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WorcesterMA averageUS Census ACS
Population
205,501
Per-capita income
$35,825
Median home value
$339,500
Bachelor's or higher
34%
Typical home value $435,944 +1.6% yr/yr · +28.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (326)
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Who’s on the Accessibility Advisory Commission
Who’s on the Accessibility Advisory Commission (AAC)
Who’s on the ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC)
Who’s on the Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs
Who’s on the Board of Election Commissioners
Who’s on the Board of Health
Who’s on the Cable Television Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Citizen Advisory Council
Who’s on the City Council
Who’s on the Civic Center Commission
Who’s on the CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION
Who’s on the Commission on Elder Affairs
Who’s on the Community Development Advisory Committee
Who’s on the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CDAC)
Who’s on the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CDAC)
Who’s on the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CDAC) MEETING
Who’s on the Conservation Commission
Who’s on the Historical Commission
Who’s on the Hope Cemetery Commission
Who’s on the Human Rights Commission
Who’s on the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Who’s on the Human Rights Commission Meeting
Who’s on the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - REMOTE ONLY
Who’s on the HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
Who’s on the Lake Quinsigamond Commission
Who’s on the LAKE QUINSIGAMOND COMMISSION
Who’s on the Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees
Who’s on the Learning First Charter Public School Governance Committee
Who’s on the License Commission
Who’s on the MCRWB Youth Council
Who’s on the Parks and Recreation Commission
Who’s on the Planning Board
Who’s on the Public Library Board of Directors
Who’s on the Senior Center Committee
Who’s on the Standing Committee on Economic Development
Who’s on the Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations
Who’s on the Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Who’s on the Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation
Who’s on the Standing Committee on Public Works
Who’s on the Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking
Who’s on the Status of Women Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Trust Funds Commission
Who’s on the Worcester Redevelopment Authority
Who’s on the Zoning Board of Appeals

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$1.13B (FY2023)
Total spending$1.16B (FY2023)
Taxes$395.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$938.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,654 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025470 housing units ($92.0M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Register of Deeds 2024-11-05
Kathryn A. Toomey ✓ 267,117
Register of Deeds (Democratic Primary) 2024-09-03
Kathryn A. Toomey ✓ 43,482
🗳️ How this town voted (104 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
John Deaton ✓ 2,979
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
Edward J. Markey ✓ 10,209 · Seth W. Moulton 4,233
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2026-09-01
James P. McGovern ✓ 12,896
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Deborah B. Goldberg ✓ 11,931
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Elizabeth Dionne ✓ 2,672
State Senate — Worcester & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Peter J. Durant ✓ 415
State Senate — Worcester & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Shannon M. Teabo ✓ 1,397
State Senate — 1st Worcester 2026-09-01
Robyn K. Kennedy ✓ 8,139
State Senate — 2nd Worcester 2026-09-01
Michael O. Moore ✓ 2,725
State Representative — 16th Worcester 2026-09-01
Daniel M. Donahue ✓ 2,008
State Representative — 15th Worcester 2026-09-01
Mary S. Keefe ✓ 1,297 · Ronald B. Waddell, Jr 700
State Representative — 14th Worcester 2026-09-01
James J. O'Day ✓ 2,099 · Barur R. Rajeshkumar 1,190
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Q5: Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act…
2022-11-08 · Passed — 19,304 yes / 17,616 no

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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Hope Cemetery Commission

Hope Cemetery Commission reviews capital projects, software RFP, and cemetery security

The Hope Cemetery Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery office, with remote participation available. The agenda includes a Commissioner Report on capital improvements, a cemetery software RFP update, productivity and account reports, and an October 18 Friends of Hope Cemetery event. Under old business, commissioners will discuss the condition of the cemetery and its security, including gates and guard coverage. No new or tabled business is listed.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Matthew Curewitz, Chair John Deedy Christopher Faucher Fatima Idris Andrew Lizotte CONTACT • 119A Webester Street • Worcester, MA 01603 • Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 PM • Phone: 508-799-1531 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.worcesterma.gov/parks/hope- cemetery The Hope Cemetery Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodation may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Robert C. Antonelli Jr. Commissioner Mily Pacheco – Thorne, Coordinator of Administration & Finance Stephanie Choquette, Staff Assistant II …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Conservation Commission

Worcester Conservation Commission reviews 8 wetland permit requests, including 3-building project on Suburban Road

The Worcester Conservation Commission meets Monday, October 5th, 2026 at 5:30 PM to hold public hearings on eight applications under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance. Items include requests to determine jurisdiction or resource boundaries, and Notices of Intent for construction projects ranging from a single-family home addition to a three-building residential development. The agenda also lists updates on 21 enforcement orders, a project change request, a certificate of compliance request, and a discussion of updates to the Wetlands Protection Ordinance and regulations.

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Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber
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1 COMMISSION MEMBERS Diane Fratoni, Chair Devin Canton, Vice Chair Stuart Kirshner Lindsay Nystrom CONTACT Address: City Hall, 455 Main St, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608 Hours: M-F 8:30AM – 5:00PM Phone: 508-799-1400 ext. 31440 Email: [email protected] Website: worcesterma.gov/planning-regulatory The Conservation Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ ﻣﻦ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Michelle M. Smith, ACDO Stephen Cary, Chief Planner Eric Flint, Conservation Manager Michelle Johnstone, Historic Preservation Mgr. Joseph Trebilcock, Ad …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 06:30 PM

City Council

Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Wawecus Road School Council

Wawecus Road School Council holds first meeting of the year on Oct 6, 2026

The Wawecus Site Council meets on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 at Wawecus Road School (virtual if needed). This is the first meeting of the year, so there are no prior minutes to approve; the agenda instead includes a review of the 2025/2026 year. Members will discuss school accountability and school priorities, and hear announcements on community events, vacancies, and school improvements.

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Wawecus Road School, 20 Wawecus Road
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Wawecus Site Council AGENDA Date: October 6, 2026 Time: 4:00 Location: Wawecus Road School (virtual if needed) Order of Business ●​ Call to Order ●​ Approval of Minutes (N/A) - first meeting a.​ 2025/2026 year in review ●​ Public Comment ●​ Discussion Topics a.​ School accountability review b.​ School priorities review ●​ Announcements a.​ School community events b.​ Vacancies c.​ School improvements since last year ●​ Adjournment
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Standing Committee on Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation

Worcester committee to review proposed Purple Heart and Gold Star Memorials at Worcester Common

The Worcester Standing Committee on Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting, informational communications on the proposed Purple Heart and Gold Star Memorials at Worcester Common and the summer 2026 aquatic program, and five resident petitions. The petitions concern renaming a Great Brook Valley playground, repairing court lights at Morgan Landing, extending 2027 spray park morning hours, reducing the European Starling population, and evaluating Salisbury Pond wildlife deterrence at the dam.

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Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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CITY OF WORCESTER Tuesday, October 6, 2026 VETERANS' MEMORIALS, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Esther Howland (South) Chamber 5:00 P.M. Nikolin Vangjeli COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairperson John P Fresolo Vice Chairperson Robert A Bilotta Councilor Jose A Rivera Joseph M. Petty MAYOR CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL www.worcesterma.gov City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts . Virtual Attendee Call-In Information/Important Notice to Residents 1 Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9. Veterans’ Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1609351430 Veterans’ Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666 Veterans’ Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Zoom Access Code: 160 935 1430 a. Important Notice: Residents are advised of an ongoing scam involving the impersonation of city officials and departments. Scammers are fraudulently requesting payments be made for planning and zoning permits, as well as City Council petitions. All off …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Status of Women Advisory Committee

Worcester women's committee to review Boston workforce report and awards format

The Worcester Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (ACSW) holds its regular monthly virtual meeting on October 6, 2026 at 5:30pm. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, a debrief on a Boston Women's Workforce Council report, discussion of the chair's goals and projects for 2026, and further discussion on reformatting the Woman/Young Woman of Consequence Awards. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets appear on this agenda.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Chair, Katie Roy Vice Chair, Stefanie Silva Clerk, Aliya-Marie Melville Members: Monica Goodwin Lauren Morocco Kate Norton Jenny Cao CONTACT • Executive Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (EODEI) • 51 Sever St. 3rd Flr. • Worcester, MA 01609 • Tel. 508-799-1995 • Email: [email protected] The ACSW is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the [Division/ Department] a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Patricia M. LaFore, Esq. Director of Human Rights & Accessibility UPCOMING MEETINGS TBD ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ( ACSW) MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD ON October 6, 2026 5:30pm THIS IS A VIRT …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Flagg Street School Council

Flagg Street Site Council to discuss 26/27 Road Map, attendance, and new curriculum

The Flagg Street Site Council meets on 10/6/2026 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Google Meet. The agenda is largely discussion-based: school priorities and goals, including the 26/27 Road Map, an attendance update, and new curriculum, plus school data on accountability and MCAS/STAR/DIBELS. There are no minutes to approve, and public comment asks how families are feeling about the start of the year. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda.

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Flagg Street School, 115 Flagg Street
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Flagg Street Site Council AGENDA Date: 10/6/2026 Time: 5:30-6:30 Location: Google Meet Link Order of Business ●​ Call to Order ○​ Welcome and introduction ○​ Role of Site Council ●​ Approval of Minutes ○​ No minutes to approve at this point ●​ Public Comment ○​ How are families feeling about the start of the year? ○​ Feedback ●​ Discussion Topics ○​ School priorities and goals ■​ Discussion of the 26/27 Road Map ■​ Update on attendance ■​ New curriculum ○​ School Data ■​ Accountability ■​ MCAS/STAR/DIBELS ●​ Announcements ○​ Meeting dates ○​ PTG Volunteer opportunities and events ●​ Adjournment
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Community Preservation Committee

Worcester CPC to vote on changes to approved projects and 2026 fall applications

The Worcester Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in Meeting Room A at the Parks Department, 50 Officer Manny Familia Way, with remote participation options. The committee will hear updates from Community Preservation Manager Susan Daly and vote on requested changes to approved projects, changes to the 2026 Fall Application, and the 2026 Community Preservation Plan Annual Update. Members will also discuss the meeting schedule. The agenda does not list specific projects, dollar amounts, or the substance of the proposed changes.

