Latest News & Announcements
Beach Reopens at Assateague Island National Seashore after Closure Due to Unexploded Military Ordnance
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.
Isle of Wight Center to be closed July 20, 2022 for HVAC Replacement
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.
Worcester County Government offices closed July 4
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.
Commissioners Seeking Volunteers to Serve on New Police Accountability Boards
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 Offices Closing for Juneteenth on Monday, June 20
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.
Isle of Wight Park Closure for June 13
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 on Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The park will reopen to the public concluding the event at 12:00 p.m.
For more information on this park closure, contact the Worcester County Recreation Center at 410-632-2144 or recandparks@co.worcester.md.us.
Worcester County Invites Public to Comment on Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan
Snow Hill, Maryland (June 3, 2022) – Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP), in collaboration with Worcester County Recreation and Parks, has completed a draft of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) and is seeking public input on this updated plan.
Job Seekers and Employers Invited to Engage with New Coastal Careers Job Board
Snow Hill, Maryland (June 3, 2022) – Worcester County Economic Development staff invite job seekers and business owners to engage with their new website, Coastal Careers Job Board at workmarylandscoast.org/