Worcester County is the easternmost county within the state of Maryland. Our county seat is the town of Snow Hill. The county was named for Mary Arundel, the wife of Sir John Somerset, a son of Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester. She was…
Snow Hill, Maryland – (June 21, 2024): Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Matt Owens issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.
The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions:…
Read moreWorcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day.
The Central Landfill and Hom…
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Nassawango Road – partial closure June 11
A portion of Nassawango Road will be closed on Tuesday, June 11th to install new pipes under the road. The work should be completed t…
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Snow Hill, Maryland (June 10, 2024) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Katy Vieira to serve as the emergency preparedness manager within the Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (WCDES). Vieira stepped into her new position in late 2023.…
Read morePocomoke Middle School basketball courts and park dedication postponed due to contractor delays
The ribbon cutting for the new basketball courts and park at Pocomoke Middle School, previously s…
Read moreOn June 4, 2024, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Operating Budget of $261,917,617.
“This is a fiscally conservative budget that allocates funding to cover vital public services and needed cap…
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Snow Hill, Maryland (June 3, 2024) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Maurice “Moe” VanDemark as the new emergency management specialist within the Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (WCDES). VanDemark stepped into his new role on April 15.…
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Snow Hill, Maryland (June 3, 2024) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Charlene Sharpe to the newly-created position of legislative analyst. She stepped into her new role May 31, 2024.
“Charlene has ear…
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