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Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Building, 50 Officer Manny Familia Way
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1 BOARD MEMBERS William Eddy, Chair Frank Callahan Anthony Dell’Aera Lindsay Nystrom Marissa Robertson Eric Stratton Kristen Livoti CONTACT Executive Office of Economic Development/Special Projects Division 455 Main Street Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday Phone: 508-799-1400 Email:[email protected] Website: WorcesterMA.gov/CPP The Community Preservation Committee is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ ﻣﻦ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Paul Morano, Assistant Chief Development Officer Susan Daly, Community Preservation Manager UP …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 02:15 PM

Lincoln Street School

Lincoln Street School Site Council to review 2026-27 priorities and student data

The Lincoln Street School Site Council is meeting virtually to discuss school events, community partnerships, and the 2026-27 School Improvement/Roadmap priorities. They will also review student data trends, including MCAS/STAR/DIBELS and attendance, and gather family and community input. The meeting is primarily a discussion and planning session, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

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Lincoln Street Site Council AGENDA Date: Oct 6, 2026 Time: 2:15-3:15 Location: Virtual Order of Business 1.​ Call to Order Welcome & Introductions ●​ Welcome new members ●​ Brief overview of the purpose of Site Council 2.​ Approval of Minutes 3.​ Public Comment Family & Community Voice ●​ What are families hearing/experiencing? ●​ What are students/families saying they need? ●​ Communication and family engagement opportunities ●​ Ideas for increasing participation in school events/workshops 4.​ Discussion Topics School Events & Community Partnerships ●​ Upcoming school/community events ●​ PTO/family engagement ●​ Community partnerships ●​ Opportunities for volunteers/resources School Priorities & Goals ●​ Review the 2026–27 School Improvement/Roadmap priorities ●​ Brief update on: ○​ Literacy ○​ Math/Tier 1 instruction ○​ MTSS ○​ Attendance ○​ School climate/PBIS Student & School Data ●​ MCAS/STAR/DIBELS trends ●​ Attendance trend 5.​ Announcements ●​ Next Meeting January 12, 2027 6.​ Adjournment
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Standing Committee on Public Works

Committee to weigh honorary street name, sidewalk and road repairs

The Worcester Public Works Committee will consider several petitions, including an honorary street name designation, sidewalk and street resurfacing requests, an ADA curb cut, and miscellaneous items like signage and post removal. The meeting is open for in-person and remote participation.

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Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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CITY OF WORCESTER Wednesday, October 7, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Esther Howland (South) Chamber 5:00 P.M. Nikolin Vangjeli COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairperson Tony Economou Vice Chairperson Satya B Mitra Councilor John P Fresolo Joseph M. Petty MAYOR CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL www.worcesterma.gov City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts . Virtual Attendee Call-In Information/Important Notice to Residents 1 Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9. Public Works Committee Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1615992759 Public Works Committee Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666 Public Works Committee Zoom Access Code: 161 599 2759 a. Important Notice: Residents are advised of an ongoing scam involving the impersonation of city officials and departments. Scammers are fraudulently requesting payments be made for planning and zoning permits, as well as City Council petitions. All official emails regarding your petition will come exclusively from an @worcesterma.gov email address (such as clerk@worcesterm …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Planning Board

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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs

Worcester LGBTQIA+ Commission to hear presentation from Police Chief Saucier

The Worcester Advisory Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs meets remotely on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm. The agenda lists a call to order, housekeeping announcements by staff liaison Patricia LaFore, a public comment period, approval of minutes from prior meetings, and a presentation by the Worcester Police Department with Chief Saucier and DEI/Community Outreach, followed by member discussion and questions. The agenda does not state any decisions, votes, or dollar amounts beyond these procedural items.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Members: Michael Abelson Douglas Arbetter Tasia Cerezo Marc Guinette Ann Harvey Jules Trobough CONTACT Executive Office of Diversity, Equity Inclusion (EODEI) 51 Sever St. 3rd Flr. Worcester, MA 01609 508-799-1995 [email protected] The LGBTQIA+ Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Patricia M. LaFore, Esq. Staff Liaison Director of Human Rights & Accessibility UPCOMING MEETINGS *TBD* ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LGBTQIA+ MEETING AGENDA THIS IS A REMOTE ONLY MEETING WITH ACCESS USING …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

License Commission

Worcester License Commission weighs liquor, entertainment and violation cases

The Worcester License Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 25 Meade Street, Room 109, with remote options by Zoom or phone. The agenda includes one-day liquor and entertainment requests, a common victualer request, alcohol and entertainment license matters, status hearings, and violation hearings. The meeting opens with a 9:30 a.m. view at Aelux Lounge & Bar, 267 Lincoln Street, and approval of minutes from September 24, 2026.

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1 ‘BOARD MEMBERS Anthony Vigliotti, Chair Charran Fisher, Commissioner Maritza Cruz, Commissioner CONTACT • 25 Meade Street, 2nd floor-Room 205 • Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Phone: 509 799-1198 - 33009 • Email: license@worcesterma. gov • Website: worcesterma.gov The License Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y Meeting Dates October 22 November 12 December 3 December 17 LICENSE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026-10:00 a.m. 25 Meade Street-First floor-Room 109 This License Commission meeting will be held in-person at the date, time and location listed above. Meeting attendees will additionally have options to participate remotely by joining online or by phone: o Use the following link to join the meeting via computer https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1659693261?pwd=dx rzVuPIfkRhuWqB1khWMRDwAMzW02.1 Call 1-669-254-5252 (Access Code: 165 969 3261) Note: If technological problems interrupt the …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 05:00 PM

School Committee

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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 07:45 AM

Jacob Hiatt Magnet School

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00 AM

Tatnuck Magnet School Site Council

Tatnuck Site Council to set action plan and budget priorities

The Tatnuck Magnet School Site Council is meeting to develop an action plan for school improvement, discuss policy recommendations, and make resource allocation decisions. The agenda includes reviewing school data and setting goals for culture, climate, and parent/community involvement.

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​2026 - 2027 Tatnuck Magnet Site Council​ ​"Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success"​ ​— Henry Ford​ ​9:00 am - 9:30 am​ ​Location: Conference Room​ ​Outcomes:​ ​●​ ​Action Plan Development​ ​The council discusses specific goals and develops a clear action plan to address​ ​school improvement areas such as student engagement, safety, or academic​ ​support.​ ​●​ ​Policy Recommendations​ ​The council discusses current school policies and recommends changes or new​ ​policies to the administration to better meet the needs of students and staff.​ ​●​ ​Resource Allocation Decisions​ ​The council reviews budget proposals and makes decisions on how to allocate​ ​resources, such as funding for new programs, technology upgrades, or​ ​professional development for teachers.​ ​Meeting Date: October, 13th, 2026 (9 am)​ ​Topic​ ​Discussion​ ​Notes​ ​Introductions & Roles​ ​9:00-9:05​ ​Collaborative Decision-Making​ ​Members work together to make decisions that support the​ ​school’s goals, policies, and improvement plans.​ ​Representing Stakeholders​ ​They represent the interests and voices of students, parents,​ ​teachers, and staff to ensure diverse perspectives are​ ​included.​ ​Reviewing Data and Progress​ ​Members analyze school performance data, such as test​ ​scores or attendance rates, to guide discussions and​ ​decisions.​ ​Supporting School Improvement​ ​They help develop, implement, and monitor plans aimed at​ ​improving student …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 07:30 AM

Worcester Arts Magnet School Council

Worcester Arts Magnet School Council meets to set 2026-2027 priorities

The Worcester Arts Magnet School Site Council holds its first meeting of the year on October 14, 2026, from 7:30AM to 8:15AM in the WAMS Meeting Room. Members will welcome new and returning council members, approve minutes, and take public comment. The main discussion covers the school's 2026-2027 goals and priorities, how the council can support them, and family and community engagement. The agenda also notes the school's recognition as a 2026 Massachusetts School of Recognition.

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Worcester Arts Magnet School, 315 Saint Nicholas Avenue
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Worcester Arts Magnet Site Council AGENDA Date: October 14, 2026 Time: 7:30AM-8:15AM Location: WAMS Meeting Room Order of Business 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Approval of Minutes 3.​ Public Comment 4.​ Discussion Topics Welcome & Introductions ●​ Welcome new and returning School Site Council members ●​ Introductions and roles; create norms School Priorities for 2026–2027 ●​ Review key school goals and priorities for the year ●​ Discuss how the School Site Council can support these priorities Family & Community Engagement ●​ Opportunities for families and community members to support school goals 5.​ Announcements School of Recognition ●​ Celebrate Worcester Arts Magnet School’s recognition as a 2026 Massachusetts School of Recognition 6.​ Adjournment
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 05:00 PM

North High School Council

North High School Council to discuss site council elections and school growth plan

The North High School Site Council meets October 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the School Library. The agenda lists approval of minutes, public comment, discussion topics, announcements, and adjournment. Discussion topics are site council elections for family members and a co-chair, possible nominations for community appointees, and school growth plan/vision accountability data and a school vision road map. The agenda does not include specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances.

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North High School, 140 Harrington Way
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School Site Council AGENDA Date: October 14, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location: School Library Order of Business 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Approval of Minutes 3.​ Public Comment 4.​ Discussion Topics 5.​ Announcements 6.​ Adjournment Order of Business Details Time Facilitator Welcome/Call to Order Introductions and purpose/plan of Site Council 10 :00 Approval of Minutes (not applicable) Public Comments 20 :00 Discussion Topics Site Council Elections Elections of family site council members and co-chair Nominations for community appointees? 10 :00 School Growth Plan/Vision Accountability Data School Vision Road Map 45 :00 Edward Walker Announcements 10 :00 Adjournment
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 08:30 AM

MassHire Central Region Workforce Board

Workforce board to hear Autism Speaks, review programs and strategic plan

The MassHire Central Region Workforce Board is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, hear a guest speaker from Autism Speaks, and receive updates on its activities, career centers, and strategic planning and reorganization. The agenda is largely routine and informational, with no votes on specific contracts or policy changes listed.

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MassHire Programs & Services are resourced with funding from the US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration grants. Additional details furnished upon request. The City of Worcester does not discriminate on the basis of disability, The MCRWB will provide auxiliary aids and service, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon advance request. Please contact Jeff Turgeon ([email protected] or 508-799-1590) or the ADA Coordinator at [email protected]. Please be advised that recording meetings, by any means, including the use of any AI applications, without prior permission from the meeting chairperson is prohibited. MassHire Central Region Workforce Board Fall Meeting October 15, 2026 8:30 AM Virtual Meeting - For participation link, contact Jeff Turgeon at: [email protected] Meeting Agenda • Call to Order, Announcement of Quorum & Note of Conflict of Interest • Approval of July 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes • Guest Speaker: Autism Speaks • MCRWB Activities & Programs Update • MassHire Central Career Centers Update • MassHire Strategic Planning & Reorganization • Member Announcements and Events • Adjournment • Next Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027: 8:30am
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 08:00 AM

WRTA Advisory Board

WRTA Advisory Board to meet Oct. 15, 2026; agenda is routine business

The WRTA Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting on October 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. via hybrid/Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from September 17, 2026, public comments, and an administrator's report. No major policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural.

