On June 2, 2026, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Operating Budget of $300,172,146.
Worcester County, MD — Residents, business leaders, and community stakeholders are invited to attend a sign unveiling ceremony for the future home of Wawa in Pocomoke City on Thursday, June 4, at 12:30 p.m.
The event will take place at the corner of U.S. Route 13 and Stockton Road and will celebrate a significant private-sector investment that reflects continued confidence in Pocomoke City's growth and economic potential.
Public Notice –West Ocean City Water Outage June 3 on E. Hopetown Lane, a section of W. Hopetown Lane, a section of Swordfish Drive, a section of Harbor Road, and all of Carmel Avenue, Oceanview Lane, and Abaco Lane
A portion of Collins Road in Bishopville will be closed Wednesday, May 27, 2026, while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. Detour signs will be posted to help guide motorists around the closure.
Residents and motorists are welcome to contact the Road's Division with any questions or concerns at 410-632-2244.
Snow Hill, MD — Worcester County Government has secured a $613,380 grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to fund a lead service line replacement and cross-connection control project in the Newark Service Area.
Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC), will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for the Memorial Day holiday.
The WCRC will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24; however, the gym arena and walking track will be closed for cleaning and maintenance.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed May 25.
Public Notice –West Ocean City Water Outage May 15 on E. Hopetown Lane, a section of W. Hopetown Lane, a section of Swordfish Drive, a section of Harbor Road, and all of Carmel Avenue, Oceanview Lane, and Abaco Lane
Snow Hill, Maryland - Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens has issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.
Traffic Alert: WOC roadway milling and paving projects in early May in and around Lake Place, Riggin Ridge Road, Meadow Drive, Snug Harbor Road and the harbor area.
County Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin milling these county roads on or about Monday, May 4.
Repaving operations are expected to begin the following Monday, May 11.
May 7-8 Public Works Parking Lot to be Closed for Repaving
The parking lot serving the Public Works Administration building at 6113 Timmons Road in Snow Hill will be repaved Thursday-Friday, May 7-8, weather permitting. During this time, the office will be closed to the public for safety reasons.