Worcester

Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Organization

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Organization is holding a virtual public meeting to review Proposed TIP Amendment #9, which updates the regional transportation funding plan. The amendment adjusts funding sources and schedules for two specific projects: a Worcester intersection improvement and an Oxford bridge replacement. Residents can submit written comments by July 8 or attend the Zoom meeting to discuss the changes.

• Public hearing on TIP Amendment #9 for regional highway and transit projects
• $1.65M cost increase for Worcester intersection improvements on Chandler and May Streets (total $10.12M)
• Shift of Oxford bridge replacement on Leicester Road to FY 2026 ($4.59M total)
• Funding reallocation including $4.17M in new Carbon Reduction Program grants and reduced STBG funds

Citizen Advisory Council

This virtual meeting focuses on internal administrative tasks rather than public policy. The council will approve minutes from June, interview current applicants, and review recruitment outreach efforts. No substantive ordinances, budgets, or public hearings are scheduled.

Retirement Board

The board will approve regular retirement benefits for approximately 20 Worcester city employees. It will also review monthly financials, approve a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, and discuss investment strategy and an extended RFP for an investment consultant. Executive session will cover accidental disability and death claims.

• Approve superannuation retirement for ~20 DPW, police, and school staff (effective June–July 2026)
• Approve 3% COLA on a $16,000 base effective July 1, 2026
• Review warrants including $502,456 in member transfers and $8.9M in retiree payroll
• Lower actuarial assumption rate from 6.8% to 6.7% effective Jan 1, 2027
• Extend RFP deadline for a new investment consultant to September

Civic Center Commission

The Commission will review city project status updates and potential budget reallocations. Key discussions include approving funds for mechanical repairs and addressing electrical issues in the building's structure.

• Reallocate funds from PWDS to capital budget
• Approve ~$200,000 for HVAC repairs
• Approve up to ~$500,000 for structural steel and electrical conflict via T&M basis
• Discuss and approve ~$75,000 estimate for potential elevator renovation change order

License Commission

The commission will consider several one-day event licenses, common victualer applications, and changes to operating hours. The meeting also includes status hearings for compliance issues and violation hearings regarding specific restaurant rules.

• One-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Latin American Business Organization and Pride Worcester
• Common victualer license request for Pasta Mani at Worcester Public Market
• Change of manager request for Italian American World War Veterans of the US Inc. Post 3
• Liquor license surrender and refund request for Odd by Nature, LLC
• Violation hearings for Mexi Town, Panda Buffet, and Maya Lounge

Historical Commission

The Worcester Historical Commission will review four Building Demolition Delay Waivers for historic properties at 6 Park Avenue, 17 Circuit Avenue East, 246 Burncoat Street, and 1 Hancock Street. The body will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 111 Austin Street, covering roof HVAC units and utility installations. Additional agenda items include updates to commission policies, discussion of violation notices and potential fines for three other addresses, and approval of past meeting minutes.

• BDDW-26-14: 6 Park Avenue – cast concrete repair
• BDDW-26-15: 17 Circuit Avenue East – porch replacement
• BDDW-26-16: 246 Burncoat Street – roof replacement
• BDDW-26-18: 1 Hancock Street – window and door replacements
• COA-26-17: 111 Austin Street – roof HVAC units and utility installations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the 2026 tobacco regulations. Following the open hearing and public comments, the Board may vote on the new regulations.

• Public Hearing: Tobacco Regulations 2026 Proposed Amendments

Planning Board

WRTA Advisory Board Meeting

The WRTA Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to approve previous minutes and hear an administrator's report. The session includes a period for business from the public to address inquiries.

• Approval of May 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Administrator's Report

MassHire Central Region Workforce Board

The board will review updates on MassHire programs and career center activities. Discussions will also cover strategic planning and organizational restructuring.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• MassHire Strategic Planning & Reorganization update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board will consider multiple applications including a digital billboard conversion near Millbury Street, residential lot divisions on Boylston Street and Mann Street, an industrial building on Woburn Street, and a used car dealership on Lincoln Street.

• Digital sign conversion at 692 Millbury Street
• Lot division for eight duplexes at 23-37 Boylston Street
• Industrial building construction at 6 Woburn Street
• Two-family dwelling and parking improvements at 3 Mann Street
• Used car dealership/rental use at 610 Lincoln Street

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LGBTQIA+ AFFAIRS

The Worcester LGBTQIA+ Advisory Commission will hold a remote meeting focused on youth initiatives. The body will review prior minutes, plan the August agenda, and hear a presentation from Worcester Public Schools on programs and policies for LGBTQIA+ youth. The agenda contains no substantive policy votes, contracts, or financial actions.

