PUBLIC NOTICE: 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
Outdoor Dining Grant Program: The City of Worcester (City) has established the Outdoor Dining Grant Program to support restaurants, bars, and other food establishments on a reimbursement basis to safely expand outdoor dining options. Learn More...
City Hall and other municipal buildings are open to the public by appointment.
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.
The Worcester Senior Center remains closed to the public, and is being used as an Emergency Dispensing Site for the vaccination of priority groups established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
City Hall appointment hours are 9 a.m. - 4 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 City of Worcester led by the Department of Health & Human Services and Division of Public Health receives and distributes approximately 975 vaccinations per week at the City's Emergency Distribution Center currently operating out of the Worcester Senior Center and through mobile clinics for congregate care settings and house-bound seniors. This is in addition to other agencies across the City administering vaccines including Worcester State University and 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.
As of April 5, individuals age 55+ and those with 1 certain medical condition are eligible to receive a vaccine. This is in addition to all priority groups in Phase One, and those in Phase Two Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Find out how the City of Worcester is administering the COVID-19 vaccination.
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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:
April 8, 2021
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March 25, 2021
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February 25, 2021
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January 7, 2021
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December 30, 2020
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November 25, 2020
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November 12, 2020
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November 5, 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.
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update:
Posted: Friday 04/09/21
The City of Worcester’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces the opening of playing fields and surfaces for both permitted and non-permitted uses.
Posted: Friday 04/09/21
An Equity Vaccine Mobile Clinic, part of the State's COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative, will be held Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the YMCA at 766 Main St. in Worcester. The clinic will administer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Posted: Monday 04/05/21
The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update:
Posted: Thursday 04/01/21
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FREE COVID-19 TESTING:...
Posted: Monday 04/12/21 1:31 PM
COVID-19 Press Briefing 4/8/21
Posted: Thursday 04/08/21 4:03 PM
FREE COVID-19 TESTING THIS WEEK:...
Posted: Monday 04/05/21 9:08 AM
The Health & Human Services team administered 800 Equity Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine today at Gala Foods Supermarkets, Table Talk Pies, Inc. and Great Brook Valley (Worcester Housing Authority)...
Posted: Thursday 04/01/21 7:21 PM
COVID-19 Press Briefing 4/1/21
Posted: Thursday 04/01/21 4:03 PM
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