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Snow Hill, Maryland (July 18, 2024) – Beginning August 1, 2024, Worcester County Public Works crews will begin removing roadside snipe signs from within public rights-of-way.

Snipe signs are off-premises signs that are tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences, or to other objects. Snipe signs are not permitted in any public right-of-way, which is either state or county-owned land.

Patey Woods Road – starting Tues., July 23, a portion of Patey Woods Road will be closed while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. Repairs should take two days to complete.

DETOUR: motorists can take Ninepin Branch Road to Queponco Road to Newark Road. For further assistance, please contact the Roads Division at 410-632-2244.
 

Snow Hill (July 18, 2024) – Following prior project delays, the new basketball courts and park at Pocomoke Middle School are now officially open.

The basketball court and mini pitch are comprised of two basketball courts that can also be used as one basketball court and one soccer pitch. The park is recommended for children and adults and is open to the public outside of school hours and when organized programming is not taking place.

August 3-11 is Agriculture Week in Worcester County. The commissioners issued a proclamation to area farmers and Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) professionals on Tuesday to promote a number of farming activities to take place countywide that week, beginning with the Blessing of the Combines and culminating with the Greater Pocomoke Fair and Worcester County Fair.

Snow Hill, Maryland (July 12, 2024) – Nantucket Service Area residents will be without water overnight on July 16, 2024 from 10 p.m. through 4 a.m. the following morning, while Artesian Water Company crews repair waterlines.

After the lines are repaired, residents may experience some brown water. However, Worcester County Water Department staff will flush the hydrants following repairs, which should clear the lines and eliminate any brown water.

Snow Hill, Maryland (July 10, 2024) – Worcester County Water and Wastewater was notified this morning by Artesian Water Company representatives that the Nantucket Service Area will be without water temporarily due to a water main break. 

Artesian Water representatives are working to repair the mains that supply water to Nantucket. The length of time needed to repair the lines is not known at this time. Please refrain from doing laundry in the immediate time. 

The Worcester County Library is seeking community input on the library’s next strategic plan. A survey is available on the library’s website (WorcesterLibrary.org).

Look for the “Take Our Survey” tab or click HERE. The survey asks respondents how or if they currently use the library, what their experience is like, and what types of programs and services they would like to see the library offer.

On July 9 a portion of Murray Road will be closed while crews work to replace a failed crossroad pipe. Repairs should be completed the same day. DETOUR: motorists can take Peerless Road to Whaleyville Road to Murray Road. For further assistance, please contact the Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

Worcester County Department of Social Services (DSS) reminds the public that grocery assistance is available to eligible families with school-age children when school meals aren't available.

Snow Hill, Maryland (July 2, 2024) – Worcester County property owners can expect to begin receiving their tax bills during the first week of July.