News & Announcements

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Notice of Public Hearing for Redevelopment of the Former Pocomoke City Fire Department Building, Posted 1/26/2023

News Release: The developer, Davis Strategic Development, LLC has released preliminary development plans and a site plan for the redevelopment of the former Pocomoke City Fire Department building. The Board of Zoning Appeals will be conducting a public hearing to review the plans on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. at the City Council Chambers. The Planning Commission will also review the plans on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.

Please follow the link below to view the site plans:

State of Maryland Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), Posted 1/19/2023

Energy/Water Assistance

About the Office of Home Energy Programs

The Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) provides bill assistance to low-income households in the State of Maryland to make their energy costs more affordable and to help with the prevention of loss and the restoration of home energy service.

Energy assistance will not reduce the amount of any other public assistance benefits you receive, such as TCA or Food Stamps. Nor will it reduce Social Security benefits.

OHEP provides four separate grants:

The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides financial assistance with home heating bills. Payments are made to the fuel supplier and utility company on the customer’s behalf.

Notice of Municipal Election on April 4, 2023, Posted 01/03/2023

Pocomoke City, Maryland

Community Input Requested for Resiliency Project Planning and Targeting, Posted 9/27/2022

Are you or your neighbors experiencing more regular flooding in your region? Has higher water levels impacted your home, commute or access to a region that was previously regularly accessible? We want to hear about those experiences! State, county and local partners are working together to target vulnerable regions of Pocomoke City and Worcester County for possible protection, restoration or further research.

Public Notice of Construction Updates for WasteWater Pump Station Upgrades, Posted 9/13/2022

Name of the Project: POCOMOKE WASTEWATER PUMP STATION UPGRADES

Purpose: This is part of our City-Wide Water Quality Improvement Implementation Plan; this project is focused on essential repairs and replacements for our wastewater system. The contract is managed by GMB and subcontracted to M2 Construction.

Amount and Funding of Project: $1,474,465.00 funded by USDA, RMC, and ARPA

Friendly Reminders for Regular and Bulk Trash Pick Up in Pocomoke City for 2023, Updated 1/4/2023

The daily trash collection schedule is east of Market St. (Tues. & Fri.); west of Market St. (Mon. & Thurs.). Daily trash pickup changes during Holiday closings for 2023 will be printed on the monthly water bills and posted on the holiday schedule for the year below. Trash Collection Schedule: Trash must be placed at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on collection days. If you have questions regarding the trash or bulk trash pick-up schedule, please call City Hall at 410-957-2521.

Normal Schedule is: Bulk Trash Day is normally the second Wednesday of each month.

Welcome Message

Welcome to Pocomoke City, Maryland! Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Pocomoke River, touted as the deepest river in the world for its width and lined with lovely Cypress trees, our city offers exciting adventures for boating, fishing, jet skiing, canoeing, and kayaking. A ride down the river will be most memorable as you see American Bald Eagles, birds and wildlife of many species. While near the river, explore our 1.5-mile downtown Nature Trail viewing a unique diversity of trees and birds that make this portion of the Pocomoke River so special. Our location on the wonderful Delmarva Peninsula is a paradise for beach lovers, surfers, hunters, fishermen, bird watchers, and those who love a simple, coastal and laid-back way of life.

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Pocomoke City, Maryland

"The friendliest town on the Eastern Shore"