Worcester County

Isle of Wight Park Closed June 12-15

The Isle of Wight Park, located at 13090 St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville, will be closed to the public for a special event from June 12-15, 2025.

The park will reopen to the public during standard hours of operation beginning June 16. 

For more information on this park closure, contact the Worcester County Recreation Center at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us.

FY26 Worcester budget decreases property tax rate, increases education funding by 7 percent

On June 3, 2025, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget of $281,396,017.

“This budget increases funding for priorities like education and public safety and at the same time decreases the property tax rate for our residents,” Worcester County Commissioner President Ted Elder said. “Everyone is coming out of this with something.”