Worcester, MA

Worcester Housing Authority

The Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will review financial statements, approve tenant accounts receivable write-offs, and vote on several contracts and change orders for modernization projects, including elevator maintenance, fire alarm replacements, and plumbing riser replacements. The board will also consider granting a utility easement to National Grid, approving revisions to capital fund plans, and submitting funding applications for the Curtis Innovations 340 Main Street project. Additionally, the board will receive notices about grant awards, a high SEMAP score, and a master plan for Great Brook Valley Gardens.

• Approval of Tenant Accounts Receivable Write-offs
• Award recommendation for Elevator Maintenance & Repairs contract
• Change Order No. 10 with JJ Cardosi, Inc. for Fire Alarm System Replacement at Wellington Apartments and Murray Avenue Apartments
• Perpetual utility easement to Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) at Wellington Apartments
• Funding applications to EOHLC for Curtis Innovations 340 Main Street Phase 1 Project

Historical Commission

The Worcester Historical Commission is meeting to decide on several demolition delay waivers and a certificate of appropriateness for properties in historic districts. They will also discuss requests for letters of support for historic tax credit allocations and comment on proposed projects. The meeting includes old and new business items, with decisions to be made on the listed applications.

• Demolition delay waiver for garage roof at 1 Westminster Street (BDDW-26-19)
• Demolition delay waiver for window replacement at 58 Elm Street, Unit 3 (BDDW-26-19)
• Certificate of appropriateness and demolition delay waiver for new deck and door at 6 Ashland Street (COA-26-26)
• Requests for updated letters of support for MHRTC allocations for 1 Exchange Place, J.C. French Building, Slater Building, Taylor Farley Organ Factory, Worcester Boys’ Club, Worcester Art Museum, Worcester War Memorial Auditorium, and 32, 42, 47, 50 Lagrange Street
• Comments on proposed projects at 26 Lanark Street, 3 Anderson Avenue, 14 Indian Lake Parkway, 23 Orne Street, 11 Lake Avenue, and 50 Murray Avenue

Worcester Redevelopment Authority

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will hold a virtual meeting to consider authorizing a lease agreement with Maxwell Silverman's Banquet and Conference Center at Union Station for restaurant space and Grand Hall operations. The board will also discuss the Menkiti Group's design submission for the former Denholm building at 484-500 Main Street and receive status reports on several downtown properties and projects.

• Lease agreement with Maxwell Silverman's for Union Station restaurant and Grand Hall
• Menkiti Group design submission for 484-500 Main Street (Denholm)
• Status reports: Union Station/MBTA, Downtown Revitalization Plan, 611 Main Street, Madison Properties
• Financial update on executed contracts and Downtown Revitalization Plan expenditures

License Commission

The Worcester License Commission is meeting to consider requests for one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for several events, including church festivals, a night market, and a block party. They will also review requests for changes of managers, alterations of premises, and other license modifications. A status hearing is scheduled for a failure to file amendment paperwork.

• One-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church (Sept 26-27), Victoria Mariano (Aug 29), Worcester Night Market (Sept 19), Summer Block Party (Aug 22), and Canal Diggers (Sept 12)
• Mezcal Tequila Cantina Inc dba The Fix, 108 Grove Street: request for alteration of premises and change of manager
• Assumption University-Pierre’s Pub, 500 Salisbury Street: request for change of officers/directors
• Paku Paku, Inc., 215 Chandler Street: request for entertainment license for TV, amplification, karaoke, DJ
• Dubai Restaurant & Lounge Inc dba Mexitown Bar & Grill, 105 Water Street: request to stay open to 2:00 a.m. and for bottle service

MCRWB Executive Committee

The MassHire Central Region Workforce Board (MCRWB) Executive Committee is meeting virtually to vote on the June 26, 2026 meeting minutes and receive updates on the FY27 budget, grants, programs, and Career Center operations. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Vote on approval of June 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• FY27 Budget Updates
• MCRWB Grants & Program Update
• Career Center Updates
• Full Board Meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public Schools Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a retreat to review board bylaws, set priorities, and receive an update from the acting executive director. A motion will be considered to create an Executive Search Committee or hire a search firm for the executive director position.

