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Waterline flushing schedule for Mystic Harbour and other area water systems

The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Pointe, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Sea Oaks, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed Fall 2026 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

            Celebrate Worcester County’s rich maritime heritage at Harbor Day at the Docks on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival will take place along Sunset Avenue in the West Ocean City commercial harbor, honoring the local watermen and commercial fishing industry that have helped shape the Eastern Shore’s coastal communities.

Snow Hill, MD – Development Review and Permitting (DRP), in partnership with Geographic Information Systems staff, launched an interactive webmap that makes it easier for residents to follow rezoning applications as they move through the public review process.

Worcester County, MD — The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Betsy Jackson to serve at the zoning administrator within Development Review and Permitting (DRP). Jackson brings 20 years of planning and zoning expertise to her new position, including eight years in the government sector.

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Seth Reid to serve as the new deputy director for Development Review and Permitting (DRP). 

“Seth understands the permitting process from both the operational and customer-service perspectives,” DRP Director Jennifer Keener said. “His experience working directly with residents, businesses, and development professionals will be valuable as we strengthen our procedures, improve consistency, and continue providing responsive service to the public.”

Snow Hill, MD – Worcester County Government (WCG) is expanding its use of social media to make it easier for residents to follow County business. 

Meeting agendas for the following boards and committees will now be shared on the County’s Facebook and X pages:

Snow Hill, MD – The indoor track and batting cage at the Worcester County Recreation Center will be unavailable to walkers from Tuesday, September 8, through approximately mid- to late October while Worcester County Recreation and Parks (WCRP) completes an HVAC replacement project. 

During construction, walkers may use the area inside the dasher boards during standard operating hours when programs are not scheduled:

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Worcester County Recreation Center and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for the Labor Day holiday. 

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, September 8. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Snow Hill, MD – Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED), in partnership with the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore (TCC) is launching a comprehensive economic development project to identify opportunities for industry growth, private investment, and job creation in southern Worcester County.

The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking interested area residents to serve on the Administrative Charging Committee under the Maryland Police Accountability Act. There is one vacant position on this board, and the deadline to apply is October 15, 2026.