Worcester County, MD — The Worcester County Commissioners named Seth Place as the new deputy finance officer. Place, a certified public accountant (CPA), brings over 9 years of progressive experience in public accounting, specializing in tax, client accounting and advisory services (CAAS), and financial reporti…

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day. 

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

Saturday, June 20, standard operatin…

Snow Hill, Maryland (June 11, 2026) – Worcester County officials are reminding residents and visitors that the countywide burn ban issued on May 4, 2026, remains in effect until further notice. The ban was implemented due to continued dry conditions, below-normal rainfall, and declining groundw…

Worcester County, MD — The Worcester County Commissioners and Worcester County Recreation & Parks invite residents to join them for the official dedication of the new walking trail at John Walter Smith Park, located at 6040 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill, on Tuesday, June 16, at 1 p.m.

The new trail…

Marshall Creek Road in Newark will be closed Wednesday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., while County Roads Division crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. Residents are urged to plan accordingly for this closure. Provisions will be in place to reopen the road in the event that fire or EMS personnel must access the a…

The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, and Worcester County Emergency Services encourages residents and visitors to take steps now to prepare for severe weather and other potential emergencies. Experience has shown that the best time to prepare is before a storm is approaching.

“Whether facing a hurric…

On June 2, 2026, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Operating Budget of $300,172,146.

“This budget provides meaningful salary increases for our valued employees and makes substantial investments across all departments, while still maintaining a fiscally conservative approac…