Worcester County

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.

Pocomoke 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 scheduled for June 12, has been postponed due to contractor delays. The dedication will be rescheduled after the court striping can be completed.

On 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 capital projects without burdening property owners and taxpayers,” Worcester County Commissioner President Chip Bertino said. “I want to thank our staff, agencies, and department heads on their partnership to ensure that taxpayer money is allocated judiciously.”