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Worcester was awarded approximately $146 million from the US Department of Treasury and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The City of Worcester is working to attract new residents, visitors and businesses through redevelopment projects such as the Worcester Red Sox's Polar Park.
Informing Worcester is the City's new open data portal, focusing on functional transparency. Anyone interested can find facts, figures and more on life in the City.
Join us in developing a citywide long-range plan that focuses on inclusion, integrity and innovation as core values guiding growth and change in the city.
Worcester's home rule charter separates the powers of its government between the elected City Council and the City Manager that the Council appoints. This is also known as Plan E form of government, with a popularly elected Mayor and eleven City Council Members. Worcester's City Council members are responsible for representing the interests and needs of their city and community. There are six Councilors-at-Large and five Councilors that each represent a specific district in Worcester (Districts 1-5). Learn more about each of the city leaders.
The Worcester Pleasant Street Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partnership was awarded $125,000 from MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative Local Program.
Posted: Wednesday 03/27/24
The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) and the City of Worcester are proud to announce the awarding of 53 grants totaling $246,844 for arts and cultural programs in Worcester in 2024.
Posted: Tuesday 03/26/24
The City of Worcester on Saturday, March 9, 2024, launched its Rental Registry Program, which requires any person who owns a property that is rented for any lawful purpose for any period to register each unit with the municipality.
Posted: Friday 03/22/24
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When: Thursday 03/28/24 3:00 PM
Where: Mount Carmel Apartments, 50 Shrewsbury Street
When: Thursday 03/28/24 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Thursday 03/28/24 6:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Thursday 03/28/24 6:00 PM
Where: Stearns Tavern, 72 Coes Street
When: Thursday 03/28/24 6:00 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
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The City is now accepting community nominations for the 2024 Worcester Preservation Awards. Awards are given to the most exemplary recent historic preservation projects in the City of Worcester....
Posted: Thursday 03/28/24 12:00 PM
The Worcester Arts Council and the City of Worcester announce the awarding of 53 grants totaling $246,844 for arts and cultural programs in Worcester in 2024....
Posted: Thursday 03/28/24 10:00 AM
Does your yard or basement flood? Do you want an easier way to care for your lawn? Interested in having a more sustainable yard? Now is your chance to get free, expert advice and a cost estimate for a customized plan, with no obligation, as part of a special City initiative!...
Posted: Wednesday 03/27/24 3:36 PM
Welcome to the new series "Trash Talk" with the City of Worcester's Zero Waste Coordinator, Miranda Hotham! Have any trash and recycling questions you'd like Miranda to answer? Let us know in the comments.
Posted: Wednesday 03/27/24 12:01 PM
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