NEWS BIDS & PUBLIC NOTICES EVENTS GOVERNMENT TOURISM CITY INFORMATION POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND "The friendliest town on the Eastern Shore" 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. Founded in the early 1700’s, our city was incorporated in 1865 as New Town or Newtown but was re-incorporated in 1878, as Pocomoke City, after the American Indian name of the Pocomoke River, meaning “black water.” Our rich history proves the resilience of past generations, as the city experienced several devastating fires destroying the town. The first fire in 1888 destroyed seventy-nine buildings. Again, in the early morning of July 6, 1892, another devastating fire consumed almost the same buildings that were destroyed in 1888 and on April 23, 1922 “the most disastrous conflagration in Pocomoke’s history occurred, sweeping away the town’s central business district along with residences from Second Street to the river.” Each of these tragedies brought our citizens and businesses together, and with great determination, the people of Pocomoke City rebuilt again. The tenacity, perseverance, and steadfastness displayed throughout the years is what makes our town unique to other towns in our area. Read more... LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS RECOGNITION OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO ALL VETERANS PAST AND PRESENT On this day, we honor all current and former members of the Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Not only should we thank the military this Veteran's Day, but we should resolve to thank them throughout the entire year for the vital service they perform for our country. Credit: allwording.com Read more... FRIENDLY REMINDERS FOR REGULAR AND BULK TRASH PICK UP IN POCOMOKE CITY 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 will be printed on the monthly water bills and is posted on the holiday schedule for the year below. Trash Collection Schedule: Trash must be placed at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. Read more... DOWNTOWN BUILDING IMPROVEMENT GRANT 2020 PROJECTS, POSTED 11/2/2021 2020 Downtown Building Improvement Grant Recipients and Property Improvements Simply Sublime Massage & Bodywork, 147 Market Street, Fencing Project & Sewage Line Replacement River Gem Bed & Breakfast, 407 Second Street, Exterior Painting, Siding Repair, Storm Door Replacement, Kitchen Countertop Replacement Bank Street Auto Repair, 428 Bank Street, Exterior Painting & Garage Door Replacement after fire incident Read more... 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 Read more... View all news and announcements... CURRENT BIDS & NOTICES RESOLUTION NO. 545 PUBLIC HEARING ON 10/18/2021 AT 6:30PM, POSTED 9/15/2021 Notice of Public Hearing on October 18, 2021 at 6:30 pm RESOLUTION NO. 545 A Resolution Amending Sections 3, 5, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 35, 38, 43, 54, 57, 60, 69, 70, 72, 87 and 97 of the Pocomoke City Charter Pocomoke City, Maryland Fair Summary Read more... ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION UPGRADES, POSTED 11/12/2021 Sealed Bids, in duplicate, for the construction of the WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION UPGRADES will be received by Pocomoke City, at the office of the City Hall, 101 Clarke Avenue, Pocomoke City, Maryland, 21851, until 10:00 AM local time on Friday, December 3, 2021 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The work consists of new pumping equipment and associated controls and control valves; new piping and valves; concrete rehabilitation and coatings; miscellaneous modifi Read more... View all bids and public notices... UPCOMING EVENTS View full calendar... PAY BILLS ONLINE Our online utility billing application gives you access to your account 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It's a convenient way to pay your bills on your own time - with no waiting! Scan this QR code with your mobile device or click here to get started! BUSINESS HOURS Hours of Operation - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PHONE NUMBERS City Hall: 410-957-1333 Housing Dept: 410-957-1633 Water Dept: 410-957-2521 Public Works: 410-957-0107 Animal Control: 410-632-1340 Police Non-emergency: 410-957-1600 Ambulance Non-emergency: 410-957-3600 Fire Company Non-emergency: 410-957-1023 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 © 2021 Pocomoke City Government. | 101 Clarke Ave, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851