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News & Announcements

2020 Fall Leaf Collection—No Parking in Posted Collection Areas

On Monday, November 2, 2020 leaf collection will begin in Routes 27, 29 and 31 shown in the green shaded areas on the map online at http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection.
Posted: Friday 10/30/20

Drawdown at Indian Lake

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks will commence the annual drawdown of Indian Lake on or around November 2, 2020. The water level will be reduced several inches per day over the course of the next few weeks up to five feet. The lake will then be maintained at this level throughout the winter to help manage non-native invasive aquatic plants. The water will be brought back up to its normal level by no later than April 1, 2021.
Posted: Friday 10/30/20

Trash and Recycling Collection Delay: Columbus Day Holiday

Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, October 12, 2020 due to the Columbus Day Holiday. Monday’s collection will be on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and collections for the rest of the week will be one day later than normal.
Posted: Friday 10/09/20

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On Monday, November 2, DPW&P will begin collecting leaves in the following areas. Please obey all posted No Parking signs. Cars interfering with collection will be ticketed. Placing brush or branches in the street may result in fines.
Posted: Friday 10/30/20 4:40 PM

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission plans to lower the water level, or draw down, Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond on or about Monday, November 2, 2020. Please see website for more information www.shrewsburyma.gov/lqc. To receive Lake Quinsigamond Commission notices directly join...
Posted: Friday 10/30/20 9:28 AM

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks will commence the annual drawdown of Indian Lake on or around November 2, 2020.
Posted: Friday 10/30/20 9:24 AM

Posted: Friday 10/30/20 9:00 AM

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Fall Leaf Collection

The Fall Leaf Collection Program for 2020 will begin on November 2nd and typically takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete, depending on weather. Please visit the Fall Leaf Collection page for current routes and a collection map.

Green Hill Golf Course

The Division of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery maintains and manages a par 72, 18-hole municipal golf course offering City residents and non-City residents alike an exciting and challenging round of golf.

Leaf & Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites Open

The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.

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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.