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Peddling and Events in Pocomoke City: A Guide for Vendors

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.

WATER MAIN REHABILITATION NOTICE

Dear Resident,
Mainlining America is currently working to rehabilitate the water main in front of your home. As part of this work, you are connected to an above-ground temporary water main to maintain service during construction.
Within the next 5 days, you may experience a brief interruption in water service while we transfer your connection to the temporary water main.
After your water service is restored, you may notice air in your water lines. This is normal and temporary. To clear it, please run a faucet in an upstairs sink until the water flows smoothly without sputtering.

Water disruption 08.29.2025

Residents on and around Clark Avenue will experience water disruption due to a leak. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will have services restored as soon as possible.

Water service has been restored as of 11:29am. Thank you for patience.

Road Closures

Public Notice of Sidewalk Closures and New Detours

Project Name: CIPP Phase II

Location: Front Street to Eighth Street

Reason for Closure: Water Main Access to Pitts and Pipe Replacement

Date of Closure: August 28th to November 30th, 2025

Detour Route: Pedestrians are advised to use the sidewalks along the marked temporary path.

*PLEASE FOLLOW ALL POSTED SIGNAGE*

Details:

Fair Board Meeting 7/1/2025

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

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

Fair Board Meeting 6/10/2025

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

Fair Board Meeting 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.

For Immediate Release

City Manager John Barkley Announces Resignation

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