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WRTA Advisory Board Meeting October 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Hybrid/Zoom Webinar WRTA Hub 60 Foster Street 3rd Floor, Worcester, MA 01608 Please Post Open Meeting Notice - Attention: City and Town Clerks: Communities: 37 Cities and Towns Auburn, Barre, Berlin, Boylston, Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, Clinton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Grafton, Holden, Holland, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Northbridge, North Brookfield, Northborough, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Sutton, Wales, Warren, Webster, Westborough, West Boylston, West Brookfield and Worcester. In accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §§18-25, the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, the Worcester Regional Transit Authority has scheduled an Advisory Board meeting for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to be held via Hybrid / Zoom Webinar. Due to the Governor’s extension of Pandemic-Era policies, remote public meetings. https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2025/Chapter2. Please join the webinar via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87544165302?pwd=hXtkMrQGJfC1EpdGprG8L0rs0rczYn.1 Passcode:793176 Join via audio: +1 301 715 8592 +1 305 224 1968 +1 309 205 3325 +1 312 626 6799 +1 646 558 8656 +1 646 931 3860 Webinar ID: 875 4416 5302 Passcode: 793176 International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kgmeIRoSW Chairperson Doug Belanger Opens Meeting, Clerk Calls Roll, Approval of Minutes from September 17, 2026 Business from …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Midland Street School

Midland Street School Site Council meeting on 10/20/26

The Site Council will meet to discuss the council's role for the 26/27 term. Discussion topics include fundraising and school priorities such as safety updates and physical space logistics.

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Midland Street School Site Council 26/27 Date: 10/20/26 Time: 8:45 - 9:30 Location: Midland Street Cafe Order of Business 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Approval of Minutes ○​ No minutes to approve at this time 3.​ Public Comment 4.​ Discussion Topics ○​ Welcome and Introductions ○​ Build a shared understanding of council’s role this year ○​ Fundraising i.​ School-based / PTO-based ○​ School Priorities i.​ Safety Updates 1.​ Deliveries 2.​ Phone System 3.​ Camera - Huntley Street ii.​ Physical Space / Logistics 1.​ New Cafe / Lunch/Recess schedules 2.​ Classroom placement iii.​ Instruction 1.​ WPS Curriculum Updates 2.​ School Data 5.​ Announcements ○​ Q and A 6.​ Adjournment
Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 04:00 PM

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Worcester to process early ballots for Nov. 3 state election in public sessions Oct. 30–Nov. 2

The Worcester Board of Election Commissioners is giving notice that early voted ballots for the November 3rd, 2026 State Election will be removed from envelopes and deposited in advance at public sessions in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street, 3rd floor. Sessions run Friday, October 30th, 4:00–8:00 PM; Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; and Monday, November 2nd, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM if necessary. The notice cites the Secretary of State Regulations and the 2022 VOTES Act. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 3rd, when advance-processed ballots will be added to Election Day results.

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City Clerk Department Room 206, City Hall ■ 455 Main Street ■ Worcester, Massachusetts 01608-1889 Telephone (508) 799-1134 ■ Fax (508) 799-1194 E-Mail: [email protected] NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026 STATE ELECTION NOTICE OF ADVANCED REMOVAL OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS FROM ENVELOPES AND ADVANCED DEPOSITING OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act the City of Worcester will be opening and/or depositing early voted ballots in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street, 3rd floor, at the following sessions: 1. Friday, October 30th – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 2. Saturday, October 31st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 3. Sunday, November 1st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 4. Monday, November 2nd- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (If necessary) Observers must register by emailing [email protected] in advance of all processing of early voted ballots sessions. In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the Election Day results.
Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 08:00 AM

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Worcester to process early ballots Oct 30–Nov 2 ahead of Nov 3 state election

The Worcester Board of Election Commissioners is giving notice that early voted ballots for the November 3rd, 2026 State Election will be removed from envelopes and deposited in advance at sessions in the Levi Lincoln Chamber at 455 Main Street. Sessions are scheduled Friday, October 30th, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM; Saturday, October 31st, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sunday, November 1st, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; and Monday, November 2nd, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM if necessary. Observers must register in advance by emailing [email protected]. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 3rd, when advance-processed ballots will be added to Election Day results.

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City Clerk Department Room 206, City Hall ■ 455 Main Street ■ Worcester, Massachusetts 01608-1889 Telephone (508) 799-1134 ■ Fax (508) 799-1194 E-Mail: [email protected] NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026 STATE ELECTION NOTICE OF ADVANCED REMOVAL OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS FROM ENVELOPES AND ADVANCED DEPOSITING OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act the City of Worcester will be opening and/or depositing early voted ballots in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street, 3rd floor, at the following sessions: 1. Friday, October 30th – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 2. Saturday, October 31st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 3. Sunday, November 1st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 4. Monday, November 2nd- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (If necessary) Observers must register by emailing [email protected] in advance of all processing of early voted ballots sessions. In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the Election Day results.
Sun Nov 1, 2026 · 08:00 AM

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Worcester to process early ballots Oct 30–Nov 2 ahead of Nov 3 state election

The City of Worcester will open and deposit early voted ballots for the November 3rd, 2026 State Election in the Levi Lincoln Chamber at 455 Main Street, 3rd floor, across four scheduled sessions from Friday, October 30th through Monday, November 2nd. The sessions run 4:00–8:00 PM on October 30th and 8:00 AM–8:00 PM on October 31st, November 1st, and November 2nd (the last if necessary). Observers must register in advance by emailing [email protected]. Under the 2022 VOTES Act and Secretary of State regulations, no results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 3rd, when advance-processed ballots will be added to Election Day results.

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City Clerk Department Room 206, City Hall ■ 455 Main Street ■ Worcester, Massachusetts 01608-1889 Telephone (508) 799-1134 ■ Fax (508) 799-1194 E-Mail: [email protected] NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026 STATE ELECTION NOTICE OF ADVANCED REMOVAL OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS FROM ENVELOPES AND ADVANCED DEPOSITING OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act the City of Worcester will be opening and/or depositing early voted ballots in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street, 3rd floor, at the following sessions: 1. Friday, October 30th – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 2. Saturday, October 31st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 3. Sunday, November 1st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 4. Monday, November 2nd- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (If necessary) Observers must register by emailing [email protected] in advance of all processing of early voted ballots sessions. In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the Election Day results.
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 08:00 AM

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

Worcester to process early ballots Oct 30–Nov 2 ahead of Nov 3 state election

The Worcester Board of Election Commissioners is giving notice that early voted ballots will be removed from envelopes and deposited in advance of the November 3rd, 2026 State Election. Processing sessions will be held in the Levi Lincoln Chamber on the 3rd floor of Worcester City Hall at 455 Main Street on October 30, October 31, November 1, and November 2 (if necessary). Observers must register in advance by emailing [email protected]. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 3rd, when advance-processed ballots will be added to Election Day results.

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City Clerk Department Room 206, City Hall ■ 455 Main Street ■ Worcester, Massachusetts 01608-1889 Telephone (508) 799-1134 ■ Fax (508) 799-1194 E-Mail: [email protected] NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026 STATE ELECTION NOTICE OF ADVANCED REMOVAL OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS FROM ENVELOPES AND ADVANCED DEPOSITING OF EARLY VOTED BALLOTS In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act the City of Worcester will be opening and/or depositing early voted ballots in the Levi Lincoln Chamber, 455 Main Street, 3rd floor, at the following sessions: 1. Friday, October 30th – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 2. Saturday, October 31st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 3. Sunday, November 1st- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor 4. Monday, November 2nd- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Worcester City Hall, Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (If necessary) Observers must register by emailing [email protected] in advance of all processing of early voted ballots sessions. In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations the 2022 VOTES Act, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the Election Day results.
Fri Dec 25, 2026 · 01:35 PM

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Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Governance Committee

Charter school governance committee to review charter renewal and civil rights findings

The Governance Committee of Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School meets by Zoom on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Members will vote on minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting, then discuss the employee handbook, charter renewal protocols, a Year 27 mid-year site visit including civil rights findings, and annual report protocols. The agenda lists no contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings.

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​ ​ Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School 10 New Bond Street Worcester, MA 01606 Phone: (508) 854-8400 Fax: (508) 854-8484 www.akfcs.org​ Governance Committee Meeting Agenda - ZOOM Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. ZOOM Webinar https://akfcs-org.zoom.us/j/99831292091 1.​ Attendance Recorded 2.​ Approve September 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes - Margaret Asante a.​ Motion: Vote to approve the September 2, 2026, meeting minutes 3.​ AKFCS Employee Handbook 4.​ AKF Charter Renewal a.​ Review renewal protocols 5.​ Review Year 27 Mid-Year Charter School Site Visit a.​ Civil Rights Findings review 6.​ AKF Annual Report a.​ Review report protocols 7.​ Adjournment a.​ Motion: To adjourn the Meeting Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School does nor discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, as defined by law, or on the basis of age, as defined by law, disability, gender identity, generic information, veteran '.f status, military service or application for military service.
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Historical Commission

Worcester Historical Commission reviews 7 property petitions, several retroactive

The Worcester Historical Commission meets October 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm at 25 Meade Street to review seven petitions covering demolition delay waivers, certificates of appropriateness, and certificates of non-applicability for properties across the city. Several petitions are retroactive, meaning work was already done and the commission is reviewing it after the fact. The agenda also includes a request to determine local historical significance for the Greendale (Norton) Eagle Monument & War Memorial, policies and procedures, and an invitation from the Worcester Housing Department to comment on a HUD-funded project at 171 Austin Street under Section 106. Minutes from July, August, and September meetings are up for approval.

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Inspectional Services, 25 Meade Street
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1 COMMISSION MEMBERS Erika Helnarski, Chair Ana Santos Restivo, Vice-Chair Vanessa Andre, Clerk Jeffrey Burnett Kristen Gutierrez Livoti Daniel Forster, Alternate Michael Baker, Alternate CONTACT • Address: City Hall, 455 Main Street, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608 • Hours: M to F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm • Phone: (508) 799-1400 x31440 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.worcesterma.gov/planning- regulatory The Historical Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the Planning Division a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Michelle Smith, Assistant Chief Development Officer Stephen Cary, Chief Planner Michelle Johnstone, Historic Preservation Manager Eric Flint, Conservation Manager Ro …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Burncoat Senior High School Building Committee

Burncoat High School committee to vote on design submission to MSBA

The Burncoat Senior High School Building Committee is meeting to review the project schedule, preliminary design program (PDP) options, and cost comparisons. They are expected to vote on approving the September 10 minutes and on submitting the PDP to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The meeting is open to the public, with time for public comment.

