Pocomoke City, Maryland

"The friendliest town on the Eastern Shore"

News & Announcements

All Requests for Bids and Public Notices have been moved to their own page. They can be found here.

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.

The Fair Board Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday July 1, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of quorum at 6:10 pm. The Board apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. The Fair Board will meet on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall in Council Chambers.

TRASH COLLECTION NOTICE 

Due to anticipated high temperatures, trash collection will begin early at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, June 24th and Thursday, June 26th.

We kindly ask all residents to place their trash out the night before or no later than 6:00 AM to ensure pickup.

Thank you for your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our sanitation workers during extreme heat.

— City of Pocomoke Public Works Department

The Fair Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10th has been cancelled. 

**This meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date**

There will be a meeting of the Pocomoke City Fair Board on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5pm. This meeting will take place at CIty Hall, Council Chambers located at 101 Clarke Ave. Pocomoke City, Md 21851. The members of the Fair Board are Sara Chapman, Dean Ennis, Alice Jean Ennis, Stephanie Dubrel, and John Smith. This will be the first meeting of the Board. 

City Manager John Barkley Announces Resignation

Hey there, Pocomoke City residents!

"Citizens are welcome to comment on these draft plan elements by sending them to the city's Planning and Zoning Department."

Pocomoke City, Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE: SPECIAL ELECTION 

The City wants to help you get a head start on protecting the health and safety of the residents in our town. The addition of Chapter 186, Rental Property Registration, to the Pocomoke City Code is here to help everyone register their rental properties smoothly and in a timely manner. Go to "Public Notices" for the link or stop in at City Hall to pick up a copy with the checklist to ask questions.  Let’s work together so you can get an early start on repairs and pass inspection without waiting until the last minute.

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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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