The following are important notices from the City Manager related to the City of Worcester:

Public Buildings & Spaces

• City Hall and all public buildings including the Worcester Public Library and Worcester Senior Center remain closed to the public until further notice.
• City parks and green space are open, but Green Hill Park Farm remains closed.
• DPW&P will be opening the spray parks and the beaches starting Wednesday, July 1 2020. Learn More...
• Work has begun on reopening playgrounds in 35 parks and the Skate Park at Green Hill Park, which began opening Saturday, June 20.
• Dog parks are reopened as of Friday, June 12.
• 2020 Aquatics Facilities Operations and Guidelines
• Golf Course Operational Guidelines & Driving Range Reopening Plan
• Parks & Fields Reopening Plan
• The Residential Drop-Off sites are open to the public for yard waste ONLY. The Bulk Waste Drop-Off Program is opening for appointment on Saturday, June 13. Learn More

Meetings & Events

• Worcester will now use a phone conference line for members of the public to participate in all public meetings. Learn More

FY20 Tax/Utility Bill Payment Deadline Extension

The City will take advantage of the Municipal Challenges Bill signed by the Governor. There is a local option to assist those financially affected by COVID-19 to have more time to make payments on recent FY20 taxes (excise, real estate), assessments and water and sewer liens that have been added to real estate tax bills. The City understands the stress that many residents and businesses are under during this unprecedented time and are making every effort possible to alleviate that pressure.

The City will delay the due date for municipal property tax bills to June 1. The City will also waive the payment of interest and other penalties on late payments that were due after March 10 and paid before June 30 for any excise, tax, betterment assessment, water or sewer bill or other charge added to a tax. Learn More

City-Sponsored Construction Projects

Effective Monday, May 11, the City is allowing the re-mobilization of all City-sponsored construction projects that meet the Governor's latest essential construction guidelines. Those projects had been suspended since April 3. Among the projects to resume are Polar Park and South High School. Construction projects must comply with all state COVID-19 construction safety guidelines, and are required to submit a COVID-19 Safety Plan and signed COVID-19 Safety Affidavit.

Public Schools

All schools and programs, including the Parent Information Center, and HEAD START will be closed for the remainder of the school year. The Durkin Administration Building will be open to employees and closed to the public but available by telephone. Worcester Public Schools Spring/Summer Mobile Meal Schedule

Public-Facing Retail Stores

The City Manager has ordered all public-facing retail stores in Worcester, including supermarkets and convenience stores, to provide their employees with face masks for use while at work. Learn More

ADDITIONALLY: all customers must wear a face covering while inside public-facing retail establishments. Any operator/employer of a retail business providing essential services may deny entry to the business if a customer is not wearing a face covering over their mouth and nose. The face covering may include, but is not limited to, dusk masks, scarves, bandannas or other coverings so long as the wearer's mouth and nose are covered. Learn More

Worcester Public Library

The Public Services librarians bring the library's in-person services to the people in the community while they're stuck at-home. In addition to calling the library at 508-799-1699, or emailing them, anyone may request a one-on-one virtual help session with a staff member. Learn More

The Worcester Public Library will start offering curbside pickup on Monday, June 8. The pickup will be available at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, and the Frances Perkins Branch, 470 West Boylston St. Through this service, you may request library materials ahead of time to borrow and pick up outside the library. For more information on curbside pickup, including hours of operation, procedures and frequently asked questions visit mywpl.org.

Friendly House's Feeding Sites

Friendly House is providing FREE to-go bags of breakfast and lunch (breakfast the following day). for all children Monday through Friday from 12 - 12:30 p.m. Learn More