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Please be advised the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be re-treating a trap site where West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitoes again. Truck mounted spraying is expected to be conducted only within Rural Cemetery (180 Grove St.), Thurs 8/27 after it closes.

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Please be advised that buildings around the city may be experiencing discolored water this afternoon due to minor damage to two water mains.

Repairs are currently underway, and water is expected to return to normal this evening.

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Have you seen a spotted lanternfly?

The city has received an uptick of reports and encourages all residents to report any sightings to: https://t.co/10UDKWOkYJ

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The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for a Customer Service Representative position for the Worcester 311 Customer Service Center in the Department of Emergency Communications & Management.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/86KEhxNiaN

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We are hiring!

The City of Worcester is seeking applicants for a Customer Service Representative position for the Worcester 311 Customer Service Center in the Department of Emergency Communications & Management.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/oh6JzOHfGf

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The Yard Waste Drop-Off site located at 300 Chandler Street will be closed on Saturday, August 15, for an event.

The 1065 Millbury Street and 299 Clark Street Drop-Off sites will be open, and residents are asked to bring their yard waste to these locations.

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The next Household Hazardous Waste Day is Wednesday, September 2, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Residential Drop-off Center at 1065 Millbury Street.

Residents are required to schedule an appointment, to book an appointment visit: https://t.co/uVi1PcpZ4f

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A portion of Route 5’s Friday trash collection was unable to be completed. Crews will resume collection on Saturday, August 8.

Please see a map of Route 5 below.

For questions, please call 311 or email [email protected].

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The city’s Department of Sustainability and Resilience has determined there is a presence of cyanobacteria at Coes Reservoir in densities that exceed the recreational public health threshold and therefore may contain toxins harmful to humans and pets.

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UPDATE: the limit for bulk waste items will be 5 instead of 15. We apologize for any inconvenience and confusion. Any appointments previously made under the 15 item limit will be honored.

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UPDATE: the limit for bulk waste items will be 5 instead of 15. We apologize for any inconvenience and confusion. Any appointments previously made under the 15 item limit will be honored.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site in Worcester, please see the post below for more information.

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.@MassDPH (MDPH) announced that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site in Worcester and as a result, the @CMassMosquito (CMMCP) has scheduled truck-mounted pesticide applications on Thursday, July 16 (weather permitting), 1/6

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The next Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Residential Drop-off Center at 1065 Millbury Street.

Residents are required to schedule an appointment, to book an appointment visit: https://t.co/lmLBG0wVmg

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The water will be shut off until the break is repaired, which is projected to take eight hours.

Learn more: https://t.co/bMYpQ86U77

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There is a currently a water main break on West Mountain Street near the Holden town line.

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The Department of Public Works is shutting off the water main, which will temporarily shut off water to approximately 100 homes on a section of West Mountain Street & several side streets including Maravista Road, Wendover Road, Maranook Road, & Lanesboro Road Relocated.

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During the week of June 29, the municipality will follow its regular schedule for trash and recycling pick up.

The Independence Day holiday will NOT result in a delay.

To learn more about the 2026 trash and recycling calendar visit: https://t.co/eTnSgl6YmJ

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Update and Advisory Regarding Institute Park Swan. To read the full update and advisory visit: https://t.co/wA95Fnsj65

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Update and Advisory Regarding Institute Park Swan.

To read the full update and advisory visit: https://t.co/79WKcwY9BH

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To learn more about the 2026 trash and recycling calendar visit: https://t.co/eTnSgl6qxb

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Trash and recycling will not be collected on Friday, June 19, due to the Juneteenth holiday. As a result, Friday collections will be delayed by one day.

Monday through Thursday collections will follow the regular trash and recycling schedule.

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To learn more about the 2026 trash and recycling calendar visit: https://t.co/eTnSgl6YmJ

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Trash and recycling will not be collected on Friday, June 19, due to the Juneteenth holiday. As a result, Friday collections will be delayed by one day.

Monday through Thursday collections will follow the regular trash and recycling schedule.

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