• Presentation on LGBTQIA+ youth programs and policies by Worcester Public Schools
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of the August 2026 meeting topic

City Council

This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, covering standard opening protocols and public participation rules. The council will review an informational summary of the City Manager’s FY2026 performance evaluation. No binding votes, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled for this session.

• Informational review of City Manager’s FY2026 self-evaluation

Standing Committee on Public Works

The committee approved adding a sidewalk on Mower St. from Westmorland Dr. to West Tatnuck Elementary School using available sidewalk funds and waiving abutter betterment. Several sidewalk and street resurfacing requests were approved or held. A guardrail request was filed and a bollard request was referred to the Traffic and Parking Committee.

• Approved sidewalk on Mower St. using available funds, waived abutter betterment (3-0)
• Held Wildwood Ave. street-making petition until July 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Rexhame Rd. sidewalk extension to Sidewalk Repair List (3-0)
• Held Orient St. sidewalks until July 2026 (3-0)
• Referred Grove St. bollards to Traffic and Parking Committee (3-0)
• Filed Proctor St. guardrail request (3-0)
• Approved Myrick Ave. sewer/water extension at applicant's cost (3-0)
• Approved multiple street resurfacing additions: Oleum Ct., Trinity Ave., Commodore Rd. (3-0 each)

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Worcester Human Rights Commission will host two informational presentations on local mental health programs and crisis response protocols. The agenda focuses on community health updates and professional discussion rather than policy votes or regulatory actions. No substantive votes, public hearings, or financial approvals are scheduled.

• Presentation by Chief of Community Health Jen Nakijoba on city mental health initiatives
• Presentation by former HRC Vice Chair Liz Callahan on mental health crisis response
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment period (up to 30 minutes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is considering several high-density housing proposals, including large multi-family developments and warehouse conversions. The agenda includes requests for variances regarding parking, setbacks, and lot sizes across various residential and business districts.

• 149 Plantation Street: Two 3-story buildings totaling ±48 units
• 318 Park Avenue: Restaurant sign pole installation
• 25 Wabash Avenue: Conversion of two-family to a 4-unit low-rise dwelling
• 0 Grafton Street: Construction of two multi-family dwellings with ±24 total units
• 256 Sunderland Road: Six structures totaling ±24 single-family attached units

Retirement Board

MCRWB Executive Committee

This agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and routine administrative updates. The committee will review FY 27 budget figures, MCRWB grant progress, and career center operations. No public hearings or new policy votes are scheduled.

• Approval of May 15 meeting minutes
• FY 27 budget updates
• MCRWB grants and program status
• Career center operations update
• Membership outreach initiatives

Historical Commission

The commission will consider several requests for certificates of appropriateness regarding solar panels, shutters, and new construction. They will also review a building demolition delay waiver and discuss HUD-funded projects.

• Demolition delay waiver for 56 Water Street (formerly Bob’s Filling Station)
• Solar panel and energy storage installation at 28 Newbury Street
• Shutter installation at 240 Salisbury Street
• Awning scope amendment at 191 Pleasant Street
• New building construction at 49 William Street

Standing Committee on Economic Development

The committee will review several zoning petitions to reclassify properties for business and residential use. Members will also discuss the feasibility of creating a Worcester Sports Commission and strategies for attracting NCAA tournaments to the city.

• Zoning change from MG 2.0 to BG 3.0 for 13 properties including 7 Brookfield St. and various Grove St. locations
• Zoning change from MG 2.0 to RG-5 for 15, 17, and 19 Milton St.
• Zoning map amendment for Charlton St., Hermon St., and Beacon St.
• Ordinance amendment regarding driveways, pavement, and permits
• Discussion on establishing a Worcester Sports Commission

The committee recommended approval for two zoning reclassifications requested by Todd Rodman. It also requested a draft ordinance from the City Manager to reduce minimum off-street parking requirements citywide and a feasibility report on creating a Sports Commission.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended approval to change 13 properties on Brookfield, Glennie, Grove, North, and Powers Ct from Manufacturing to Business (3-0)
• Recommended approval to change 3 properties on Milton St from Manufacturing to Residential (3-0)
• Recommended filing parking requirement communication and ordered City Manager to draft a zoning amendment to reduce minimum off-street parking (3-0)
• Recommended holding zoning map amendment for Centro Las Americas (3-0)
• Recommended holding zoning amendment regarding driveways, pavement, and permits (3-0)
• Recommended filing tree canopy protection communication (3-0)
• Recommended filing NCAA events communication and ordered City Manager to report on feasibility of a Sports Commission (3-0)

School Committee

The Worcester School Committee will approve the FY27 district budget and adopt five-year school calendars for 2027 through 2032. Members will also review updates to bullying prevention policies, a district boundary realignment report, and enrollment projections for the upcoming year. Several administrative reports, personnel appointments, and community donations will be processed.

