Public Works & Parks

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

Declared Winter Parking Ban Lifted as of 4:00PM

The Declared Winter Parking Ban is lifted as of 4:00PM on Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Posted: Sunday 01/19/20

Declared Winter Parking Ban Effective Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 PM

Due to the current weather forecast, the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks has determined that a Declared Winter Parking Ban will be in effect Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM.
Posted: Friday 01/17/20

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 January 20, 2020. The usual hours of work will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See the list of streets below or view the list and an updated map at the link below:
Posted: Friday 01/17/20

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January 23, 2020: DPW&P Water Division has shut down the water main on Grand Street from Southgate Street to Grand Street Court for repair. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure.
Posted: Thursday 01/23/20 8:47 AM

Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th.
Posted: Thursday 01/23/20 6:00 AM

Beginning February 2020: The Worcester 'Early Development' Soccer Clinic is a unique five week program designed to teach soccer fundamentals in a fun and challenging environment while focusing on the technical and tactical player development necessary in competitive youth soccer....
Posted: Wednesday 01/22/20 9:34 AM

Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th.
Posted: Wednesday 01/22/20 6:00 AM

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Prevent Frozen Pipes

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

Snowplow Applications Now Accepted

We are now hiring snow plowing equipment for the upcoming winter season. Please fill out and return an application if you are interested.

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.