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Burncoat Senior High School, 179 Burncoat Street
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Burncoat School Building Project Agenda | School Building Committee #5 09.30.2026 Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Burncoat High School Cafeteria, 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606 Or join virtually with link below: • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86746942785?pwd=YZ7ZtbupicUXGdY2wFx5WqbO8DkDxx.1 Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: • +1 301-715-8592 or • +1 305-224-1968; Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670 ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of September 10, 2026 Minutes (Vote Expected) 3. Project Schedule Update 4. Preliminary Design Program (PDP) Options Overview 5. PDP Cost Comparison 6. Other Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting 7. Public Comment 8. PDP Submission to the MSBA (Vote Expected) 9. Next Meeting 10. Adjourn Meeting
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 01:00 PM

Columbus Park Preparatory Academy

Columbus Park School Site Council holds first meeting of 2026-27

The Columbus Park Preparatory Academy School Site Council is holding its first meeting of the 2026-27 school year. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and discussions on school updates, building safety, and family engagement. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Columbus Park School Site Council 26-27 AGENDA Date: Sept. 30, 2026 Time: 1:00pm Location: Columbus Park School Or Meet Link Members Lisa Carignan-Principal Ana Soto-Andrews-Wrap Rachel Henry-Teacher Caroline Fanta-Parent [email protected] Alexis Scuturo-Parent [email protected] Ana & Corey Earnest [email protected] Stefanie Maynard [email protected] Rozann Mossa-parent [email protected] Jawaun Zimbabwe -Parent [email protected] Beth Orsini-community member [email protected] Dates-Times ●​ Sept. 30 1:00pm ●​ Oct. 28 1:00 pm ●​ Nov. 18 1:00pm ●​ Dec. 16, 1:00pm ●​ Jan. 27 1:00pm ●​ Feb. 24 1:00pm ●​ March 31 1:00pm ●​ April 28 1:00pm ●​ May 26 1:00pm Resources ●​ Site-council Information Pre-Meeting Tasks List Pre-Meeting Tasks Here Attendance ​Lisa Carignan-Principal ​ Christina Brunell-AP ​Ana Soto-Andrews-Wrap ​Caroline Fanta-Parten ​Rozann Parent ​Alexis-Parent ​ Stefanie-Parent ​Ana and Corey-community-colleague and family member ​Jawun Ducksworth-Parent ​ Rachel Henry-Teacher ​ Beth Orsini-Community Member Roles Facilitator: Lisa Time Keeper: Ann Note Taker: Ana Communicator: Rozann Call to Order ●​ Roll call of attendees ●​ New participants introduce themselves and share their role Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes ●​ N/A Public Comment ●​ Opportunity for community members to provide feedback, ask questions, or share concerns Announcements …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Board of Health

Worcester Board of Health to weigh temporary ban on kratom products

The Worcester Board of Health meets in person and remotely on 09/30/2026 at 6:30PM at 25 Meade St. The agenda includes a tobacco retailer hearing, a communicable diseases update, and an overview of kratom products with a proposed temporary ban. Members will also hear updates on Community Health Link, city efforts on the un-housed population, the city's plan and response to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) changes, and a City Council Civilian Review Board update.

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So, I'd like to call the meeting of the board of health to order. Uh, right now, um, I'm just letting people know there we're still the city of Worcester is still switching to a different way of virtual meeting participation. And anybody trying to get in might have some trouble. My understanding is with the audio the sound. So if you are participating virtually through teams you may find the sound quality less than ideal. To assist in your virtual experience um I encourage you to enable captions. That's what I was told. You can activate captions by going to more which is the three dots at the top of the video and then select language and speak show live captions. Um, again, our apologies for that inconvenience. I think this message uh is also uh available as people try to get in. So, just to let people know that I think that's where we're at. Um, but I'd like to start with introductions. Members of the board of health, >> Patrick Low, member of the board, >> Francis, member of the board, and virtually, Joseph So we you are muted right now for us. I think we're getting you now. Joseph, do you want to say your name? >> Can he hear in the room? Team seems to hear his camera. Joseph, if you can hear me, we are working on that technical ability to be able to hear you. So, hang on just a second. Joseph, we've got you. Thank you. >> Thank you. And thank you for the technical assistance. Okay. Uh so now I'd like the members of the staff to introduce themselves, the staff for the city …
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1 BOARD MEMBERS Frances Anthes, MSW, LICSW, Chair Michael Perotto, MA, Patrick Lowe, MD Joseph Kahoro, PA-C CONTACT Address: 25 Meade Street, 2nd floor WORCESTER,MA 01610 Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm Phone: (508) 799-8531 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/public- health The [Board/Commission] is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. تتوفر الترجمة الفورية وغيرها من وسائل التيسير عند الطلب المسبق अनवु ा द र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ाु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DEPARTMENT STAFF Seema Dixit, MS, MPH HHS Commissioner Jennifer Bradford MD, MPH HHS Medical Director Nikki Nixon, MS Director – Division of Public Health Brenda Wri …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Lake Quinsigamond Commission

Lake Quinsigamond Commission to weigh removing 34-foot houseboat from Flint Pond

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Shrewsbury Police Station Training Room. The commission will review and possibly act on removing a 34-foot houseboat on Flint Pond, a new dock permit application at 262 South Quinsigamond Ave, and adding a cover letter to next year's dock permit applications. It will also hear updates on 2026 weed treatments and weed mapping studies, plus a Worcester Lakes and Ponds update, and set its next meeting for October 28.

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100 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, Ma 01545 Email: [email protected] LAKE QUINSIGAMOND COMMISSION Worcester~Shrewsbury~Grafton Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Training Room, Shrewsbury Police Station 106 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA MEETING AGENDA Commissioners Commissioner — Grafton 1. Call to order William “Bill” Nelson - Chair 2. Review and act on the acceptance of the July and August 2026 meeting minutes Commissioner — At-Large 3. Review and Approval of bills and expenses Matthew Forgues 4. Public Participation — email the LQC by September 29" if you wish to Commissioner — Shrewsbury participate — [email protected] Michael Paika 5. Commissioner Reports —_ Review and possibly take action on the removal of a 34 foot long Commissioner — Worcester : Dean Stamoulis houseboat located on Flint Pond. 7. Review and possibly take action on adding a brief cover letter to next Shrewsbury Police year's dock permit applications: reminding applicants that both docks Lieutenant Kevin Caviston and boats must have the same owner; and only Shrewsbury residents need Newton Pond dock and boat permits. dail a — Review and possibly take action on a new dock permit application for ergeant Jeremy 'simit Paulo Martins located at 262 South Quinsigamond Ave - Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Conservation 9. Update on the completion of the 2026 weed treatments and weed Commission mapping studies. Kenneth Polito 10. Update from Worcester Lakes and Ponds — Katie Liming 11. Review Correspondences Gra …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Worcester Arts Council

Worcester Arts Council to hold grant workshop and public Q&A

The Worcester Arts Council is meeting virtually to present a grant workshop and take public questions. The agenda includes a call to order, the workshop presentation, and public questions, with adjournment scheduled for 7:30 PM. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Chis Michelotti, Chair Victor Rivera, Vice Chair Cassandra DeMarzio, Secretary Erin Michelotti, Treasurer Amanda Dye Jennifer Griffin Hasib Mahmud Kathleen Head Alex Monaco CONTACT • Address: 455 Main Street Worcester MA 01608 • Hours: 9AM – 5PM • Phone: 508-799-1400 Ext. 31445 • Email: [email protected] ov • Website: WorcesterMA.gov/WAC The Worcester Arts Council is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the [Division/ Department] a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ ﻣﻦ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Meg O’Rourke – Staff Liaison WORCESTER ARTS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 30, 2026 – 6:30PM – Zoom This Worcester Arts Council meeting will be held online at the date, time and l …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 03:00 PM

Worcester Dual Language Magnet School

Worcester Dual Language Site Council meets Sept 30 on school opening and MCAS results

The Worcester Dual Language Site Council is scheduled to meet on 9/30 from 3:00-4:00 in the Administrative Suite. The agenda lists approval of minutes (none exist yet for 2026-2027), public comment, and three discussion topics: opening of school 2026, MCAS accountability 2026, and middle school updates. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda; items are discussion topics only.

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Worcester Dual Language Magnet School, 525 Chandler Street
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​Worcester Dual Language Site Council​ ​AGENDA​ ​Site Council District Form Submission​ ​Date: 9/30​ ​Time: 3:00-4:00​ ​Location: Administrative Suite​ ​Order of Business​ ​1.​ ​Call to Order​ ​2.​ ​Approval of Minutes​ ​No previous meeting minutes from 2026-2027​ ​3.​ ​Public Comment​ ​4.​ ​Discussion Topics​ ​a.​ ​Opening of School 2026​ ​b.​ ​MCAS Accountability 2026​ ​c.​ ​Middle School Updates​ ​Site council agendas must be submitted on THIS LINK at least one week​ ​in advance of each meeting as a PDF file (no running agendas.)​ ​5.​ ​Adjournment​
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 07:00 PM

Commission for the Preservation of Historic Artifacts, Relics, and Military Memorials

Commission to review city monuments and set priorities

The Worcester Commission for the Preservation of Historic Artifacts, Relics, and Military Memorials is meeting to discuss its responsibilities, including member recruitment and priorities, and to review a master spreadsheet of city monuments, memorials, and veterans squares. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no votes or decisions listed.

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City of Worcester Commission for the Preservation of Historic Artifacts, Relics, and Military Memorials 9/29 (7PM – 8PM) Meeting Agenda and Call-in Info In-Person: American Legion Post 204, 159 Hartwell Street, West Boylston, MA AGENDA 1) Introductions (all) 2) Review/discuss Commission responsibilities: (all) a. Process to Identify, Recruit, and Nominate Potential New Members b. Discuss/determine Commission priorities 3) Review/discuss master spreadsheet listing City monuments, memorials, and veterans squares (Bruce) 4) Review/discuss items from GAR Memorial Board (Daniel) Call-in Info (pending technical support at meeting location) Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221762861916573?p=oCzl5IAcYwjIqzaVnv Meeting ID: 221 762 861 916 573 Passcode: 4vb6TU9D Dial in by phone +1 469-998-7682,,859614553# United States Find a local number Phone conference ID: 859 614 553# Contact: Bruce R. Mendelsohn, Director, Veterans’ Services Division ([email protected])
Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 06:30 PM

City Council

Worcester City Council takes up salary ordinance changes and $1M+ in grants

The Worcester City Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to consider salary ordinance amendments, several grant acceptances totaling over $860,000, budget transfers, and numerous resident petitions on traffic, parking, and street matters. The agenda also includes held orders on public safety, housing, and infrastructure requests.

