The Worcester County Fair returns to Snow Hill August 9 – 11, 2024. Now under the management of Worcester County Recreation and Parks (WCRP), the fair will take place at John Walter Smith Park at 6022 Public Landing Road, adjacent to the Worcester County Recreation Center.
Celebrate Trails Day Saturday, April 27, in the picturesque town of Snow Hill, Maryland by exploring the newly established trail system with Pocomoke River State Park and Forest. These scenic trails will eventually link Snow Hill to the Pocomoke River State Park at Shad Landing.
Snow Hill, Maryland (March 22, 2024) – Worcester County Public Works will host two free events to recycle boat shrink wrap. The events will take place the week of April 30 - May 4 and again the week of June 3 – 8 at the Worcester County Central Landfill, at 7091 Central Site Lane Newark, during normal business hours.
For this Saturday the National Weather Service is forecasting 1.5 - 4 inches of rain. Expect minor flooding due to elevated tides and strong winds during high tides on both Saturday and Sunday. Flood potential and inundation may increase. Be aware of changing road conditions. It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown!
23-WL-0813/202361274/24-WQC-0004/US WIND INC, C/O JEFFREY GRYBOWSKI, 401 East Pratt Street, Suite 1810, Baltimore, MD has applied to construct a 625 foot long by 32 foot wide concrete pier with associated wave break and timber fenders and 435 linear feet of replacement bulkhead with associated timber fenders, all within a maximum of 390 feet channelward of the mean high water line. The purpose of the project is to improve navigable access.
Due to flooding, these county roads are closed: Porters Crossing; Train Station: Sand Rd/Creek Rd/Redhouse Road intersection, Creek Road (Scotty Road – Sand Road); Redhouse Road (Pennewell Road – Sand Road), and Sand Road (Millville Road – Redhouse Road).
A section of Cedar Hall Wharf Road will be closed on Wednesday, 2/29/24 to replace a failed crossroad pipe. The Roads Division is anticipating the road being closed for one day while work is performed. Please call the Road’s Division at 410-632-2244 with any questions.
Snow Hill, Maryland (February 21, 2023) – During a virtual meeting with the commissioners and Board of Education leaders, State Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) members outlined local responsibilities for implementing Maryland’s Blueprint for Education (Blueprint) in Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS). BOE funding transparency and collaboration between the BOE and county government is essential to chart a path forward according to the AIB members.
The February 22, 2024 Special Session of the Worcester County Commissioners with the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC) and the Board of Education to discuss school construction has been cancelled at the request of the state due to extenuating circumstances. The meeting will be rescheduled in the near future.
Shavox Road will be closed for the day on February 21st 2024 between Tull Road and Blueberry Road. See map for exact location.