• Approval of the FY27 Worcester Public Schools budget
• Adoption of 5-year school calendars for 2027–2032
• Acceptance of a $15,000 donation from District Attorney Joseph Early for after-school baseball clinics
• Authorization of a five-year lease to replace 6,000 Chromebooks
• Review of the district boundary and realignment report

License Commission

The commission is reviewing several one-day event licenses for festivals and private residences. It is also considering business changes including manager updates, sidewalk dining alterations, and new alcohol licenses.

• One-day entertainment license for Mass Youth Soccer Festival at Worcester Common
• One-day liquor and live music licenses for 53-55 Norfolk Street
• Four-day liquor and entertainment festival request for 37 Massasoit Road
• Sidewalk dining alterations for Broadway Restaurant & Catering and Cosmopolitan
• New restaurant all alcohol license for Momo Palace, LLC at 142B Highland Street

Civic Center Commission

The Worcester Civic Center Commission will approve April meeting minutes and receive a city project status update. Staff plans to discuss strategies for securing extra funding to cover the venue’s long-term capital improvement costs. Commissioners will also review routine operational, financial, and community reports from Legends Global regarding DCU Center management.

• Approval of April 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on securing additional funding for Civic Center capital needs
• City project status update presentation
• Routine operational and financial report from Legends Global (DCU Center)
• No community day applications submitted this cycle

LAKE QUINSIGAMOND COMMISSION

The Commission will hold a public hearing to gather views on the pros and cons of operating wake boats for recreational or competitive activities. The meeting also includes a review of expenses, updates from watershed associations, and a new dock application.

• Public Hearing: Fair use of Wake Boats on Lake Quinsigamond
• New Dock Application: Paul Valente (7 Temple Ct, Shrewsbury)
• Review and approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of bills and expenses

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding its annual meeting to elect officers and renew member terms. Key actions include managing the leadership transition, updating bank account signatories, and authorizing a construction easement agreement with New Garden Park, Inc.

• Renewal of three-year terms for Shelly Yarnie and Bibiche Zagabe-Ndiku
• Election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Clerk
• Appointment of an Interim Executive Director effective July 3, 2026
• Update of financial account signatories for Middlesex Savings Bank, TD Bank, and LPL Financial
• Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with New Garden Park, Inc.

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

The Traffic and Parking Committee is considering dozens of requests to modify local traffic patterns. These include installing handicap spaces, flashing crosswalk signs, new stop signs, and residential permit zones. The committee will also review multiple requests for crosswalk repainting and timing adjustments along Shrewsbury Street.

• Handicap parking installation on Main St. near Maple St.
• Flashing crosswalk signage at Salisbury St. and Monadnock Rd.
• Residential Permit Parking zone establishment on Indiana St.
• Commercial Loading Zones on Green St. and Water St.
• Increased speed enforcement on Hope Ave. near I-290

The committee approved installation of flashing crosswalk signage at Salisbury St & Monadnock Rd, enhanced crosswalk signage at Assumption University, and a new crosswalk at Tallawanda Dr & Brookline St. They also approved handicap parking installation/removal, commercial loading zones on Water St, and no-parking/time-limited parking on Chandler St for Jesse Burkett Little League. Several no-parking petitions were filed due to existing regulations or recent repainting.

• Approved handicap parking space at 370 Main St (2-0)
• Approved removal of handicap space at 3-5 Commonwealth Ave (2-0)
• Approved flashing crosswalk signage at Salisbury & Monadnock, pending funding (2-0)
• Approved enhanced crosswalk signage at Assumption University, pending funding (2-0)
• Approved crosswalk at Tallawanda Dr & Brookline St, pending pavement program (2-0)
• Approved no-parking 2-6am and 2-hour parking on Chandler St for Little League (2-0)
• Approved commercial loading zone at 118-126 Water St (2-0)
• Filed crosswalk repaint request (recently painted) and several no-parking petitions (2-0)

Planning Board

The Worcester Planning Board will review several development proposals, including definitive site plans and subdivision applications across the city. The board will also hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for properties at 600 and 604 Lincoln Street. Additionally, members will discuss proposed updates to subdivision rules regarding curbing and sidewalks.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 600 & 604 Lincoln Street
• Definitive site plan reviews for 24-28 Chequesset Road, 278 Grove Street, and 1 New Bond Street
• Frontage subdivision hearings for 4 Cliff Street, 123 Hamilton Street, and Renfrew/Grafton Streets
• Private street improvement approval for Burt Street ROW near Winter Street
• Board policy discussion on proposed subdivision rules for curbing and sidewalks

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review project scoring processes and discuss the 2026 Spring Round funding recommendations. Members are scheduled to vote on specific funding awards and an extension for a conditional grant agreement.

