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ALT Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up online: Visit www.worcesterma.gov/emergency-communications/alertworcester and select Sign Up Now."
ALT Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up via text message: Text JoinAW to 65513 to enroll in SMS alerts (cellular provider message and data rates may apply). Once you send the text you will be sent a link prompting you to complete registration."
ALT Graphic with text saying: "How to sign up in person: Visit the Worcester 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St. during normal business hours to enroll with a member of our Worcester 311 team."
ALT Graphic with text saying: Game On Worcester Free Watch Party Event Series: Saturday, June 13 Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, July 14 Sunday, July 19 The Worcester Common, Worcester, Massachusetts
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ALT Graphic with text saying: Fitness in the Parks Monday, June 15 - Saturday, Aug. 29
ALT Graphic including the Fitness in the Parks schedule and text saying: Free Summer Fitness Series Fitness in the Parks is a FREE 10-week program presented by the City of Worcester Department of Health and Human Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, in partnership with the YMCA of Central Massachusetts and YWCA Central Massachusetts. The goal of this program is to create a healthier Worcester by providing residents with opportunities to engage in healthy eating, active living, and community building. For any cancellations due to weather or schedule changes, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/summer-fitness. Park locations, dates and times are subject to change. No classes the following holidays: June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day)
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ALT Graphic with text saying: Game On Worcester What to Know: Traffic, Parking, and Security Measures
ALT Graphic with text saying: Street Closures The following streets will be closed one to two hours before event start time: Franklin St. (From Main St. to Salem St.) Front St. (From Main St. to Mercantile St.) Commercial St. (From Front St. to Mechanic St.) Portland St. (From Federal St. to Franklin St.) Church St. Mechanic St. Norwich St.
ALT Graphic with text saying: Parking Visitors who plan to drive to the events are encouraged to use the following nearby parking garages: Federal Plaza Garage 570 Main St. Pearl Elm Garage 20 Pearl St. Mercantile Center Garage 201 Commercial St. Worcester Common Garage 3 Eaton Pl. McGrath/Worcester Public Library Lot 40 Salem St.
ALT Graphic with text saying: Security Measures Attendees should also be aware that bags may be subject to search, and alcohol must be purchased on site and be consumed within the designated area. They are also asked to take any necessary precautions in case of high temperatures or humidity. Resources and information are available on the state’s Community Heat Resources website and the municipality’s Summer Safety webpage. Any additional security advisories or weather updates will be posted on worcesterma.gov and the municipality’s social media channels.
ALT Graphic including photos from clean team events with text saying: City Manager's Clean Team Join us in cleaning litter from our neighborhoods! Saturday, June 27* | 9-11 a.m. Location: Union Hill/Lower Grafton St. Meeting Location: 1 Chapin St. (Union Hill School parking lot) *Rain Date: Sunday, June 28 Please register in advance to receive important event details via email. RSVP: tinyurl.com/CleanTeam26
ALT Graphic with text saying: We are hiring! Department of Parks, Recreation, & Cemetery Head Gate Keeper Gatekeeper Apply now: worcesterma.gov/jobs
ALT Graphic with text saying: Water Chestnut Pull Events Volunteers Needed! Want to make a difference at our local lakes? Your help is needed to remove water chestnut, an invasive weed which can crowd out native plants and reduce biodiversity.
ALT Graphic with text saying: Working from kayaks or canoes, volunteers can help pull the plants from the water before they produce seeds for the season. A limited number of kayaks or canoe spots are available to those who register first. Lake Quinsigamond pull: Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at Gauch Park, 61 Main St., Shrewsbury, MA Coes Reservoir pull: Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Binienda Beach (Coes Pond Beach), 200 Mill St., Worcester, MA
ALT Graphic with text saying: Worcester Common Oval // Summer 2026 Movies on the Common June 11 Wicked: For Good Pre-movie entertainment at 6 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Rain Date: June 18 moviesonthecommon.com
ALT Graphic with text saying: Public Notice Beaver Brook Dog Park Closure The dog park will be temporarily closed for additional renovation. Work is expected to begin on June 11 and finish on or before June 30.