Afton Pratt Worcester Telegram & Gazette June 19, 2026, 2:08 p.m. ET WORCESTER – With the summer officially starting on June 21, Worcester residents are likely looking for ways to beat the heat in the upcoming sunny months. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cemetery will be hosting a 2026 aquatic program at four city beaches and one pool. Commissioner Robert C. Antonelli Jr. shared a report with details of the program at the City Council meeting Tuesday, June 16.