• Vote: Extension of ARPA Conditional Grant Agreement for Colony on Grove Apple (Phase 1) to August 15, 2026
• Discussion: 2026 Spring Round Funding Recommendations
• Vote: 2026 Spring Round Funding Awards

City Council

The Council is considering various public works requests including speed humps, sidewalk repairs, and new traffic signage. They are also reviewing a rezoning request for West Boylston Street and several orders regarding Crompton Park.

• National Grid conduit location hearing on Russell St.
• Rezoning of 500 West Boylston St. to BL-1.0 Business zone
• Emergency sidewalk repairs at 75 Lovell St.
• Installation of speed humps on Burncoat St. and Ingleside Ave.
• Signage requests for Crompton Park and Green Island Neighborhood Center

The Council approved several public safety and infrastructure requests, including increased police enforcement for double-parking and public alcohol consumption on Boylston St. They also authorized new signage and parking reviews for Crompton Park and approved a National Grid conduit location on Russell St.

• Approved National Grid conduit location at Russell St. (Voice vote)
• Approved parking signage review at Crompton Park (9-1)
• Approved emergency sidewalk repairs on Lovell St. (Voice vote)
• Approved increased police enforcement of double-parking on Boylston St. (Voice vote)
• Approved increased police enforcement of public alcohol consumption on Boylston St. as amended (7-3)
• Approved National Grid easement at Thorndyke Road School (10-0)
• Accepted MassDOT in-kind grant for All-Way Stop Control signs (10-0)
• Approved 'Green Island Neighborhood Center' and park rule signage at Crompton Park (Voice vote)

Standing Committee on Public Safety

The committee will review updates regarding the Worcester Police Department's overtime policies and body-worn camera program performance. Additionally, the Inspectional Services Department will provide information on a transition to a risk-based food permitting inspection system.

• Transition to risk-based food permitting inspections
• Follow-up on 2023 investigation into WPD overtime and details policies
• Analysis of Worcester Police Department Body Worn Camera Program Performance

The committee voted 3-0 to file a follow-up report on the 2023 Worcester Police Department overtime and details investigation, as well as an analysis of the body-worn camera program and an update on the risk-based food inspection system. All items were placed on file without further action, and chairman's orders were issued requesting additional reports on lateral police transfers, food license remedial steps, and a future BWC analysis.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2026 (3-0)
• Filed risk-based food inspection system communication (3-0)
• Filed WPD overtime and details investigation follow-up (3-0)
• Filed body-worn camera program performance analysis (3-0)

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - CANCELLED

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and decide on multiple wetland permits, including the EcoTarium's trail expansion and shoreline deck refurbishment, after-the-fact dock and stairway at Lake Quinsigamond, a duplex at 454-456 Granite Street, a restaurant conversion at 2 Northboro Street, and a single-family home at 5 Forest Hill Drive. They will also review enforcement orders, project changes, certificates of compliance, and discuss open space and wetland ordinance updates.

• EcoTarium trail network expansion and shoreline deck refurbishment at 222 Harrington Way
• After-the-fact stairway and dock installation at Lake Avenue North near 175 Lake Avenue North
• Duplex construction with septic system at 454-456 Granite Street
• Restaurant conversion and parking at 2 Northboro Street
• 23 enforcement order updates across the city

Worcester Housing Authority

The Worcester Housing Authority Board will vote on revisions to the Section 8 Administrative Plan and the Rent Collection Policy. They will also approve final payments and change orders for several modernization projects, including plumbing, fire suppression, and roof replacements. The board will hear status reports on admissions, property management, and public safety.

