Worcester Regional Research Bureau
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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.
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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
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
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
Read Insights Insider: Pre-K Education in Worcester County: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
September 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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
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
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
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
July 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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
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
July 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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
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/...
- 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/...
June 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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/...
- 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
Read: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
June 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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
Read: www.wrrb.org/reports/2025... #WorcPoli
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
May 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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
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
Event will include an address from City Manager Eric Batista, a reading from Poet Laureate Oliver de le Paz, & a cash bar. #WorcPoli
May 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
Event will include an address from City Manager Eric Batista, a reading from Poet Laureate Oliver de le Paz, & a cash bar. #WorcPoli
On the agenda for the Worcester City Council: Housing Production Plan, Community Preservation Program, DOJ Report Update, broadband competition, Zero Waste Master Plan, OPEB Trust fund Report, Council Rules, city space event costs, and more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
March 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
On the agenda for the Worcester City Council: Housing Production Plan, Community Preservation Program, DOJ Report Update, broadband competition, Zero Waste Master Plan, OPEB Trust fund Report, Council Rules, city space event costs, and more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
In 2024, WRRB released a report on civil service, since then, Mass Leads Act has changed Civil Service hiring across MA. This brief outlines those changes and their affects, including the removal of WPD Chief & Deputies from Civil Service.
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
February 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In 2024, WRRB released a report on civil service, since then, Mass Leads Act has changed Civil Service hiring across MA. This brief outlines those changes and their affects, including the removal of WPD Chief & Deputies from Civil Service.
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
WRRB/GWCF release Insights Insider - Community Health: Asthma. This edition takes a dive into the prevalence of asthma in the region: www.wrrb.org/insights-ins...
Other indicators available on Worcester County Insights to get a fuller picture of community health #WorcPoli
Other indicators available on Worcester County Insights to get a fuller picture of community health #WorcPoli
February 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
WRRB/GWCF release Insights Insider - Community Health: Asthma. This edition takes a dive into the prevalence of asthma in the region: www.wrrb.org/insights-ins...
Other indicators available on Worcester County Insights to get a fuller picture of community health #WorcPoli
Other indicators available on Worcester County Insights to get a fuller picture of community health #WorcPoli
Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards Nominations are Open! If you know a city/town, school district, or regional agency employee who has made exemplary contributions to public service in Worcester County, nominate them today! www.wrrb.org/thomas-s-gre...
#WorcPoli
#WorcPoli
February 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards Nominations are Open! If you know a city/town, school district, or regional agency employee who has made exemplary contributions to public service in Worcester County, nominate them today! www.wrrb.org/thomas-s-gre...
#WorcPoli
#WorcPoli
On the agenda for Worcester City Council: Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, FY26 Budget, Sidewalk Rehab Program, City Council Rule 11, sprinkler system mandate in 4+unit residential building, and more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu...
February 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On the agenda for Worcester City Council: Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, FY26 Budget, Sidewalk Rehab Program, City Council Rule 11, sprinkler system mandate in 4+unit residential building, and more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu...
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
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
January 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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
Read: www.wrrb.org/wp-content/u... #WorcPoli
On the agenda for the Worcester City Council: ADU Ordinance, drone usage, police details, Institutional Master Plans, small business needs, Policies regarding immigrant population & ICE EROs compliance, City Clerk's goals, and more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
January 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
On the agenda for the Worcester City Council: ADU Ordinance, drone usage, police details, Institutional Master Plans, small business needs, Policies regarding immigrant population & ICE EROs compliance, City Clerk's goals, and more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
On Worcester Council agenda: Mobility Action Plan, Q3 Tax Bill Delay, Plant a Tree Initiative, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, public meeting remote participation, DCU Special District Improvement Fund, Black History Month events, & more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
January 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
On Worcester Council agenda: Mobility Action Plan, Q3 Tax Bill Delay, Plant a Tree Initiative, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, public meeting remote participation, DCU Special District Improvement Fund, Black History Month events, & more: www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
On Worcester City Council's agenda: trash/recycling receptacles, streetlights, Civilian Review Board, Police Dept data, First Night Worcester, City Council meeting remote participation, conduct at Council meetings, City vehicle inventory, & more www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli
January 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
On Worcester City Council's agenda: trash/recycling receptacles, streetlights, Civilian Review Board, Police Dept data, First Night Worcester, City Council meeting remote participation, conduct at Council meetings, City vehicle inventory, & more www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minu... #WorcPoli