PUBLIC NOTICE: City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. has ordered that all visitors and employees in municipal buildings must wear a mask regardless of vaccination status, effective Thursday, August 12, 2021. More Information...
Note: Payments, vital record requests and many other services can be completed online.
The City of Worcester led by the Department of Health & Human Services and Division of Public Health is actively engaged in a city-wide effort with community partners to administer vaccinations to isolated populations through mobile vaccine equity clinics and the homebound vaccination program. This is in addition to other agencies across the City administering vaccines including a variety of pharmacies and health centers.
The demand for vaccination is high and we ask all residents to please be patient with the process so we can effectively distribute the vaccine following the State of Massachusetts guidelines.
All people age 5 and older who live, work or study in Massachusetts are eligible to receive a vaccine. This is in addition to all priority groups in Phase One and those in Phase Two. People ages 5-17 can receive the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can receive any vaccine.
Find out how the City of Worcester is administering the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Learn more about business continuity resources, outdoor dining applications and small business assistance.
Find assistance available to individuals including career continuity resources; how to file for unemployment; utility and pandemic unemployment assistance; evictions as well as how to cope with COVID-19.
Read more on the reopening of municipal buildings and services effective June 1.
The City of Worcester continues to work with and receive guidance from the CDC and the State of Massachusetts on how to treat possible cases and prevent the spread of COVID-19. We encourage you to check out the following information to learn more about COVID-19.
Below is a collection of protected, masked photos from the "I Am Worcester" Photo Project. Click on a thumbnail below to view a larger image and a profile for each resident:
Effective Monday, September 20, 2021, Medical Director Michael P. Hirsh has issued an Emergency Order requiring the use of masks in all indoor spaces open to the public in the City of Worcester. This includes, but not limited to, businesses, retail, restaurants, bars, clubs, places of assembly and fitness establishments. The orders will remain in effect until further notice.
Effective Friday, September 17, 2021 via City Manager Augustus' Executive Order, all City employees must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. The order will remain in effect until further notice.
Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Medical Director Michael P. Hirsh issued two Emergency Orders requiring the use of masks in all schools in the City of Worcester as well as a regulation requiring employers in the City of Worcester to report positive cases to the Division of Public Health. The orders will remain in effect until further notice.
At this time, City Manager Augustus is not rescinding his order Further Extending Temporary Outdoor Table Service. Gov. Baker this week filed legislation that, if passed, would extend the authority for cities and towns to approve outdoor dining and expanded liquor licensing through Nov. 29, 2021.
September 17, 2021
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July 1, 2021
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February 25, 2021
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February 18, 2021
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February 11, 2021
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January 28, 2021
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January 21, 2021
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January 7, 2021
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December 30, 2020
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December 24, 2020
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December 10, 2020
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November 25, 2020
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The City of Worcester’s annual Festival of Lights celebration returns to the Worcester Common Friday, Dec. 3, 4:30-9 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will host a number of lighting features, ice skating, food vendors, community organizations and performances.
Posted: Wednesday 11/10/21
Mayor Joseph M. Petty and City Manager Edward M. Augustus, Jr. announce Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, to be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 30 with a series of events throughout the day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted: Friday 10/29/21
The City of Worcester held a Press Briefing Friday, Oct. 22 at City Hall and released the following information:
Posted: Friday 10/22/21
Trick or Treating in Worcester is recommended for Sunday, Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m.
Posted: Thursday 10/21/21
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Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinic this week at Mercantile Center. With cases rising and the arrival of the new omicron variant in Massachusetts, the entire eligible population is strongly urged to get vaccinated.
Posted: Monday 12/06/21 11:01 AM
Boost your Small Business Saturday experience by dropping into the main branch of the Worcester Public Library between 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. for your first, second or third does of the COVID-19 vaccine. All adults 18 and over are now eligible to receive a Booster shot 6 months after...
Posted: Friday 11/26/21 12:15 PM
An important message from Dr. Mattie Castiel, Commissioner of City of Worcester Health & Human Services ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday....
Posted: Monday 11/22/21 1:30 PM
Effective today, all fully vaccinated adults ages 18 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shots in Massachusetts....
Posted: Thursday 11/18/21 1:15 PM
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