• Motion to create an Executive Search Committee or hire an Executive Director Search firm
• Review of Board Bylaws
• Board Priorities/Areas of Focus
• Acting Executive Director Update
• Reading of the AKF Mission

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees

The Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Board of Trustees will meet to discuss board goals and the search for a new Executive Director. The board will also receive an update on a construction project and vote on the 2026-2027 meeting calendar.

• Motion to create an Executive Director Search Committee or hire a search firm
• Construction project update
• Vote to approve the revised Board of Trustees and Committee 2026-2027 meeting calendar
• Review and motion to accept June 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Trust Fund Commission

The Worcester Trust Fund Commission is meeting to approve minutes, select a chair, hear a mid-year status presentation from Bartholomew & Company, and discuss stagnant fund investment strategies. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes
• Selection of chair
• Presentation on mid-year status by Bartholomew & Company
• Discussion of stagnant fund investment strategies

Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services

The Public Health and Human Services Committee will vote on approving its June 8, 2026 minutes. The main item is an order from multiple councilors requesting a meeting with health, school, and youth advocacy representatives to discuss youth exposure and addiction to tobacco, nicotine, and vaping.

• Order to hold a meeting on youth tobacco, nicotine and vaping addiction with Board of Health, medical professionals, youth advocacy agencies, and Worcester Public Schools
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2026 committee meeting

Conservation Commission

The Worcester Conservation Commission is meeting to review requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for projects near wetlands, including residential developments, a vegetation management plan, and infrastructure work. They will also discuss enforcement orders, certificates of compliance, and updates to the Wetlands Protection Ordinance.

• Public hearing on 35 State Road: 8-unit residential building
• Public hearing on 149 West Boylston Drive: Indian Lake spillway vegetation removal
• Public hearing on 0 Whippoorwill Drive: 30-unit subdivision (Malden Woods)
• Public hearing on 46, 51, & 52 Modoc Street: five duplexes
• Update to Wetlands Protection Ordinance and Regulations

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking (Meeting Jointly with Standing Committee on Public Works)

The Traffic and Parking Committee will meet jointly with the Public Works Committee to discuss the city’s 2025 Pavement Management Plan prepared by Apex Companies, LLC and Cyvl.ai. The meeting will also include a vote to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes from August 19, 2026 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting
• Joint review of 2025 Pavement Management Plan with Public Works and Transportation & Mobility commissioners

Standing Committee on Public Works (Meeting Jointly with Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking)

The Public Works and Traffic & Parking committees will jointly discuss the city’s 2025 Pavement Management Plan prepared by Apex Companies and Cyvl.ai. Commissioners from Public Works and Transportation & Mobility are invited to present the plan.

• Joint meeting requested by Councilor Tony Economou to review strategic pavement management plan
• Commissioners of Public Works and Transportation & Mobility invited to present 2025 plan

Planning Board

Retirement Board Finance Committee

Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board

Retirement Board

WRTA Advisory Board

The WRTA Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and vote on FY27 Administrator Goals. The board will also discuss Same Day ADA and grant opportunities, future services, and a 5-year vision plan, plus receive an administrator's update on the lobby tour, Demand Response RFP, and diesel prices.

• Roll call vote to approve FY27 Administrator Goals
• Discussion of Same Day ADA and grant opportunities
• Future Services and 5 Year Vision Plan discussion
• Administrator's update: Lobby Tour and Opening, Demand Response RFP, Diesel Prices
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Worcester City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a tax increment financing agreement for housing at 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, acceptance of grants for climate resilience and shared streets, and an ordinance to establish a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive. The agenda also includes numerous petitions for traffic calming, sidewalk repairs, and other neighborhood improvements, which will be referred to committees for further review.

• UCH-TIF Agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue
• Tow zone ordinance on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive
• Grant of up to $900,000 from MA EEA for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
• Grant of $199,005 from MassDOT for Shared Streets Equipment
• Petitions for speed humps, stop signs, and sidewalk repairs on various streets

Zoning Board of Appeals

Standing Committee on Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the city's excessive and unreasonable noise ordinance, including the feasibility of amending it to allow special noise variances for churches, festivals, or organizations holding certain events. The committee will also receive an informational communication about the Hospital Guard of the Worcester Police Department and approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion on amending noise ordinance for special event noise variances
• Review of Worcester noise ordinance and other municipalities' processes
• Informational communication on Worcester Police Department Hospital Guard
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting

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Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Worcester Traffic and Parking Committee will meet on August 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on a range of traffic-related items. The agenda includes 10 handicap parking petitions (installations, removals, and a relocation), two bus stop requests from the WRTA on Constitution Avenue, and five no-parking signage requests. The committee will also consider speed limit and warning signage, two truck ban/weight restriction proposals, and a request for a center yellow line on Coes Street.

