Significant snow is predicted for the Worcester area from Saturday night through the day on Sunday. Extremely cold temperatures are also expected on Monday. The declared winter parking ban will go into effect at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19.
Posted: Friday 01/18/19
Ice Sculpture Day will be held on the Worcester Common Oval on Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Posted: Thursday 01/17/19
The Massachusetts State 911 Department has announced that Text to 911 is now available throughout the Commonwealth. All Massachusetts 911 call centers now have ability to receive a text message through their 911 system.
Posted: Wednesday 01/16/19
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Plowing operations are officially in effect. Trucks have been deployed and crews will work throughout the night to keep streets as clear as possible. Please keep a safe distance from plows if you're on the road. Thank you for your cooperation.
Posted: Sunday 01/20/19 12:29 AM
As the snow begins to fall here in the city, City of Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks crews are out salting roads and preparing plows. Motorists are urged to stay off the roads if necessary. Roads are expected to be slick with mixed precipitation. If you must be on...
Posted: Saturday 01/19/19 9:15 PM
Reminder that the Declared Winter Parking Ban goes into effect at 4 p.m. today (January 19). Towing and ticketing will be strictly enforced....
Posted: Saturday 01/19/19 1:36 PM
As you make preparations for the winter weather to arrive, consider some of the items on this checklist. It pays to be prepared.
Posted: Friday 01/18/19 8:30 PM
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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.
As cold weather sets in, learn how to help prevent frozen pipes in your home.
Recreation Worcester is located in several public schools across the City of Worcester. The program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All participants are provided a meal before they go home. Our program focuses on team work, sports, arts and fun learning delivered by local youth workers and community partners!
You may search the City of Worcester Tax Payment database for Excise, Personal Property and Real Estate net tax payments per calendar year.
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.
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When: Tuesday 01/22/19 7:45 AM
Where: Roosevelt School, 1006 Grafton Street
When: Tuesday 01/22/19 9:15 AM
Where: Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street
When: Tuesday 01/22/19 1:00 PM
Where: Greenwood Gardens (WHA), 327 Greenwood Street
When: Tuesday 01/22/19 2:00 PM
Where: Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street
When: Tuesday 01/22/19 6:00 PM
Where: Quinsigamond Village, 16 Greenwood 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."
