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County Connection, Issue 9: January 31, 2022

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County Connection, Issue 9: January 31, 2022

County Connection, Issue 9: January 31, 2022

Posted: January 31, 2022

County Connection Issue 9, 1/31/22

General County, Newsletter

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Leathers Road

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Leathers Road

August 16, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 16, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Leathers Road from 7:00…

YOU’RE INVITED! Public Safety Training Center Ribbon Cutting & Open House

YOU’RE INVITED! Public Safety Training Center Ribbon Cutting & Open House

August 15, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 15, 2022) – Washington County Government, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, and the Washington County…

Fall Program Registration is Now Open

Fall Program Registration is Now Open

August 15, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (Aug 15, 2022) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for fall programs is now…

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Washington County Government, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office invite you to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the Public Safety Training Center on September 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with light refreshments provided. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, open house, and tours to follow.

𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝘁.𝗹𝘆/𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗰

The Public Safety Training Center is located on 48.9 acres at 18350 Public Safety Place, directly off Sharpsburg Pike. This state-of-the-art training facility will be used by police, fire, and emergency services personnel, providing a space for different disciplines of public safety to work and train together.

The Washington County Parks and Recreation Departm

The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for fall programs is now open! To view the program brochure and register for the programs of your choice, please visit: https://bit.ly/F22WCRG

The Washington County Gaming Commission announced

The Washington County Gaming Commission announced its gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 60 local charitable organizations.

The Gaming Fund total of $2,591,012.93 for fiscal year 2022, which ended June 30, represents an increase of $129,336.68 when compared to fiscal year 2021 revenues.

State law requires funds be divided equally between the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association and local charities, and in January the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association received $565,192.92. As of today, an additional $730,313.55 will be distributed, bringing the yearly total for Fire and Rescue to $1,295,506.47.

In May, the Washington County Gaming Commission received 84 separate applications from 75 charitable organizations requesting a total of $2,062,148.54. After a gaming hearing in June, and one-day workshop in July, the Commission was able to either partially or fully fund 66 of the 84 requests. Of the 84 applications received, 44 received full funding, 22 received partial funding, and 18 were denied funding. A total of $1,295,506.46 of 2022 gaming funds were allocated to 60 of the 75 charitable organizations applying.

The Community Free Clinic received the largest award of $175,000 followed by R.E.A.C.H of Washington County receiving $100,000 and Senior Living Alternatives, Inc. / Holly Place receiving $90,000.

To learn more about the allocation of the awards, please visit: https://conta.cc/3P0Pmpm

Effective Monday, August 15, 2022, The Washington

Effective Monday, August 15, 2022, The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces Marty Snook Pool will be closed Monday through Friday and will open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The pool will be open for Labor Day weekend, including Monday, September 5, 2022. The pool will then close for the season after Monday, September 5, 2022.

📣 We Are Hiring! NEW OPEN POSITIONS: • Airp

📣 We Are Hiring!

NEW OPEN POSITIONS:

• Airport (HGR) – Airport Director

• Environmental Management - Stormwater Technician

• Information Technology
- IT Training Specialist
- Network Engineer III
- Web Application Specialist I

• Water Quality – Collections Operator Trainee

Visit the link in our bio to view all open positions and apply.

Congratulations to Heavy Metal Playground for cele

Congratulations to Heavy Metal Playground for celebrating its 5 Year Anniversary! Located at 14515 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, Heavy Metal Playground offers equipment certification training, safety, and advanced trench digging operations. Representing the Board of County Commissioners, Jeffrey Cline and Randall Wagner presented a certificate of recognition. Thank you for your commitment to doing business in Washington County!

For more information, please visit: www.heavymetal playground.com.

📣 We Are Hiring! NEW OPEN POSITIONS: • Airp

📣 We Are Hiring!

NEW OPEN POSITIONS:

• Airport (HGR) – Grounds Maintenance Worker (PT)
• Black Rock Golf Course – Maintenance Worker
• Water Quality:
- Distribution Systems Operator Trainee
- Utility Worker II

Visit the link in our bio to view all open positions and apply.

Congratulations to The Overwatch – Thrift Shop, lo

Congratulations to The Overwatch - Thrift Shop, located at 525 Premium Outlets, Hagerstown, MD. The Overwatch offers second-hand goods at reasonable prices that benefit the community, Veterans, and the environment. Business Specialsit Linda Spence with the Washington County Department of Business Development presented a certificate of recognition. Thank you for choosing to do business in Washington County!

For more information, please visit their Facebook page.

The Washington County Office of Emergency Manageme

The Washington County Office of Emergency Management invites you to attend the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. This ceremony is a time to honor those who currently serve, or have served, in the military, law enforcement, and emergency services and the citizens who volunteer to keep the community a safer and more prepared place in which to live.

This memorial ceremony will also honor our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to keep our community safe and protect the citizens of Washington County, Maryland.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Emergency Management Corps, Washington County Board of County Commissioners, and the City of Hagerstown. Please indicate whether or not you plan to attend by responding below.

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