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.
City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Thursday that Fabian Barracks will be appointed the City’s next Cultural Development Officer, effective March 27.
Posted: Thursday 03/23/23
On Sunday, March 26, from 1:00-3:00 PM, the City of Worcester and the Worcester Public Schools will hold a rolling rally to honor the North High School Boys’ Basketball Team’s historic Division 1 Championship win. It marked the first time in Worcester’s history that a public high school sports team secured a Division 1 Championship.
Posted: Wednesday 03/22/23
Due to the recent snowstorm, the City of Worcester is delaying trash and recycling collections by one day for the remainder of the week.
Posted: Wednesday 03/15/23
More Announcements...
When: Monday 03/27/23 4:00 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
When: Monday 03/27/23 5:30 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street
When: Monday 03/27/23 6:30 PM
Where: Saint Bernard's Church, 236 Lincoln Street
When: Tuesday 03/28/23 5:00 PM
Where: Durkin Administration Building, Room 410, 20 Irving Street
When: Tuesday 03/28/23 6:00 PM
Where: La Colaborativa, 318 Broadway, Chelsea
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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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Worcester, MA 01608
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