The City of Worcester held a Press Briefing Friday, Sept. 17 at City Hall and released the following information:
Posted: Friday 09/17/21
With the proliferation of the delta variant and the number of new positive COVID-19 cases increasing in Worcester, now is a great time to get vaccinated if you haven’t already. The City of Worcester’s Department of Health & Human Services offers several clinics throughout the City.
Posted: Thursday 09/16/21
The state Department of Public Health has informed the City of Worcester’s Division of Public Health that West Nile Virus has been detected in a collection of mosquitoes in Worcester.
Posted: Wednesday 09/15/21
The City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks has contracted for a preventative application of copper sulfate to Coes Reservoir on Thursday, Sept.16. All invidivuals are advised to stay out of the water, discontinue boat use and fishing, and keep their pets out of the water on this day. Beaches will be posted prior to the application. The City plans to reopen the reservoir Friday, Sept. 17.
Posted: Wednesday 09/15/21
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Worcester ranks #12 in the country for job growth since the pandemic began by the Boston Business Journal...
Posted: Friday 09/17/21 1:25 PM
COVID-19 Press Briefing 09/17/2021
Posted: Friday 09/17/21 10:58 AM
Save the date! Massachusetts Pirates Championship Rally on the Worcester Common Oval, Tuesday, September 21, 4:30 p.m....
Posted: Thursday 09/16/21 5:20 PM
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. We proudly recognize the many significant achievements and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community in Worcester, a community that continues to grow and now represents 24% of the total population...
Posted: Thursday 09/16/21 1:10 PM
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We are currently monitoring the Coronavirus situation and will provide further updates as needed. We encourage you to check out the following information from the State of Massachusetts and the CDC.
Practice the 5 D's of mosquito protection during the months when mosquitoes are most active - Dress, DEET, Dusk, Dawn and Drain.
The Division of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery maintains and manages a par 72, 18-hole municipal golf course offering City residents and non-City residents alike an exciting and challenging round of golf.
The City of Worcester DPW – Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division respectfully requests that all Spring/Summer decorations, flowers, fences and/or religious objects be removed from the lots including the Children's Garden by Sunday, October 3, 2021.
The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.
The goal of this program is to provide Worcester residents with opportunities to engage in healthy eating, active living, community building, and spending the summer becoming a healthier Worcester. The program runs from July 19 to September 30 Mondays through Sundays at 8 city parks. We hope to see you there!
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When: Monday 09/20/21 4:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Monday 09/20/21 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Monday 09/20/21 6:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Monday 09/20/21 6:30 PM
Where: Police Headquarters, 9-11 Lincoln Square
When: Tuesday 09/21/21 4:30 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
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The City anticipates receiving several million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). We are welcoming input on how those funds may best be used in the community.
The City of Worcester is working proactively to attract new residents, visitors and businesses through small- and large-scale development projects.
Cybersecurity Awareness is a global effort to help everyone stay protected whenever and however you connect. Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.
Informing Worcester is the City's new open data portal, focusing on functional transparency.
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