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Worcester County honors the late Delegate Charles Otto

“Whether he was standing alongside the commissioners to support the Consolidated Transportation Plan and other projects or coming out to celebrate the county’s farming history at the Worcester County Fair, Delegate Charles Otto was always championing Worcester causes,” Worcester County Commissioner President Ted Elder said. “He was a true friend to Worcester County, and he was a personal friend of mine. He is already dearly missed.”

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Central Landfill in Newark November 1

 The Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Landfill in Newark, Maryland.

HHW, computer towers, and laptops may be dropped off for safe disposal. No keyboards, mouses, or other electronics will be accepted.

Worcester County Urges Residents to Prepare for Weekend Nor’easter

Snow Hill, Maryland (October 9, 2025): Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), in cooperation with the National Weather Service, is monitoring a significant coastal storm expected to impact the area beginning late Saturday afternoon. The greatest effects are anticipated late Saturday through early Monday.

The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds with gusts of 55 mph or more, high surf, and coastal flooding exacerbated by king tides.

Worcester County Government Operating Hours for Columbus Day, Monday, October 13

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025, for the Columbus Day holiday.

The five branch libraries will also be closed for staff training.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open Monday during standard hours of operation.

Celebrate Economic Development Week with Worcester County

Residents and visitors alike are invited to join Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) to celebrate Maryland Economic Development Week, October 20–24, 2025.

Throughout the week, WCTED, in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), will showcase how local and state partnerships work together to strengthen communities by attracting new residents, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities for growth and investment.

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 Pointe, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Sea Oaks, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed Fall 2025 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

Commissioners Appoint Starzhevskiy as New Deputy Finance Officer

Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners named Ondrea Starzhevskiy as the new deputy finance officer. Starzhevskiy brings 14 years of accounting expertise, including seven years as a director, to this position. Her extensive experience in municipal finance, strategic budgeting, and intergovernmental coordination align well with the County’s financial leadership goals.