• Approval of changes to WHA Leased Housing Administrative Plan for Section 8 Programs
• Approval of changes to WHA Rent Collection Policy
• Approval for sale of 11 surplus vehicles
• Notification of ABCD award for heating/hot water replacement at 12-16 Providence, North, and Sigourney Streets
• Change orders for plumbing riser replacement at Lincoln Park Tower and fire suppression upgrades at Belmont Tower

Worcester Redevelopment Authority

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority will vote on a holdover agreement with Maxwell Silverman's Banquet & Conference Center at Union Station. They will also receive status reports on Union Station/MBTA working group, Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan, former RMV property at 611 Main Street, and Madison Properties, plus a police update. Financial reports on prior month's contracts and Downtown expenditures are on the agenda.

• Authorize holdover agreement with Maxwell Silverman's Banquet & Conference Center at Union Station
• Status report: Union Station/MBTA working group
• Status report: Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan/Denholm
• Status report: Former RMV property at 611 Main Street
• Review of prior month's executed contracts and payments

License Commission

The commission will consider a request for a one-day liquor license at Worcester Common. They will also vote on extending entertainment licenses to 3:00 a.m. for specific uses like radio, TV, and background music.

• One day liquor license request: Massachusetts Organization of African Descendents (Worcester Common, June 23)
• Vote to extend entertainment licenses to 3:00 a.m. for radio, tv, and background music only

The Commission approved a one-day liquor license for a watch party at Worcester Common. They also voted to extend entertainment licenses for radio, TV, and background music until July 31, 2026.

• Approved one-day liquor license for MA Organization of African Descendents (2-0)
• Approved extension of entertainment licenses to 3:00 a.m. through July 31, 2026 (2-0)

Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board Meeting - Cancelled

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School, Facilities and Finance Committee

The Facilities and Finance Committee will hear a construction update from QPD, review the monthly financial and facilities reports, and receive an information technology report. They will also vote to approve the previous meeting minutes.

• Construction update from QPD
• Monthly financial report presented by Katie Donahue
• Facilities report by Andrew Cruickshank
• Information technology report by Gabriel Beltran
• Vote to approve May 15, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Library Board of Directors

The board will vote on allowing the Administration Committee to act on behalf of the full board during summer and on permitting other committees to meet if requested. They will also hear a website preview and updates on the Telegram & Gazette archive fundraising campaign and Great Brook Valley library construction.

• Vote to authorize Administration Committee to act for full board over summer
• Vote to allow Buildings & Grounds and Bylaws committees to meet if president requests
• Preview of new library website (summer 2026 target)
• Capital campaign to purchase Telegram & Gazette archive for under $700,000
• Update on Great Brook Valley Library construction (May 2027 opening delayed)

Public Library Finance Committee

The Worcester Public Library Finance Committee is meeting in person to consider one finance request item. No details about the request are provided in the agenda. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Finance request (no details specified)

Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Central Massachusetts MPO will vote on proposed amendments and adjustments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) highway project listing, and approve the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). They will also release a draft FY 2026 Public Participation Plan for public comment.

• Potential action: Approval of Amendment #7 and Adjustment #8 to FFY 2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
• Potential action: Release Amendment #9 for 21-day public review
• Potential action: Approval of FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program
• Release of draft FY 2026 Public Participation Plan for 45-day comment period
• Presentation on Vernon Connected project

Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations - CANCELLED

City Council

The City Council will consider a $5.9 million transfer from sewer reserves for maintenance, along with multiple grants totaling over $6 million. They will also act on appointments, a conservation restriction, and numerous traffic-related petitions.

• $5,900,000 transfer from sewer reserves to sewer ordinary maintenance
• Accept $3,117,058 grant for 911 support from state
• Accept $2,730,000 grant for Green School Works from MassCEC
• Appoint Zantia Seda to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Authorize conservation restriction for Pakachoag Spring

The council approved a conservation restriction for Pakachoag Spring, confirmed an appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, and adopted an exemption and salary ordinance amendment related to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Numerous routine petitions for traffic and street improvements were referred to committees.

• Approved conservation restriction for Pakachoag Spring (9-0)
• Confirmed Zantia Seda to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (9-0)
• Granted M.G.L. c. 268A exemption to Jesse Leidel (9-0)
• Voted to advertise amendment to Salary Ordinance for FLSA compliance (9-0)
• Referred hosting NCAA events in Worcester to Economic Development Committee (8-1)
• Granted leave to withdraw petition for honorary street name Paul & Martha Gunnerson Way
• Set hearing for National Grid conduit location on Russell St. for June 23, 2026
• Referred multiple traffic/parking petitions to Traffic and Parking Committee

Advisory Commission on Youth

The Youth Advisory Commission will meet to discuss strategic planning for youth programs and youth violence intervention. No specific votes or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic planning for Youth Advisory Commission
• Discussion on youth violence intervention

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Worcester Accessibility Advisory Commission will discuss concerns about aging AutoMark voting machines, review website accessibility standards, and plan the upcoming Disability Pride and ADA anniversary event. The commission will also review accessibility variance applications and hearing notices for three city properties. Most of the meeting covers administrative updates and upcoming community training opportunities.

