Welcome to the City of Worcester Resident Guide! Here you can quickly find our most popular information and resources listed below:
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Check out the new features, including our fitness center on the 1st floor, at the Worcester Senior Center.
Informing Worcester is the City's new open data portal, focusing on functional transparency.
The City of Worcester will assist members of the public in accessing public records within the requirements of state and federal law through our Public Records Portal.
City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Friday the retirement of City Solicitor Michael E. Traynor, effective Jan. 10, 2025.
Posted: Friday 12/06/24
The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.
Posted: Thursday 12/05/24
The City of Worcester invites residents to participate in the second public forum for the development of Worcester’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) on Monday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Posted: Thursday 12/05/24
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When: Monday 12/09/24 5:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Monday 12/09/24 5:30 PM
Where: Virtual Meeting
When: Monday 12/09/24 6:00 PM
Where: First Congregational Church, 1070 Pleasant Street
When: Monday 12/09/24 6:30 PM
Where: City Hall, Esther Howland Chamber, 455 Main Street
When: Tuesday 12/10/24 9:00 AM
Where: Inspectional Services, 25 Meade Street
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The City of Worcester announced Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 the retirement of City Solicitor Michael E. Traynor, effective Jan. 10, 2025, after a dedicated, respected, and impactful 37-year career with the municipality....
Posted: Friday 12/06/24 4:10 PM
To gear up for tonight's Festival of Lights, we asked City Manager Batista and Mayor Joe Petty for their favorite holiday tunes....
Posted: Friday 12/06/24 11:52 AM
The Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will be lifted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5....
Posted: Thursday 12/05/24 1:23 PM
The City of Worcester invites residents to participate in the second public forum for the development of Worcester's Housing Production Plan (HPP) on Monday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom....
Posted: Thursday 12/05/24 12:29 PM
More News...
The Fall Leaf Collection Program for 2024 will begin on November 4 and typically takes approximately 4-5 weeks to complete, depending on weather. Please visit the Fall Leaf Collection page for current routes and a collection map.
This annual, family-friendly event features a number of lighting features, ice skating, food vendors, community organizations, performances and so much more!
The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.
We are now hiring snow plowing equipment for the upcoming winter season. Please fill out and return an application if you are interested.
The Winter Parking Ban is designed to keep streets open, safe and essential traffic moving during snow storms. The PERMANENT BAN will remain in effect from December 1st through April 30th.
Following another successful Out to Lunch Concert Series & Farmers' Market, the Worcester Common Oval welcomes the return of public skating on the Common.
More Seasonal Information...
One of the duties of the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Worcester is to appoint members of municipal boards, commissions, and advisory committees. In some cases the nominated appointees must have their nominations approved by vote of the Worcester City Council.
All residents committed to preserving the vitality of our democratic institutions are urged to volunteer their services to one of these local government agencies whose effective operations depend so heavily upon enlightened citizen participation.
