Steve Poftak

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

Just one month before I swim across New Bedford harbor to raise funds for @savebuzzardsbay. If you'd like to support me, click here:
https://t.co/TH09Rk6M7G

Thanks for considering it and thanks for reading.

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

Only two weeks to go! Get your nominations for worthy City of Boston employees submitted now. Here's the form: https://t.co/9QJ4aIb3IF

#bospoli #boston

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

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: https://t.co/TH09Rk6ei8

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

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: https://t.co/NMpYqSub1n #bospoli

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

Today's Globe editorial highlights the City's budget challenges w/ some generous references to the Research Bureau. Take a read-- https://t.co/Kza5u6uQuX

Relevant BMRB Reports:

Health care costs: https://t.co/vO81i9kl70
New Growth: https://t.co/gLSa50sGIQ

#bospoli

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

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 https://t.co/52YBzdGxrV #bospoli #mapoli #boston #budget

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

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

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

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

[Dorchester Reporter @DotNews]

NEW— #Boston City Council at-large candidates explain positions, grade Wu administration in new Reporter-Boston Municipal Research Bureau survey https://t.co/2uSdaC6seQ

[Boston Municipal Research Bureau @ResearchBureau1]

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.

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

A tradition unlike any other…. See you tomorrow.

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

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!

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

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.

[MBTA Transit Police @MBTATransitPD]

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 !!!

[MBTA @MBTA]

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.

[MBTA @MBTA]

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: https://t.co/ZfQkvEmzhK

[MBTA @MBTA]

Beginning Tuesday, March 17:
🚇Subway: Saturday schedule
🚌Bus: Saturday schedule. Express Routes 325, 326, 351, 352, 354, & 501 will run regular weekday service
🚄@MBTA_CR: Reduced service
⛴️Ferry: No service, visit https://t.co/ljbXZkjs6L
🚐The RIDE: Service available

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

Thank you for your service Chief. https://t.co/LEt1Uj4FhG

[Commissioner JoeFinn @ChiefJoeFinn]

It has been an incredible, thoroughly rewarding 35+ years @BostonFire . As I sign off, thank you to everyone for the well wishes these past 2 weeks. Boston: great fire dept, great Mayor and great people. C-1 clear at 1700 hours.

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

Today the MBTA mourns the loss of our colleague who suffered a fatal injury during a tragic accident involving an MBTA bus at Quincy Center. An investigation is ongoing. We ask you to keep the victim and her family in your thoughts and prayers. @carmensunion589

[Steve Poftak @spoftak]

Best wishes to all for the New Year. Special thanks to everyone who worked last night and today to serve our riders.