Public Works & Parks

Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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Hope Cemetery Spring Cleanup 2019
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To request services or report problems, call 508-929-1300 or submit your request online through our online customer service center.

News & Announcements

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) advises motorists that there may be traffic delays at the following locations where DPW&P resurfacing, water, or sewer related construction activity will take place during the week beginning March 25, 2019.
Posted: Friday 03/22/19

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

Refilling Indian Lake

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks will close the outlet valve and replace the flash boards at the Indian Lake spillway during the week of March 11 so as to begin refilling the lake, thereby ending the winter drawdown.
Posted: Wednesday 03/13/19

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DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory...
Posted: Friday 03/22/19 3:55 PM

March 20, 2019: DPW&P Water Division has shut down the water main on Fiske Street between Chandler Street and Hadwen Road for repair. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure.
Posted: Wednesday 03/20/19 8:23 AM

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory...
Posted: Friday 03/15/19 5:04 PM

Water main break on Clark Street between Tacoma Street and East Mountain Street. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure.
Posted: Thursday 03/14/19 11:32 AM

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Hope Cemetery Spring Cleanup 2019

The City of Worcester DPW - Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division respectfully requests that all Fall/Winter decorations, flowers, fences and/or religious objects be removed from the lots including Babyland/Children's Garden by Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

As cold weather sets in, learn how to help prevent frozen pipes in your home.

Winter Parking Ban

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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Programs & Initiatives

Clean Worcester Waters
The City of Worcester is developing a long-term plan that will help prioritize investments in our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for the next 50 years.

Main Street Reimagined
The City is embarking on a long-overdue $11 million top-to-bottom reconstruction of Main Street. This is not simply a repaving project. This is a complete reimagining of Main Street.

Children and Staff Raising Their Hands in a Circle in a Park

Recreation Worcester
Recreation Worcester is a free year-round out-of-school time program run by the City of Worcester. Through after-school programs, students will engage with program staff and community partners in enriching, athletic, artistic and academic programming.

Small Wireless Facilities in the Right of Way
For those seeking to locate wireless facilities within the right of way, please review our "Small Cell" page for complete details and permit application.