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The municipality is excited to announce the relaunch of ALERTWorcester! 🚨 There are a few ways you can sign up: Sign up online at: worcesterma.gov/emergency-co… Sign up via text message: Text JoinAW to 65513 to enroll in SMS alerts. (1/2)
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ALT Graphic with text saying: "Sign up for ALERTWorcester"

Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up online: Visit www.worcesterma.gov/emergency-communications/alertworcester and select Sign Up Now."

ALT Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up online: Visit www.worcesterma.gov/emergency-communications/alertworcester and select Sign Up Now."

Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up via text message: Text JoinAW to 65513 to enroll in SMS alerts (cellular provider message and data rates may apply). Once you send the text you will be sent a link prompting you to complete registration."

ALT Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up via text message: Text JoinAW to 65513 to enroll in SMS alerts (cellular provider message and data rates may apply). Once you send the text you will be sent a link prompting you to complete registration."

Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up in person: Visit the Worcester 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St. during normal business hours to enroll with a member of our Worcester 311 team."

ALT Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up in person: Visit the Worcester 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St. during normal business hours to enroll with a member of our Worcester 311 team."

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(1/3) Did you know that the City of Worcester has a Homeless Services outreach team that goes out every day and attempts to connect with individuals who may be unhoused and get them into safe shelter? Engagement is trauma-informed and compassionate.
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ALT Photo of the Homeless Services outreach team conducting street outreach

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ALT Photo of the Homeless Services outreach team conducting street outreach

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(2/3) During each encounter, the team strives to connect individuals with information and referrals to available shelter, housing options, and supportive services.
Photo of the Homeless Services outreach team visiting an encampment

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(3/3) To learn more about the Homeless Services Division's services, check out its updated website: worcesterma.gov/homeless-ser…
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(1/2) Do you know what a watershed forester does? 🌲 Meet Worcester's Assistant Watershed Forester and see how she works year-round to protect the forest and benefit the whole city.
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(2/2) Want to learn more about green jobs in and around Worcester? Watch our Green Jobs short film here: youtu.be/0x6ZH8nHpaY?si=uRTB…

Worcester Green Jobs

This film is intended to help you discover careers in Urban Forestr...

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(1/2) Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Main St community visioning meeting on Oct. 14. Missed it? The community survey is open until Oct. 31. This is your chance to weigh in on what your experiences are and what changes you would like to see on the corridor.
Graphic with text saying: Main Street Pavement & Complete Streets Project Tell Us About Your Transportation Experiences Survey data will be used to help planners and designers create a corridor that works for the community. Take the survey! Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/mXuEAwiHSh Closes Oct. 31, 2026 Learn more about the project: bit.ly/main-street-phase1 Contact: mobility@worcesterma.gov

ALT Graphic with text saying: Main Street Pavement & Complete Streets Project Tell Us About Your Transportation Experiences Survey data will be used to help planners and designers create a corridor that works for the community. Take the survey! Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/mXuEAwiHSh Closes Oct. 31, 2026 Learn more about the project: bit.ly/main-street-phase1 Contact: [email protected]

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(2/2) The project will be on Main Street between Chandler St and May St. Take the survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/mXuE… Check out the project web page for more information: bit.ly/main-street-phase1
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(1/3) Are you interested in purchasing a home in Worcester? Already a City of Worcester homeowner? Join us Saturday, Nov. 7, for the Inaugural Homeowner Summit! 🏠
Graphic with text saying: Homeowner Summit Information and Resources for Current Homeowners and Those Looking to Buy Their First Home Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. DCU Convention Center | 50 Foster Street

ALT Graphic with text saying: Homeowner Summit Information and Resources for Current Homeowners and Those Looking to Buy Their First Home Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. DCU Convention Center | 50 Foster Street

Graphic with text saying: Topics Include: - 1st Time Homebuyer Education - 1st Time Homebuyer Programs with Down Payment Assistance - Homeownership 101 - City of Worcester Housing Rehabilitation Grant Programs - Permitting ADUs: How to Get Started with Accessible Dwelling Units - Wetlands and Floodplains: What Homeowners Need to Know - Recording Deeds 101 - Owning a Historic Property - Energy Efficiency - Meet with city departments to ask department specific questions ..and many more!

ALT Graphic with text saying: Topics Include: - 1st Time Homebuyer Education - 1st Time Homebuyer Programs with Down Payment Assistance - Homeownership 101 - City of Worcester Housing Rehabilitation Grant Programs - Permitting ADUs: How to Get Started with Accessible Dwelling Units - Wetlands and Floodplains: What Homeowners Need to Know - Recording Deeds 101 - Owning a Historic Property - Energy Efficiency - Meet with city departments to ask department specific questions ..and many more!

Graphic with text saying: Summit Information: Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. DCU Convention Center | 50 Foster Street Use Door 2 Entrance across from Saint Vincent Hospital and take escalator/elevator to 3rd floor. Parking available across the street at the Major Taylor Blvd. Parking Garage. Register: eventbrite.com/e/2026-inaugural-homeowner-summit-tickets-1991121458883

ALT Graphic with text saying: Summit Information: Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. DCU Convention Center | 50 Foster Street Use Door 2 Entrance across from Saint Vincent Hospital and take escalator/elevator to 3rd floor. Parking available across the street at the Major Taylor Blvd. Parking Garage. Register: eventbrite.com/e/2026-inaugural-homeowner-summit-tickets-1991121458883

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(2/3) This is a free educational event for first-time homebuyers and current homeowners that will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a chance to connect with other city departments and local housing resource organizations.
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(3/3) Learn more and register: worcesterma.gov/announcement…
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(1/3) Worcester Recycles Right is back! Starting the week of Nov. 9, bins with items that don’t belong in them won’t be collected citywide.
Graphic with text saying: Worcester Residents: Let's Recycle Right! A new education and enforcement campaign launches this month to help residents recycle right!

