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Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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News & Announcements

Water Main Break on Water Street at Kelley Square

The Department of Public Works and Parks Water Division is working to repair a water main break on Water Street at Kelley Square. Drivers are advised to avoid the Kelley Square area.
Posted: Friday 08/07/20

Water Main Break on Water Street at Kelley Square

Storm Debris Cleanup Continues: Do Not Place Private Debris/Yard Waste in The Street

Cleanup efforts continue by the DPW&P after the storm on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The Forestry Division is working to remove downed public trees and limbs that have fallen into the public way.
Posted: Wednesday 08/05/20

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August 7, 2020: DPW&P Water Division is working to repair a water main break on Water Street at Kelley Square. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure. Drivers are advised to avoid the Kelley Square area.
Posted: Friday 08/07/20 9:37 AM

Check out the new water quality monitoring initiative happening at Lake Quinsigamond! This past week, DPW&P's Lakes and Ponds Program deployed two continuous monitoring buoys in Lake Quinsigamond with the purpose of better understanding how cyanobacteria (aka blue green algae)...
Posted: Thursday 08/06/20 4:38 PM

Posted: Thursday 08/06/20 1:36 PM

Storm Debris Cleanup Continues:...
Posted: Wednesday 08/05/20 12:12 PM

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Beaches, Pools & Spray Parks

The City of Worcester has one pool, two spray parks and four beaches. The City is also home to three state beaches and pools. All sites are open to the public 12 to 7 p.m. everyday during the summer.

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.