City of Worcester

WPD Vice Squad Enforces Drug Laws in Green Island Area

August 22, 2023

On August 22nd 2023, the Worcester Police Vice Squad enforced drug laws in the area of Millbury St after neighborhood complaints of open-air drug dealing and other quality of life issues.

Worcester DPH Expands Maternal/Child Health Programming

August 21, 2023

As part of its work to improve local maternal and child health outcomes, the Worcester Division of Public Health is expanding its doula programming. Doulas can offer nurturing, support, and expert guidance for families during pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum.

WPD Officers Arrest Male After Two Downtown Robberies

August 21, 2023

On August 20th 2023 at about 3 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to 507 Main Street for a report of an armed robbery in progress.

WPD Officers Arrest Male After Downtown Bank Robbery

August 19, 2023

On August 18th 2023 at about 4:22 PM, Worcester Police officers responded to the area of 507 Main St for a report of a robbery that occurred at Santander Bank.

Summer Impact Officers Seize Loaded Firearm

August 18, 2023

On Thursday, August 17th Officers assigned to the Summer Impact Program conducted a motor vehicle stop for a vehicle that was operating without lights on at 8:00 p.m. The vehicle was stopped on Rockport Road.

Traffic Advisory for Latin American Festival

August 18, 2023

The Worcester Police Department today announced street closures and anticipated traffic delays for Saturday, August 19th due to CENTRO's Annual Latin American Festival at City Hall. Drivers can expect traffic restrictions and detours during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Two Children Kidnapped by Non-Custodial Parent

August 17, 2023

Worcester Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two children who were taken by a non-custodial parent. Police are trying to locate 47-year-old Tiffany Cancel who took her two biological children from a location on Brussel Street.

Who decides how to spend the money?

A Community Preservation Committee is appointed that makes recommendations to the City Manager and City Council.

The Committee includes, by statute:

One member of the Conservation Commission
One member of the Historical Commission
One member of the Planning Board
One member of the Parks Commission
One member of the Worcester Housing Authority
Four members appointed by the City Manager

What are the average costs to residents and commercial property owners?

RESIDENTIAL: While the CPA was not in effect in FY23, if it had been the average single family residential property valued at $342,240 would have owed $52.11.
COMMERCIAL: While the CPA was not in effect in FY23, if it had been the average commercial property valued at $1,076,846 would have owed $458.04.

When will I be able to apply for an exemption?

Exemptions related to the assessed value of the property will be automatically applied.
To apply for the low-income or low/moderate-income senior housing, applications will be available on the Assessing Division website starting in January 2024.

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WPD Vice Squad Enforces Drug Laws in Green Island Area

Worcester DPH Expands Maternal/Child Health Programming

WPD Officers Arrest Male After Two Downtown Robberies

WPD Officers Arrest Male After Downtown Bank Robbery

Summer Impact Officers Seize Loaded Firearm

Traffic Advisory for Latin American Festival

Two Children Kidnapped by Non-Custodial Parent

Who decides how to spend the money?

What are the average costs to residents and commercial property owners?

When will I be able to apply for an exemption?

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