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Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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News & Announcements

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Worcester; Spraying Set for Three Areas on September 25

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed city officials that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Worcester and that the risk level remains at moderate.
Posted: Friday 09/21/18

Traffic/Parking Advisory for Monday, September 17

The City of Worcester has issued a parking/traffic advisory for the Worcester Red Sox celebration on Monday, September 17.
Posted: Friday 09/14/18

City Offers Emergency Planning Tips as part of National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and the City of Worcester Division of Emergency Management is highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness by encouraging proactive planning for disasters and other types of emergencies.
Posted: Thursday 09/13/18

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#WorcesterWater is rehabbing Indian Hill South Tank. #WooImproves #WaterInvestment #Infrastructure
Posted: Thursday 09/20/18 4:16 PM

September 19, 2018: DPW&P Water Division has shut down the water main on Barry Road from 69 Barry Road to Toronita Avenue for repair. Area residents may experience no water, rusty water or low water pressure.
Posted: Wednesday 09/19/18 9:02 AM

Heavy Rain Advisory for September 18, 2018.
Posted: Tuesday 09/18/18 9:43 AM

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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.

Hope Cemetery Fall Cleanup 2018

The City of Worcester DPW – Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division respectfully requests that all Spring/Summer decorations, flowers, fences and/or religious objects be removed from the lots including Babyland/Children's Garden by Sunday, September 30, 2018.

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.

Streetlight LED Conversion
The City replaced approximately 14,000 municipal streetlights with energy-efficient LED fixtures, with intelligent controls, dimming capabilities, and individual meters.