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Jay J. Fink, P.E., Commissioner

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Spring Street Sweeping—Parking Ban in Sweeping Area

The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste.
Posted: Monday 05/23/22

Spring Street Sweeping—Parking Ban in Sweeping Area

The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste.
Posted: Friday 05/20/22

Spring Street Sweeping—Parking Ban in Sweeping Area

The Street Sweeping Program is designed to collect sand debris—not to collect yard waste. Do Not Place Leaf or Brush Piles In the Street
Posted: Thursday 05/19/22

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Public Meeting Invitation: Urban Forestry Master Plan Meetings #1 and #2...
Posted: Wednesday 05/25/22 4:00 PM

Tuesday, May 24, Worcester DPW&P will begin sweeping in the following areas (see link below). Please obey all posted No Parking signs. Cars interfering with sweeping may be ticketed and towed. Placing leaves or branches in the street may result in fines....
Posted: Monday 05/23/22 4:31 PM

Public Meeting Invitation:...
Posted: Monday 05/23/22 12:00 PM

Public Meeting Invitation: Foley Stadium Back Field Improvement Program...
Posted: Monday 05/23/22 8:00 AM

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Construction Activity

View a list of scheduled construction related activity for resurfacing, water and sewer work city-wide. Motorists are advised that there will be traffic delays at these locations.

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.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

The City of Worcester holds drop-off days specifically for household hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste drop-off is by appointment only. We will only accept waste from Worcester residents and proof of residency is required.

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.

Seasonal Employment

The City of Worcester offers many opportunities for young people to obtain employment at various levels, from supervisory to staff. Interested candidates should follow the instructions for each opening in order to apply for the position(s) of interest.

Spring Street Sweeping

DPW&P will sweep arterial streets from 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and residential streets from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning April 4.

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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.

Small Wireless Facilities in the Right of Way
For those seeking to locate wireless facilities within the right of way, please review our "Small Cell" page for complete details and permit application.