Welcome to the official website for the City of Worcester, MA - the great city in the heart of the Commonwealth and New England.
All great cities share certain traits - a vibrant, undeniable energy and culture that drives their growth and characterizes their livability. They are easily accessible and welcoming to business and families alike. With strong roots in a proud past, great cities also are progressive - innovating, collaborating, busy building their own successful future.
Worcester - a five-time recipient of the All American City Award - offers its residents the resources and exciting attractions of a metropolis, balanced with the more intimate, livable scale of a mid-size city - and something more...
Announcements
First Night Worcester Fireworks to Launch After All -
In the spirit of giving, local corporate partner Polar Beverages has generously come forward to fund the fireworks celebration for First Night Worcester 2010. Full story...
City Manager Transmits Affirmation of City's Bond Rating -
The City’s bond ratings are the equivalent of a credit rating for a consumer and are “arm’s
length” – top-to-bottom reviews of our core services, finances, practices, reforms, community stability, tax base, jobs, housing, etc. Full story...
City to Begin Construction of Janice Nadeau Way in the South Worcester Industrial Park -
City officials broke ground today to begin construction of the Gardner Street Extension, soon-to-be named Janice Nadeau Way, within the South Worcester Industrial Park. Full story...
Worcester Launches Neighborhood Stabilization Efforts -
City Manager Michael V. O'Brien announced today a strategic 18-month plan to stimulate private market investment in neighborhoods deeply impacted by the national housing crisis. Full story...
WPI and City Announce New Voluntary PILOT Agreement -
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and the City of Worcester announced today a new voluntary Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement. Full story...
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