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Washington County Seeking Applicants for Upcoming Vacancy on the Administrative Charging Committee

May 20, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 20, 2025) – Washington County Government is currently accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC). This opening follows the planned resignation of a current member, effective June 2025. The Administrative Charging Committee is a requirement under Maryland law and is responsible for reviewing individual

Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update Scheduled for June 3, 2025

May 19, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 19, 2025) – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces a public hearing for the draft Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update. The hearing will take place on Tuesday June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center, located at 18350 Public Safety

Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office Closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025

May 19, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 19, 2025) – The Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office, located at 33 W Washington St, Room 302, Hagerstown, MD 21740, announces it will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, due to W Washington Street closing for Thunder in the Square. We apologize for any inconvenience. For additional

Washington County Division of Emergency Services Responds to Multiple Water Rescues Over Past Three Days

May 15, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 15, 2025) – Over the past three days, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services and volunteer fire companies have responded to a surge of water-related emergencies across the region. From Allegany County to Morgan County, West Virginia, and right here in Washington County, our first responders have worked

TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Road Closures Due to High Water

May 15, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 15, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road closures across the county due to high water following recent heavy rainfall. As of 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the following roads remain closed: Cresspond Road Wishard Road Kemps Mill Road (from

2025 John Frye Historical Preservation Awards

May 15, 2025

2025 JOHN FRYE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS Recipients receive recognition for local preservation efforts HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 15, 2025) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners awarded local citizens at the 45th Annual John Frye Historic Preservation Awards ceremony and luncheon. The recipients were awarded for their dedication and commitment to preserving

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Independence Road

May 15, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 15, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Independence Road, between Route 40 and Wiles Gambit Spur. The closure will take place from Monday, May 19, 2025, to Wednesday, May 21, 2025, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. We apologize for any

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures Due to High Water

May 15, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 15, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department is advising motorists of several road closures throughout the county due to high water conditions following recent heavy rainfall. As of Thursday, May 15, 2025, the following roads are closed due to high water: Pecktonville Road Cresspond Road Wishard Road

Washington County Dog Park Opens on Friday, May 16, 2025

May 14, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 14, 2025) – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that Central Bark Dog Park will officially open for the season on Friday, May 16, 2025. The park will be open daily from 9:00 AM until sunset, unless otherwise posted. If visiting a county-owned park, please remember

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures Due to High Water

May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 14, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: High Germany Road at the bridge Pecktonville Road The County reminds citizens to drive with caution on roads that have the potential to flood. If water has flooded the

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Sprecher Road

May 9, 2025

SHARPSBURG, MD (May 9, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Sprecher Road at 16814 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 through Thursday, May 15, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes

Washington County is Seeking Sponsors for the 2025 Ice Cream Trail

May 8, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 8, 2025) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department and the Department of Business and Economic Development are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Ice Cream Trail, a delightful journey through our community’s finest ice cream establishments. To make this event a sweet

Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office Closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025

May 7, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 7, 2025) – The Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office, located at 33 W Washington St, Room 302, Hagerstown, MD 21740, announces it will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, due to W Washington Street closing for Thunder in the Square. We apologize for

Citizens Encouraged to Attend Public Budget Hearing

May 6, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 6, 2025) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public budget hearing on the FY26 proposed budget will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Pl, Hagerstown, MD

Washington County Parks Officially Open for the Season on Saturday, May 3, 2025

May 2, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 2, 2025) – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation announces all county-owned parks will officially open on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Parks are open daily from sunrise until sunset, unless otherwise posted. County-owned parks include: Camp Harding Park Chestnut Grove Park Clear Spring Park Devil’s Backbone Park Doub’s Wood

Washington County Transit Enhances Paratransit Services with Ecolane Scheduling Software

April 30, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 30, 2025) – Washington County Transit (WCT) is proud to announce a transformative upgrade to its Paratransit services through a new partnership with Ecolane, a leading provider of transit technology solutions. This collaboration introduces cutting-edge demand-response scheduling software designed to increase accessibility and efficiency for riders—particularly the elderly

Washington County Preserves Local Farms Through Maryland Agricultural Preservation Program

April 28, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 28, 2025) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the preservation of two separate farms in March, totaling more than 365 acres, adding to the more than 42,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. On March 11, 2025, a

Washington County Preserves 50-Acre Farm Through Rural Legacy Program

April 28, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 28, 2025) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the preservation of a 49.542-acre farm, adding to the more than 42,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that

Washington County Department of Water Quality Paramount Pumping Station Sewer Smoke Test – April 30, 2025

April 28, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 28, 2025) – Washington County Department of Water Quality will conduct a smoke test on the sanitary sewer system servicing the Paramount Pumping Station on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Areas that may be affected include: Highlane Street Longmeadow Road from the

Washington County Government Issues Warning Regarding Fraudulent Emails Targeting Planning and Zoning Applicants

April 25, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 25, 2025) – Washington County Government is alerting residents and applicants of the Department of Planning and Zoning to a recent scam involving fraudulent emails impersonating County officials and requesting wire payments for planning application fees. These emails falsely request payment via wire transfer and contain misleading

TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Four-Way Stop in Effect at Potomac Street And Clifton Drive In Williamsport

April 25, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT, MD (April 25, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary traffic pattern change at the intersection of Potomac Street and Clifton Drive due to a traffic signal outage. A temporary four-way stop will be in effect until further notice to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.