City of Worcester, Massachusetts

Public Notice: Beaver Brook Dog Park will be temporarily closed for additional renovation. Work is expected to begin on June 11 and finish on or before June 30.

The Department of Public Works is offering New Age Compost Bins for home use to Worcester residents. 🌱

Book an appointment to get your new compost bin: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/composting

Local artists Ava D’Eon, Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire (with JSSDance), Cesar Rodrigues, Samuel Sjostedt and Isiah Tucker (with Inner Voice Outer Change) have been selected for HCxWCC's 2026 summer creative residencies at the Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross through its Scholarship in Action at Holy Cross program, the final year of a three-year partnership between the College, the city's Cultural Development Division, and the Worcester Cultural Coalition. Stay tuned this summer for updates on the exciting work being done by these artists-in-residence!

To learn more about the artists visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/announcements/five-local-artists-selected-hc-x-wcc-2026-creative-residencies-worcester-artists-prior-performing-arts-center

On Monday, the municipality was excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the South Division Fire Station.

This effort is part of our continued commitment to improving municipal buildings and maintaining the safety of our employees and our Worcester residents. We can’t wait to be back to celebrate the ribbon cutting of this new and modern fire station.

Attend one of the upcoming Worcester Fire Department Information Sessions. ⬇️

Interested in becoming a Worcester Firefighter?

Attend one of our upcoming Information Sessions to learn more about the hiring process, career opportunities, and the steps to joining the Worcester Fire Department.

Find out what's on the City Manager’s agenda for the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting. Items include updates on the speed hump program, repairs on private streets, budget-related transfers, results of the FY26 Senior Center Survey, and more.

Read here: https://cmbatista.substack.com/p/whats-on-the-city-managers-agenda-f27

The municipality is replacing a culvert that crosses Salisbury Street in the vicinity of Whisper Drive. Work began June 1, 2026 and will continue through the summer and into the fall.

Learn more: https://www.worcesterma.gov/announcements/traffic-advisory-salisbury-street-culvert-work

Last week the municipality, in partnership with El Buen Samaritano Food Program Inc. Worcester, MA (EBS) and the American Red Cross, hosted a press conference to announce a partnership to assist individuals who have been displaced from their residence following a disaster.

Thank you to EBS and Red Cross for continuing to show up and support the Worcester community.

The City of Worcester provides recycling options to all residents. Swipe to learn about year-round access to the Residential Drop Off Center, where residents can bring their household recyclables free of charge.

Learn more: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center