The Worcester City Council on Tuesday voted 6-5 to kill a proposed nationwide search for the city government’s next city manager, paving the way for Acting City Manager Eric Batista to take over the powerful role on a permanent basis.
The Worcester City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Assistant City Manager Eric Batista as acting city manager until a permanent city manager is appointed.
On Tuesday, the Worcester City Council will discuss appointing Assistant City Manager Eric Batista as interim City Manager, filling in for Edward Augustus.