ALT Graphic with text saying: Worcester Residents: Let's Recycle Right! A new education and enforcement campaign launches this month to help residents recycle right!

Graphic with text saying: What to Expect Starting the week of Nov. 9, recycling bins with items that don’t belong in them won't be collected. Applies to buildings with 1-6 units served by the city’s curbside recycling program. Oct-Nov: Staff and volunteers will do brief checks of bins in selected neighborhoods and hand out educational bilingual bin tags and door hangers. One week after outreach: Staff and volunteers will re-visit the same areas and will place an “Oops” sticker on non-compliant recycling bins, which then won’t be picked up. Week of Nov. 9: Enforcement begins citywide.

ALT Graphic with text saying: What to Expect Starting the week of Nov. 9, recycling bins with items that don’t belong in them won't be collected. Applies to buildings with 1-6 units served by the city’s curbside recycling program. Oct-Nov: Staff and volunteers will do brief checks of bins in selected neighborhoods and hand out educational bilingual bin tags and door hangers. One week after outreach: Staff and volunteers will re-visit the same areas and will place an “Oops” sticker on non-compliant recycling bins, which then won’t be picked up. Week of Nov. 9: Enforcement begins citywide.

Graphic with text saying: Recycle right. It matters. When we get it right, we save public dollars, recover more usable material, and protect our environment. Not sure what goes in the bin? worcesterma.gov/recycling

ALT Graphic with text saying: Recycle right. It matters. When we get it right, we save public dollars, recover more usable material, and protect our environment. Not sure what goes in the bin? worcesterma.gov/recycling

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(2/3) Between now and then, we’re working to help every resident, whether you’ve lived here for decades or moved in last week, know what belongs in their recycling bin. Watch for bilingual tags and door hangers in your neighborhood.
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(3/3) Not sure what’s accepted? Visit worcesterma.gov/recycling
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(1/2) Join the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery at the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting to review both the Newton Square at Elm Park Master Plan Update and the Bell Hill (Chandler) Park Master Plan.
Graphic with text saying: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Newton Square at Elm Park Master Plan Update Bell Hill (Chandler) Park Master Plan Thursday, Oct. 22 | 6:30 p.m. Meeting - Room A | 50 Officer Manny Familia Way More Information & Accessibility Requests: Parks@worcesterma.gov 508-799-1190

ALT Graphic with text saying: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Newton Square at Elm Park Master Plan Update Bell Hill (Chandler) Park Master Plan Thursday, Oct. 22 | 6:30 p.m. Meeting - Room A | 50 Officer Manny Familia Way More Information & Accessibility Requests: [email protected] 508-799-1190

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(2/2) The meeting will take place Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A at 50 Officer Manny Familia Way. See the full agenda at: worcesterma.primegov.com/pub…
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(1/2) The City of Worcester has been awarded a $5,500,000 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Grant in Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant program funding for citywide use for qualified property owners.
Graphic with text saying: Announcement Worcester Receives $5.5M HUD Grant for Lead Abatement, Healthy Homes Program Swipe to learn more

ALT Graphic with text saying: Announcement Worcester Receives $5.5M HUD Grant for Lead Abatement, Healthy Homes Program Swipe to learn more

Graphic with text saying: The municipality has been awarded a $5,500,000 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Grant in Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant program funding for citywide use for qualified property owners. This award includes $5,000,000 for lead abatement and $500,000 for Healthy Homes funding. This is the largest award the city has ever received for the abatement of lead paint hazards. For this grant, the municipality will address lead hazards in 160 housing units, providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The municipality will collaborate with various local partners to accomplish this work, including UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center, Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Worcester Housing Authority, Worcester Community Action Council, Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts, and Worcester Head Start.

ALT Graphic with text saying: The municipality has been awarded a $5,500,000 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Grant in Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes grant program funding for citywide use for qualified property owners. This award includes $5,000,000 for lead abatement and $500,000 for Healthy Homes funding. This is the largest award the city has ever received for the abatement of lead paint hazards. For this grant, the municipality will address lead hazards in 160 housing units, providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. The municipality will collaborate with various local partners to accomplish this work, including UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center, Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Worcester Housing Authority, Worcester Community Action Council, Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts, and Worcester Head Start.

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(2/2) For this grant, the municipality will address lead hazards in 160 housing units, providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. Learn more: worcesterma.gov/announcement…
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(1/2) With winter coming we're launching an educational and enforcement campaign to remind residents of Worcester's key parking rules.
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(2/2) Learn more about it at worcesterma.gov/announcement… In this video, the Commissioner of Public Works John Westerling and Fire Chief Martin Dyer share what happens when cars park too close to intersections or don’t leave enough space for emergency vehicles to get down the street.
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Worcester PD@WorcesterPDOct 19
Traffic update: Expect delays for the rest of the week for Grafton St. in both directions from the Millbury line to Route 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to construction.
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