WORCESTER— In a 6-3 vote, the City Council turned back an effort to add more time to its meetings for the public to weigh in on issues. Councilors rejected a call to extend the public-comment period ...

The city's response to the recent snowstorm will also be a topic of discussion at the Tuesday, Feb. 3 City Council meeting.

Councilors will hear a report from the police chief on changes to department policies, as well as a petition from police unions denouncing the report.

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice found Worcester police used excessive force and engaged in other “outrageous” conduct. Amid continued frustration with past police misconduct in Worcester, ...