The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) were awarded a $54,000 grant from the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program, providing critical funding to transform numerous key Downtown corridors. The City and the BID collaborated to submit an innovative proposal to re-purpose on-street parking spaces into outdoor dining areas and install new landscaping elements. These new placemaking efforts, coupled with the BID’s existing programs, will assist local restaurants to add outdoor dining to their operations, while maintaining a safe and inviting pedestrian environment.
Posted: Wednesday 07/28/21
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID), partnering with the City of Worcester's Department of Public Works & Parks, has launched the next phase of its placemaking and beautification action plan with the installation of dog waste stations and cigarette disposal receptacles throughout the District.
Posted: Friday 07/23/21
An unknown pathogen is sickening and killing birds in states outside of New England.
Posted: Thursday 07/22/21
The City of Worcester’s Department of Public Works & Parks has contracted for the application of copper sulfate to Indian Lake and Coes Pond on Thursday, July 22.
Posted: Wednesday 07/21/21
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Want to stay healthy and have fun doin it? The Worcester Summer Fitness Series is free and offers something for everyone - every night of the week - in a different City park. Check out the flyers below for a full schedule. And if you need motivation, check out some of these...
Posted: Tuesday 07/27/21 10:14 AM
Vax up Worcester! There are plenty of opportunities to get vaccinated and help keep yourself, your family and your community safe! Get vaccinated Wednesday, July 28 at Worcester Public Library, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., or Crompton Park Swimming Pool Friday, July 30, 2-6 p.m. and get a...
Posted: Tuesday 07/27/21 9:04 AM
Haven't been vaccinated? Head to La Plaza Supermarket, 1000 Main St., today until 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary and $50 Gift Cards are being distributed. Protect yourself against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, and help keep yourself, your family and your community safe by...
Posted: Monday 07/26/21 11:50 AM
Reminder: The Worcester Arts Council 2021 Funding Priorities Survey closes soon....
Posted: Monday 07/26/21 9:13 AM
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The City of Worcester has one pool, two spray parks and four beaches. The City is also home to three state beaches and pools. All sites are open to the public 12 to 7 p.m. everyday during the summer.
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 Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.
The City of Worcester offers many opportunities for young people to obtain employment at various levels, from supervisory to staff. Interested candidates should follow the instructions for each opening in order to apply for the position(s) of interest.
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: Wednesday 07/28/21 5:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
When: Wednesday 07/28/21 5:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Wednesday 07/28/21 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Wednesday 07/28/21 6:00 PM
Where: The Journey Community Church, 46 Greenwood Street
When: Thursday 07/29/21 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Room 401, 455 Main Street
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A report from the Worcester Mayoral Commission on Latino education and advancement.
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.
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."
