PUBLIC NOTICE: On May 18, the Baker-Polito administration issued specific guidance so that each industry reopens as safely as possible. A phased-in reopening plan is in place. More Info
The City of Worcester has announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings reopened to the public Monday, Jan. 25 by appointment only.
In addition to City Hall, the reopenings include Worcester Public Library; Department of Public Works and Parks offices; and 25 Meade St., which houses Inspectional Services, Worcester Division of Public Health and Fire Prevention.
All buildings return to operating hours and capacities set prior to closing on December 24.
The Worcester Senior Center remains closed to the public, and is being used as an Emergency Dispensing Site for the vaccination of Phase 1 priority groups established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
City Hall appointment hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. View full deails below:
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Note: Payments, vital record requests and many other services can be completed online if you do not wish to schedule an appointment in-person.
The progress bar below indicates the total percentage of Worcester public safety personnel who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine:
*Percentage is based on City of Worcester employees from Police, Fire and Emergency Communications, updated as of 1/21/21.
When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Learn more about business continuity resources, current standards for restaurants, helpful tips on how you can promote your business, 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 phased reopening plans and guidance for the City of Worcester including current standards for restaurants, helpful tips on how you can promote your business and make the most of your business reopening; Parks & Recreation updates; and information from the Governor on Reopening Massachusetts.
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:
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 18, 2020
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November 25, 2020
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November 12, 2020
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October 29, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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March 18, 2020
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March 17, 2020
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March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update with Michael P. Hirsh, M.D.
March 16, 2020
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March 12, 2020
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The City Manager has issued an Executive Order implementing temporary measures to minimize the impact of both the Seasonal Flu and the Coronavirus Pandemic, as well as a Declaration of Emergency.
In the wake of this week’s announcement by the State of Massachusetts that vaccinations are now available for all eligible individuals under Phase One, the City of Worcester wishes to clarify who is eligible for the vaccines.
Posted: Sunday 01/24/21
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update:
Posted: Thursday 01/21/21
The City of Worcester has contracted with five local housing agencies to administer $1.9 million in rental assistance to eligible residents of Worcester.
Posted: Thursday 01/21/21
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update:
Posted: Thursday 01/14/21
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