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BOONSBORO, MD (October 16, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Appletown Road at 6207 Appletown Road, beginning Monday, October 19, 2026, for bridge replacement. Appletown Road will remain closed until work is completed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes will
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 15, 2026) – The transportation planning organization, The Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle MPO(HEPMPO), is currently soliciting public input to help support the Regional Intersection Safety Study. For more information on how you can take the survey, please review the below press release from the HEPMPO: The Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle MPO (HEPMPO)
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 15, 2026) – Washington County Transit announces a temporary change in service due to the annual Mummers’ Parade. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, all transit services will conclude at 4:00 p.m. To accommodate this adjustment, the final departures from the Transit Transfer Center will be as follows: Riders are encouraged
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 13, 2026) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Washington County Police Accountability Board (PAB). There are currently vacancies on the Police Accountability Board; thus citizens are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be accepted until the vacancies are filled; applications will
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 5, 2026) – The Washington County State’s Attorney Office announces it will close at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this early closure may cause and appreciate the public’s understanding. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 5, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is encouraging local growers and agricultural businesses interested in expanding or diversifying their operations to apply for the Washington County Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant. Applications open today, Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. This grant
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 2, 2026) – Washington County Government is alerting residents and businesses to a fraudulent email currently circulating that falsely appears to come from the Washington County Planning & Zoning Department. The email claims that recipients must pay an “Application Review and Approval Fee” by wire transfer before a
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 2, 2026) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Washington County Sheriff Charles F. Mades and to the law enforcement community following the passing of Sheriff Mades on Thursday, October 1, 2026. In recognition of
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 2, 2026) – Black Rock Golf Courseand the Black Rock Golf Board cordially invite you to join us for a groundbreaking and fundraising reception celebrating the upcoming construction of the golf course’s new training center. The new training center represents an important investment in the future of
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 1, 2026) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) will conduct a full-scale simulated aircraft emergency exercise on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The exercise is part of the airport’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness and operational readiness. The exercise will simulate an aircraft emergency and allow
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 28, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is encouraging local growers and agricultural businesses interested in expanding or diversifying their operations to apply for the Washington County Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant. Applications will open in just one week, on Monday,
SMITHSBURG, MD (October 1, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Little Antietam Road between Jefferson Boulevard and Trovinger Mill Road today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during the closure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 30, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning, on behalf of the Historic District Commission, announces that nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 John C. Frye Historic Preservation Awards. Each May, as part of Preservation Month, the Board of County Commissioners
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 30, 2026) – On June 30, 2026, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved a temporary, twelve (12) month moratorium on the acceptance, processing, reviewing and approval of applications, plans, or requests for data centers within Washington County. The moratorium was approved to provide the County with adequate time
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 30, 2026) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, has been canceled. The evening meeting with the Town of Clear Spring, also scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, has also been canceled. Click here
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 24, 2026) – The Washington County State’s Attorney Office announces it will close at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, due to the closure of West Washington Street for Thunder in the Square. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 24, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Professional Boulevard between Yale Drive and Issac Court on Friday, September 25, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during the closure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate
ROHRERSVILLE, MD (September 23, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Locust Grove Road between 4429 Locust Grove Road and 4439 Locust Grove Road on Thursday, September 24, 2026, between 8:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during the closure. We apologize for any inconvenience
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 21, 2026) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that, at the request of the Town of Sharpsburg, the evening meeting with the Town of Sharpsburg scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled. Click here to view the Washington County Board
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 21, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the preservation of a 167.56-acre farm in August, adding to the more than 44,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. On August 24, 2025, a 167.56-acre, long-established dairy farm on Broadfording
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (September 21, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2026-2027 Washington County Farm of the Year award has been extended. This extension provides time for additional farms and nominators to participate in this recognition of
