Public Notice –West Ocean City Water Outage June 3 on E. Hopetown Lane, a section of W. Hopetown Lane, a section of Swordfish Drive, a section of Harbor Road, and all of Carmel Avenue, Oceanview Lane, and Abaco Lane
A portion of Collins Road in Bishopville will be closed Wednesday, May 27, 2026, while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. Detour signs will be posted to help guide motorists around the closure.
Residents and motorists are welcome to contact the Road's Division with any questions or concerns at 410-632-2244.
Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC), will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, for the Memorial Day holiday.
The WCRC will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24; however, the gym arena and walking track will be closed for cleaning and maintenance.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed May 25.
WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, May 26. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.
Snow Hill, MD — Worcester County Government has secured a $613,380 grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to fund a lead service line replacement and cross-connection control project in the Newark Service Area.
“This project will modernize aging water infrastructure by replacing outdated and potentially lead-containing service lines along Newark Road and Langmaid Road and installing new meter pit setters equipped with dual check valves to prevent backflow,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said.
Public Notice –West Ocean City Water Outage May 15 on E. Hopetown Lane, a section of W. Hopetown Lane, a section of Swordfish Drive, a section of Harbor Road, and all of Carmel Avenue, Oceanview Lane, and Abaco Lane
Snow Hill, Maryland - Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens has issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.
"Due to the County's current dry conditions, low precipitation totals, and declining water table levels, the burn ban is effective immediately," Fire Marshal Owens said. "This ban should reduce the number of out-of-control outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire personnel."
Traffic Alert: WOC roadway milling and paving projects in early May in and around Lake Place, Riggin Ridge Road, Meadow Drive, Snug Harbor Road and the harbor area.
County Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin milling these county roads on or about Monday, May 4.
Repaving operations are expected to begin the following Monday, May 11.
Please note that all milling and paving schedules remain subject to weather conditions. Flaggers will be stationed throughout active work zones to safely guide motorists through affected areas.
May 7-8 Public Works Parking Lot to be Closed for Repaving
The parking lot serving the Public Works Administration building at 6113 Timmons Road in Snow Hill will be repaved Thursday-Friday, May 7-8, weather permitting. During this time, the office will be closed to the public for safety reasons.
Staff will remain available by phone and email, and appointments can be arranged at an alternate location by calling 410-632-5623.
Normal operations will resume Monday, May 11, at 7:30 a.m.
Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.
Annapolis, MD (March 25, 2026) — The Maryland State Board of Elections is excited to announce the launch of their voter resource phone app, Go Vote Maryland! Go Vote MD was developed through a collaborative effort involving researchers and students from the Empowering Secure Elections research lab Towson University and the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement at the University of Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland State Board of Elections. The free app is now available for download on the
Worcester County, MD — The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP), is advising residents and visitors to exercise heightened caution with any outdoor burning due to continued dry conditions across the region.
Recent weather patterns have resulted in lower-than-normal rainfall, contributing to decreased soil moisture and a declining water table. These conditions significantly increase the risk of rapid fire spread, particularly involving brush, grass, and other combustible materials.