The process involves public meetings and a vote by City Council members. Councilors establish and put in place public policy to meet the changing needs of Worcester.
Every fiscal year, they also review and approve the City’s operating and capital budget. Councilors track City services to guarantee their efficiency and reasonable cost.
Learn more about Public Meetings, the Guide to Participation in Public Meetings and the terminology used in City Council.
Generally, the City Council convenes four times per month on Tuesday evenings. The meeting dates and agendas are posted in advance on the OneMeeting Portal.
The Meet the Councilors page lists each Councilor by name, with his/her address, office phone number and email information. You may also submit a message through the Contact a City Councilor online form.
Review the minutes of meetings available on the City Council page.
The term telework refers to a “work flexibility arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of such employee's position, and other authorized activities, from an approved worksite other than the location from which the employee would otherwise work."
No. Fireworks are illegal in the City and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Violators may be subject to fines, inspections and possible criminal complaints.
The City of Worcester is blessed with an abundance of park lands! Worcester has many public parks throughout the City, which offer residents and visitors a wealth of activities with its vast array of green space for you to get out and enjoy nature. The following list of City of Worcester parks offer nature trail(s) for you to experience. There is a park for you!
Due to the expiration of the federal and state COVID-19 public health emergencies on May 11, 2023 and based on current trends, the City's COVID-19 dashboard is no longer updated on a regular basis. Health officials will continue to monitor cases internally and follow necessary protocols in the case of clusters of concern.
The Cultural Development Division, in cooperation with many community partners in Worcester, host and promote cultural events and awareness initiatives.
Please contact Culture@WorcesterMA.gov for more information about getting involved!
Be sure to also check out the following cultural websites' calendars for more events!