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Worcester County Offices Closed Monday, May 29

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, for the Memorial Day holiday. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, May 30. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

 

Worcester County Issues Outdoor Burning Ban

Snow Hill, Maryland – Effective Monday, April 24, 2023, ALL outdoor burning will be banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.  Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens issued the burn ban. 

“Due to the county’s current dry conditions, the burn ban is effective starting April 24,” Fire Marshal Owens said. “This ban should reduce the number of out-of-control, outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire personnel.” 

Public Invited to Hearing May 2 on Requested FY24 Worcester County Operating Budget

Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners invite the public to attend a hearing on the requested FY24 County Operating Budget and the proposed real property tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment. The hearing will take place at the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed live at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.com/live. Click on the Watch Live tab in the upper left corner.

Sewer System Smoke Testing Takes Place April 12-21 from Keyser Point to West Torquay in WOC

Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater (WWW) Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from April 12-21, 2023 between Keyser Point Road and West Torquay Road.

This study will involve opening and entering manholes in the streets and public utility easements to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system. The smoke will also reveal where storm and other surface water enters the sewer system. 

Waterline flushing schedule for Mystic Harbour and other area water systems

The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed spring 2023 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.