Eric D. Batista, City Manager
Welcome to the City of Worcester! I am honored to serve as City Manager and lead a municipal staff that seeks to deliver exceptional public services and operations that are rooted in equity, innovation and integrity, and centered on people.
Our vision is to be the best-managed city in the country and create a thriving community where opportunity is available to everyone, regardless of their background or situation in life. My Administration's work is guided by six priority goals:
These goals serve as the framework for our municipal Strategic Plan that serves as a roadmap so that we stay on the right track and make Worcester a better place for those who live, work, worship, study, rent and own property here today, and for future generations to come.
The City of Worcester is governed by a Council-Manager, or Plan E, form of government with a popularly elected Mayor, 11 City Council Members and a City Manager. The City Manager functions as Worcester's Chief Executive Officer and as such has the authority to issue executive orders. A history of Executive Orders dating back to 1973 are available on our Informing Worcester portal.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
Worcester was awarded approximately $146 million from the US Department of Treasury and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Executive Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (EODEI) is an Executive Office that will play the lead role in setting and advancing our DEI strategy.
Quality of Life Team
The Quality of Life Team is an interdepartmental team made up of members of the City Manager's Office, Department of Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works & Parks and Worcester Police Department.
The City of Worcester is inviting the public to take a Community Development Survey to offer feedback and help inform use of the municipality’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Posted: Wednesday 11/20/24
On Tuesday, Nov. 19 at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers were called to City Hall for a reported fight.
Posted: Wednesday 11/20/24
The City of Worcester reminded residents Tuesday of special parking rates, which will kick off on Small Business Saturday, to support the local business economy and cultural festivities.
Posted: Tuesday 11/19/24
More Announcements...
When: Thursday 11/21/24 8:00 AM
Where: Virtual Meeting
When: Thursday 11/21/24 8:30 AM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Thursday 11/21/24 10:00 AM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Thursday 11/21/24 1:00 PM
Where: Worcester Housing Authority, 630A Plantation Street
When: Thursday 11/21/24 5:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
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City Manager Batista presented the State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Jean McDonough Arts Center.
A new video series where the City Manager will discuss different aspects of what’s happening in the City and give a behind the scenes look at the projects, programs and people making it all possible.
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Worcester, MA 01608
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