By Nicholas Collins –

Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. on Tuesday announced his plan to step down after more than eight years of service to the City of Worcester.

In a statement released late Tuesday afternoon Agustus said, “Today I informed the Mayor and City Council of my plan to step down as city manager, effective
May, 31, 2022.”

Augustus also said, “Serving the people of Worcester as its sixth city manager has
been the honor of my life. I am forever grateful for the support I have received from the City Council, the city family, and the residents of Worcester. I take great pride in the accomplishments we have achieved together — united in a common purpose: to improve the quality of life of our residents.”