Eric D. Batista, City Manager
Welcome to the City of Worcester! Our vision is to be the country's most vibrant and livable mid-size city. Each and every day, there are four goals my administration keeps in mind in every decision we make:
Using these benchmarks, we provide efficient and effective municipal services to the residents of Worcester in a customer-friendly, transparent and inclusive environment while working to improve the quality of life of all by creating a thriving, vibrant, and safe place to live, work, play, and study.
The City of Worcester is governed by a Council-Manager, or Plan E, form of government with a popularly elected Mayor, 11 City Council Members and a City Manager. The City Manager functions as Worcester's Chief Executive Officer and as such has the authority to issue executive orders. A history of Executive Orders dating back to 1973 are available on our Informing Worcester portal.
The Executive Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (EODEI) is an Executive Office that will play the lead role in setting and advancing our DEI strategy. It has the authority to set regulatory frameworks, as well as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that affect culture, behavior, diversity and inclusion.
The EODEI will consist of three divisions: Human Rights, Investigations and Training & Development. Most of the individual positions that will comprise these divisions already exist, but within other departments. These three positions will be formally transitioned into the EODEI.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
Worcester was awarded approximately $146 million from the US Department of Treasury and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Executive Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (EODEI) is an Executive Office that will play the lead role in setting and advancing our DEI strategy.
The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) are thrilled to announce the return of Movies on the Common, an exciting outdoor cinema experience in Downtown Worcester throughout the summer. With a diverse lineup of films and various themed nights, this year's series promises to bring joy, laughter, and family fun to the heart of Downtown Worcester.
Posted: Thursday 06/01/23
City Hall and other municipal buildings will be closed to the public Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
Posted: Friday 05/26/23
The Worcester Veteran’s Council and the City of Worcester Division of Veterans’ Services will honor and observe Memorial Day with several ceremonies.
Posted: Friday 05/26/23
More Announcements...
When: Monday 06/05/23 8:30 AM
Where: Virtual Meeting
When: Monday 06/05/23 5:00 PM
Where: Frances Perkins Branch - 470 West Boylston Street
When: Monday 06/05/23 5:00 PM
Where: Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division Building, 50 Officer Manny Familia Way
When: Monday 06/05/23 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Monday 06/05/23 6:30 PM
Where: Police Headquarters, 9-11 Lincoln Square
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View a brief recap of the Swearing In Ceremony for City Manager Batista.
Overview of exciting development projects around the City of Worcester!
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City Hall Room 306
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-799-1175
Fax: 508-799-1208
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