Snow Hill, MD — Worcester County Government has secured a $613,380 grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to fund a lead service line replacement and cross-connection control project in the Newark Service Area.
Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC), will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for the Memorial Day holiday.
The WCRC will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24; however, the gym arena and walking track will be closed for cleaning and maintenance.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed May 25.
Public Notice –West Ocean City Water Outage May 15 on E. Hopetown Lane, a section of W. Hopetown Lane, a section of Swordfish Drive, a section of Harbor Road, and all of Carmel Avenue, Oceanview Lane, and Abaco Lane
Snow Hill, Maryland - Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens has issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.
Traffic Alert: WOC roadway milling and paving projects in early May in and around Lake Place, Riggin Ridge Road, Meadow Drive, Snug Harbor Road and the harbor area.
County Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin milling these county roads on or about Monday, May 4.
Repaving operations are expected to begin the following Monday, May 11.
May 7-8 Public Works Parking Lot to be Closed for Repaving
The parking lot serving the Public Works Administration building at 6113 Timmons Road in Snow Hill will be repaved Thursday-Friday, May 7-8, weather permitting. During this time, the office will be closed to the public for safety reasons.
Annapolis, MD (March 25, 2026) — The Maryland State Board of Elections is excited to announce the launch of their voter resource phone app, Go Vote Maryland! Go Vote MD was developed through a collaborative effort involving researchers and students from the Empowering Secure Elections research lab Towson University and the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement at the University of Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland State Board of Elections. The free app is now available for download on the
Worcester County, MD — The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP), is advising residents and visitors to exercise heightened caution with any outdoor burning due to continued dry conditions across the region.
Following interior renovations, the updated space provides a more efficient, comfortable, and accessible environment for residents utilizing Treasurer’s Office and Health Department services. These improvements enhance the County’s ability to serve the public.
Beginning today, both offices have resumed regular satellite services at this location, Monday through Friday:
Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners invite the public to attend a hearing on the requested FY27 County Operating Budget. The hearing will take place at the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed live at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.com/live.