Worcester County, Massachusetts — 2026
Worcester County had 280 projects with decisions YTD 2026: 303 approved and 5 denied (98.4% approval). Worcester led among cities with 135 projects, followed by Leominster (51).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
280
Projects YTD
303
Approved
5
Denied
98.4%
Approval rate
Cities in Worcester County
| City | Projects | Approved | Denied | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 135 | 148 | 3 | 98.0% |
| Leominster | 51 | 55 | 2 | 96.5% |
| Southbridge Town | 26 | 29 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Fitchburg | 19 | 19 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sturbridge | 17 | 18 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gardner | 12 | 12 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Northborough | 9 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| West Brookfield | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
| North Brookfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Milford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Spencer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Upton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Westborough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many projects had council decisions in Worcester County YTD 2026?
- 280 projects with 303 approved and 5 denied actions (98.4% approval).
- Which cities in Worcester County had the most activity?
- Worcester (135 projects), Leominster (51 projects), Southbridge Town (26 projects)