County Offices Closed to Public During COVID-19 State of Emergency

Dorchester County will provide limited services during the Maryland State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 virus. County Offices as well as the Visitors Center will be closed to the public. All in person visits have been
suspended at the Detention Center. All Recreation and Parks activities have been cancelled. County staff will still report to work and perform their normal duties. Citizens conducting business may make an appointment by contacting the appropriate County office. Listed below are the department phone
numbers and email addresses for your convenience.

Any questions or concerns can be addressed by calling the respective County department by phone or email or by contacting the Council’s Office at 410-228-1700.

Economic Development  |  410-228-0155  |  sbanks@docogonet.com
Finance | 410-228-7291  |  finance@docogonet.com
Human Resources  |  410-463-2357  |  bdennis@docogonet.com
Emergency Services (non-emergency)  |  410-228-2222  | desinfo@docogonet.com
Detention Center 410-228-8101  |  dccorrections@docogonet.com  |
Airport  |  410-228-4571  |  snuwer@docogonet.com
Public Works/Maintenance  |  410-228-2920 |  dedwards@docogonet.com
Recreation & Parks  |  410-228-5578 |  @docogonet.com or
dmarshall@docogonet.com
Tourism  |  410-228-1000 |  info@visitdorchester.org
Local Management Board  |  410-228-0281 |  nshockley@docogonet.com
Planning & Zoning  |  410-228-9636  |  rmills@docogonet.com (Permits)
410-228-3234  |  sball@docogonet.com (Zoning)
410-228-9636  |  jbeever@docogonet.com (Inspect)
Liquor Inspector  |  410-901-1076  |  rmshort@docogonet.com

Other Agencies:
Elections |  410-228-2560  |  gwendolyn.dales@maryland.gov
State’s Attorney  |  410-228-3611 |  stateattorney@docogonet.com
Sanitary District |  410-228-6222  |  becky@dorsan.us

Events Details

  • Start Date: 19-May-2020 00:00 AM
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"Dorchester is home. I returned after college and dove into our family business. There is an authentic sense of community here

"I enjoy working in Dorchester because there are an increasing number of millennials relocating, building lives and thriving h

"Dorchester is not only a beautiful scenic county with abundant wildlife and outdoor recreation, but the people are friendly a

"Our Dorchester County community has an amazing mix of past and present. It’s both old fashioned rooted in traditional value

"I was born and raised here, and although my career initially took me to DC, I realized very soon that I belong on the Shore.

"One of the things I love about living and working here is the amazing energy. There are a lot of great things happening simul

"Dorchester provides the close community feeling that small businesses thrive. Our county has so many driven people with incre

"I feel lucky to have grown up and experienced everything that Dorchester offers. The Chesapeake Bay never gets old and I neve

"After opening the Eastern Shore Dance Academy, I have met the most amazing children and families. Our community has so much t

"I enjoy working in Dorchester because of the gorgeous open space public lands such as Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Sta

Upcoming Events

Holiday Closing – Thanksgiving Day

County Offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving Day. All offices will reopen Monday, Nov