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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 was first established as a town in 1722 and later became a city in 1848. 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. Worcester's eleven 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.
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
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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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There's just 1 week until the in-person public workshop! The first workshop will be on Thursday March 30th at 5:30PM at the Worcester Senior Center located at 128 Providence Street! The event will be "science fair" style, with a brief presentation and light refreshments/food...
Posted: Thursday 03/23/23 5:01 PM
Community scientists wanted! We are looking for volunteers who want to learn more about the health of their local waterways....
Posted: Thursday 03/23/23 1:00 PM
The City of Worcester, through the City Manager's Executive Office of Economic Development, is offering for sale the real property located at 5 Gates Road through a Request For Bids process. The site is zoned Residential, Single Family-7, and the City is seeking a qualified...
Posted: Wednesday 03/22/23 4:00 PM
Join us Sunday, March 26 at 1:00PM to celebrate the MIAA Division 1 Boys Basketball Champions, Worcester North High School, at the Rolling Rally!...
Posted: Wednesday 03/22/23 3:24 PM
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