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The City of Worcester

Worcester, MA
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www.worcesterma.gov

    • About Us

    The City of Worcester is governed by a Council-Manager, or Plan E, form of government with a popularly elected Mayor, 11 City Council Members and a City Manager. Located in the center of Massachusetts, between Boston and Springfield, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth."

    Worcester offers a great opportunity to own or rent, raise a family or live independently. Worcester is a city that offers the best of both large and small cities with its affordable housing; quality public schools; many colleges and universities; access to diverse culture, sports, restaurants and entertainment; and reliable local and regional transportation.

    At a Glance:

    • Location: Massachusetts, United States (Central MA)
    • Incorporated as a Town: 1722
    • Incorporated as a City: 1848
    • Population: 206,518 (Census 2020)
    • Government Type: Council-Manager (Also Known as "Plan E")

    The City of Worcester is governed by a Council-Manager, or Plan E, form of government with a popularly elected Mayor, 11 City Council Members and a City Manager. Located in the center of Massachusetts, between Boston and Springfield, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth."

    Worcester offers a great opportunity to own or rent, raise a family or live independently. Worcester is a city that offers the best of both large and small cities with its affordable housing; quality public schools; many colleges and universities; access to diverse culture, sports, restaurants and entertainment; and reliable local and regional transportation.

    At a Glance:

    • Location: Massachusetts, United States (Central MA)
    • Incorporated as a Town: 1722
    • Incorporated as a City: 1848
    • Population: 206,518 (Census 2020)
    • Government Type: Council-Manager (Also Known as "Plan E")

    Issue Areas Include

    • Civic Engagement
    • Economic Development
    • Energy
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • Poverty

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