Photo Citation: Historic Photo, Armory building, Pocomoke City, Md. [Card]. ([ca. 1930–1945]). Retrieved from https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/w3763s415
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Pocomoke City, Maryland
"The friendliest town on the Eastern Shore"
News & Announcements
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**Pocomoke City Announces Partnership with Boys & Girls Club for New Community Center**
POCOMOKE CITY, MD – In an exciting development for the residents of Pocomoke City, Mayor Nock and Councilwoman Troast have clarified details surrounding the forthcoming partnership between the city and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Eastern Shore. This collaboration aims to establish a new community center that will significantly benefit the local youth and the broader community.
If you are planning to peddle goods or services in Pocomoke City, follow these rules:
1. Contact City Hall
a. Reach out to City Hall, in advance of your planned solicitation date(s), at 410-957-1333 during business hours,
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
b. Visit them at 101 Clarke Avenue, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.
c. Email the City Clerk at mstafford@pocomokemd.gov for inquiries or to obtain the peddlers' application.
2. Contact all relevant departments listed on the application.
a. Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works, Health Department
b. Receive Signatures on application as needed.
As we look ahead to what the City of Pocomoke wants to do for its residents in 2025, we need to take a look back on all that we have accomplished together in 2024. The year brought us businesses such as Cypress Roots, Della's Closet, and Hebron Savings Bank. We continued our investment in infrastructure for better water and safer paths around the City. Celebrating and helping you enjoy the most out of life with updates to the Log Cabin and renovating the Discovery Museum. These are just some of the things that we have accomplished with our residents in 2024. Taking a look to see where we have come from is the key for everyone know where we are going. In 2025, our priorities include Safe School Access and the continuation of our Safe Paths Initiative.
All trash pick up will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 within Pocomoke City limits. There will be a second round of trash pickup beginning at 5pm.
Pocomoke City Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Pocomoke City Police, EMS, and Public Works will be on duty to continue to protect and assist the residents of our community. There will be no trash removal or bulk pickup due to icy weather conditions tomorrow. An updated trash removal schedule will be posted.
A Snow Emergency has been declared by Mayor Nock for the City of Pocomoke City as of 6pm on Sunday, January 5th. Please remove all parked vehicles from city roads as we prepare for imminent winter weather conditions. Pretreatment of roads will begin after this time and the plowing of streets will begin after 1 inch of snow has accumulated on road surfaces. Stay tuned to for updates as weather conditions change.
The Mayor and City Council will be holding an emergency Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:00am at City Hall.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agendas are now posted under the "Commmissions" section of the City website. Click on "Commissions at the top, and drop down to "Planning & Zoning Commission" to find the upcoming agenda and information for Planning & Zoning Commission meetings.
Pocomoke City Planning and Zoning Commission
Agenda
Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:00 PM
City Hall, 101 Clarke Ave. Pocomoke City, MD
New Business
1. Zoning Text Amendments-Urban Design-Neighborhood Compatibility Ordinance and
Mural Design Guidelines. Discussion. Draft Ordinance to be provided.
2. Duplex Zoning/Accessory Dwelling Units (discussion).
Old Business
1. Zoning Map Amendment Corrections and Sustainable Community Boundary Changes
(discussion-status report)
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Business Hours
Hours of Operation - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone Numbers
City Hall: 410-957-1333
Water Dept: 410-957-2521
Public Works: 410-957-0107
Animal Control: 410-632-1340
Code Enforcement: 667-853-3120
Planning & Zoning: 410-957-1633
Police Non-emergency: 410-957-1600
Ambulance Non-emergency: 410-957-3600
Fire Company Non-emergency: 410-957-1023
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Local Links
- Downtown Pocomoke City Information
- Worcester County Economic Development
- Worcester County Tourism
- MarVa Theater in Downtown Pocomoke City
- Delmarva Discovery Museum
- The Samaritan Shelter
- Costen House Museum
- The Great Pocomoke Fair
- Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce
- Maryland Manual online: A Guide to Maryland Government