Swearing-In Ceremony Planned For Worcester City Manager Eric Batista

The Jan. 6 swearing-in will be held at Worcester City Hall and will be open to the public.

Worcester Councilor Rivera Won't Seek Reelection In 2023

District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera is the second Worcester incumbent to bow out ahead of 2023 municipal elections.

Blackstone National Heritage Corridor Extended For 15 Years

A pre-Christmas bill passed by the U.S. Congress makes the Worcester-to-Providence corridor eligible for federal help through 2037.

$1.9M Fine For Polar Park Construction Firm Over Subcontracting: AG

Gilbane/Hunt falsely claimed in its bid that it would prioritize hiring women and minority-owned businesses, according to the AG.

New Worcester Emergency Shelter Opens At Capacity, Seeks Volunteers

The Blessed Sacrament shelter was full within a few hours of opening this week, according to the nonprofit Open Sky Services.

Worcester Mayor Petty Will Seek Reelection In 2023

With a win in 2023, Joe Petty would pick up a seventh term as Worcester's mayor.

Novick, Mailman Seek At-Large Worcester School Committee Seats In 2023

The Worcester School Committee races in 2023 will be very different due to a new district election system.

Rep. McGovern Will Keep House Rules Committee Leadership Role In 2023

Democrats will lose control of the House in 2023, but U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern will keep his top spot in the influential committee.

Worcester Boys Club Project May Get City's First Trust Fund Grant

Worcester's Affordable Housing Trust Fund started with $15 million in stimulus money. Nearly $2 million may go to the Boys Club project.

Paving Private Streets In Worcester May Get Easier Under New Law

Some of the most awful streets in Worcester are private, and they often stay that way due to the high cost to homeowners of improving them.

Worcester Councilor Sean Rose Won't Seek Reelection In 2023

District 1 Councilor Sean Rose won a tough reelection bid in 2021, but says he's accomplished many goals he set when he first ran in 2017.

Worcester Sets 2023 Tax Rates: See How Much Your Bill Might Increase

With residential property values in Worcester rising fast, tax bills will be going up, even with a lower tax rate compared to 2022.

Public Meetings Set With New Worcester City Manager Eric Batista

The newly hired Worcester city manager will partake in five listening sessions throughout the city.

Worcester Superintendent Will Join Healey Transition Team Committee

Worcester Superintendent Rachel Monárrez will work on youth policy on Maura Healey's transition team.

Worcester Hotel May Be Converted Into Homeless Housing

The Quality Inn would provide 90 units of supportive housing as Worcester faces a rising homelessness crisis.

Worcester City Council Hires Eric Batista As City Manager

The council voted 8-3 on the hiring following a scuttled nationwide search for a new city manager.

Back To Batista: Worcester Councilors May Vote On City Manager Hiring

Acting City Manager Eric Batista may get the job Tuesday with city council ready to end a nationwide search.

More Robust Worcester Affordable Housing Rule Goes To City Council

Worcester's inclusionary zoning ordinance got a boost from the Planning Board, whose members want to "push the envelope."

In 2022 Election, Worcester Was A Little More Blue: Key Takeaways

Worcester's voters in 2022 may have continued a progressive trend seen in two previous elections, results show.

Worcester 2022 Election Results: CPA OK, Kennedy And LeBoeuf Ahead

See Worcester election results in races for state House and Senate, and the Community Preservation Act adoption.

Developer Sought To Rebuild Lakeside Apartments Project In Worcester

The Worcester Housing Authority wants to replace the 1950s housing project with a larger, mixed-income development.

Worcester 2022 Voting Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

See the local issues up for a vote in 2022, including ballot questions and local state and federal candidates.

What The Worcester CPA Surcharge Will Cost Based On Worcester Stuff

Question 5 on your Nov. 8 ballot is about the Community Preservation Act, which funds items like affordable housing and green space.

Lisa Mair's Run For Worcester Senate Seat Puts Pandemic Policy At Fore

Mair is running as an independent for the 1st Worcester District seat against Democrat Robyn Kennedy.

Worcester Investigating Candidate's Ballot Drop Box Tampering Claim

Republican candidate and Worcester firefighter Paul Fullen said people threw ballots in garbage bags, but has not provided more details.

Worcester's Most Famous Tax Protester Gets Her Corner Back: Photos

19th Century Worcester suffragist Sarah Wall refused to pay her taxes until women got the vote. A plaque now stands where she once lived.

In Worcester Senate Race, Kennedy's Run Shaped By Life In Politics

The 2022 Worcester senate race is Robyn Kennedy's first run for office, but she's been a part of Worcester politics for much longer.

Marlborough GOP Ads Target Worcester State House Candidate's Arrest

A Marlborough Republican group has reached into 17th Worcester District races before, and this time is targeting Rep. David LeBoeuf's OUI.

Worcester Christopher Columbus Statue Removal: Council Says No — Again

Councilor Sarai Rivera wanted a "community discussion" on the Washington Square statue. The council voted that idea down.

Worcester Council Moves To Suspend City Manager Search

Mayor Joseph Petty has asked for a vote to hire acting City Manager Eric Batista and hammer out his contract.

Feds Give Major Grant To Worcester County To 'End Youth Homelessness'

With a recent 37 percent rise in youth homelessness, the HUD grant allows organizations across the country to attempt to solve the problem.

Early Voting Starts In Worcester: See Hours, Locations

Get your civic duty out of the way now. Two weeks of early voting in Massachusetts begins Saturday.

Worcester Rep. LeBoeuf To Debate GOP Challenger: Election 2022

Republican and Worcester firefighter Paul Fullen is challenging state Rep. David LeBoeuf in the 17th Worcester District.

Worcester Human Rights Commission Wants Lower Internet Bills

The Worcester Human Rights Commission recently held a hearing on internet access and cost in the city.

Worcester City Manager Search Held Up Again With Search Firm At Issue

Councilors voted to hold off hiring an executive search firm Wednesday — the second such hold in two weeks.

City Manager Search Debate Delayed By Worcester Mayor's Hold

The council was set to discuss hiring a search firm, but Mayor Joseph Petty held the item, delaying it until the next meeting in October.

Pivotal Vote Before Worcester Councilors On City Manager Search

A Worcester City Council committee Wednesday moved to take a big step in a potential nationwide search for a new city manager.

Campaign To Pass Community Preservation Act In Worcester Underway

You'll be hearing from the Yes for A Better Worcester campaign with a CPA ballot measure in front of voters in November.

Search For New Worcester City Manager Goes Back To City Council

Mayor Joseph Petty rattled the city manager search process when he said he would like to forgo it to hire acting manager Eric Batista.

Should Worcester Allow Homeless To Camp? No Easy Answers, Experts Say

Ideas like buying hotels and erecting quick-cabins may need to be looked at closer in Massachusetts, homeless advocates say.