A memorial honoring fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy will be unveiled on Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. at the Webster Square Fire Station.
Posted: Friday 12/06/19
City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. has announced that David M. Moore will retire as City Solicitor.
Posted: Wednesday 12/04/19
A Declared Winter Parking Ban has been lifted as of 6 p.m. on December 4.
Posted: Monday 12/02/19
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The snow is falling right on cue as we get ready for tonight's festivities featuring free ice skating, a heated beer tent, food trucks, fire dancers, tree lighting, Santa, carriage rides and performances by Nicole Michelle, Worcester Public Schools and the The Hanover Theatre...
Posted: Friday 12/06/19 1:58 PM
Mercantile Center makes way for a new 500-seat restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating leased and operated by Broadway Hospitality Group. More to follow on name and concept in the months to come.
Posted: Friday 12/06/19 10:58 AM
Congratulations to Al Burns who was promoted to Sergeant and Donna Brissette who was promoted to Lieutenant in a ceremony at City Hall this afternoon. Lt. Brissette is now the highest ranking female in the Worcester Police Department (Official)
Posted: Thursday 12/05/19 5:29 PM
Tomorrow night kicks off a wicked winter weekend in #Worcester. Festival of Lights on Friday with performances by @nicolemichellesings, Worcester Public Schools and The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts Christmas Carolers, free ice skating, heated Greater...
Posted: Thursday 12/05/19 4:34 PM
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The Fall Leaf Collection Program for 2019 will begin on November 4th 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!
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.
This 8-week Ski and Snowboard Program is available to students (8 years and older), siblings, and parents/guardians, as well as friends and other family members. Children must be enrolled in Grade 3 or higher to purchase the 8 week lift badge and participate in the lesson program.
We are now hiring snow plowing equipment for the upcoming winter season. Please fill out and return an application if you are interested.
The Winter Parking Ban is designed to keep streets open, safe and essential traffic moving during snow storms. The PERMANENT BAN will remain in effect from December 1st through April 30th.
Following another successful Out to Lunch Concert Series & Farmers' Market, the Worcester Common Oval will welcome the return of public skating on the Common.
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When: Saturday 12/07/19 1:00 PM
Where: Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main Street
When: Sunday 12/08/19 9:00 AM
Where: Union Station, 2 Washington Square
When: Monday 12/09/19 10:00 AM
Where: Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street
When: Monday 12/09/19 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Monday 12/09/19 6:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
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The City of Worcester is working proactively to attract new residents, visitors and businesses through small- and large-scale development projects.
Every 10 years the federal government undertakes a census of the U.S. population to determine the allocation of seats held by each state in the House of Representatives.
Help make our city a sustainability leader by participating in the creation of the Green Worcester Plan, to be released on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!
Worcester Community Choice is launching in February 2020 and is bringing you greener electricity, stable prices and strong consumer protections.
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.
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