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Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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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 December 24, 2018.
Posted: Friday 12/21/18

Frozen Pipe Advisory

The forecast for today through tomorrow morning calls for temperatures to remain below freezing and for high wind with wind gusts. This weather combination often causes pipes to freeze.
Posted: Tuesday 12/18/18

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

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New Employment Opportunity: Worcester DPW&P is hiring a Safety and Training Manager. For more information, visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-details?thingDataId=Via3npSdWIcSPE9f-qbqQA
Posted: Tuesday 01/15/19 3:43 PM

As a reminder, ice skating is not allowed on City lakes, ponds and waterways. While the surface may look solid, the layer of ice could be thinner than it appears.
Posted: Monday 01/14/19 9:41 AM

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory....
Posted: Friday 01/11/19 4:24 PM

New Employment Opportunity: Worcester DPW&P is hiring a Senior Account Clerk. For more information, visit: http://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-details?thingDataId=GXZawTqdd-YNwkwoYDy16Q.
Posted: Friday 01/11/19 10:10 AM

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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.