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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Jordan Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 24, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Jordan Road between 8787 and 8864. This closure will remain in effect between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm from Thursday, April 25, 2024 for a pipe installation. During this time, we urge all residents

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Snyders Landing Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Snyders Landing Road at the railroad bridge. This closure will remain in effect between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm from Monday, April 29, 2024, through Thursday, May 2, 2024. During this time, we urge

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Washington County Preserves 111-Acre Farm in Clear Spring

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on April 5, 2024, with funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), a 111.35-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Broadfording Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 17, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Broadfording Road at the bridge over the Conococheague Creek. This closure will remain in effect from Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 am until Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm. During this time, we

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Mt Lock Hill Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 11, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mt Lock Hill Road to through traffic on Monday, April 15, 2024. The closure will remain in effect between 7:30 am until 3:00 pm for work at the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road. We apologize

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Public Information Meeting Cancelled: Agricultural Education Center Multipurpose Indoor Building

Hagerstown, MD (April 10, 2024)  The Washington County Agricultural Education Center announces the cancellation of the public information meeting regarding the proposed Agricultural Education Center Multipurpose Indoor Building. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 6:00 PM, the meeting has been cancelled and will no longer take place. For additional information,

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Washington County Surpasses 40,000 Acres of Preserved Land

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 8, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, with the purchase of a conservation easement in March, Washington County has surpassed the 40,000-acre mark for permanently preserved land. This milestone puts the County just 10,000 acres away from its stated goal of 50,000 acres.

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The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is Accepting Nominations for The 2024 Youth Meritorious Award

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 5, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners invites the community to participate in the celebration of exceptional young individuals through the prestigious Youth Meritorious Award. This esteemed accolade shines a spotlight on outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, community service, and other noteworthy contributions. Educators,

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Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!