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Jan. 9-10, Tuesday morning - Wed. morning - Worcester County is expecting 30-50 MPH winds, with gusts up to 70 MPH, with nuisance flooding along the coast and low-lying areas. Rain and wind will start Tuesday morning and increase throughout the day, with the highest winds and rain around 6 p.m.

Use caution if traveling, bring pets inside, secure outdoor objects like trash bins and outdoor furniture. 

The county boat ramp at South Point, which is located at the end of South Point Road off MD Rt. 611 in Berlin, is closed for rehabilitation work. The boat ramp is tentatively scheduled to reopen March 1, 2024.

This two-month project will include replacing the bulkhead. Project funding is available through Waterway Improvement Grants (WIG) from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County.

The Solid Waste Division of Worcester County Public Works will host its annual collection of Christmas trees now through January 15, 2024. Area residents can drop off Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill Homeowners Convenience Centers at no cost.

Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not be permitted to drop off trees at the convenience centers, but may take them to the Central Landfill where applicable tipping fees will be assessed.

Snow Hill, Maryland (December 29, 2023) – The following Worcester County Government (WCG) offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024, New Year’s Day: Worcester County Government Center, Cape Isle of Wight satellite offices, Central Landfill in Newark and the Homeowner Convenience Centers in Berlin, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke.

All Worcester County Branch Libraries and the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill will be closed January 1.

Starting Friday, Dec. 22, Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin paving Shingle Landing Road in Bishopville. Because this road is so narrow, it will be closed to thru traffic during paving. Flaggers will be positioned to assist motorists through the work zone.

County road closures - due to high water, the following roads are closed:

 Commissioners Congratulate Stephen Decatur High School Seahawks football team on 2023 State Championship Win. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, the commissioners honor Seahawks Head Coach Jake Coleman, his assistant coaching staff, and team members for their unflinching dedication, unwavering sportsmanship, and unrivaled skill, as they played an undefeated season and seized the 2023 MPSSAA Class 2A State Championship Title, a historic victory.

Starting Friday, Dec. 15, Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin paving Holly Swamp Road. Because this road is so narrow, it will be closed to thru traffic during paving. Paving will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15, and Mon. – Wed., Dec. 18-20. Dates and times are weather dependent.

Snow Hill, Maryland (December 1, 2023) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Tim Mulligan to serve as the new warden for the Worcester County Jail (WCJ).

“Tim has been an asset to county jail operations for many years,” Commissioner President Chip Bertino said. “His experience, coming up through the ranks of the organization, will serve the jail, its dedicated staff, and the county well as he assumes the responsibilities of warden.”

Starting Dec. 5, Roads Division contractor, Allan Myers, will begin resurfacing various county roads, weather permitting. Work will begin on McCabes Corner Road, then move on to Cherrix, Holly Swamp, St. Lukes, Greenbriar, and Shingle Landing Roads. Flaggers will be on hand to safely guide motorists through work zones. Motorcyclists, please be aware of uneven pavement surface during the project.