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

Event Details

  • Start Date: 19-May-2020 12:00 AM
  • End Date: 30-June-2020 11:59 PM
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