In the Media
Voters say no to 129 Parker St. development ›
Wicked Local Maynard, May 27, 2013
Article on how Maynard residents turned down a proposed large-scale shopping center and apartment complex mentions that the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management did an independent peer review of the concept plan.Sandini named interim executive assistant in Hudson ›
MetroWest Daily News, May 22, 2013
Article on how the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management told Hudson selectmen that it could take between 90 and 120 days to search for a replacement for the retiring executive assistant.New Maynard development would likely bring traffic congestion, says report ›
Wicked Local Maynard, May 22, 2013
Article on how the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management did an independent peer review of the concept plan for a proposed large-scale shopping center and apartment complex.Gridlock likely, says report ›
The Beacon-Villager, May 20, 2013
The town of Maynard commissioned the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management to conduct a study on the impact of a proposed large-scale shopping and residential complex. The Collins Center determined the development would greatly increase traffic congestion in town.Hudson continues effort to replace executive assistant ›
MetroWest Daily News, May 12, 2013
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. for Public Management is helping the town of Hudson search for a new executive assistant to replace Paul Blazar, who is retiring July 4 after 26 years in the position.Work on regional emergency dispatch system for Monson, Palmer, Ware and Warren continues ›
The Springfield Republican, April 29, 2013
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston has been hired to study the feasibility of a regional emergency dispatcher service that would centralize operations for the towns of Monson, Palmer, Ware, and Warren.South Hadley appropriations committee questions selectboard’s appointment of assist. town administor ›
The Republican, April 24, 2013
Article on the South Hadley selectboard’s appointment of an assistant town manager mentions that the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management was involved in the town manager search.Meeting on land parcel now May 19 ›
Boston Globe, April 14, 2013
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management released a fiscal impact study estimating a proposed shopping/residential complex in Maynard could generate $859,000 in new annual revenue for the town.Sherborn Selectmen finalize Town Meeting warrant ›
The Sherborn-Dover Press, March 21, 2013
A crucial article on the warrant for Sherborn’s Town Meeting is based on the findings of a report by the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management at UMass Boston.Patrick trips online firestorm with re-election joke ›
Boston Globe, March 20, 2013
During a visit to UMass Boston on Wednesday, Governor Deval Patrick ignited a social media firestorm by saying he intended to run for a third term. Patrick’s bombshell was quickly revealed as a joke, with an aide quipping that McCormack Graduate School Dean Ira Jackson’s flattering introduction smoothed the way for a re-election announcement.
