Public Health
Nikki Nixon, Director
Public Notice: The proposed Tobacco Regulation Public Hearing for June 15, 2026 has been cancelled. A new public hearing date will be published.
-->Purchasing & Bids
Christopher Gagliastro, Director
The Purchasing Division's mission is to procure materials, equipment and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with the quality necessary for the proper operations of the various City departments, thereby attaining the maximum value for each public dollar spent.
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Budget Central
Erin E. Taylor, Director
The Budget Division under the Department of Administration and Finance develops, monitors and enforces the City's operating and capital budgets. The Division provides status reports on a regular basis, as well as information and analysis for policy decisions. Reports are developed for distribution to the public and City Council describing the city's financial status and projections.
Youth Opportunities
Raquel Castro-Corazzini, Director
Youth Opportunities, a division of Health & Human Services, was created to provide leadership, support and advocacy for youth through the introduction of coordinated programs focused on positive youth development and youth employment.
Workforce Development
Jeffrey Turgeon, Executive Director, MassHire Central Region Workforce Board
Janice R. Weekes, Director, MassHire Central Career Center
Housing & Neighborhood Development
Andrew Taylor, Assistant Chief Development Officer
Housing Development, a division of Economic Development, is responsible for assisting and supporting housing rehabilitation and new construction with an emphasis on providing quality affordable housing for city residents.
Neighborhood Development is responsible for developing and administering programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding program, to improve the quality of life within the neighborhoods of the city.
Business & Community Development
Vaske Gjino, Assistant Chief Development Officer
The priorities of Business & Community Development, a division of Economic Development, include:
Cable Services
Judith A. Warren, Director
Cable Services, a division of the Office of the City Manager, strives to provide the residents of Worcester with innovative and transparent access to their government through video programming on the government access Spectrum Cable Channel 192 as well as online and social platforms. We strive to provide customer friendly, nimble, modern-innovative and accessible city services.
Police
Paul B. Saucier, Chief
Mission Statement
The Worcester Police Department is dedicated to delivering fair, impartial and equitable law enforcement to all. By partnering with the community to foster trust and collaboration, the department strives to reduce victimization and provide exceptional police services that enhance the safety and quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors to the City.
Fire Department
Martin Dyer, Fire Chief
The Worcester Fire Department is dedicated to professionally serving the citizens and protecting lives and property in our community. We accomplish this mission through fire suppression, emergency response, prevention and community risk reduction.