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2025 Thomas S. Green Public Service Award Recipients

Worcester Regional Research Bureau announces the recipients of the 2025 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards! Since 1988, The Research …
In the Zone will explore Inclusionary Zoning in practice across the Commonwealth. Program will feature remarks from Chris Kluchman of the Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, and a panel discussion moderated by Brian Iammartino of the Harvard Kennedy School. Panelists will include Aaron Clausen, Principal Planning Director for the City of Lynn; Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer at the City of Worcester; and Andrew Levine, Hatfield Town Administrator, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler City Councillor for the City of Cambridge

In the Zone: Inclusionary Zoning, in Practice

Learn from in-depth research on Inclusionary Zoning policies & hear directly from practitioners about their experiences in MA communities.
The image displays a map of Worcester County illustrating cannabis revenue as a % of Total Excise Tax collected in a community

Cashing in on Cannabis

In collaboration with the Worcester Business Journal, “Cashing in on Cannabis” shows the growth of excise tax collection on cannabis …
Mass. Exodus from Civil Service: Examining Worcester’s Proposal to Exempt Police Leaders Amidst Statewide Shifts

Bureau Update: Mass. Exodus from Civil Service

In September 2024, WRRB released Mass. Exodus from Civil Service, since then significant developments have taken place, this updated brief …

Insights Insider – Community Health: Asthma

Insights Insider – Community Health: Asthma takes a dive into the prevalence of asthma in the region. Take a look …
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