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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, Riddle Farm, and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed Fall 2024 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

Sewer System Smoke Testing Takes Place October 1 – 31 in the Mystic Harbor service area

 

Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater (WWW) Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from, October 1-31 in Mystic Harbor and the surrounding areas, including Costal Drive, Mystic Harbour Boulevard, Ocean Reef Drive, Deer Point Circle, Anchor Way Drive, and Blue Heron Circle.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Colona Road Sept. 25-26

TRAFFIC ALERT: Colona Road

Alan Myers, the county’s paving contractor, will be paving Colona Road on or about Sept. 25-26. The project should take two days to complete. The road will remain open; however, motorists can expect traffic delays while work is being performed. Flaggers will be in place to guide people through the work zone safely. For more information, please call the Worcester County Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

TRAFFIC ALERT – ROAD CLOSURE: Silva Road, from Sheephouse Road – Maryland/Virgina Line

TRAFFIC ALERT – ROAD CLOSURE: Silva Road, from Sheephouse Road – Maryland/Virgina Line

Mon., Sept. 23 – Tues., Sept. 24, Silva Road will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, from Sheephouse Road – Maryland/Virgina Line, while Alan Myers, the county’s paving contractor, pave the road. The road will be open outside of paving hours. For more information, please call the Worcester County Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bromley Road

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bromley Road

Alan Myers, the county’s paving contractor, will be paving Bromley Road on Friday, September 20. The project should take two days to complete. The road will remain open; however, motorists can expect traffic delays while work is being performed. Flaggers will be in place to guide people through the work zone safely. For more information, please call the Worcester County Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

Commissioners appoint Cathy Zirkle as new DRP customer service manager

Snow Hill, Maryland (September 18, 2024) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Cathy Zirkle to serve as the customer service manager within Development Review and Permitting (DRP). Zirkle, who stepped into her new role September 3, will replace longtime Customer Service Manager Janet Davis who will be retiring later this year.

Worcester County Offices Closed Labor Day, September 2

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Worcester County Recreation Center and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024, for the Labor Day holiday.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, September 3. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.