@spoftak
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Big week at the Research Bureau! So pleased to have Mayor Wu join us in honoring this year's Shattuck Awardees. It was a wonderful celebration of our great @CityOfBoston employees. Stay tuned over the coming days for an introduction to each of the deserving winners. #bospoli
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Thanks to the @BOSCityCouncil Government Operations Committee for the chance to weigh in last Thursday on quarterly revenue reporting by the City. We are for it! Our testimony is here: ow.ly/vHaV50ZXNNm #bospoli
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Great conversation about Boston's budget on Thursday with Councillor @ben4district6 and Nick Lehman of @Moodys Some really good questions from the @ResearchBureau1 members. And thanks to @Mintz_Law for being such great hosts! #bospoli
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Over the past decade, there's been an extraordinary amount of energy devoted to the exam schools. But what about the 30+ other BPS schools educating grades 9 - 12? Our latest report examines these schools: bmrb.org/wp-content/uploads/… #bospoli #edchat #highschool #bps
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Just one month before I swim across New Bedford harbor to raise funds for @savebuzzardsbay. If you'd like to support me, click here: secure2.convio.net/bbay/site… Thanks for considering it and thanks for reading.
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Only two weeks to go! Get your nominations for worthy City of Boston employees submitted now. Here's the form: ow.ly/MzRX50YRXVp #bospoli #boston
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Friends -- I'm swimming (slowly) across New Bedford Harbor in June for the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Any chance I could hit you up for a small donation? It's a great cause. Thanks for considering it: secure2.convio.net/bbay/site…
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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 the year. The City's made great progress but a few projects still have significant $$$ to spend. Learn more: ow.ly/9oL850YCmre #bospoli
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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-- ow.ly/UUx950YCqfQ Relevant BMRB Reports: Health care costs: ow.ly/uFze50YCqfP New Growth: ow.ly/FMoY50YCqfU #bospoli
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Boston's health insurance bill is eating into city services. It faced a 22%+ increase in FY27 costs before the GLP-1 agreement. Funding will still be a challenge. Learn about the City's policy choices in BMRB's report ow.ly/e89050YyWLX #bospoli #mapoli #boston #budget
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Thank you to @BOSCityCouncil & @ResearchBureau1 members for a great conversation today. So pleased to have @LizBreadon @EdforBoston @Councilordurkan @ben4district6 @ErinforBoston @FitzforBoston @Ruthzee share their insights and respond to our members. #bospoli #mapoli #boston
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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! #bospoli #mapoli #boston
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NEW— #Boston City Council at-large candidates explain positions, grade Wu administration in new Reporter-Boston Municipal Research Bureau survey dotnews.com/2025/survey-offe…
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Big news today: Steve Poftak is 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.
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A tradition unlike any other…. See you tomorrow.
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Great night at the @PolishClubBos last night. Two worthy recipients received the Polish American Women’s Scholarship. Thank you to @thepahcf and @jajupierogi for their generosity and for the delicious food. Dziękuję!
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The @MBTA has supported essential workers & transit-critical riders across MA throughout the pandemic, but now we're facing major financial gaps & difficult choices. To reduce the need for further service changes, we urge Congress to #SavePublicTransit with emergency funds now.
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We would like to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to the caring professionals at @southshorehosp for their unbelievable work taking care of one of our own. TPD officer off ventilator & going home !!!
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Steve Poftak retweeted
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@MBTA16 Mar 2020
We continue to take proactive, system-wide steps to curb the spread of COVID-19. Our crews are regularly cleaning and disinfecting stations and vehicles with additional work on high-contact areas and touch-points.
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Steve Poftak retweeted
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@MBTA16 Mar 2020
In the interest of the health of our riders and employees, starting Tuesday, March 17, all MBTA services will run on a reduced schedule. This comes under guidance from @MassDPH to ensure the safety of all and the continuity of operations. Full details: mbta.com/coronavirus
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