Seven members of the Worcester Fire Department will be honored for outstanding acts of heroism and bravery at the 29th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards on Tuesday, November 20 at 10 a.m. at Mechanics Hall.
Posted: Friday 11/16/18
The City of Worcester will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the South Worcester Playground on Monday, November 19 at 3:30 p.m.
Posted: Friday 11/16/18
The City of Worcester will host an opening reception for the No Evil Project photo exhibit highlighting City employees on Tuesday, November 20 at 5:30 p.m. on the first floor of City Hall.
Posted: Friday 11/16/18
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City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks will have plow operations completed by approximately 7:00 a.m. and will continue to sand and salt as needed throughout the morning. Drifting may occur, please drive with caution.
Posted: Friday 11/16/18 6:01 AM
Important Update -Schools are closed today.
Posted: Friday 11/16/18 5:48 AM
The City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks will be working through the night to keep the roadways clear. There are currently 224 pieces of equipment out in the field. Please avoid travel and stay off the roads if possible to allow crews the proper space they need.
Posted: Thursday 11/15/18 10:54 PM
The snow is coming down quickly and roads are covering over rapidly. Please avoid travel tonight if possible so that City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks crews can keep the roads clear. If you must travel, please use extreme caution and drive slowly.
Posted: Thursday 11/15/18 8:29 PM
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The Fall Leaf Collection Program for 2018 will begin on November 5th and typically takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete, depending on weather. Please visit the Fall Leaf Collection page for current routes and a collection map.
This annual event features live music, food trucks, face painting, horse-drawn sleigh rides, free ice skating, street performers, crafters, tree lighting and so much more!
As colder weather approaches and we head into the Fall and Winter seasons, it's important to prepare for flu season. Getting the flu shot in addition to other basic preventive measures can greatly reduce the risk of you and your family members coming down with the flu.
The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.
As cold weather sets in, learn how to help prevent frozen pipes in your home.
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When: Monday 11/19/18 9:30 AM
Where: Burncoat Street Preparatory School, 526 Burncoat Street
When: Monday 11/19/18 12:30 PM
Where: Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street
When: Monday 11/19/18 5:00 PM
Where: Oak Hill CDC, 74 Providence Street
When: Monday 11/19/18 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, 20 Irving Street
When: Monday 11/19/18 5:00 PM
Where: Seven Hills Charter Public School, 51 Gage Street
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Worcester is developing a long-term plan that will help prioritize investments in our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for the next 50 years.
The City Manager's Task Force for Sustaining Housing First Solutions will examine the community needs and resources in addressing adult chronic homelessness.
The City of Worcester is working proactively to attract new residents, visitors and businesses through small- and large-scale redevelopment projects.
A strategic program that combines the efforts of more than 30 local and state organizations to assess and address acute risk behaviors.
Welcome to the country's most vibrant and livable mid-sized city! With a population of more than 182,000 and more than 35,000 college students, Worcester is the second largest city in New England. Centrally located, the City is under an hour from Boston, Providence and Hartford.
Learn more about the "Heart of the Commonwealth."