• Review of accessibility variance for 179 Burncoat Street (School)
• Notice of hearing for 69 Grove Street accessibility request
• Notice of action for 11 Sever Street accessibility request
• Planning for Disability Pride and 36th ADA Anniversary Celebration on July 15
• Discussion on aging AutoMark independent voting machine accessibility

Board of Health - CANCELLED

Green Worcester Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the Resilient Worcester Integrated Flood Model and Drainage Master Plan, receive updates on zero waste, energy, and lakes programs, and discuss a $2,730,000 MassCEC Green School Works grant for City View Discovery School.

• Presentation of Resilient Worcester Integrated Flood Model & Drainage Master Plan
• $2,730,000 MassCEC Green School Works grant for City View Discovery School
• Zero waste program update with Clean Team events and WooBins management
• Smart Energy Advice Monthly Progress Report
• Lakes and ponds updates: water chestnut pulls and invasive plant removal at Coes Reservoir

Standing Committee on Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation

The committee will hear informational updates on WWII commemorations and proposed changes to alcohol policy in municipal parks. They will review eight conceptual designs for the Elm Park Master Plan. Several petitions regarding signage and rule enforcement at Crompton Park will be considered, along with a report on invasive plant species management.

• Review eight conceptual designs for Elm Park Master Plan
• Informational update on changes to alcohol consumption and sale policy in parks
• Request report on best practices for managing invasive plant species on city properties
• Petition to install visitor parking signage with arrow on Canton St. at Crompton Park entrance
• Petition to install 'No Alcohol Allowed', 'No Loud Music', and 'Park Closed at 10 p.m.' signs at Crompton Park

The committee approved minutes and filed informational communications on WWII veterans recognition, alcohol policy in parks, and Elm Park Master Plan designs. It filed an order requesting a report on invasive species management and a petition for visitor parking signage at Crompton Park with a chairman's order for review. It approved petitions for Green Island Neighborhood Center signage and enforcement signage (No Alcohol, No Loud Music, Park Closed at 10 p.m.) at Crompton Park. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2026 (3-0)
• Filed communication on WWII veterans recognition (3-0)
• Filed communication on alcohol policy in parks (3-0)
• Filed communication on Elm Park Master Plan designs (3-0)
• Filed order on invasive species management report (3-0)
• Filed petition for visitor parking signage at Crompton Park, with chairman's order for review (3-0)
• Approved petition for Green Island Neighborhood Center signage at Crompton Park (3-0)
• Approved petition for No Alcohol, No Loud Music, Park Closed at 10 p.m. signage at Crompton Park (3-0)

Commission on Elder Affairs

This meeting of the Worcester Commission on Elder Affairs will approve previous meeting minutes, review a 'Happy Factor' video, and hear a director's report on goals and outcomes for senior programs. Updates on operations, special projects, and senior services will also be discussed.

• Approval of March 23 and April 27 commission minutes and Senior Center Committee reports
• Review and discussion of the 'Happy Factor' video
• Director's report on program goals and outcomes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will review several community requests including renaming a basketball court at Greenwood Park and the Great Brook Valley Playground. Members will also discuss the Worcester Common Master Plan, alcohol policies, and construction updates for South Worcester Playground.

• Naming of Greenwood Park basketball court in honor of Nancy Mayer Bates
• Renaming of Great Brook Valley Playground in honor of Roberto Clemente
• Worcester Common Master Plan update
• South Worcester Playground construction and Green Hill Park Handball Court updates
• Discussion on park land used for non-park purposes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will decide on several certificates of appropriateness and demolition delay waivers for historic properties. Key items include a retroactive application for extensive alterations at 9 Ashland Street in the Crown Hill Local Historic District, solar panel installations at 31 Roxbury Street, window replacements at 4 Westinghouse Parkway, roof replacement at 7 Westland Street, and a cooling tower replacement at the National Historic Landmark American Antiquarian Society at 185 Salisbury Street. The commission will also discuss policies and approve meeting minutes.

