Boston Municipal Research Bureau
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Dedicated to improving government in the City of Boston since 1932. Join us today at www.bmrb.org
Only two weeks to go! Get your nominations for worthy City of Boston employees submitted now. Here's the form:
https://ow.ly/rmFa50YRXVs
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Hey @CityofBoston employees! Nominate your outstanding colleague for a Shattuck Awards. Each year, outstanding City of Boston employees are honored. We want to hear from you! Nominate deserving recipients here::
https://ow.ly/sbQo50YJ3NU
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21 days ago
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The @BOSCityCouncil kicked off budget hearings today on the City's FY27 Budget. And just in time, the Research Bureau has released its analysis of the City's FY27 Proposed Budget. Take a look:
https://ow.ly/kK6n50YJ2qN
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22 days ago
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Many thanks to @johnfbarros for a great member briefing this morning on his work at @MassConvention His focus on economic growth and commitment to equity came through loud and clear. Special thanks to Mintz for hosting!
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22 days ago
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City of Boston released its proposed FY27 Budget this AM at the annual budget breakfast. Check it out at:
https://ow.ly/Lk5E50YFNEx
Congrats to the City's budget team. Research Bureau team now hard at work analyzing the budget. Full report to follow!
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28 days ago
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Remember ARPA? Passed in 2021 but money still to be spent in cities across the country. Boston has over $100m to spend by the end of this year. The City has made great progress but a few projects still have significant $$$ to spend. Learn more at
https://ow.ly/XEyH50YCmrf
about 1 month ago
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Today's Globe editorial highlights the City's budget challenges w/ some generous references to the Research Bureau. Take a read--
https://ow.ly/lmRm50YCqfM
Relevant BMRB Reports: Health care costs:
https://ow.ly/nvxZ50YCqfO
New Growth:
https://ow.ly/oxbi50YCqfL
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about 1 month ago
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Boston's health insurance bill is eating into city services. The city forecast a 22%+ increase in FY27 costs until yesterday's agreement. Funding will still be a challenge. Learn more about the City's policy choices in BMRB's report
https://ow.ly/QMIx50YyWNj
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#BPS starts hearings on Thurs, February 12. Check out our analysis from last week --
https://ow.ly/7fao50YcXJy
Now, we've gone a level deeper and come up with key items for the School Committee to consider. Learn more:
https://www.bmrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RU_02_11_26.pdf
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3 months ago
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Recognition by the @BOSCityCouncil for Vineet Gupta (@VineetBoston), a Shattuck Award recipient, for his amazing 37 years of service to @BostonBTD. A Who's Who of the City Hall transpo & planning team was there. The rules may have been bent to allow for a standing ovation.đ
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3 months ago
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The BPS FY27 Budget proposal came out Wednesday night. It's a challenging year -- enrollment declining; deep FTE cuts, & increasing costs. See what the Research Bureau's deep dive found:
https://ow.ly/XXq050YacMV
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3 months ago
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Bostonâs property tax rates are in the news these days. Our latest Research Update explains the key drivers of those rates. Dive into our analysis to understand the trends shaping the cityâs future. Read the Update:
https://www.bmrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RU012926.pdf
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3 months ago
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Hearing from @MassGovernor at a packed @AIMBusinessNews Annual Meeting. Thanks to BMRB member @Verizon for the invite.
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3 months ago
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Grateful to be a guest of Research Bureau member @bu_tweets for President Gilliamâs Annual Address
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3 months ago
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Interested in which City Councillor got which Committee assignment for the upcoming year? Here's the Research Bureau's comparison of last year to this year with all the new assignments. Best wishes to all the Councillors for the coming year!
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4 months ago
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Friends and supporters -- We'd like to cordially invite you to our 94th Annual Meeting. Coming up sooner than you think -- Thursday, March 12th at the Seaport Hotel. Be sure to save the date. We look forward to seeing you!
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4 months ago
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Congratulations to Elaine Beattie, a member of our staff for 40 years, upon receiving the Frederick P. Gruenberg Award. It is the highest honor the Governmental Research Association gives those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of governmental research.
10 months ago
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Please join us in welcoming Steve Poftak as our new Chief Executive Officer and President on his first day. We're thrilled to have you at the helm.