• 10 handicap parking petitions: installations at 11 & 13 Benefit St., 200 Fairmont Ave., 48 Esther St., 131 Chino Ave., 4 Hartshorn Ave.; removal at 13 Vesper St., 41 & 49 Everard St.; relocation from 249 to 252 Pilgrim Ave.
• WRTA requests: new inbound bus stop at 258-268 Constitution Ave. and re-activation of outbound stop opposite 165-175 Constitution Ave.
• No-parking petitions: Perry Ave. (between 4-8), Arbor Vitae St. (even side), 26 King St., lower Byron St.; removal on Providence St. (Dorchester to South) with resident permit parking proposed
• Truck ban/weight restriction requests for Hamilton St. and Lake Ave. (Councilor Fresolo)
• Report on traffic bollards at 173 Grove St. from Public Works Committee

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet virtually to vote on extending conditional grant agreements for the Colony on Grove project (Phase 1 and Phase 2) to September 1, 2026. They will also discuss and vote on an administrative expenditure policy, receive a financial status update, and hear updates and announcements. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and welcoming a new trustee.

• Vote to authorize extension of ARPA Conditional Grant Agreement for Colony on Grove Apple (Phase 1) and CPA Conditional Commitment for Colony on Grove Beech (Phase 2) to September 1, 2026
• Discussion and vote on AHTF Administrative Expenditure Policy
• Discussion: Financial Status Update
• Vote: Approval of Minutes – June 24, 2026 Meeting
• Welcome of Trustee Zantia Seda

LAKE QUINSIGAMOND COMMISSION

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and possibly take action on a proposal from TRC Companies to perform a weed mapping study at Newton Pond in Shrewsbury. The agenda includes only this item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Proposal from TRC Companies for weed mapping study at Newton Pond, Shrewsbury
• Special meeting held virtually via Google Meet
• Public participation available by emailing [email protected] by noon Wednesday

City Council

The Worcester City Council is meeting to vote on several items, including a tax increment financing agreement for an urban center housing project at 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue, a four-year purchasing contract, and an ordinance amendment on trash collection placement. The council will also hold hearings on utility conduit locations and consider dozens of resident petitions for street and traffic improvements, sidewalk repairs, and other neighborhood requests.

• Urban Center Housing-TIF Agreement for 16-32 Lakeside Avenue and 18-20 Garland Avenue
• Ordinance amendment on trash collection placement
• Grant of $900,000 from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness
• Grant of $199,005 from MassDOT for Shared Streets Equipment Grant Program
• Petition to ban sale of miniature alcohol bottles ('nips')

Public Schools Standing Committee on Operations and Governance

The Standing Committee on Operations and Governance will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a boundary realignment update, a review of magnet school names, magnet scheduling at BMS/BHS, and a proposal to reduce the bus transportation distance from 2 miles to 1.5 miles. The boundary realignment item is recommended to be held, while the other three items are recommended to be filed. Public comment is allowed for two minutes per speaker.

• Boundary Realignment Update Presentation (gb 6-72) - recommendation: Hold
• Review of magnet school names (gb 4-92) - recommendation: File
• Magnet program scheduling at BMS/BHS (gb 5-21) - recommendation: File
• Change bus distance from 2 miles to 1.5 miles (gb 6-26) - recommendation: File

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Worcester Accessibility Advisory Commission is meeting virtually to discuss updates on accessibility policies, including expanded training and accommodations for parks and youth programs, and to review accessibility improvements at City Hall. The agenda also includes approving past meeting minutes, hearing an application for 69 Grove Street, and noting new members and upcoming elections.