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✓ Decided: Worcester City Council adopts noise ordinance fine increases and accepts multiple grants

The Worcester City Council approved an increase to fines for excessive noise violations and accepted several grants, including $472,826 for a jail diversion program and $128,251 for a justice assistance grant. The council also confirmed appointments to the Advisory Commission on Youth, approved various operational transfers for city projects, and referred numerous traffic, infrastructure, and housing items to standing committees.

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Okay, good evening everyone. Welcome to the Wora City Council meeting. >> If you can please stand for the pledge of allegiance and start spoiled and justice for all. Can you see by the dawn early light what so proudly we held at the twilight lasting who brought stripes and bright stars through the Perilous fight. For the we were so gallently streaming and the rockets. The bombs were singing in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star spangled yet? For the land of the free and the home of the brave. Okay, we'll stand for a moment of silence for Paul Giorgio who was uh 40 or 50 years into politics and uh worked hard for the country and for the city. Thank you. Okay, we are on roll call. Councilors Bergman >> here, >> Bulada here, Konamu >> Pzolo >> here, King >> here, >> Mitra >> Rivera >> here, >> Rosen >> Tumi >> here, >> and Mayor Petty >> here. Um, motion is to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 15, 2026. Roll call. >> Councilors Bergman, >> yes. >> Bada, >> yes. Econom, >> yes. >> Rzolo, >> King, >> yes. >> Mitra, >> Oh, >> yes. >> Rivera, >> Rosen, >> yes. >> Tumi, >> And Mayor Petty, >> yes. Okay, we are under uh Council King has asked that we hold 10H for a second time. I'm going to need four votes for that. That's the tiff. That's the uh Franklin Street. All set. Roll call. >> Councilors Bergman, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Econom. >> Okay. >> Fzolo, >> yes. >> King, >> Metitra, >> yes. Oh, >> yes. >> Rivera, >> Rosen, …
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CITY OF WORCESTER Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE COUNCILORS Morris A. Bergman Khrystian E. King Satya B. Mitra Gary Rosen Kathleen M. Toomey Eric D. Batista Nikolin Vangjeli CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK MAYOR Joseph M. Petty 6:30 P.M. Esther Howland (South) Chamber www.worcesterma.gov CITY AUDITOR Robert V. Stearns DISTRICT COUNCILORS Tony Economou - District 1 Robert A. Bilotta - District 2 John P. Fresolo - District 3 Luis A. Ojeda - District 4 Jose A. Rivera - District 5 City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts Virtual Attendee Call-In Information: City Council Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1613631913 City Council Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666 City Council Zoom Access Code: 161 363 1913 _________________________________________________________________ To request a reasonable accommodation or interpretation or to submit written comments or questions in advance of the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office by email at [email protected]. Please note that interpretation requests must be received no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Para solicitar una interpretación razonable, o enviar comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de las reuniones municipales, por favor comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario Municipal por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Por favor note que las solicitudes de interpretación deberán ser enviadas 48 horas antes de la reunión. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAN …
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CITY OF WORCESTER JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Esther Howland (South) Chamber Convened: 6:33 P.M. Adjourned: 11:15 P.M. CITY MANAGER Eric D. Batista CITY AUDITOR Robert V. Stearns CITY CLERK Nikolin Vangjeli MAYOR Joseph M. Petty AT-LARGE COUNCILORS Morris A. Bergman Khrystian E. King Satya B. Mitra Gary Rosen Kathleen M. Toomey www.worcesterma.gov DISTRICT COUNCILORS Tony Economou - District 1 Robert A. Bilotta - District 2 John P. Fresolo - District 3 Luis A. Ojeda - District 4 Jose A. Rivera - District 5 City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. STAR SPANGLED BANNER 3. ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair. Councilor Bergman participated in the meeting remotely until his arrival in the Chamber at 7:32 P.M. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE 4a. MOMENT OF SILENCE in memory of Paul J. Giorgio, who passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 75. Mr. Giogio was a prominent figure in national, state and local politics, and was the creator of Pulse Magazine, a publication that for more than two decades served as a cultural voice, as well as a platform for arts, entertainment and dining in the city. 4b. Mayor Petty read a Proclamation declaring the week of October 1, 2026 through October 8, 2026 as the Week Without Driving in the City of Worcester. Mayor Petty also recognized Councilor Bilotta, who read a statement on behalf of WalkBike Worcester, who accepted t …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 06:00 PM

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

HRC to review WPD policies, CRB report, homelessness ordinance

The Worcester Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially make recommendations on two Worcester Police Department policies, review a Civilian Review Board (CRB) report, and discuss a proposed ordinance regarding a homelessness plan. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and announcements. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and remote participation options.

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Listen, do you have 2 years or something? Yes, the microphones are all on. So, probably, keep the idle chatter to a minimum. Um, I don't think we can meet because Dr. Reese is absent, neither here nor virtually. And, um, we can't meet without him. We need everyone to be present so that there is a quorum. So, give us a few more minutes and, um, Randy and Kevin are talking to members of the public to, um, let them know what's going on. Thank you. Good. And that you have a copy of this, that this is what you have in your hands? Yes. I...you consider this a formal written complaint. It. Did you agree? Yes, I can't. You may not agree with it , but you are the boss, but you may not agree with it right away. Oh, sorry . Good. So I will always consider any complaint that comes in . Um, my team will contact you, work with you, and I'll let you know how it goes . Now you have sent me applications. None of these complaints are official . These are just statements. No, first of all, these are six complaints. They are signed. This is the official entrance to the city, which is discriminatory. Yes. These are complaints. I'm not saying that you...it will be determined whether that's the case... Yes. What...what status... But I want you to recognize that these are complaints filed with the Human Rights Commission . You are responsible for the Human Rights Commission . I want you to acknowledge that you have a written document. My team will be monitoring this. Sorry? My team …
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1 BOARD MEMBERS Chairperson, Vacant Vice Chair, Randy Feldman Clerk, Kerry Whiterell Members: Bernard Reese Anahit Marutyan Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas CONTACT •Executive Office of Diversity, Equity& Inclusion (EODEI) •51 Sever St. 3rd. Flr. Worcester, MA 01609 •Tel. 508-799-1995 •Email: [email protected] The HRC is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Patricia M. LaFore, Esq. Director of Human Rights & Accessibility Staff Liaison UPCOMING MEETINGS October 26, 2026 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

Esther Howland (South) Chamber
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Commission on Elder Affairs

Elder Affairs Commission to hear from city health commissioner, review goals

The Commission on Elder Affairs is meeting in person at the Worcester Senior Center. They will hear a guest presentation from the City of Worcester HHS Commissioner, review the director's report on goals and outcomes, and discuss operations, special projects, and senior services. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Noreen Shea, Chair * Asuncion Austriaco Chizoma Nosike Christian Roberts Facely Henriquez * Lovo Koliego * Matthew Torrey Olanike Ojelabi Pavel Terpelets Roxana Gomez Vargas Sarah Faucher Stephen Corridori * Tamara Cullen * Thuha Le *Senior Center Committee Members CONTACT • Address: WSC, 128 Providence St. • Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Phone: 508-799-1232 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.worcesterma.gov/senior-center The Commission on Elder Affair is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. تتوفر الترجمة الفورية وغيرها من وسائل التيسير عند الطلب المسبق अनवु ा द र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ाु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals discusses multiple residential and business developments

The Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals will hear several petitions regarding residential conversions, new housing constructions, and business use changes. The agenda includes requests for variances and special permits for various properties across multiple zoning districts.

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Good evening and welcome to the Monday, September 28th, 2026 meeting of the city Worcester City of Worcester zoning board of appeals. My name is Jordan Burke Powers and I will chair tonight's meeting. This meeting of the Worester zoning board of appeals will be conducted in a hybrid manner with both inerson and remote participation. As a preliminary matter to tonight's meeting, I would like to confirm the board members and staff who are present. Board members, when I call your name, please respond in the affirmative. Uh board member Brahmoff >> here. >> Board member Cortez >> here. Board member Mori >> here. >> Board member Barnhagen >> Board member is board member Tono. Board member Sacko >> here. >> All right. Uh uh Michelle Smith >> present. >> David Horn >> And Amy Beth >> present. >> All right. Before we start a few housekeeping notes. Tonight's meeting is being livereamed from the city of Worcester website and the recording will be available for rebroadcast. This is a public meeting which means both that this is being recorded and that minutes will be taken and published at a later date. The public may participate remotely by calling 1669 254 5252. Again, I'll repeat that number. It is 1 16669254-5252 using the access code 64564634 and again that access code is 1604564634 or by using the link shown on the screen. Once an item is called, there will be a brief presentation of the item, followed by any additional comments and clarifications from members of the city staff, …
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1 BOARD MEMBERS Jordan Berg Powers, Chair Lawrence Abramoff, Vice Chair George Cortes Eric Torkornoo Enxhi Muharremi Erik Bartenhagen, Alternate Member Matthew Sacco, Alternate Member CONTACT • Address: City Hall, 455 Main St, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608 • Hours: M-F, 8:30 am-5:00 pm • Phone: (508) 799-1400 x31440 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.worcesterma.gov/planning- regulatory The Zoning Board is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the Planning Division a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ ﻣﻦ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Michelle M. Smith, ACDO Stephen Cary, Chief Planner Eric Flint, Conservation Manager Mattie VandenBoom, Conservation Agent Asst. Michelle Johnstone, Preservation Manag …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations

Committee weighs charter review options and possible ballot question

The Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee is considering whether to hold a public hearing on reviewing Worcester's modified Plan E City Charter, which was implemented in 1987 and amended in 2022. The committee will also review informational communications from the City Clerk detailing options for charter changes, including those that could be done without a Charter Review Commission, and the process for placing a non-binding question on the local election ballot. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting.

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Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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CITY OF WORCESTER Monday, September 28, 2026 MUNICIPAL AND LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Esther Howland (South) Chamber 5:00 P.M. Nikolin Vangjeli COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairperson Satya B Mitra Vice Chairperson Gary Rosen Councilor Morris A Bergman Joseph M. Petty MAYOR CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL www.worcesterma.gov City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts . Virtual Attendee Call-In Information/Important Notice to Residents 1 Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9. Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee Zoom Link : https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1614999501 Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666 Municipal and Legislative Operations Committee Zoom Access Code: 161 499 9501 a. Important Notice: Residents are advised of an ongoing scam involving the impersonation of city officials and departments. Scammers are fraudulently requesting payments be made for planning and zoning permits, as well as City Council petitions. All official emails regarding …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Public Schools Standing Committee on TEACHING, LEARNING and STUDENT SUCCESS

Worcester schools committee to review assessments, flag football, gender support plan

The Worcester Public Schools Standing Committee on Teaching, Learning and Student Success will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a request to consider a DESE gender support plan, an update on girls flag football, and a review of district and state assessments. The committee will also consider a proposal to publish a K-12 assessment calendar and notify families of testing dates. Public comment is allowed, and the meeting is hybrid.