• 9 Ashland Street: retroactive approval for chimney removal, window/door replacements, addition, and other work in Crown Hill District
• 31 Roxbury Street: solar panels on house and garage roofs (partially approved) and solar fence (approved)
• 4 Westinghouse Parkway: demolition delay waiver for window replacements
• 7 Westland Street: demolition delay waiver for roof replacement
• 185 Salisbury Street: cooling tower and dehumidification unit replacement at American Antiquarian Society (National Historic Landmark)

Public Schools Standing Committee on TEACHING, LEARNING AND STUDENT SUCCESS

The Standing Committee on Teaching, Learning and Student Success will review administrative reports on sex education curriculum opt-in/opt-out procedures and current supports for students with dyslexia. Both items are recommended for approval and filing. The meeting also includes standard procedural steps and a public comment period.

• Administrative update on sex education curriculum opt-in/opt-out options and staff hiring
• Report on supports and services for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)

License Commission

The Worcester License Commission will hear requests for one-day liquor and entertainment licenses at several locations, including Worcester Common and Femme Bar. They will consider a package store malt & wine license for ERW Enterprises at 141 East Central Street. The board will also vote on whether to temporarily extend last call at on-premises locations to 3:00 a.m. Status hearings are scheduled for several businesses regarding compliance issues.

• Vote on extending last call to 3:00 a.m.
• ERW Enterprises package store license at 141 East Central Street
• Lights Multientertainment one-day liquor & entertainment at Worcester Common (multiple dates)
• One-day liquor & entertainment at Femme Bar parking lot (June 13, September 12, August 31)
• Vejigantes DTW change of manager and outdoor patio alteration at 55 Pearl Street

The Commission approved several one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for community events, including Pride block parties and a soccer festival. It suspended the liquor license for Maya Lounge pending approval of a full transfer by the city and the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Several other items were postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Lights Multientertainment at Worcester Common (3-0)
• Approved one-day entertainment license for Miranda Bread (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor and entertainment licenses for Pride parties behind Femme Bar (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Elms Café & Catering (3-0)
• Approved common victualer license for Wonder at 14 Park Avenue (3-0)
• Suspended liquor license for Maya Lounge until full transfer approved (3-0)
• Continued package store license application for ERW Enterprises to June 25 (3-0)
• Postponed Mass Youth Soccer Festival entertainment license to June 25 (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Worcester Retirement Board is approving 18 superannuation retirements for city employees and discussing ongoing business including an investment consultant RFP, a PERAC audit update, and COLA adjustments. The meeting also covers approval of prior meeting minutes and new PERAC memos.

• Approve superannuation retirements for 18 employees from DPW, schools, IT, and WHA
• Continue RFP for investment consultant; contract expires 7/1/2026
• Receive PERAC memos #16 (91A Prosper Tasks) and #17 (Prosper Login Enhancements)
• Review trial balance, account reconciliations, and cash receipts for April/May
• Update on PERAC audit and COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) implementation

Retirement Board Finance Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss economic updates and the retirement system's financial standing. The discussion includes estimated performance through May 31, 2026, and a review of first quarter results.

• Economic and Market Update
• Estimated Retirement System Performance as of 05/31/2026
• Performance Update as of April 30, 2026
• First Quarter 2026 Performance Review

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School, Education Committee

The Education Committee will vote on meeting minutes and receive presentations on the family survey, ACCESS scores, literacy screeners, and principal plans for instructional focus for the 2026-27 school year. They will also discuss upcoming topics including the literacy plan, nutrition plan, and AI integration.

• Vote to approve May 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Family Survey presentation by Amelie Cabral and Grace Howard-Donlin
• ACCESS Scores presentation by Amelie Cabral
• Literacy Screeners (DIBELS and iReady) presentation by Lauren Blumberg
• Principal Plans for Instructional Focus AY26-27 by Rob Kerr, Mike Cournoyer, and Anne Duke

Columbus Park School

This agenda for the Columbus Park School Site Council meeting on June 10, 2026, provides only logistical details (time, location, Google Meet link) and no specific discussion or decision items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda content was omitted.

• No specific items listed in the agenda

Worcester Ball Park Commission

The Worcester Ballpark Commission will review and vote on meeting minutes from May 13. They will receive updates on WooSox preventative maintenance and repairs, as well as past and future events. The commission will also discuss public use of the ballpark and hear about reports requested by the City Council.

• Vote on acceptance of May 13 meeting minutes
• No Community Day applications to review
• WooSox preventative maintenance and repairs update
• Discussion on public use of the park
• Update on reports requested by City Council

Standing Committee on Public Safety

Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss and accept comments on Proposed Amendment #7 to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The TIP amendment removes the I-290 bridge replacement over East Central Street from FFY 2026 and adds a $622,383 VRU crosswalk installation at multiple state signal locations.

