Snow Hill, Maryland – Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for Veterans Day.
All five Branch Libraries, Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open during standard hours of operation.
**UPDATED NOVEMBER 3RD, 2026**
County Warns About Email Scams Claiming Development-Related Fees Owed
Worcester County Government (WCG) warns the public about an email scam designed to trick residents and business owners involved in the permitting and plan review processes into wiring money for alleged fees. The scammers impersonate Development Review and Permitting (DRP) staff members and claim the recipient must pay a fee without delay.
TOMORROW: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, October 31
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Central Landfill, Newark
Free to Worcester County residents
County residents can drop off household chemicals, batteries, oil-based paints, automotive fluids, pesticides, pool chemicals, CFL bulbs and other household hazardous wastes at no charge. We’ll also accept laptops and computer towers for safe disposal.
Remember: Water-based paint is not accepted. Let it dry or solidify it with sand, kitty litter or mulch, then place it in your regular trash.
Worcester County Government offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day. The County Commissioners’ first meeting in November will take place Wednesday, November 4.
All five branch libraries, the Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers will remain open during standard hours of operation on November 3.
Regular WCG office hours will resume Wednesday, November 4.
One of Only 25 Official Hallmark Christmas Towns in the Country
BERLIN, MD. (October 21, 2026) – Berlin, Maryland, has been named an official Hallmark Christmas Town by the Hallmark Channel and will be featured on its website, bringing national attention to our historic downtown, independent businesses and holiday traditions that make this town special.
The Town of Berlin has always been known for it's beautiful holiday decor, events and shopping and now the Hallmark Channel has noticed too.
Traffic Alert: A portion of Sinepuxent Road to be closed October 21
Wednesday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a portion of Sinepuxent Road will be closed while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. A detour will be in place to guide motorists around the work area. Work is expected to be completed in one day.
Residents and motorists are welcome to contact the Road's Division with any questions or concerns at 410-632-2244.
Berlin, MD — Due to a scheduling conflict, the public information session on the proposed master plan for the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex has been moved up one day to Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. in the Stephen Decatur High School cafeteria. The meeting was previously scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.
The Maryland’s Coast Welcome Center on MD Rt. 13 at the Maryland/Virginia line will be temporarily closed for scheduled septic maintenance through Sunday, October 25, and is expected to reopen on Monday, October 26.
EDIT TO ORIGINAL MEETING TIME
Northern Worcester Athletic Complex Master Plan Meeting Moved to October 27
Berlin, MD — Due to a scheduling conflict, the public information session on the proposed master plan for the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex has been moved up one day to Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. in the Stephen Decatur High School cafeteria. The meeting was previously scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.
The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in the Ocean Pines Service Area between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The following proposed Fall 2026 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.