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Motorists Should Expect Delays During Overnight Work Hours

There is still time before the inaugural meeting of the Police Accountability Board this fall for area residents to apply to serve on the Administrative Charging Committee.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC), and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022, for the Labor Day holiday.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours Tuesday, September 6. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Snow Hill, Maryland (August 15, 2022) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Nicholas Rice to serve as the procurement officer with Worcester County Government (WCG). On August 15, Rice stepped into this newly-created position, which was approved in the FY23 WCG operating budget.

Berlin MD-Effective 9 AM, Thursday August 4th, the regular Lifeguarded Swimming area at North Ocean Beach in the Maryland District of Assateague Island National Seashore is now open as normal. 

The Isle of Wight Center, located at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 90 and St. Martins Neck Road, will be closed for one day on July 20, 2022 to replace the facility’s HVAC units.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries, Recreation and Parks, the Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers, will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022.

All WCG offices will resume standard hours of operation on Tuesday, July 5.

Snow Hill, Maryland (June 30, 2022) – The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking interest from area residents to serve on three new civilian boards being implemented under the Maryland Police Accountability Act. These include the Police Accountability Board, Administrative Charging Committee, and Trial Board.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022, 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 21.