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Snow Hill, Maryland (March 29, 2021) – The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on a proposal to purchase 95.521 acres of property in the Berlin/West Ocean City area and identified on Tax Map 25 as Parcel 89 to develop a sports complex, using a portion of the proceeds from general obligation bond funds of $11,198,830 in FY23 to fund acquisition, design, and development costs. The public hearing will take place in the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium in Berlin on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6 p.m.

March 1, 2022, Worcester County Commissioners present a proclamation recognizing March as Professional Social Work Month to professionals representing the Department of Social Services (DSS), Worcester County Health Department, and Life Crisis to recognize the vital role of social workers in meeting the most pressing challenges of all of our lifetimes, the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 1, 2022, Worcester County Commissioners present a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month to Commission for Women (CFW) members, honoring the contributions of these and other exemplary women to the economic, cultural, and social well-being of Worcester County.

Snow Hill, Maryland (February 11, 2021) – Worcester County is accepting applications from landowners interested in participating in Maryland’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) through the voluntary sale of an easement to Worcester County.

Worcester County is currently accepting applications from low to moderate income individuals and families who may be eligible for general home rehabilitation assistance through the Worcester County Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program provides grant and loan funding to owner occupied properties for general rehabilitation and lead abatement services.

Snow Hill, Maryland – February 1, the commissioners present a proclamation to Ed Thomas, co-chair of the Eastern Shore Human Trafficking Task Force, and Chief Deputy Doug Dods, of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, to retroactively recognize January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a serious problem in which traffickers use violence, threats, deception, and other manipulative tactics to force and coerce youth and adults to engage in commercial sex acts or to provide labor or services against their will.

Snow Hill, Maryland – February 1, this month Worcester County employees are collecting nonperishable foods to donate to the Snow Hill Food Bank to help fight hunger locally. To kick off the food drive, the Worcester County commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing February as National Canned Food Month to Snow Hill Food Bank representatives Nick Carter and Rosalee Mason and county employees serving on the Worcester County Wellness Committee. To learn more about how to help feed the hungry, visit www.mdfoodbank.org.

Snow Hill, Maryland – February 1, the commissioners present a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month to Reverend James Jones of New Macedonia Church of Pocomoke. Throughout the month of February, the Worcester County Government Center will be adorned with interpretive signs that highlight African American people and places that helped shape our county.

Snow Hill, Maryland (January 24, 2021) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Owens to serve as the new fire marshal. He will step into his role March 7, 2022.

“It has been a pleasure working with Matt for almost 26 years,” said Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon, who will retire in March following 35 years of service. “He is well respected in the community and, especially, among the county’s public safety agencies.”

Snow Hill, Maryland (January 14, 2022) – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded Worcester County Government (WCG) a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the thirteenth consecutive year. This prestigious award, which is valid for a period of only one year, is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.