Traffic Alert: Timmonstown Road Closure on August 19

A portion of Timmonstown Road in Berlin will be closed August 19 beginning at 7 a.m., while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. The work should be completed that same day. Detour signs will be posted to help guide motorists around the closure.

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Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) invites the public to join them Thursday, August 20, at 10 a.m. at Baywater Landing, located at 3908 Bayside Road in Snow Hill, to launch Maryland’s Coast Shellfish, a new regional brand celebrating locally grown oysters, clams, and bay scallops, along w…

Traffic Alert: Hickory Point Road Closure Wednesday, August 5

Hickory Point Road will be closed Wednesday, August 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. while County Roads Division crews replace a failed crossroad pipe in the roadway. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be Thursday, August 6.

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Snow Hill, MD – On July 21, 2026, the Worcester County Commissioners placed a temporary moratorium on the submittal and issuance of permits for data centers and cable landing stations. The moratorium is valid for 12 months or until rescinded by the commissioners.

The moratorium was established by Resolution No…

Snow Hill, MD – Due to improving drought conditions and recent rainfall across Worcester County and the Lower Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office in coordination with the Worcester County Department of Environmental Programs has lifted the countywide Open Burning…

Worcester County, MD – Worcester County Public Works plans to begin replacing the Hotel Road Bridge in Bishopville in September 2026. To accommodate construction, Hotel Road will be closed at the bridge, with signed detour routes in place throughout the project. The roadway closure is expected to last approximately…

Snow Hill, MD – Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) officials are updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and invite residents to help them identify the full range of natural and man-made hazards that could affect the Lower Eastern Shore and share ideas to reduce their impacts. DES will host…