10 months ago
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Big news this morning: Steve Poftak will be our new CEO and President, starting July 14. His research expertise and public sector management experience will be instrumental as we build on our 93 year history of non-partisan, data driven work promoting efficient and effective government in Boston.
10 months ago
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We are thrilled to announce this year's City of Boston Shattuck Public Service Award recipients. We'll celebrate on Nov. 20 and honor them for all they do for our city. Please join us in congratulating them!
10 months ago
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As Boston City Council considers whether to move forward w/ advisory Nov. ballot question establishing an Inspector General, here is our testimony on the related home rule petition that would abolish the Finance Commission and establish an Office of Inspector General.
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https://www.bmrb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-23-2025-BMRB-testimony-re-OIG-proposal.pdf
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"Bostonâs civic reputation, newly bolstered by a state recruitment campaign for federal workers, and a relatively resilient public sector job market, has made the region a top destination for former federal workers."
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As federal layoffs shake up the public sector workforce, displaced workers look to Boston - The Boston Globe
The City of Boston has seen a boom in job applications, with positions that it once struggled to hire for now receiving a record amount of interest.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/29/business/federal-layoffs-massachusetts-relocating/
10 months ago
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2025 is going to be a busy year for Bostons' voters. We look forward to robust policy discussions about the city's future.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/27/m...
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See who made the ballot for Bostonâs September preliminary election - The Boston Globe
All 13 Boston City Council seats are up for reelection this year, in addition to the flagship mayoral race.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/27/metro/boston-municipal-election-2025-preliminary-voter-guide/
10 months ago
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An inspiring group of students to celebrate.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/27/m...
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Bostonâs brightest: 33 valedictorians celebrated at annual luncheon - The Boston Globe
Dozens of family members watched 33 valedictorians shake hands with Mayor Michelle Wu Tuesday at an annual luncheon at Fenway Park.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/27/metro/boston-bps-valedictorians-annual-luncheon/?p1=BGSearch_Overlay_Results
11 months ago
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There is still time to nominate a City of Boston employee for this year's Shattuck Awards (and please save the date of October 22 for the 40th awards event). Nomination deadline is May 16. The form is here:
bmrb.org/wp-content/u...
about 1 year ago
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Our view: âThe operational improvements since 2020 do not justify the state scaling back its role, especially when one considers the districtâs academic performance. More, not less, state oversight and accountability for Boston Public Schools is required.â
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/29/m...
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âMissed opportunityâ: Some Boston schoolsâ promises unfulfilled as state improvement plan expires - The Boston Globe
A much-publicized improvement plan for the cityâs schools, meant to avoid state receivership, is due to expire at the end of June.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/29/metro/bps-state-oversight-wu-boston-public-schools/?p1=BGSearch_Overlay_Results
about 1 year ago
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Our report about Boston Mayor Wu's proposed FY26 budget is out. Boston's City Council, which is holding budget hearings in April and May and considering amendments, must take act by June 11.
www.bmrb.org/mayor-recomm...
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Mayor Recommends 4.45% Budget Increase for FY26 â Boston Municipal Research Bureau
https://www.bmrb.org/mayor-recommends-4-45-budget-increase-for-fy26/
about 1 year ago
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Our 40th Shattuck Public Service Awards on Oct. 22 will recognize City of Boston employees who perform at a high level of excellence. Know someone who fits that description? The nomination deadline is May 16. Nomination form is here:
bmrb.org/wp-content/u...
about 1 year ago
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We are grateful to The Drew Company for being a premier sponsor of our 93rd Annual Meeting and are thrilled to have its President John Drew as our new Vice Chair.
about 1 year ago
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Thank you to Citizens Bank for being a Premier Sponsor of our 93rd Annual Meeting. We are grateful for your support and for the leadership of our executive committee and board member Pat Nuzzo.
about 1 year ago
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Thank you to P&G Gillette for being a Premier Sponsor of our 93rd Annual Meeting. We're grateful for your support and for the leadership of Kara Buckley on our executive committee and board of directors.
about 1 year ago
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Thank you to Vicinity Energy for being a Premier Sponsor of our 93rd Annual Meeting. We are grateful for the support and appreciate the dedication of our board member Patrick Haswell.
about 1 year ago
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Our latest Research Update is out - it summarizes the key points of proposed BTU-BPS contact. The Boston School Committee is expected to consider and possibly vote on proposed BTU contract on Wednesday.
www.bmrb.org/boston-publi...