• Update on accessibility policies: expanded training, increased accommodations for Parks and Youth Programs, ASL in new employee orientation, language access policy
• City Hall accessibility: 3rd Floor Esther Howland Chamber and restrooms, front and sidewalk way repairs, employee lactation/religious accommodation pod
• Public hearing: 69 Grove Street (V25-015)
• Notices of action: 22 Elm Street – Second Amended (V26-104), 247 Franklin Street – Decision (V26-121)
• Tour of City Hall for People with Disabilities and Allies on September 8, 2026

Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

The committee is reviewing a request to hold a public hearing regarding the feasibility of reviewing the current modified Plan E City Charter. The discussion includes informational communications about options for making changes to the City Charter and processes for establishing a charter review commission.

• Public hearing request to review the 1987 Plan E City Charter (amended in 2022)
• Informational communication regarding options for City Charter changes
• Informational communication regarding a process to establish a charter review commission

Worcester Arts Council

The Worcester Arts Council is meeting to review minutes, hear public questions, receive a budget report, and discuss staff updates. The main business is reviewing final reports for several FY25 and FY26 grants and considering grant amendments. The meeting is held online via Teams.

• Final reports for grants: FY25-LCC-94100 (Worcester BID), FY26-LCC-122413 (Edward Street), FY26-LCC-117621 (OpporTUNEity), FY26-LLC-117617 (Worcester Center for Crafts), FY26-LCC-124873 (Kristin Wagner)
• Grant amendments discussion
• Budget report
• Public questions period
• Upcoming #WACFunded Events

School Committee

The Worcester School Committee will meet in open session after an executive session on collective bargaining. The agenda includes several petitions from member Ford requesting public, de-identified reports on Nelson Place School placement and transfer decisions, outside-counsel spending, and cybersecurity safeguards. The committee will also conduct the superintendent's evaluation for 2025-2026 and consider various donations, grants, and administrative items.

• Petitions c&p 6-10 to 6-13 (Ford) requesting reports on Nelson Place School placements, outside-counsel spending, and cybersecurity
• Superintendent evaluation for 2025-2026 (gb 6-88)
• Approval of Community-Based Out of School Social and Recreational Program grant ($43,384.50) and RALIE grant ($2,000)
• Approval of 27 prior year payments totaling $101,647.57 and one prior year payment of $20,000
• Approval of new IRS mileage reimbursement rate from $0.725 to $0.76 per mile effective July 1, 2026

Citizen Advisory Council

The Worcester Citizen Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from the July 7 meeting, interview current applicants, and discuss recruitment and outreach efforts. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approve minutes from 7-7-26
• Interview current applicants
• Recruitment/Outreach discussion referencing www.worcesterculture.org
• Future agenda items

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Traffic and Parking Committee is reviewing several petitions for signage and lane changes. The body is also considering a City Manager recommendation to establish a commercial loading zone and metered parking on Main Street.

• Ordinance for commercial loading zone and two-hour metered parking on Main Street
• Request to remove bus stop between Chino Ave. and 12 Boylston St.
• Request for 20 ft. 'No Parking Here to Corner' signs on Hamilton St. at Commonwealth Ave., Middlesex Ave., and Boston Ave.
• Request for stop signs at West Boylston Dr. and Scrimgeour Rd.
• Request for right turn only lane on Lincoln St. at Plantation St.

The Traffic and Parking Committee approved a commercial loading zone and two-hour metered parking on Main Street, recommended approval for no-parking signage on Hamilton St., a stop sign at West Boylston Dr./Scrimgeour Rd., and a yield sign at Indian Hill Rd./Marconi Rd. It held a bus stop removal request, filed several other petitions, and approved the July 22, 2026 minutes.

• Approved Main St. commercial loading zone and two-hour metered parking (3-0)
• Approved 20-ft 'No Parking Here to Corner' signage on Hamilton St. at Commonwealth, Middlesex, and Boston Aves. (3-0)
• Approved stop sign on Scrimgeour Rd. at West Boylston Dr. (2-0, Ojeda absent)
• Approved yield sign on Indian Hill Rd. at Marconi Rd. (3-0)
• Held bus stop removal request at Chino Ave./12 Boylston St. (3-0)
• Filed right-turn-only lane request on Lincoln St. at Plantation St. (2-0, Ojeda absent)
• Filed stop sign and 'Do Not Block Intersection' signage request at Indian Hill Rd./Marconi Rd. (3-0)
• Filed 'Blind Driveway' signage request at 425 Lake Ave. North (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on seven items, including a 48-unit low-rise multi-family development at 149 Plantation Street and a large mixed-use project at 232 Stafford Street with up to 207 dwelling units. The board will also consider a variance for a duplex at 69 Orient Street, an industrial building at 6 Woburn Street, a drive-thru restaurant at 79 Pullman Street, an extension of time for Camp Street properties, and a non-accessory parking lot at 30 Lagrange Street. Other business includes communications, policy discussions, and approval of past meeting minutes.

