Latest news & announcements

Worcester following Maryland Recovery Guidelines

The Maryland Department of Health has received the following guidance regarding mask usage from the Maryland Department of Budget and Management: Except as noted below, effective May 15, 2021, Maryland state employees will no longer be required to wear masks while working. Additionally, visitors to state owned and leased buildings will also not be required to wear masks. The wearing of masks will be voluntary but unvaccinated State employees and visitors are encouraged to continue to wear masks in state owned and leased buildings.

May 5, 2021 - Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining As of May 15
Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate To Be Lifted After 70% of Adults Receive Vaccine

Resolution No. 21-4 - Joint Resolution to Exclude Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from Order No. 21-03-09-03

Jun

14

2021

Worcester Health will no longer report daily Coronavirus data

By smcmichen

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department will no longer report new coronavirus cases and deaths on a daily basis. As vaccinations increase and new case positivity rates decrease, we will move to a weekly reporting schedule.

Going forward, daily COVID-19 data for Worcester County and the State of Maryland will be available by visiting coronavirus.maryland.gov.

Jun

11

2021

Choose From Hundreds of Jobs at Job Fair July 14 at Pocomoke Elks Lodge

By smcmichen

Pocomoke, Maryland (June 11, 2021) – Calling all job seekers. Meet prospective employers from across Worcester County and choose from hundreds of seasonal and year-round jobs at the Open Air Job Fair Wednesday, July 14, at Elks Lodge #1624 in Pocomoke from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. Employers offering competitive wages and signing bonuses will be accepting applications and hiring onsite.

No registration is required. Come prepared to apply and interview. Training and transportation resources will be available onsite.

Jun

09

2021

Join Worcester County Recreation and Parks for Toss for Tots Cornhole Tournament June 19

By smcmichen

Grab your corn bags and get set to toss at the Worcester County Recreation and Parks (WCRP) inaugural Toss for Tots Cornhole Tournament at Oaked 110 in Snow Hill on June 19 beginning at 11 a.m. This inaugural event will include prizes, a 50/50 raffle, food, and fun. Register online at www.playmarylandscoast.org.

Jun

03

2021

Worcester Maintains Real Property Tax Rate at $0.845 and Local Income Tax at 2.25%

By smcmichen

Jun

01

2021

Youth Fishing Derby at Newtown Park Pier rescheduled for June 5

By smcmichen

The annual youth fishing derby at the new pier at Newtown Park in Pocomoke has been rescheduled for June 5.

This free Worcester County Recreation and Parks event is open to youth ages 15 and under. Festivities will begin with a ribbon cutting for the new ADA compliant pier at 9:15 a.m., with the fishing derby to take place from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. An awards luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to participate in the tournament or the luncheon.

May

26

2021

Worcester County Offices Closed Monday, May 31

By smcmichen

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021, 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, June 1. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

May

24

2021

Commissioners Name Dallas Baker as New Public Works Director

By smcmichen

Snow Hill – Maryland (May 24, 2021) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Dallas Baker as the new director of Public Works. He stepped into his new role with Worcester County Government (WCG) on May 24, 2021.

“I’m grateful to the Commissioners for this opportunity and look forward to serving the citizens of Worcester County,” Baker said.

May

17

2021

Commissioners Name Candace Savage as New Budget Officer

By smcmichen

Snow Hill, Maryland – (May 17, 2021): The Worcester County Commissioners named Candace Savage as the new budget officer. She joined County Administration on May 3, 2021.

Savage brings 16 years of accounting experience to this position. Prior to joining Worcester County Government (WCG), she owned and operated Titanium, Inc. in Ocean City from 2006 to 2016 and served as an agency budget specialist with the Wicomico County Health Department from 2017 to 2021.

May

17

2021

2nd Annual Youth Fishing Derby at Newtown Park Pier May 29

By smcmichen

Youth ages 15 and under are invited to join Worcester County Recreation & Parks for the 2nd annual fishing derby at the new pier at Newtown Park in Pocomoke on May 29.

This event will begin with a ribbon cutting for the new ADA compliant pier at 9:15 a.m., with the fishing derby to take place from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. An awards luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. There is no cost to participate in the tournament or the luncheon.

May

14

2021

Worcester Health offering no-cost COVID-19 testing this spring

By smcmichen

Snow Hill, MD– The Worcester County Health Department will be offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing starting May 19, 2021. Drive-thru testing will be offered on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm at the Worcester County Health Department located at 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland. Testing is open to all ages and requires an appointment.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment please call 410-632-1100, select option 8 then press 1. For more information on COVID-19 resources and prevention in Worcester, visit WorcesterHealth.org.