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Boston Public Schools Reaches Tentative Agreement with Boston Teachers Union on New Contract â Boston Municipal Research Bureau
https://www.bmrb.org/boston-public-schools-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-boston-teachers-union-on-new-contract/
about 1 year ago
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We are enormously grateful to the Premier Sponsors of our 93rd Annual Meeting, including Comcast. We're honored to have your support and benefit from the hard work of our board and executive committee member Tim Murnane.
about 1 year ago
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We are enormously grateful to the Premier Sponsors of our 93rd Annual Meeting, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. We're honored to have your support and benefit from the hard work of our board member Jeff Bellows.
about 1 year ago
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Grateful for the recognition of our 93 years - still feeling young and energetic!
about 1 year ago
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Our 93rd Annual Meeting is in the history books. Thanks to Stephanie Lee of Verizon for her incredible two years as board chair and welcome to Charlene Rideout of Kearney Donovan & McGee who today began her tenure as board chair.
about 1 year ago
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That's a wrap. Our 93rd Annual Meeting featuring Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll speaking to several hundred members and guests is in the history books. Thanks to
@kimdriscollma.bsky.social
for inspiring remarks and spending time with us.
about 1 year ago
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu today announced more details about her proposed FY26 budget. The budget proposes $4.84 billion in spending, a 4.45% increase. 1/13
about 1 year ago
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Our annual Henry L Shattuck Awards recognize City of Boston public employees who go about their work without fanfare and who perform at a high level of excellence. Know someone who fits that description? The nomination deadline is May 16. Nomination form is here:
www.bmrb.org/wp-content/u...
about 1 year ago
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Boston Mayor Wu began the FY26 budget process today by filing with City Council the FY26 tax appropriation and an explanatory letter. According to the Mayorâs letter, the FY26 budget is proposed to increase 4.4% to $4.8B. 1/11
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We're searching for our next Chief Executive Officer and President. Interested or know someone who would be great for the role? The position prospectus is in the link below.
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https://www.dsgco.com/search/21572-boston-municipal-research-bureau-president-and-chief-executive-officer/
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
We need young people to VOTE on how to spend $1 million! If you're age 14-25 and live, work, or study in Boston, you can vote for your favorite Youth Lead the Change project proposal. Cast your vote at
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There's still time for table and ticket purchases for our April 10 Annual Meeting. The deadline is April 1. Please join us!
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There's still time for table and ticket purchases for our April 10 Annual Meeting. The deadline is April 1. Please join us!
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about 1 year ago
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Throughout our 93 years, the nonpartisan Boston Municipal Research Bureau has produced fact based, data driven reports and analysis.Â
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/27/b...
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In a break from tradition, Mayor Wu will skip Municipal Research Bureau lunch. Why? - The Boston Globe
The decision not to attend the fund-raiser on April 10 appears to be about taxes, the research bureauâs bread-and-butter.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/27/business/michelle-wu-boston-municipal-research-bureau/
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Our annual Henry L Shattuck Awards recognize City of Boston public employees who go about their work without fanfare and who perform at a high level of excellence. Know someone who fits that description? The nomination deadline is May 16. Nomination form is here:
www.bmrb.org/wp-content/u...
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about 1 year ago
FED FUNDING: Boston Childrenâs Hospital said vaccine-related contracts between the medical facility and multiple federal agencies have âstoppedâ amid President Trumpâs efforts to slash federal funding that does not align with his policy views.
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www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/17/v...
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Vaccine-related contracts at Boston Childrenâs Hospital âstoppedâ amid funding uncertainty
A top official at Boston Childrenâs Hospital said vaccine-related contracts between the medical facility and multiple federal agencies have âstoppedâ amid President Donald Trumpâs efforts to slash âŠ
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/17/vaccine-related-contracts-at-boston-childrens-hospital-stopped-amid-funding-uncertainty/
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We're new here. Starting with exciting news - we're hiring. Want to be our next CEO or know someone who should be? Check out the posting and please share.
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