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AGENDA #6 Committee Members​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Administrative Representative Alex Guardiola, Chair​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dr. Marie Morse Maureen Binienda, Vice-Chair Vanessa Alvarez, Member OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE WORCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS 20 IRVING STREET WORCESTER, MA 01609​ The Standing Committee on TEACHING, LEARNING and STUDENT SUCCESS will hold a hybrid meeting: ​ On:​​ Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. at:​​ Durkin Administration Building, 20 Irving Street, Room 410 Virtual: Click here to view the meeting via Zoom ​ Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968 *Please take notice that this meeting/hearing of the Worcester School Committee will take place in-person at the address specified above, and members of the public are invited to attend on-site. Although remote attendance and participation options are offered as a public convenience, technical disruptions to the virtual broadcast will not cause the proceedings to be suspended or terminated, unless mandated by law. Attendees with an interest in specific agenda items are encouraged to choose their mode of attendance—in-person or virtual—accordingly. ORDER OF BUSINESS I.​ CALL TO ORDER II.​ ROLL CALL III.​PUBLIC COMMENT ​ Any member of the public may address the Committee regarding any item before them for two (2) minutes. Those speaking will state their name, their residence, and the item on which they wish to speak for the record. …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to hear master plan updates for Newton Hill, Worcester Common, playgrounds

The Worcester Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting in person with remote options. The agenda includes updates on several park projects, a request from Park Spirit of Worcester about park land used for non-park purposes, and acceptance of prior meeting minutes. No votes or new business items are listed for this meeting.

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call to order this parks commission meeting of September 24th, 2026. Uh Millie, uh roll call, please. >> Commissioner Chacheroni >> here. >> Commissioner Dy >> Commissioner Serado >> here. Commissioner Stratton >> here. >> Commissioner Turner >> Moving on. Has everybody had a chance to look at the minutes from June 30th? Any comments, questions, or motions? >> I'll make a motion to approve. >> What was that? >> I haven't seen them. >> They were attached. Yeah, Natalie probably didn't get it because I thought she was done, so she probably has not received those. >> Okay, >> they are online on the agenda online. >> I only saw just the agenda. Um, that's fine. I can look at them later, but I'll abstain from um >> Yes, aside from now, we still have four people that can vote on if we have to. So, she can abstain. >> So, if we have a Do we have a motion to >> a second? Second >> to approve. Okay, second. Was that Andy? >> No, Eric. >> I made the motion. >> Andy made the motion. Eric made the second. >> Okay. >> Uh, no. Brian Brian made the second. [laughter] >> We need little hands on those screens. Okay, >> Millie. >> Oh, Commissioner Terroni. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Dy, >> yes. >> Commissioner Sado, >> Commissioner Stratton, >> yes. And Commissioner Turner, you abstain. >> Abstain. Thank you. >> Moving forward to the public participation portion of this meeting. There will be a two-hour time limit for the meeting unless a majority of the commission members present vote to extend …
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1 BOARD MEMBERS Nick Chacharone Brian Dardy Eric Stratton Andrew Serrato CONTACT • 50 Officer Manny Familia Way • Worcester, MA 01605 • Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 PM • Phone: 508-799-1190 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.worcesterma.gov/parks The Parks & Recreation Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodation may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Robert C. Antonelli Jr. Commissioner Jeffery Tomaino, Parks & Recreation Coordinator Mily Pacheco, Coordinator of Administration & Finance Melissa Richford, Principal Clerk S …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

License Commission

Worcester License Commission to hear liquor license requests, violations

The Worcester License Commission will hold a public meeting to consider requests for liquor and entertainment licenses, including a new package store license, transfers, and changes to existing licenses. The agenda also includes status hearings on paperwork and violations, and a one-day entertainment license request for a festival.

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I just love that the vendors were established. So, there it was, which makes sense. So, here is this child. away. Yes. Anywhere. So, where is it? To you. I will install you. Turn on the microphone. Microphone. Everything is fine. Good morning. Recording in progress. I'm Anthony Vigliotti. I will chair today's meeting. To my left is Commissioner Chiron Fisher. To my right is Commissioner Marissa Cruz. I represent various departments of the City of Worcester: from the Office of Inspection Services - Deborah Steele; from the legal department - prosecutor Amanda Moran; and from the Worcester Police Department - Sergeant Thomas Needham and Officer Patrick Harrington, who didn't bring us coffee, so we'll have to put up with it. I hereby call a meeting of the Worcester Licensing Commission for Thursday, September 24, 2026. Just a few quick announcements: This is a hybrid meeting, meaning it is held both in person and online. Recording is underway. The minutes will be compiled and published later . We ask all speakers to approach the microphone located on the podium. Please tell us your name, place of residence, and then refer to the application you are submitting for consideration by the licensing commission. There are several items on the agenda that will be postponed. I will announce them during the meeting. If you applied for a full alcohol license today, it will be reviewed. If approved, it will be sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission . It will tak …
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1 ‘ BOARD MEMBERS Anthony Vigliotti, Chair Charran Fisher, Commissioner Maritza Cruz, Commissioner CONTACT • 25 Meade Street, 2nd floor-Room 205 • Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Phone: 509 799-1198 - 33009 • Email: license@worcesterma. gov • Website: worcesterma.gov The License Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y LICENSE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026-10:00 a.m. 25 Meade Street-First floor-Room 109 This License Commission meeting will be held in-person at the date, time and location listed above. Meeting attendees will additionally have options to participate remotely by joining online or by phone: o Use the following link to join the meeting via computer https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1659693261?pwd=dx rzVuPIfkRhuWqB1khWMRDwAMzW02.1 Call 1-669-254-5252 (Access Code: 165 969 3261) Note: If technological problems interrupt the virtual meeting component, the meeting will continue in-person. …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 08:30 AM

Civic Center Commission

DCU Center funding and expenses to be discussed by Civic Center Commission

The Civic Center Commission will meet in person at the DCU Center to discuss DCU funding and expenses with the City's Chief Financial Officer, receive project status updates, and hear a report from Legends Global on operations, events, and finances. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Lenny Ciuffredo – Chairman Penelope Herideen Kate McEvoy Kevin Gould Che Anderson CONTACT • Address: 50 Officer Manny Familia Way, Worcester, MA 01605 • Hours: 8:30AM – 5:00PM • Phone: 508-799-8588 • Email: [email protected] • Website: Public Facilities | City of Worcester The Civic Center Commission is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the Department of Public Facilities a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ ﻣﻦ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Matthew Urban UPCOMING MEETINGS October 22, 2026 CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA September 24, 2026 – 8:30AM DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA 2nd flr conference room This Civic Center Commission meeting will be held in-person at the …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking

Committee to weigh dozens of traffic, parking, and stop-sign petitions

The Worcester Traffic and Parking Committee will review a long list of resident and councilor petitions covering handicap parking spaces, one-way street reconfigurations, speed enforcement, stop signs, no-parking zones, and traffic signals. The committee will also consider a City Manager recommendation to establish a tow zone on portions of Albany Street and Fantasia Drive. Several items were previously held and will be revisited.

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[BLANK_AUDIO] Yes. [BLANK_AUDIO] This is the Wednesday, September 23rd Trafficking Park Meeting. Let me start off with the Principal Staff Assistant, Claire Gahan Pham. We also have Department of Transition Mobility Commissioner Stephen Rawley with us, Assistant Director Todd Corrain, Sergeant Cipro with WPD Department. Online we have with us District 2 City Councilor Rob Bell ata. Coming in shortly is going to be District 4 City Councilor Luio Heda and myself, District 5 City Councilor Jose Rivera, Chair of Trafficking Parking. We can get started with attendance. >> Councilor Bellata. >> Here. >> Councilor Ojeda and Chairperson Councilor Rivera. >> Here. And you can start with the virtual attending calling. Notice. >> Yes, Chair, virtual attending calling information. Persuade to chat with Tony of the acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active public engagement. The City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all city council and standing committee meetings. To protect in the meeting, you may attend a meeting in person within the meeting location. Follow the link to join Zoom or dial the following number as indicated. The phone number is 1646-828-7666. And the access code is 1614119888. We ask that if you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number or through the app, when the item you want to speak on is being heard, please use a raise hand function. If you're dialing in, you can use a raise. You can raise your hand by dialing …
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CITY OF WORCESTER Wednesday, September 23, 2026 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE Esther Howland (South) Chamber 5:30 P.M. Nikolin Vangjeli COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairperson Jose A Rivera Vice Chairperson Luis A Ojeda Councilor Robert A Bilotta Joseph M. Petty MAYOR CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL www.worcesterma.gov City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts . Virtual Attendee Call-In Information/Important Notice to Petitioners 1 Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated. If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9. Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1614119888 Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666 Traffic and Parking Committee Zoom Access Code: 161 411 9888 a. Important Notice: Please be aware our office has been notified of an ongoing scam involving the impersonation of city officials and departments. Scammers are fraudulently requesting payments be made for planning and zoning permits, as well as City Council petitions. All official emails regarding your petition will come exclusively from an @w …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Worcester Arts Council

Worcester Arts Council to hold grant workshop and public Q&A

The Worcester Arts Council is meeting virtually to present a grant workshop and take public questions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or specific funding decisions listed.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Chis Michelotti, Chair Victor Rivera, Vice Chair Cassandra DeMarzio, Secretary Erin Michelotti, Treasurer Amanda Dye Jennifer Griffin Hasib Mahmud Kathleen Head Alex Monaco CONTACT • Address: 455 Main Street Worcester MA 01608 • Hours: 9AM – 5PM • Phone: 508-799-1400 Ext. 31445 • Email: [email protected] ov • Website: WorcesterMA.gov/WAC The Worcester Arts Council is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the [Division/ Department] a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ ﻣﻦ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Meg O’Rourke – Staff Liaison WORCESTER ARTS COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA September 23, 2026 – 6:30PM – Zoom This Worcester Arts Council meeting will be held online at the date, time and l …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Public Library Board of Directors

Library board meets to hear reports, approve minutes; no major votes listed

The Worcester Public Library Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting with reports from the president, executive director, finance committee, Friends, and Foundation. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation from the Head of Talking Book Services. No votes on policy, contracts, or budgets are listed on the agenda.

