UPDATE: County Exec. Clarifies Newland Park Landfill Investigation

UPDATE: The Wicomico County Executive has released new details about the upcoming investigation and closure of the Newland Park Landfill.

County Executive Julie Giordano says there are no employees or operational procedures under investigation. At the Wicomico County Council meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 3, the Council will be briefed by Giordano and the State’s Attorney in a closed-door meeting to receive accurate and up-to-date information.

“Our priority is to handle this matter responsibly and thoroughly. We are working to be as transparent as possible while also ensuring we do not interfere with the integrity of the investigation,” Giordano said. “We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding as this process moves forward. As more information becomes available and can be appropriately shared, we will provide updates to the community.”

SALISBURY, Md. – Wicomico County officials have announced to the public that the Newland Park Landfill campus will be temporarily closed from Saturday, Feb. 7, until Monday, Feb. 9, due to an investigative request from the Office of the State’s Attorney.

The closure includes the Newland Park landfill, the on-site convenience center, and the brush pile. Officials say there is no immediate threat to public safety associated with the closure.

All other County convenience centers will remain open and operational during normal business hours for permit holders.

The County says they will provide updates regarding the reopening of the Newland Park Landfill campus as soon as information becomes available.

WMDT reached out to the State’s Attorney and Maryland State Police for comment, who said they can only disclose that the investigation is ongoing.

This article was originally published on Feb. 2 at 1:05 p.m.