Worcester City Employee To Retire After 10 Years

WORCESTER, MA — A well-respected employee of the City of Worcester is retiring, according to City Manager Eric Batista.

After 10 years of service, Dr. Matilde Castiel, the city's Health and Human Services Commissioner, will work her last day on Sept. 30. She was appointed as the first HHS Commissioner for the department.

“I want to congratulate Dr. Castiel on an incredibly impactful tenure as a public servant to the City of Worcester,” said Batista. “Her dedication to this community has truly been inspiring."

Dr. Castiel is originally from Cuba and has worked as a physician at a number of local hospitals, according to the news release. She prioritized homelessness and opioid treatment while leading substance use and mental health efforts.

"This work has been more than a job; it has been my purpose, and while I am stepping down from the job, I am not stepping away from the mission," said Dr. Castiel. "I will always be part of this city and the people who gave me the opportunity of a lifetime.”

The city is exploring options for Dr. Castiel's successor.