• 149 Plantation Street: Special permit for two 3-story, 48-unit low-rise multi-family dwellings with 88 parking spaces (RL-7 zone)
• 232 Stafford Street: Variances and special permit to build 26 single-family attached structures (150 units) and a 4-story, 57-unit multi-family high-rise with 452 parking spaces (RG-5 zone)
• 79 Pullman Street: Special permit for a 2,328 SF drive-thru restaurant with outdoor seating and 29 parking spaces (ML-0.5/MG-0.5 zones)
• 30 Lagrange Street: Special permit to construct a 41-space non-accessory parking lot on a vacant former parking lot (BG-6.0 zone)
• 69 Orient Street: Variances and special permit to divide a two-family dwelling into two lots with a single-family semi-detached duplex (RG-5 zone)

Historical Commission

The Worcester Historical Commission meets to decide on repairs and alterations to eight historic properties, including roof replacements, window work, and signage changes. The commission also reviews requests for letters of support for Main Street projects and hears invitations to comment on housing and business development proposals.

• 7 Westland Street – Certificate of Non-Applicability (BDDW-26-10)
• 9 Crown Street – Roof replacement petition (CNA-26-11)
• 1 Hancock Street – Window and door repairs (BDDW-26-18)
• 180 Harding Street – Window replacement (BDDW-26-20)
• 104 Pleasant Street – Exterior painting and security grate updates (COA-26-21)

License Commission

The Worcester License Commission will vote on 18 agenda items, including one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for events, common victualer operating hours for two restaurants, and alcohol/entertainment requests for several establishments. A status hearing will address a failure to file amendment paperwork and a request to remove a condition to allow reopening until 2:00 a.m.

• One-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Casita Cultura Latina at Institute Park (Oct 24), Summer Jam Classic at 59 Quinsigamond Avenue (Aug 9), and Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church at 341 June Street (Sep 26-27)
• Common victualer operating hours requests for The Vegan Path at 56 Water Street and Gong Cha Worcester Southbridge LLC at 24 Southbridge Street
• Alcohol/entertainment license requests for Paku Paku, Inc. at 215 Chandler Street (TV, amplification, karaoke, DJ) and Grill and Green Kitchen, Inc. at 141 Highland Street (restaurant all alcohol license)
• Transfer of restaurant all alcohol license from Suveroo LLC to L&D Enterprises LLC at 5 Saugus Place
• Status hearing for Creed Lounge at 41 Pleasant Street to remove condition and reopen until 2:00 a.m.

The Worcester License Commission approved several one-day liquor and entertainment licenses, common victualer licenses, and alcohol licenses, all by 3-0 votes. It postponed several applications to the August 20, 2026 meeting, including those for Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church, Paku Paku, Inc., and Italian American World War Veterans Post 3. The Commission also ordered Victory Bar and Cigar to install video cameras within 30 days and allowed Creed Lounge to stay open until 2:00 a.m. for a three-month trial period.

• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Casita Cultura Latina (3-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Summer Jam Classic (3-0)
• Postponed Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church applications to Aug 20 (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for Christopher Besaw (3-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Friendly House Block Party with amended hours (3-0)
• Approved common victualer licenses for The Vegan Path and Gong Cha Worcester Southbridge (3-0)
• Approved restaurant all alcohol license for Grill and Green Kitchen (3-0)
• Ordered Victory Bar and Cigar to install video system within 30 days (3-0)

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LGBTQIA+ AFFAIRS

The Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs will hold a remote meeting on August 5, 2026, to discuss a potential resolution opposing the city’s decision not to recommend a Civilian Review Board for LGBTQIA+ community concerns. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the upcoming Worcester Pride Festival.

