worcester/Framingham Line. Using ridership & station boarding data, the report, first in a two-part series, provides a deep look at where the Line stands today.
Read: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
WRRB on Bluesky! Here's some other ways to connect:
- Follow on socials (@WRRBureau): #X #Facebook #LinkedIn #instagram #bluesky
- Join the mailing list: www.wrrb.org
- View maps on #arcgis: wrrb-mapping.maps.arcgis.com/home
- Interact with data on #tableau: public.tableau.com/app/profile/...
WRRB releases Express for Whom? Ridership, Recovery & the Importance of the Worcester/Framingham Line. Using ridership & station boarding data, the report, first in a two-part series, provides a deep look at where the Line stands today.
Read: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
WRRB & Worcester Telegram & Gazette announce the dates for the annual Worcester Municipal Candidate Debate series hosted at Mechanics Hall on Wednesdays this fall. Save the Dates to hear directly from the candidates. #WorcPoli
www.wrrb.org/events/2025/...
A city's gov should serve its people. A unified resident service system allows residents & visitors to the city to easily & closely interact with gov to more effectively (hopefully) solve their problems. #WorcPoli
Explore Where are Worcester's Woes? www.wrrb.org/reports/2025...
Join us this Thursday, 5PM, at Mechanics Hall to celebrate the unsung heroes of public service in Central Massachusetts! #WorcPoli
27.05.2025 19:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us on May 20, 9:15AM, Top of the Tower, for a discussion on MA's Statewide Housing Plan, Unlocking Housing Production Commission's "Building for Tomorrow" recommendations, & other regional housing efforts.
Register Now: www.wrrb.org/events/2025/... #WorcPoli
May 6th, 4-5:30PM, Park View Room - Join "A City for People" as this panel of experts will explore the impact of parking policy in Massachusetts communities and modern updates to facilitate urban growth. #WorcPoli
Register Today: www.preservationworcester.org/events-1/a-c...
On the Worcester School Committee agenda: Resignation of Supt. Monarrez & discuss the process of appointing a new Superintendent of Schools, Budget prioritization preparation, proposed new courses, calendar for 2025-2026 school year, & more: drive.google.com/file/d/1xpLM... #WorcPoli
01.05.2025 20:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
May 6th, 4-5:30PM, Park View Room - Join "A City for People" as this panel of experts will explore the impact of parking policy in Massachusetts communities and modern updates to facilitate urban growth. #WorcPoli
Register Today: www.preservationworcester.org/events-1/a-c...
WRRB & the City of Worcester will present the State of the City Address on Wed., May 21, 6:00PM at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, 20B Franklin Street.
Event will include an address from City Manager Eric Batista, a reading from Poet Laureate Oliver de le Paz, & a cash bar. #WorcPoli