• Remove Project #612195: I-290 superstructure replacement over East Central Street from FFY 2026
• Add Project #614241: VRU crosswalk installation at state signals in Districts 2 & 3 for $622,383
• Public comment period open until June 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• Draft FFY 2027 UPWP details regional transportation planning work and funding

Commission on Elder Affairs

The Commission on Elder Affairs Senior Center Committee will review funding, allocations, staffing, and facility operations for the Worcester Senior Center. The agenda is brief and largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes, a finances update, and an operations report. A public comment period of up to 2 minutes per person is included.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Finances discussion including FY27 projected funding with ~$45,000 in contingencies after 2% increases
• Proposed $8,000 allocation for Jack's Group for men age 65+, contingent on funding authorization
• Operations update covering staffing, facility/grounds, and programs
• Public comment period limited to 2 minutes per speaker

Chapter 139 Hearing - Vacant Properties

The Vacant Properties Committee will meet to review specific properties under Chapter 139. The committee discusses potential safety or code issues regarding these unoccupied buildings.

• 194 Dewey Street
• 70 Green Hill Parkway
• 3 Harvard Place
• 50 King Street

Chapter 139 Hearing

The Chapter 139 Committee is holding a public hearing on housing code violations or similar issues for 13 specific properties. Board members include the Deputy Building Commissioner, Director of Housing/Health, Chief of Housing, and Fire Prevention District Chief. The meeting is in person at 25 Meade Street.

• 35 Bowdoin Street
• 159 Cambridge Street
• 63 Charlotte Street
• 74 Cutler Street
• 24 Ferraro Street

Citizen Advisory Council

The Citizen Advisory Council will approve minutes from the previous meeting, interview current applicants for vacant positions, and discuss recruitment and outreach efforts. The meeting ends with setting future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
• Interview current applicants
• Discuss recruitment/outreach at www.worcesterculture.org

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings on 13 new zoning petitions plus one continued item. Most requests seek variances or special permits to build or convert residential properties, including several multi-family developments. The board will also hear a request to convert a billboard to digital display and a restaurant sign variance.

• 149 Plantation St: 48-unit multi-family dwelling (two 3-story buildings) with 88 parking spaces, continued from prior hearings
• 256 Sunderland Rd: 24 single-family attached units across 6 structures on vacant lot
• 1 Jackson St: Convert 5-story warehouse to 32-unit high-rise multi-family dwelling with parking variance
• 51 Providence St: Demolish office building, construct 50-unit high-rise dwelling with 50 parking spaces
• 7 Paul Clancy Way: Lamar Advertising seeks to convert billboard south face to digital display

Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services

The Public Health and Human Services Committee will approve prior meeting minutes and review the City Manager's recommendation to accept federal entitlement funding for Fiscal Year 2027. The funding covers the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Program through HUD. The agenda is brief and largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2026 committee meeting
• Resolution to accept FY2027/Program Year 52 Community Development Block Grant funding from HUD
• Resolution to accept Emergency Solutions Grant funding
• Resolution to accept HOME Investment Partnership Program funding

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of the city manager's resolution to accept FY27 entitlement funding from HUD for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs. The minutes from April 6, 2026, were also approved (3-0).

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of FY27 HUD entitlement funding allocation for CDBG, ESG, and HOME (3-0)

Public Schools Standing Committee on Operations and Governance

The committee will consider adopting Policy JKAA to comply with new DESE regulations by August 17, 2026, and review Policy JICFB on bullying prevention. They will also discuss a proposal to expand middle school sports to 7th and 8th grade teams. Public comment is permitted on any agenda item.

• Adopt Policy JKAA to align with new state regulations (deadline Aug 17, 2026)
• Review Policy JICFB (Bullying Prevention) as required biennially
• Discuss expanding middle school sports to 7th and 8th grade teams
• Public comment allowed for up to 2 minutes per speaker

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School's Governance Committee

The Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Governance Committee will review and potentially approve meeting minutes from April 2026 and executive sessions. They will also discuss board and officer terms, the committee calendar for 2026-2027, and topics for the 2027 school year.

• Approval of April 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of February 20 and April 3, 2026 executive session minutes
• Discussion of board terms and officer terms
• Planning of committee calendar for 2026-2027
• Topics for 2027 school year

Midland Street School Council

The Midland Street School Site Council will discuss facilities requests, staffing allocations, and the school budget purchased by the district. They will also announce the 2026-27 school calendar with the first day for students on August 31.

• Facilities requests discussion
• Staffing allocations discussion
• School budget purchased by district
• Public comment period
• 2026-27 school calendar: first day August 31