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1 BOARD MEMBERS Stephanie Pasha, President Laura Nicole Miller, Vice President Roseann Fitzgerald, Secretary Matthew Noe, Treasurer Christina Andrianopoulos Harriette Chandler Mary Chenaille David Dominguez Gail Schuyler Kimberly Smalley Sheila Trapasso Ronald Waddell CONTACT • Address: 3 Salem Square • Phone: 508-799-1655 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mywpl.org The Worcester Public Library is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the library a minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. تتوفر الترجمة الفورية وغيرها من وسائل التيسير عند الطلب المسبق अनवु ा द र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ाु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. WPL LEADERSHIP Jason Homer, Executive Director WPL MISSION As the heart of the community, we strive to nurture lifelong learning, cultivate knowledge, and champion intellectual freedom. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA September 23 …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 06:30 PM

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees

Board to approve debt financing letter and appoint interim executive director

The Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Board of Trustees will vote on a policy for interacting with law enforcement, authorize a debt financing request letter to the state education commissioner, and appoint an interim executive director. The board will also discuss the acting executive director's self-evaluation and options for an executive director search.

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​ Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School 10 New Bond Street Worcester, MA 01606 Phone: (508) 854-8400 Fax: (508) 854-8484 www.akfcs.org​ Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. High School Auditorium I.​ Call to Order II.​ Attendance Recorded III.​ Faithfulness to Charter A.​ Reading of the AKF Mission: “The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.” IV.​ Public Comments / Open Forum V.​ Old Business A.​ Trustee- Conflict of Interest VI.​ Review of the August 4 and August 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes A.​ Motion: To accept the August 4, 2026, meeting minutes B.​ Motion: To accept the August 26, 2026, meeting minutes VII.​ Protection Act: Shelly Yarnie, Grace Howard-Donlin A.​ Motion: To approve a policy specific to Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement VIII.​ Governance Committee - Margaret Asante IX.​ Education Committee - Karina Abeddy X.​ Facilities and Finance Committee - Adam Beaudry A.​ Motion: The Facilities & Finance Committee recommends the Board of Trustees vote to adopt the following action: To authorize the submission of a formal letter to the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Edu …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 06:30 PM

City Council

Council to question Optiline's role on 274 Franklin St. project

The Worcester City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including public hearings for National Grid conduit locations, numerous traffic and safety petitions, and committee reports. A notable order asks the City Manager to explain why Optiline Enterprises, a contractor with documented labor violations, is working on a 364-unit residential complex at 274 Franklin St. that receives $11 million in tax relief. The council will also discuss proposed changes to its rules regarding departmental reports and budget submissions.

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✓ Decided: Worcester council sends proposed public camping ordinance back to city manager, 8-1

The City Council voted 8-1 to recommit the proposed Public Camping Ordinance to the City Manager, after a motion to place it on file failed 1-9. The ordinance, tied to the city's "Disrupting the Cycle" framework for supporting unhoused individuals, drew dozens of public speakers, most opposed. The council also adopted a Tax Increment Financing Zone for GreenTech Park and a UCH-TIF agreement for Lakeside and Garland avenues, both 11-0, and referred several zoning petitions to the Economic Development Committee.

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Good evening everyone. Welcome to the West City Council meeting. If you can please stand for the pledge of allegiance and star spangle banner see by the dawn early What so proudly we held at the twilight lasting who brought stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight or the we were so gallently dreaming and the rockets red through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star spangled then way for the land of the free and the home of the brave. Roll call. >> Councelor Bergman >> here. >> Councelor Bada >> Economo >> here. >> Bzolo >> Councelor King >> here. >> Councelor Mitra >> Oh >> here. >> Councelor Rivera >> Councelor Rosen >> here. >> Councelor Tumi and Mayor Petty >> here. Okay. Approval. Okay, we have public participation. A person may speak for no more than two minutes on any item appearing on the agenda. Mr. Cork. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh, rule 39, items of public interest at every meeting of the city council under public participation portion of the agenda. The chair shall recognize any person seeking such recognition for the purpose of addressing the council on any eligible item uh on the agenda, both in person or remotely. Any person who wishes to speak more than one agenda item shall combine the testimony on all items to warn appearance at the microphone. Time for speaking shall not exceed two minutes for anyone speaker. 30 minutes for all speakers. And then rule 40 petitions. On the first occasion, a petition appears before the city …
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CITY OF WORCESTER Tuesday, September 22, 2026 AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE COUNCILORS Morris A. Bergman Khrystian E. King Satya B. Mitra Gary Rosen Kathleen M. Toomey Eric D. Batista Nikolin Vangjeli CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK MAYOR Joseph M. Petty 6:30 P.M. Esther Howland (South) Chamber www.worcesterma.gov CITY AUDITOR Robert V. Stearns DISTRICT COUNCILORS Tony Economou - District 1 Robert A. Bilotta - District 2 John P. Fresolo - District 3 Luis A. Ojeda - District 4 Jose A. Rivera - District 5 City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts Virtual Attendee Call-In Information: City Council Zoom Link: https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1613631913 City Council Zoom Phone Number: +1 646 828 7666 City Council Zoom Access Code: 161 363 1913 _________________________________________________________________ To request a reasonable accommodation or interpretation or to submit written comments or questions in advance of the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office by email at [email protected]. Please note that interpretation requests must be received no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Para solicitar una interpretación razonable, o enviar comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de las reuniones municipales, por favor comuníquese con la oficina del Secretario Municipal por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Por favor note que las solicitudes de interpretación deberán ser enviadas 48 horas antes de la reunión. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAN …
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CITY OF WORCESTER JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Esther Howland (South) Chamber Convened: 6:31 P.M. Recessed: 9:03 P.M. Reconvened: 9:07 P.M. Adjourned: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:03 A.M. CITY MANAGER Eric D. Batista CITY AUDITOR Robert V. Stearns CITY CLERK Nikolin Vangjeli MAYOR Joseph M. Petty AT-LARGE COUNCILORS Morris A. Bergman Khrystian E. King Satya B. Mitra Gary Rosen Kathleen M. Toomey www.worcesterma.gov DISTRICT COUNCILORS Tony Economou - District 1 Robert A. Bilotta - District 2 John P. Fresolo - District 3 Luis A. Ojeda - District 4 Jose A. Rivera - District 5 City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. STAR SPANGLED BANNER 3. ROLL CALL - All present with the Mayor as the Chair, except for Councilor Toomey, who arrived at 6:34 P.M. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MOMENTS OF SILENCE 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 5a. Order - That the City Council of the City of Worcester hereby approves the minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 8, 2026. Mayor Petty read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted September 22, 2026 Journal of the City Council Page 1 of 30 6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 6a. Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the "Public Participation" section of the meeting, …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 03:00 PM

Youth Advisory Commission

Youth Advisory Commission to review strategic plan and youth violence intervention

The Worcester Youth Advisory Commission is meeting online to review its strategic planning, welcome new members, receive updates from the Youth Council, and discuss youth violence intervention. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

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Alright, shall we get started? Yes, everyone. Welcome to the Youth Advisory Committee . Hmm , Jodie isn't here right now. Did Jodi submit the meeting minutes ? no. Then I think we will have to postpone it to the next meeting . And since the meeting minutes regarding the strategic plan that we intended to review effectively serve the same purpose as meeting minutes, there are no meeting minutes to approve at this meeting. The last meeting already ended. However, there is one thing I would like to mention: we are recruiting new members . Raquel, thank you for contacting the HR team . As you know, Jodi and I have interviewed three or four candidates for the committee, and we plan to hire two. I was waiting for approval from the HR team , but I haven't heard from them yet . Raquel, I hope that thanks to the follow-up measures, there can now be some progress . Well, there are no updates regarding the Youth Committee, but I understand that interviews were recently conducted and seven members were appointed . The process was in progress, but now that the composition is complete, we plan to start activities soon. Therefore, the Youth Committee will be composed of 10 members . And one of today's agenda items is a discussion on intervention in youth violence. I would like to set aside time to discuss this part as well. I think we can also talk about Frankie's gender transition process and its progress. In addition , it would be good to share the progress and latest …
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BOARD MEMBERS Jennifer Safford-Farquharson Judith Kirk Casey Burns Bryant Cortes CONTACT ●​ HTTPS://WWW.WORCESTERMA.GO V/YOUTH-OPPORTUNITIES ●​ HTTPS://WWW.WORCESTERMA.GO V/BOARDS-COMMISSIONS/ADVISOR Y-COMMISSION-YOUTH The [Board/Commission] is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. تتوفر الترجمة الفورية وغيرها من وسائل التيسير عند الطلب المسبق अनवु ााद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ुु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DIVISION STAFF Jeury Abreu Raquel Castro-Corazzini UPCOMING MEETINGS October 20, 2026 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 9/22/26 – 3:00PM - https://clarku.zoom.us/j/96715184204 This Youth Advisory Commission meeting will be held online at the date, …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 06:00 PM

Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Agenda

Board to appoint Patrick Hoey to Finance Committee; hears superintendent update

The Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees will meet remotely to approve August minutes, hear public comments, and receive a superintendent update. Committee reports will be presented, and the board will vote on appointing Patrick Hoey to the Finance Committee. Enrollment figures show 666 students as of September 15, 2026.

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Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Agenda Monday September 21, 2026 Location: REMOTE Board Meeting 6:00PM to 8:00PM 1 Virtual Meeting Link : LFCPS Board Meeting Link OR Direct link on the Board of Trustees page of the LFCPS website: LFCPS Board of Trustees Virtual Meeting Etiquette Guidance: ● Be Punctual ● Find a quiet place to join the call; be aware of the noise you are making ● Mute yourself when not actively participating ● Participate (Raise Hand and wait to be called upon) ● Make space for others to participate ● Stick to the agenda ● Follow the leader (and allow Leo to lead) ● Stay on topic Link to on-line web folder for BOT electronic documents: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/M2w3YzA5a3FsaW9nOWMyMWQ3 ZWNwcDF2Mm4ga21pbnRvbkBsZWFybmluZ2ZpcnN0Y2hhcnRlci5vcmc School Mission The mission of Learning First Charter Public school is to prepare a diverse cross-section of Worcester children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high quality education at prevailing public school costs. Welcome Minutes for Approval • August 2026 Public Comments The board has allocated fifteen minutes to those individuals from the community or staff who have notified the chair in advance that s/he would like to speak on a topic that may or may not be on the agenda. Presentations • Superintendent Update Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Agenda M …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Learning First Charter Public School Finance Committee Agenda

Finance Committee to review FY2026 audit and new school year budget

The Learning First Charter Public School Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the new school year and budget items, as well as the ongoing year-end audit for Fiscal Year 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting, and items for discussion include new and old business. No votes are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

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Learning First Charter Public School Finance Committee Agenda Monday September 21, 2026, ~ 5:00 to 5:45 Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rny-czjg-rpu Or dial: 3626 - 371 - (US) +1 401 PIN: 529 587 572# The Finance Committee works with board members, the Superintendent and Business Manager to create the upcoming fiscal year budget, present budget recommendations to the Board, monitor implementation of the approved budget, propose revisions, and make policy recommendations for the management of the charter school's assets. The Finance Committee monitors the following Accountability Plan goals: 1. The school’s annual budget is sustained by its enrollment. 2. Each year, the school demonstrates a history of positive net assets, adequate cash flow to sustain operations and support the academic program and consistently operates within budget. 3. There is an absence of material or repeated audit findings in annual audits by qualified independent auditors. *** Items for vote Welcome Approval of minutes of June 15, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026, meeting presented for approval *** 1.) Discussion regarding the new school year and budget items 2.) Discussion regarding ongoing year end audit, Fiscal Year 2026. 3.) New Business 4.) Old Business 5.) Adjournment
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Learning First Charter Public School Governance Committee

Governance committee to plan leadership transitions and finish Leo's evaluation

The Learning First Charter Public School Governance Committee is meeting to approve August minutes, discuss a transition plan for the Chair and Vice Chair seats (up in November), and update on completing the evaluation of Leo. The committee will also handle new business and tasks.