• Discussion on potential resolution opposing city’s rejection of Civilian Review Board
• Presentation by Ariana Dello Stritto on Worcester Pride Festival

Planning Board

The Worcester Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 5, 2026, to review definitive and preliminary site plans for 12 properties, hear two zoning map and ordinance amendments, and consider subdivision and ANR plans. The board will also take public comment on a draft priority habitat map and approve past meeting minutes.

• 24-28 Chequesset Road & 29 Dominion Road: Definitive Site Plan and private street improvement
• 25-27 Perkins Street: Definitive Site Plan and special permit hearing for parking relief
• 25 West Chester Street: Zoning Map Amendment public hearing
• Minimum Parking Requirements: Zoning Ordinance Amendment public hearing
• C Street: Definitive Subdivision Plan with surety request

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (ACSW)

The Worcester, MA Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (ACSW) will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM as a virtual-only event. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, a presentation on the Boston Woman’s Workforce Council report, and discussions on ACSW goals, projects, and publications from the Worcester Research Bureau.

• Presentation on Boston Woman’s Workforce Council report
• Chair to discuss ACSW goals and projects for 2026
• Discussion of Worcester Research Bureau publications
• Reformatting of Woman/Young Woman of Consequence Awards

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will determine if various site works, including residential builds and vegetation management, fall under wetland jurisdiction. The body will also review notices of intent for new constructions and a subdivision request for approximately 30 units.

• Notice of Intent for a playground, spray park, and cooling station at 283 Lake Avenue (Quinsigamond State Park)
• Notice of Intent for an 8-unit residential building at 35 State Road
• Notice of Intent for five duplexes at 46, 51, & 52 Modoc Street
• Amended Order of Conditions for a ~30 unit subdivision at 0 Whippoorwill Drive & 0 Danielle’s Way
• Determination of applicability for vegetation management on I-190, I-290 & Route 146 Right-of-Way

Board of Health

The Worcester Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at 25 Meade St. The agenda consists of public health updates, including a communicable diseases briefing on cyclosporiasis, a tobacco prevention update, a presentation on the SAPHE 2.0 program, an ISD update, and a report on behavioral health services. No formal actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Communicable Diseases Update – cyclosporiasis status (Amelia Houghton & Dr. Bradford)
• Tobacco Update – Kyle O'Connor, Tobacco Prevention Specialist
• Presentation on SAPHE 2.0 – Nick Antanavica & Cherry Tangri
• ISD Update – Nick Antanavica
• Behavioral Health Services Update – Seema Dixit

Worcester Ball Park Commission

The Worcester Ballpark Commission will hold an in-person meeting on July 31 at 10:00 AM to review and vote on a community day application for the 'At Bat' Wellness Symposium by Thrive Support & Advocacy. The meeting also includes procedural items such as setting the next meeting date and adjournment.

• Vote to approve community day application for 'At Bat' Wellness Symposium by Thrive Support & Advocacy

Lake Quinsigamond Commission

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission will discuss maintenance and event permits for the lake. The body is considering herbicide and hydroraking for Sacred Lotus and the removal of a fallen tree in Flint Pond.

• Vote on second herbicide treatment for Sacred Lotus
• Action on Sacred Lotus hydroraking proposals
• Removal of a fallen tree in Flint Pond
• Event applications for Quinsigamond Snake Regatta and Wormtown Chase Regatta
• Update on Bill S.3099 regarding wake boat restrictions

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Human Rights Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on July 27, 2026, including approval of prior minutes, a statement from Vice Chair Feldman on a pending lawsuit regarding mental health crisis responses, and a presentation by Human Rights Specialist Justo Soto on changes from a US Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and its effects on residents.

• Presentation by Justo Soto on the US Supreme Court ruling regarding Temporary Protected Status and its local impact
• Vice Chair Feldman's statement on the pending lawsuit against the city concerning mental health crisis responses
• Approval of prior month's meeting minutes
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker, not to exceed 30 minutes total)

Green Worcester Advisory Committee

The committee will review a Law Department memo on endorsing statements and receive a presentation on the environmental impact of data centers. Members will also discuss zero-emissions vehicle requirements and updates to the Green Worcester Plan.

