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Worcester County, MD — From family festivals and farm tours to hands-on workshops, horse ranches, orchards, beekeeping, and fresh local seafood, Maryland's Coast Agriculture Appreciation Week returns August 1–9. Throughout the week there will be more than 40 events celebrating the people, businesses, and traditions that make agriculture one of Worcester County's most important industries.

Worcester County Encourages Residents Awaiting Tax Bills to
Use Online and In-Person Options

Worcester County Government is aware that some property owners have not yet received their 2026–2027 real estate tax bills by mail and is actively working to determine the cause.

Worcester County, MD — The George Island Landing Road boat ramp, on Rt. 366 in the Stockton area, will be closed until further notice beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, while crews replace the ramp, bulkhead, and stone revetment, and overlay the parking lot. 

The facility will be unavailable to the public through the duration of the project, and boaters are encouraged to use the Taylors Landing boat ramp to access the Chincoteague Bay during the closure.  

Worcester County, MD (June 30, 2026) — The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Shytina Drummond to serve as the next warden of the Worcester County Jail (WCJ). Drummond, who currently serves as the assistant warden, will succeed Warden Tim Mulligan, who will be retiring in November.

"Drummond has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication throughout her career," Commissioner President Ted Elder said. "We are confident the jail, its employees, and the citizens will be well served under her leadership."

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026. 

Snow Hill, MD – Worcester County Government officials are advising residents and visitors that there are currently no lifeguards on duty at the Maryland district of Assateague Island National Seashore and is urging anyone planning to swim over the Independence Day holiday weekend to use extreme caution.

Visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore are encouraged to consider swimming at nearby guarded beaches, including Assateague State Park and Ocean City. 

Snow Hill, MD — Worcester County property owners will be able to access their 2026-2027 real estate tax bills online beginning July 1, 2026. 

To repair a water main, Public Works will shut off water to an estimated 31 homes for all of Pelican Court and all of Wharf Court on July 8 from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with an alternate date of July 9. Water service will be affected for approximately 2-4 hours, while crews make the repair. 

Following the repair, area residents may experience brown water. If that occurs, please allow the water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear. If the water remains brown, please contact Water and Wastewater at 410-641-5251.

Worcester County Emergency Services officials urge residents to take precautions and check on elderly, vulnerable, and homebound neighbors, as dangerously high temperatures and heat index values exceeding 100 degrees are forecast for the area Wednesday through Sunday. 

“Extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather hazards, but heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable,” WCES Director Chris Shaffer said. “Looking out for one another during periods of extreme heat can save lives.”

On June 2, 2026, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) 
Operating Budget of $300,172,146. 
“This budget provides meaningful salary increases for our valued employees and makes 
substantial investments across all departments, while still maintaining a fiscally conservative approach,” 
Worcester County Commissioner President Ted Elder said. “It includes a historic funding increase for 
the Board of Education and ensures that law enforcement has the resources to address public safety 
needs.”