Welcome to the City of Worcester Resident Guide! Here you can quickly find our most popular information and resources listed below:
We encourage residents to sign up for our automated notification system to receive emergency, community and weather alerts and important DPW&P notices.
Check out the new features, including our fitness center on the 1st floor, at the Worcester Senior Center.
Informing Worcester is the City's new open data portal, focusing on functional transparency.
The City of Worcester will assist members of the public in accessing public records within the requirements of state and federal law through our Public Records Portal.
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
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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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The City of Worcester invites the public to take a Community Development Survey to offer feedback regarding the use of the municipality's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds....
Posted: Wednesday 11/20/24 3:39 PM
Statement from City Manager Eric D. Batista on Tuesday, Nov. 19 City Council Incident:...
Posted: Wednesday 11/20/24 2:16 PM
On Tuesday, Nov. 19 the Worcester Public Library hosted a Naturalization Ceremony for 75 individuals from over 20 countries and with a range of diverse backgrounds....
Posted: Wednesday 11/20/24 12:59 PM
City Council 11/19/2024
Posted: Tuesday 11/19/24 6:30 PM
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The Fall Leaf Collection Program for 2024 will begin on November 4 and typically takes approximately 4-5 weeks to complete, depending on weather. Please visit the Fall Leaf Collection page for current routes and a collection map.
This annual, family-friendly event features a number of lighting features, ice skating, food vendors, community organizations, performances and so much more!
The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.
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One of the duties of the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Worcester is to appoint members of municipal boards, commissions, and advisory committees. In some cases the nominated appointees must have their nominations approved by vote of the Worcester City Council.
All residents committed to preserving the vitality of our democratic institutions are urged to volunteer their services to one of these local government agencies whose effective operations depend so heavily upon enlightened citizen participation.
