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.
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.
Learn more about the Smart911 system, which allows residents to provide the details that 911 call takers may need in order to assist them during an emergency.
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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Verify that there is no change (i.e. all information listed on your Census form is correct) on your 2023 Voter Registration Information System Validation and Annual Street Listing Form.
You may search the City of Worcester Tax Payment database for Excise, Personal Property and Real Estate net tax payments per calendar year.
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.
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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.