Latest News & Announcements

One wrong step on thin ice can lead to tragedy. Talk with kids now about ice safety—and help prevent the next rescue call.

Due to unsafe travel conditions caused by inclement weather, all Worcester County Government Offices will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, all Branch Libraries, the Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark, and the Homeowner Convenience Centers (located in Berlin, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and at the Central Landfill) will also be closed Jan. 26.

Worcester County Recreation & Parks, the Central Landfill, and all Homeowner Convenience Centers will be closed Sunday, January 25, 2026, in anticipation of unsafe weather conditions.

Worcester County officials will continue to monitor the progress of the winter snowstorm and advise the public of any further cancellations or closings that may occur.

Snow Hill, MD (January 22, 2026) – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Worcester County. Forecasts call for a mix of snow and ice of approximately six inches, with prolonged, dangerously low temperatures.

The Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges residents to prepare now, as power outages, downed trees, and rapidly deteriorating road conditions are likely. Periods of low visibility are also expected.

The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Edward Welch to serve as the procurement officer with Worcester County Government (WCG). Welch, a military veteran, brings more than three decades of experience from his 32-year career with Perdue.

Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, January 20.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open Monday during standard hours of operation.

Snow Hill, Maryland – As part of the 2027 Worcester County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) updating process, Worcester County Recreation and Parks and Environmental Programs professionals invite area residents to participate in public engagement sessions on January 27 and February 5, 2026. Residents are also invited to take part in the LPPRP survey before the deadline of April 1 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QRCJPH6.

Now through approximately March 20, the channel under the U.S. Rt. 50 Bridge (Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay) will remain closed to marine traffic, while Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews repair the mechanical interlock system of the draw span.

SHA officials advise that vessels that are able to pass under the flanking spans are permitted to do so.

Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners named Lee Beauchamp, P.E. as the new superintendent within the Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works. He joined Public Works on November 24, 2025.

Ocean City, MD – Join a panel of nationally-recognized, subject-matter experts to analyze how U.S. Wind’s proposal to construct a windfarm beginning roughly 10.7 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland could devastate coastal economies, marine ecosystems, public safety, and energy costs. This public forum will take place Monday, January 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City.