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Snow Hill, Maryland (June 12, 2023) – The Worcester County Fire Safety Survey is on now through July 1, and all who take the survey will automatically be entered for a chance to win a free family pizza party. This gooey, cheesy, crusty main course will be delivered by a massive, red, fire truck.

Working smoke alarms are at the heart of fire safety. These simple devices save lives by serving as early warning systems. During a fire, signal blasts from working smoke alarms provide valuable time for families to evacuate safely.

Snow Hill, Maryland (June 12, 2023) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Patricia Walls as the deputy director of Human Resources. She stepped into her new position on March 1, 2023.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day.

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

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, June 20.

Snow Hill, Maryland (June 7, 2023) – To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards. The nomination period is open June 7 – August 25 at 4:30 p.m.

Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater (WWW) Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from June 13-16, 2023 between Maid at Arms Lane and Man O War Lane.

If you own and reside in a single-family home in Worcester County and need assistance to improve your property, stop by the Operation Rebuild info session on June 1 at the Pocomoke Branch Library or June 5 at the Berlin Branch Library. Meet Housing Rehabilitation Program Coordinator Davida Washington, and learn how Operation Rebuild may be able to assist property owners obtain grants and/or  low interest loans-rates  based on income to rebuild homes beyond repair.

The Isle of Wight Park, located at 13090 St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville, will be closed to the public for a special event from June 9-11, 2023. The park will reopen to the public during standard hours of operation beginning June 12. 

For more information on this park closure, contact the Worcester County Recreation Center at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us.

(May 18, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a paving project Monday, May 22, on MD 611 (Stephen Decatur Highway) between the Verrazano Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay and MD 376 (Assateague Road) in Worcester County. The project should be completed by the end of June, weather permitting.

Snow Hill, Maryland (May 8, 2023) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) denied the request to exempt residents in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) from paying the Bay Restoration Fee (BRF) for calendar year 2023.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, for the Memorial Day holiday. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, May 30. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.