Latest News & Announcements

Commissioners Name Seth Reid as New Deputy Director of Development Review and Permitting

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Seth Reid to serve as the new deputy director for Development Review and Permitting (DRP). 

“Seth understands the permitting process from both the operational and customer-service perspectives,” DRP Director Jennifer Keener said. “His experience working directly with residents, businesses, and development professionals will be valuable as we strengthen our procedures, improve consistency, and continue providing responsive service to the public.”

Indoor Walking Schedule Adjusted During Recreation Center Improvements

Snow Hill, MD – The indoor track and batting cage at the Worcester County Recreation Center will be unavailable to walkers from Tuesday, September 8, through approximately mid- to late October while Worcester County Recreation and Parks (WCRP) completes an HVAC replacement project. 

During construction, walkers may use the area inside the dasher boards during standard operating hours when programs are not scheduled:

Worcester County Offices Closed Labor Day, September 7

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Worcester County Recreation Center and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, 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 8. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Worcester County Secures $150,000 to Advance Economic Growth in Southern Worcester

Snow Hill, MD – Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED), in partnership with the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore (TCC) is launching a comprehensive economic development project to identify opportunities for industry growth, private investment, and job creation in southern Worcester County.

Your Voice Can Help Protect Worcester County: Residents Invited to September Hazard Mitigation Planning Meetings

Snow Hill, MD – Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) officials are encouraging residents to participate in two upcoming public meetings, as part of the County’s ongoing effort to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and are asking residents to take an active role in the process. 

Community participation is essential to ensure the plan reflects the concerns, experiences, and priorities of the people who live and work in Worcester County. DES hosted two public meetings in August and will host two additional meetings in September: