City of Worcester

Find out what's on my Administration's agenda for the March 24, 2026 City Council meeting. Items include updates on the use of our parks, the relaunch of ALERTWorcester, and more. Read here: cmbatista.substack.com/p/whats-on-the…

At this event, we’ll share results from the 2025 cyanobacteria monitoring season and explore how community-collected data helps inform water quality management across Worcester’s lakes and ponds. Register and learn more: worcesterma.gov/wcmc (2/2)

Join us for the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative Annual Data Summit Thursday, April 2, at 6:15 p.m. at the Worcester Senior Center. (1/2)

Is this what your house looked like this winter? You may benefit from increased insulation and weatherization services. To learn more call 508-456-5752 or visit masssave.com/community-firs….

Learn more: worcesterma.gov/announcements/… (2/2)

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), Drought Management Task Force declared a Level-3 Critical Drought for the Central Region of Massachusetts. Based on the declaration, the following water use restrictions will be in effect. (1/2)

The meeting will go over the proposed design of quick-build safety measures developed following public input last fall. The project includes implementing and testing roadway design changes over the course of a year. Learn more: worcesterma.gov/mobility/proje… (2/2)

Reminder: Join the Department of Transportation & Mobility for a Beacon Street Safety Project meeting this Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club (65 Boys & Girls Club Way). (1/2)

The Department of Parks, Recreation, & Cemetery has announced that athletic fields will be temporarily closed. Learn more: worcesterma.gov/announcements/…

As weather conditions improve, snow recedes, and pavement temperatures rise, the Department of Public Works is prioritizing pothole repairs throughout the city. Learn more: worcesterma.gov/announcements/…

Happy Centennial! 🚀🎉 City Hall has been decked out with banners to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket launch. Celebrate Worcester's role in the Space Age with events scheduled all week long: discovercentralma.org/goddard-centen…

We are hiring! The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Commissioner of Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery. Learn more and apply: worcesterma.gov/jobs

See the full schedule: discovercentralma.org/goddard-centen… (2/2)

We were excited to present a proclamation to The Wonder Mission recognizing March 16 as the 100th year anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard’s first liquid-fueled rocket launch! 🚀 The week of March 16 will be filled with numerous events to celebrate the centennial. (1/2)

Thank you to everyone who applied for a garden plot at the Green Hill Park Community Garden! We received a large volume of applications, and the form is now closed. Residents will be notified of selections soon.

This project would extend the existing All Persons Trail and restore a critical link in the sanctuary’s trail network. The meeting will take place Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (414 Massasoit Road). RSVP: forms.office.com/g/UaR6GETXZi 2/2

Join us to review the design of an accessible pedestrian bridge on Sprague Trail! The City was awarded a MassTrails grant to fund the design of a bridge where the trail crosses Broad Meadow Brook. 1/2

Happy 311 Day!

Tonight! Join the city's Cultural Development Division, in partnership with @masspoetry and The White Room for the third annual Worcester Teen Poetry Slam for youth ages 13-19. First-time performers and new poets welcome! To learn more and register visit: worcesterma.gov/announcements/…

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Get a discounted rain barrel! 🌧️ Conserve water, reduce your bill, and protect local waterways by purchasing a 60-gallon rain barrel starting at $80 through the Great American Rain Barrel Company’s discount program. Pre-order by May 3 at: greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community (1/2)