• Presentation on data centers and their environmental impact
• Review of Department of Energy Resources Climate Leaders Zero-Emissions-Vehicle requirements
• Status update on Green Worcester Plan Early Actions and Chapter 12, Action 8
• Zero Waste Program updates including 'Out to Lunch' and 'Clean Team' events
• Informational item on City Council Order regarding land deeded to conservation

License Commission

The License Commission is meeting to consider multiple requests for one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for community events. The body will also review permanent alcohol license transfers and operating hour requests for local businesses.

• One-day liquor and entertainment requests for Pride Worcester (28 Franklin Street) and Brazilian Festival of Worcester (Institute Park)
• Request for restaurant all alcohol license for Grill and Green Kitchen, Inc. (141 Highland Street)
• Request for transfer of restaurant all alcohol license to Olives Hospitality, LLC (92 Shrewsbury Street)
• Operating hour requests for Quinsigamond Gas & Market, LLC and Dippin Donuts at 75 Quinsigamond Avenue
• Status hearing for Italian American World War Vets (14 Itam Court) regarding failure to file amendment paperwork

The Worcester License Commission approved multiple one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for events including Pride Worcester, the Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade, and the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendents' FIFA celebration. It also approved common victualer licenses for Quinsigamond Gas & Market and Dippin Donuts, and transferred licenses for Olives Hospitality. Several applications were postponed to the August 6 meeting, including Paku Paku, Inc. and Grill and Green Kitchen.

• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Pride Worcester (3-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade (3-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Green Hill Neighborhood Block Party (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Ecotarium (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for Richard Perna (6 dates) (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Massachusetts Organization of African Descendents (3-0)
• Approved common victualer licenses for Quinsigamond Gas & Market and Dippin Donuts (3-0)
• Approved transfer of licenses for Olives Hospitality from Nuovo (3-0)

Worcester Redevelopment Authority

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will consider authorizing two cooperation agreements with the City of Worcester for FY27. The board will also discuss restaurant space proposals and lease agreements for intercity bus services at Union Station.

• FY27 Operating Cooperation Agreement with the City of Worcester for $765,000.00
• FY27 Capital Cooperation Agreement with the City of Worcester for $700,000.00
• Lease Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for intercity bus service at Union Station
• Lease Agreement with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc. for intercity bus service at Union Station
• Discussion of RFP results for restaurant space and operations at the Grand Hall at Union Station

Historical Commission

The Worcester Historical Commission will review several historic preservation petitions, including demolition delay waivers and certificates of appropriateness. Items include a waiver to demolish the 1883 building at 20 Washington Square and approvals for roof repairs, solar panel installation, and other alterations on historic properties. The meeting also includes discussion of policies, procedures, and a comment invitation on a proposed project at 70 James Street.

• Building Demolition Delay Waiver – 7 Westland Street (roof replacement) – petition by Al & Gail Hargrave
• Certificate of Non-Applicability – 77 Chatham Street (roof replacement, foundation repair, repaint) – petition by Justin Vartanian
• Building Demolition Delay Waiver – 20 Washington Square (demolish building) – petition by Stephen Madaus
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 1 Hancock Street (replace windows, doors, trim) – petition by Chaim Gaval, First Windsor Holdings
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 22 Somerset Street (install solar panels) – petition by Lunex Power, Jim May

Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation

The Public Service and Transportation Committee will approve its May 21 minutes and discuss a council‑ordered meeting with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) administrator to review the WRTA’s winter weather plan, focusing on snow removal at bus stops. The committee also notes prior council requests for public hearings on improving bus service, including rapid transit, route changes, and a paratransit pilot. No decisions are recorded in the agenda beyond the minutes approval and the request for the WRTA meeting.

• Approve minutes of the May 21, 2026 Public Service and Transportation Committee meeting
• Councilors Sarai Rivera and Khrystian E. King request a meeting with the WRTA administrator to report on the winter weather plan and snow removal at bus stops
• Councilors Gary Rosen, Robert A. Bilotta, Morris A. Bergman, and Khrystian E. King previously requested public hearings on WRTA service improvements

The committee requested the City Manager ensure rapid transit and signal prioritization are implemented on Lincoln St., Main St., and Grafton St. It also requested the City Manager encourage the WRTA to apply for two MassDOT transit grant programs. A request for a report on the WRTA winter weather plan was recommended to be placed on file.