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Learning First Charter Public School September Governance Agenda 9/21/2026 Time: 5:00-6:00pm Remote Link to mtg. https://meet.google.com/ikv-nuqh-oay?authuser=0 Attendance: School employee: Kimberly Minton BOT Members: Justin Vernon Brian Allen Marlena Eastty Start time: Adjourned: Agenda: • Approve August governance minutes • John and Justin’s seats as Chair and Vice Chair will be up in November. Transition plan? o This will be discussed at the whole Board meeting this evening. Talked about Patrick maybe transitioning one of those seats and moving out of treasurer. Justin will present this info. to the group. Justin still has three years left on the Board, and will renew in November. John up in 2028, but position is also up.  Update needed on the plan. • Leo’s Evaluation: update from Justin and Brian o Still needs the narrative portion. Justin requested that the completion be split up between the three of them (Justin, Brian and Marlena). Kim will send the SOR to the group and the EOY student data, to use for the eval. Justin will check with Leo about that. Due to Justin on 9-5-2026. Will have the evaluation ready for vote at the September Board mtg.  Update? • New Business: • Tasks: For reference/Board terms: Board Member Board Position DESE Approved Date Officer Term Max (3 years) Officer positions held and dates Committee Serving On 3 Terms End date John Latino Jr. Board Chair 7/18/19 …
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Board of Health

Board of Health to appoint tobacco inspector agent

The Worcester Board of Health is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and appointing a Tobacco Inspector Agent for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA). The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive policy discussions or public hearings listed.

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we had technical difficulties. We were scheduled for a full meeting on Monday. Some people were able to get in, but it was a difficulty in terms of what we had scheduled as a fully virtual meeting. And in order to comply with open meeting laws and people's access, we did not hold that meeting, but we agreed to hold this special Board of Health meeting for a very brief agenda today for some business that has to get done. The full meeting of the Board of Health, the regular meeting of the Board of Health, will be has been rescheduled to September 30th at 6:30. That will be an in-person meeting. So first of all, I'm going to start then with introductions. Joseph? >> Joseph Collora, board member. >> Patrick? >> Patrick Low, board member. >> Francis Yantis, board member. And we have staff in the room. >> Nikki Nixon, director of public health. Jennifer Nieschoda, chief of public health, community health, sorry. >> And one of the things that we should I'm sorry. People who are on the line virtually, can you introduce yourselves? >> Hi, Desiree Botten, assistant manager, division of public health. >> Thank you, Desiree. >> Hello, Brenda Wright, Christopher division of public health. >> Thank you, Brenda. Anyone else? Okay, because this is a special meeting, I'm going to use sort of kind of the major announcement which was going to be made at the last meeting, which is that Nikki Nixon has been named our new Department of Public Health director. She's been in that interim role for ab …
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1 BOARD MEMBERS Frances Anthes, MSW, LICSW, Chair Michael Perotto, MA, Patrick Lowe, MD Joseph Kahoro, PA-C CONTACT Address: 25 Meade Street, 2nd floor WORCESTER,MA 01610 Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm Phone: (508) 799-8531 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/public- health The [Board/Commission] is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. تتوفر الترجمة الفورية وغيرها من وسائل التيسير عند الطلب المسبق अनवु ा द र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ाु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. DEPARTMENT STAFF Seema Dixit, MS, MPH HHS Commissioner Jennifer Bradford MD, MPH HHS Medical Director Nikki Nixon, MS Director – Division of Public Health Brenda Wright, …
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SPECIAL WORCESTER BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Meeting Minutes September 18, 2026 @ 10:30am 25 MEADE STREET, ROOM 109 1ST FLOOR. WORCESTER, MA Welcome Board members present: Joseph Kahoro Patrick Lowe Frances Anthes Board members absent Michael Perotto Staff present Nikki Nixon, DPH Director Jennifer Nakijoba, Chief of Community Health, DPH Desiree Sutton, Business Manager, DPH Brenda Wright, Principal Clerk, DPH 1. Call to Order Chair Frances Anthes called the Special Meeting of the Worcester Board of Health to order at 10:30am 2. Welcome and Introductions Chair Frances Anthes welcomed everyone and made special mention of Nikki Nixon. The Board welcomed Nikki as the new Director of Public Health. Chair Frances noted that she has served in the interim role for approximately six months and has done a great job learning the position and preparing to move the Division’s work forward. The Board congratulated her and expressed its appreciation for her work done and welcomed the opportunity to work with her in her new role. 3. Announcements The Chair reported that the September Board of Health meeting, which was scheduled to be held fully virtually, experienced technical difficulties that prevented some participants from accessing the meeting. To ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law (OML) and provide appropriate public access, the meeting was rescheduled to September 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The Chair noted that the September 30 meeting …
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Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 08:00 AM

Abby Kelley Foster Charter School Facilities and Finance Committee

Charter school committee to seek state approval for debt financing terms

The Facilities and Finance Committee will review minutes, hear reports on capital projects, finances, facilities, and IT, and consider a motion recommending the Board of Trustees authorize a letter to the state education commissioner requesting approval of repayment terms for proposed debt financing. The letter would include loan specifications, an Open Meeting Law attestation, and authorization for the board chair to sign.

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​ ​ Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School 10 New Bond Street Worcester, MA 01606 Phone: (508) 854-8400 Fax: (508) 854-8484 www.akfcs.org​ Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, September 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. https://akfcs-org.zoom.us/j/98539810629 I.​ Call to Order - Adam Beaudry II.​ Attendance Recorded - Adam Beaudry III.​ Review of the June 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes A.​ Motion: To accept the June 18, 2026, Meeting Minutes IV.​ Welcome: Building Committee - Grace Howard-Donlin V.​ Capital Project Report - Lindsay Richard A.​ Motion: The Facilities & Finance Committee recommends the Board of Trustees vote to adopt the following action: To authorize the submission of a formal letter to the Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with a copy to the Office of Charter School and School Redesign, requesting approval of the repayment terms for the school's proposed debt financing, incorporating the following required provisions: ●​ Loan Specifications: A description of the proposed loan outlining its purpose, expected maximum term length, anticipated financing structure, and a statement detailing how the loan will benefit the school. ●​ Open Meeting Law Compliance: The required formal attestation that the Board of Trustees "voted to request approval of the term of repayment of this financing on [DATE] at a meeting held in compliance with the Open Meeting Law." ●​ Signatory Authority: A statement expl …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 722 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

🏗️ Building permits & Business licenses (latest 25)
Recent records pulled from the city's own open-data portal. Beta — dates/values as published by the source.
IssuedAddressTypeValue
9 NEVADA ST Worcester MA 01602Building Permit
6 PATCH RESERVOIR DR Worcester MA 01602Building Permit
8 FRANCONIA ST Worcester MA 01602Building Permit
27 LESLIE RD Worcester MA 01605Building Permit
27 CHAMBERLAIN PKWY Worcester MA 01602Building Permit
10 CIRCUIT AVE EAST Worcester MA 01603Building Permit
29 NEPTUNE RD Worcester MA 01605Building Permit
58 WINIFRED AVE Worcester MA 01602Building Permit
16 MORELAND ST Worcester MA 01609Building Permit
37 PLEASANT VALLEY DR Worcester MA 01605Building Permit
9 BLUE BELL RD Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
5 BALMORAL ST Worcester MA 01602Building Permit
22 DALLAS ST Worcester MA 01604Building Permit
268 SAINT NICHOLAS AVE Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
256 BURNCOAT ST Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
97 WEBSTER ST Worcester MA 01603Building Permit
71 EUNICE AVE Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
47 INDIAN HILL RD Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
19 DIXON AVE Worcester MA 01605Building Permit
5 ROSITA RD Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
53 QUINAPOXET LN Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
6 WAUCANTUCK RD Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
18 MERTON RD Worcester MA 01605Building Permit
28 GARRISON AVE Worcester MA 01606Building Permit
82 IDALLA RD Worcester MA 01606Building Permit

Source: Building permits · Business licenses

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$19.9MDAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · U-2 LIFE SUPPORT
$14.1MDAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · U-2 LIFE SUPPORT.
$12.6MZATA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Department of Health and Human Services · DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FDA-ARGOS 2 UNIVERSAL CLOSED SYSTEMS FO
$10.7MDAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · U2 LIFE SUPPORT
$10.7MSOLVUS GLOBAL LLC
Department of Defense · TO PROCURE A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR SYNERGIZ
$9.9MTANTARA ASSOCIATES CORP
Department of Defense · X002 S91 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REPAIR BY REPLACEMENT
$8.8MMICROBIOTIX, INC.
Department of Health and Human Services · TO DEVELOP THE PPZ SERIES OF SMALL MOLECULE PAN-FILOVIRUS ENTRY INHIBI
$8.0MDAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · U2 LIFE SUPPORT
$7.8MDAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · U-2 LIFE SUPPORT
$7.3MDAVID CLARK COMPANY INCORPORATED
Department of Defense · U2 LIFE SUPPORT

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Worcester County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,716 people (-$221.4M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)5 ({"Severe Storm": 8, "Hurricane": 7, "Snowstorm": 7, "Flood": · last Wed May 15, 2024)
Traffic fatalities9 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments19,181 (319,255 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,854/mo (9,578 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.1% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

960
Recorded votes
$1.13B
Annual budget
$938.3M
Debt outstanding
470
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$1.13B
Spending$1.16B
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$938.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.83×
Debt-load index80 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.469
All kids
0.441
Black kids
0.394

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Where it’s happening

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