'An embarrassment': Worcester councilors want DPW to step up pothole repairs

The City Council returned to its ongoing pothole debate after discussing the issue at length in February. At the council ...
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Potholes, beware: Worcester DPW steps up search and destroy mission

As of two weeks ago, the DPW had as many as 10 two-man pothole crews out on the road every day, weather and staffing permitting.
Telegram

Goodbye trash, and pounds: City DPW crews make clean sweep of streets

Public works crews have put in overtime and weekend work to clean streets. Trash cleanup around Worcester will extend into September. Each of Worcester's garbage trucks hauls an average of 15 to 18 ...
AOL

Another storm? Worcester DPW head discusses city's snow preparation

WORCESTER – With the potential for up to 6 inches of snowfall this weekend, Department of Public Works Commissioner John K. Westerling gave a briefing Wednesday, Feb. 18, on storm preparations. "It's ...
MassLive

‘Clearopathra’: Here are the winners in Worcester’s snowplow naming contest

Four names were chosen as the winners this year’s name-a-snowplow contest in Worcester. The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P), in collaboration with Worcester Public Schools ...
Worcester Telegram

Shrewsbury St. shop owner claims DPW damaged property, merchandise

Martinez estimated the cost of lost merchandise was $8,800, and said it was going to cost $3,000 to repair her floor.
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'Name A Snowplow' Contest Returns To Worcester

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester's "Name a Snowplow" contest is returning for the winter season. The city's Department of Public Works and Worcester Public Schools are partnering for the 2025-2026 ...