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Doub’s Woods Park Bathroom Closure

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 26, 2022) – Effective Wednesday October 26, 2022, the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the bathrooms at Doub’s Woods Park will be closed for maintenance. The bathrooms will remain closed until the park re-opens in the spring of 2023. For additional information, please contact Washington

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Washington County Launches Electronic Plan Review

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 21, 2022) – Washington County Government launches Electronic Plan Review to enhance its permitting and land development software known as Accela Automation. The upgrade will increase efficiency by allowing County divisions and departments to handle permitting and land development plan review in a more efficient manner while maintaining a high

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Edgemont Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 20, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Edgemont Road from Graham Avenue to Mong Road. The road will be closed on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement.   For additional information, please contact Washington

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MDOT Consolidated Transportation Plan Notice

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 19, 2022) – The Washington County Division of Engineering will host the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)’s Consolidated Transportation Plan Tour meeting for Washington County on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center at 18350 Public

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Washington County Receives $1.55 Million Grant for Rural Legacy Grant

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 13, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announces the State of Maryland awarded Washington County $1,550,000 for their Rural Legacy Program on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.  Rural Legacy is a conservation easement program funded by the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources that works to permanently

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2022 Annual Park in Dark

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2022) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the Annual Park at Dark event. The event will be held this Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center.   Park at Dark is

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REMINDER: Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces a new grant program created to assist eligible local nonprofit organizations impacted by the Covid-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impact upon our community. The County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Mummert Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 26, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mummert Road from Funkhouser Road to Hanging Rock Road. The road will be closed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for tree removal.   For additional information, please contact

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Division of Engineering Community Informational Meeting

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Division of Engineering will host a Community Informational Meeting to discuss the replacement of Crystal Falls Drive Bridge over Beaver Creek.    The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Smithsburg Middle School cafeteria,

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Washington County Awarded $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Fund Equipment for Firefighters

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company, has been awarded a “Regional” Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1.9 million. The funds will be used

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Hopewell Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 22, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road between Wright Road and Pepperbush Circle. The road will be closed from Monday, September 26, 2022, through Thursday, September 29, 2022. The road will be closed daily from 8:15 a.m. until 2:30

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Application Now Available! Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces the grant application for the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant is now available at https://www.washco-md.net/grant-management/community-recovery-grant/. To create and implement the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program, Washington County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new grant program will

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Valley Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Valley Road between Deer Path and Gristmill Lane. The road will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement.   For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing

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Washington County Highway Department Seeking Snow Removal Contractors

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department is seeking snow removal contractors for the 2022-2023 winter season. The Highway Department is looking for 3/4 ton or above pickup trucks with plows, equipment with plows, and full-size dump trucks with plows and spreaders. The deadline for prospective

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Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces a new grant program created to assist eligible local nonprofit organizations impacted by the Covid-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impact upon our community.  The County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

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REMINDER: 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year Accepting Nominations

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all

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Washington County Government Closed for Labor Day

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – In observance of Labor Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield will operate during regularly scheduled business hours. Administrative offices and the maintenance department will be closed. Allegiant air

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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!