• Approved request for rapid transit and signal prioritization on Lincoln St., Main St., and Grafton St. (3-0)
• Approved request for WRTA to apply for MassDOT Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit and FY26 Community Transit grants (3-0)
• Recommended placing the WRTA winter weather plan report on file (3-0)
• Recommended holding the request to improve WRTA bus service (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting (2-0)

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Worcester Traffic and Parking Committee will approve the June 24 meeting minutes and review a series of petitions covering handicap parking, crosswalks, street reconfigurations, parking meters, school zones, stop signs, traffic signs, mirrors, signals, studies, and truck‑ban signage. A key item is the recommendation to adopt an ordinance establishing permanent No Parking Anytime on both sides of Grafton Street. Additional items include requests for new handicap spaces, flashing beacons, short‑term parking meters, and truck‑weight restrictions. The meeting also includes informational communications from the City Manager about speed hump installations and the Mobility Action Plan.

• Adopt ordinance for permanent No Parking Anytime on both sides of Grafton St.
• Install a handicap parking space at 72 Richland St.
• Add a rapid flashing beacon at Elm St. and Maple St. intersection
• Install thirty‑minute parking meters on June St. from 116 to 120 June St.
• Place truck‑ban/weight‑restriction signage on Mount Ave.

The committee recommended approval for several handicap parking spaces, no-parking zones, and truck restrictions. It also approved making Elliot St. a one-way street and recommended filing several requests for stop signs and traffic signals due to lack of warrants.

• Approved handicap parking at 72 Richland St. and 151 Chandler St. (2-0)
• Approved crosswalks at 150 Blackstone River Rd. and Southbridge St. at Washburn St. (2-0)
• Approved 'No Parking Anytime' on portions of Grafton St., Elliot St., Burncoat St., Village St., and 145 East Central St. (2-0)
• Approved making Elliot St. a one-way street westbound from Eastern Ave. (2-0)
• Approved three 30-minute parking spaces on June St. (2-0)
• Approved stop sign at Beaver St. at Oliver St. and Florence St. (2-0)
• Approved truck exclusion signage on Ararat St. and supplemental signage on Mount Ave. (2-0)
• Denied requests for 4-way stops at Delmont Ave./Bedford Ave. and Farrar Ave./Bedford Ave. (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will review numerous resident petitions for street repairs, traffic calming measures, and parking changes. The body is also considering appointments to city commissions and zoning amendments for specific properties.

• Proposed Adaptive Reuse Overlay District (AROD) for 95 Vernon St.
• Proposed zoning map amendment for 128 Providence St.
• Resolution to establish a Tax Increment Financing Zone for GreenTech Park.
• Proposed salary ordinance amendments for the Department of Human Resources.
• Conduit location hearings for Charter Communications and National Grid on Southbridge, Florence, Grafton, and Grove Streets.

The City Council approved the meeting minutes from June 16 and June 23, 2026. The body referred various resident petitions regarding road repairs, zoning, and traffic safety to the Department of Public Works, the Planning Board, and the Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2026 meeting
• Referred five stone and dam repair requests to Department of Public Works
• Referred Adaptive Reuse Overlay District request for 95 Vernon St. to Planning Board
• Referred 10 street and sidewalk repair requests to Public Works Committee
• Referred 12 traffic and parking requests to Traffic and Parking Committee
• Referred 15 additional traffic and signage requests to Traffic and Parking Committee

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Accessibility Advisory Commission will approve minutes from its April 21 and June 16 meetings, update its membership roster, and debrief the Disability Pride/36th ADA Anniversary celebration held on July 15. It will then review AAB applications and notices, including a variance for 247 Franklin Street, a Notice of Action for 22 Elm Street, and a complaint and resolution for 49 Pleasant Valley Drive. The commission will also share announcements about library disability‑pride displays, upcoming free MOD training, a City Hall tour for people with disabilities, and WRTA Paratransit rider forums.

• Approve meeting minutes of April 21, 2026 and June 16, 2026
• Review variance application for 247 Franklin Street
• Review Notice of Action (First Amended) for 22 Elm Street
• Review complaint and resolution for 49 Pleasant Valley Drive
• Announce free MOD Community Access Monitor training (July 30, 2026) and other upcoming events