1. Every community along the line must work together for improved and more frequent service now, before any Allston construction begins.

2. The Grand Junction bridge must not become inaccessible - as this bridge is the shortest link to key maintenance facilities used by all MBTA trains.

3. The third track project should not be forgotten as potentially necessary for the Worcester/Framingham Line to host full Compass Rail Service in the future.

4. Communities themselves must prioritize state infrastructure projects on the line, including improvements to at-grade crossings.

Have you read WRRB's report The Promises of the Worcester/Framingham Line?

If not, here are some of the Key Recommendations. For more details, read the full report: www.wrrb.org/reports/2026.... #WorcPoli

Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards - Nominations Open! - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Thomas Green Public Service Award nominations are open & recognize unsung heroes of public service in Worcester County! Deadline is March 27.

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

The Promises of the Worcester/Framingham Line - Worcester Regional Research Bureau The Promises of the Worcester/Framingham Line looks at the need & vision of the Line, explaining ongoing/future work that unlock its promise.

WRRB - NEW RELEASE - The Promises of the Worcester/Framingham Line looks at the need and the vision of what that service could look like, explaining ongoing and future work that could unlock its promises.

Read the report: www.wrrb.org/reports/2026... #WorcPoli

Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards - Nominations Open! - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Thomas Green Public Service Award nominations are open & recognize unsung heroes of public service in Worcester County! Deadline is March 27.

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

Bureau Brief - WPS Strategic Plan Evaluation - Worcester Regional Research Bureau WRRB & WEC developed an interactive Tableau dashboard & Bureau Brief that displays progress on the Worcester Public Schools' Strategic Plan.

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

WRRB - Hiring a Research Associate - Worcester Regional Research Bureau WRRB is hiring a Research Associate. A Research Associate undertakes research & analysis of public policy issues impacting Greater Worcester.

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!

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.

Breaking Down the Budget: FY26 - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Breaking Down the Budget: An Examination of Worcester’s FY26 City Budget is the Bureau’s latest analysis in its municipal finance series.

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

Questions for the Candidates - Worcester Regional Research Bureau The report provides questions for candidates & residents to consider before Worcester's municipal election, provoking discussion & debate.

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

Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates - Worcester Regional Research Bureau WRRB & WTG to host 2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates on select Wednesdays this fall at Mechanics Hall.

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

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

Cashing in on Cannabis - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Cashing in on Cannabis tracks cannabis excise tax growth in Worcester County, from 3 to 23 communities, and maps cannabis business locations.

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

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

Where are Worcester's Woes? - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Municipal government can't predict when & where problems arise. It relies on people to report issues in order to solve Worcester's woes.

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...

Building For Tomorrow - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Program features MA's Statewide Housing Plan, UPHC's "Building for Tomorrow", & other regional housing efforts.

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

Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates - Worcester Regional Research Bureau WRRB & WTG to host 2025 City of Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates on select Wednesdays this fall at Mechanics Hall.

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/...

Where are Worcester's Woes? - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Municipal government can't predict when & where problems arise. It relies on people to report issues in order to solve Worcester's woes.

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

Building For Tomorrow - Worcester Regional Research Bureau Program to feature MA's Statewide Housing Plan, UPHC's "Building for Tomorrow", & other regional housing efforts.

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

A City for People: Reorienting Parking Policy | PW Webpage Explore the historical development and impact of parking policy in Massachusetts communities and modern updates to facilitate urban growth

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...