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.
Quality of Life Team
The Quality of Life Team is an interdepartmental team made up of members of the City Manager's Office, Department of Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works & Parks and Worcester Police Department.
The City of Worcester Cultural Development Division and Election Commission announced Wednesday the winners of the “Create the Vote” campaign.
Posted: Wednesday 09/18/24
The City of Worcester Department of Transportation & Mobility invites the public to participate in five interactive walk audits on key corridors that have been identified by the Vision Zero planning team as part of the city's high-injury network.
Posted: Friday 09/06/24
The City of Worcester invites the public to its upcoming Children & Youth Community Health Improvement Plan (CYCHIP) Lunch and Learn event for residents to hear about the plan and offer feedback.
Posted: Thursday 09/05/24
More Announcements...
When: Thursday 09/19/24 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Thursday 09/19/24 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Thursday 09/19/24 6:00 PM
Where: Stearns Tavern, 72 Coes Street
When: Thursday 09/19/24 6:00 PM
Where: Worcester Academy (Warner Hall): # 81 Providence St. Worcester, MA 01604
When: Thursday 09/19/24 6:30 PM
Where: Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division Building, 50 Officer Manny Familia Way
More Events...
City Manager Batista presented the State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Jean McDonough Arts Center.
A new video series where the City Manager will discuss different aspects of what’s happening in the City and give a behind the scenes look at the projects, programs and people making it all possible.
City Manager
City Hall Room 306
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-799-1175
Fax: 508-799-1208
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