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Division of Emergency Services Receives Authorization to Move Forward with Firefighter Staffing Plan

January 14, 2020

October 22, 2019

Students Experience Local Government at Student Government Day

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 22, 2019) – Washington County Government hosted its inaugural Student Government Day at the Administration Building in downtown Hagerstown. Six students were selected to represent their Washington County public high school by spending the day experiencing and learning about local government […]

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October 2, 2019

Update to Board of County Commissioners Meeting Schedule

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 2, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting schedule has been updated through the end of December 2019. The evening meeting at the Town of Smithsburg has been rescheduled for October 8, 2019 and the evening meeting at […]

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September 24, 2019

Board of County Commissioners Approve New Location for Board of Elections

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 24, 2019) – Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of 17718 Virginia Avenue as the new location for the Board of Elections facility. The approval includes a budget adjustment of $1.4 million which includes […]

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September 18, 2019

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Bakersville Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 18, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure in the area of 17323 Bakersville Road. The road will be closed on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington […]

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September 17, 2019

Evening Meeting at Town of Smithsburg is Cancelled

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2019) – Washington County Government announces the Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled with the Town of Smithsburg for this evening, September 17, 2019, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. For additional […]

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May 21, 2019

Board of County Commissioners Schedule Additional Public Hearing

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 21, 2019) – During the Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled May 21, 2019 meeting, the board came to a consensus to schedule a public hearing for June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. This public hearing has been scheduled […]

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May 21, 2019

2019 John Frye Historical Preservation Awards

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 21, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners awarded three local citizens at the 41st Annual John Frye Historic Preservation Awards ceremony and luncheon. The recipients were awarded for their dedication and commitment to preserving and protecting […]

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Agricultural Education Center

As the premiere rental facility in Washington County, The Agricultural Education Center has been the region’s choice location for tractor pulls, sales, trade shows, corporation picnics and the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair.

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Black Rock Golf Course

This course takes you on a golf journey from its opening holes that are nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, to its spectacular back nine with scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Hagerstown Regional Airport

Your local connection to hundreds of destinations! Hagerstown Regional Airport hosts many businesses and services and continues to play an important role in the community.

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Parks & Facilities

We are responsible for maintaining all buildings, grounds and parks owned by Washington County, scheduling park pavilions and fields, operating the Martin L. Snook swimming pool, and operation and Scheduling of the Washington County Agricultural Education Center.

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Recreation & Fitness

Are you looking for fun, affordable fitness classes for your entire family? At the Washington County Recreation Department, we offer a plethora of recreation and fitness programs for individuals of every age! From youth to adult programs, you can find the classes your family needs to get in shape—while still having fun!

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Rural Heritage

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region’s beginnings and history; in addition to how the rural and agricultural heritage continues to play a role in Washington County today.

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