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In observance of Independence Day, Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed on July 4 and reopen July 5 during standard operating hours.

WCG offices will resume standard hours of operation on Monday, July 7.

The public is invited to a town hall meeting with Snow Hill, Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED), and National Park Service (NPS) Chesapeake Gateways professionals to discuss the future of outdoor recreation and adventure in Snow Hill. The meeting will take place Tuesday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m. in the Worcester County Government Center’s first-floor board room at 1 West Market Street in Snow Hill.

County Offers Cannabis Reinvestment and Repair Grant

A new grant program will offer funding to support initiatives that benefit low-income communities and those disproportionately impacted by cannabis charges.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, for Juneteenth, National Freedom Day.

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

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Friday June 20th.

The Isle of Wight Park, located at 13090 St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville, will be closed to the public for a special event from June 12-15, 2025.

The park will reopen to the public during standard hours of operation beginning June 16. 

For more information on this park closure, contact the Worcester County Recreation Center at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us.

On June 3, 2025, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget of $281,396,017.

“This budget increases funding for priorities like education and public safety and at the same time decreases the property tax rate for our residents,” Worcester County Commissioner President Ted Elder said. “Everyone is coming out of this with something.”

Snow Hill, Maryland – Snow Hill Library 70's Book Bas fundraiser! This fundraiser is to help us renovate our branch as we approach our 50th anniversary! We have received some amazing donations for the silent auction for Pro Coat Flooring, Firefly, VA Space, Candy Kitchen, Seacrets, OC History Museum, Calvin B. Taylor house, and many more. There will be games, crafts, and a book sale.

For more info click HERE!

Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session on the Requested FY26 County Operating Budget on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. The meeting is open to the public.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, for the Memorial Day holiday.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will also be closed May 26.
WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, May 27. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Capturing majestic views of the Selsey Road shoreline restoration, one year after completing construction and planting. The project, located in Cape Isle of Wight community in West Ocean City, was constructed with funds from the Maryland DNR and in partnership with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. View more aerial views of the project at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY2ZGn4MImU and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff1ZljtD2c4.