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There is still time before the inaugural meeting of the Police Accountability Board this fall for area residents to apply to serve on the Administrative Charging Committee.

The five-member Administrative Charging Committee is one of three new boards implemented under the State Police Accountability Act (Act). The charging committee will review complaints and investigations of police misconduct, determine whether an officer should be charged with misconduct, and if charged recommend discipline from the State-created matrix.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC), and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022, for the Labor Day holiday.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours Tuesday, September 6. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Snow Hill, Maryland (August 15, 2022) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Nicholas Rice to serve as the procurement officer with Worcester County Government (WCG). On August 15, Rice stepped into this newly-created position, which was approved in the FY23 WCG operating budget.

Berlin MD-Effective 9 AM, Thursday August 4th, the regular Lifeguarded Swimming area at North Ocean Beach in the Maryland District of Assateague Island National Seashore is now open as normal. 

The Isle of Wight Center, located at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 90 and St. Martins Neck Road, will be closed for one day on July 20, 2022 to replace the facility’s HVAC units.

Individuals seeking to transact business with the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office may do so at the Worcester County Government Center, located at One W. Market Street in Snow Hill, or online at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/treasurers-office.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries, Recreation and Parks, the Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers, will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022.

All WCG offices will resume standard hours of operation on Tuesday, July 5.

WCG staff wish one and all a safe and happy Independence Day holiday. For more information on WCG hours of operation, visit www.co.worcester.md.us.

Snow Hill, Maryland (June 30, 2022) – The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking interest from area residents to serve on three new civilian boards being implemented under the Maryland Police Accountability Act. These include the Police Accountability Board, Administrative Charging Committee, and Trial Board.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day.

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

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, June 21.