City Manager Batista to Deliver State of the City Address on June 17
Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista will deliver the 2026 State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 17, at Worcester City Hall. The address is expected to reflect on the past year and highlight key issues including the city budget, housing, public…
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City Manager Presents FY27 Budget Ahead of May 5 Council Meeting
Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista’s May 5 City Council agenda includes the proposed FY27 operating and capital budgets, water and sewer rates, and pavement restoration items.
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Worcester NAACP and YWCA Respond to Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision
The Worcester NAACP and YWCA of Central Massachusetts issued a joint statement responding to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting voting rights protections, raising concerns about its potential impact on efforts to challenge discrimination.
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Worcester City Council Vice Chairman Issues Statement on Local Housing Crisis
Worcester City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King released a statement Tuesday highlighting the severe strain on the local rental market and calling for urgent solutions to the city's housing crisis.
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City of Worcester Opens $1.35 Million Funding Round to Expand Affordable Housing Supply
Worcester has launched a $1.35 million funding round to spur affordable housing development. The initiative uses Community Preservation Act funds to prioritize projects that offer deep affordability and sustainable design
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