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 The Worcester County Commissioners and the Public Works Recycling Division will host Citizens Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will take place at the Central Landfill in Newark.

“We’re very thankful that area residents partner with the county to help assure that these old tires are recycled,” Recycling Manager Bob Keenan said. “This helps to divert waste from the landfill and achieve greater rates of recycling throughout the county.”

Celebrate maritime history during Harbor Day at the Docks on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival will take place along Sunset Avenue in the West Ocean City commercial harbor.

Complimentary bus service will be available to shuttle patrons to and from the OC Park N’ Ride to the event parking lot.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Timmonstown Road

Wed., Oct. 2, a portion of Timmonstown Road, from mailbox #9711 to Libertytown Road, will be closed while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. Repairs should take one day to complete.

DETOUR: motorists can take Libertytown Road to Main Street to U.S. Rt. 50. For further assistance, please contact the Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Pointe, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Riddle Farm, and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed Fall 2024 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater (WWW) Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system from, October 1-31 in Mystic Harbor and the surrounding areas, including Costal Drive, Mystic Harbour Boulevard, Ocean Reef Drive, Deer Point Circle, Anchor Way Drive, and Blue Heron Circle.

This study will involve opening and entering manholes in the streets and public utility easements to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system. The smoke will also reveal where storm and other surface water enters the sewer system.

Join Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) for the 12th annual Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Ocean City Golf Club on Friday, November 1, 2024. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start to follow at 11:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Colona Road

Alan Myers, the county’s paving contractor, will be paving Colona Road on or about Sept. 25-26. The project should take two days to complete. The road will remain open; however, motorists can expect traffic delays while work is being performed. Flaggers will be in place to guide people through the work zone safely. For more information, please call the Worcester County Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

TRAFFIC ALERT – ROAD CLOSURE: Silva Road, from Sheephouse Road – Maryland/Virgina Line

Mon., Sept. 23 – Tues., Sept. 24, Silva Road will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, from Sheephouse Road – Maryland/Virgina Line, while Alan Myers, the county’s paving contractor, pave the road. The road will be open outside of paving hours. For more information, please call the Worcester County Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bromley Road

Alan Myers, the county’s paving contractor, will be paving Bromley Road on Friday, September 20. The project should take two days to complete. The road will remain open; however, motorists can expect traffic delays while work is being performed. Flaggers will be in place to guide people through the work zone safely. For more information, please call the Worcester County Roads Division at 410-632-2244.

Snow Hill, Maryland (September 18, 2024) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Cathy Zirkle to serve as the customer service manager within Development Review and Permitting (DRP). Zirkle, who stepped into her new role September 3, will replace longtime Customer Service Manager Janet Davis who will be retiring later this year.