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Planned Outage Notification: Temporary Interruption of Phone Services at Washington County Solid Waste Landfill

March 20, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 20, 2024) – The Washington County Solid Waste Department announces a planned power outage, scheduled by Potomac Edison, today, March 20, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This temporary interruption will impact our office operations, affecting communication channels during the specified outage period. While the scalehouse will remain

Washington County Division of Emergency Services Public Safety Training Center Receives Congressional Funding

March 19, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 19, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services is thrilled to announce that the Public Safety Training Center project has been selected for Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending funding by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The project funding, requested by Senators Cardin and Van Hollen

Washington County Purchasing Department Announces Launch of New Procurement Portal

March 19, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 19, 2024) – The Washington County Purchasing Department is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a new procurement portal to streamline the process of accepting and evaluating solicitations. Powered by Euna Solutions, the procurement portal will provide vendors with a user-friendly platform to submit bids and

Hagerstown Regional Airport Fire Station Enhances Emergency Response Capabilities with New Fire Truck

March 19, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 19, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) Fire Department (Station 35) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 2004 Crimson Spartan Unit. This highly specialized vehicle features a wide array of on-board rescue tools and equipment. Known as “Unit 35”, this truck is expected to greatly enhance HGR’s ability to

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closure on Halfway Blvd

March 17, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 17, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a lane closure on Halfway Blvd between Fed Ex Ground and New Gate Blvd. This closure will begin on Monday, March 18, 2024, and remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate

Washington County Transit Offers Free Fares on National Transit Driver Appreciation Day, Monday, March 18, 2024

March 15, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 15, 2024) – The Washington County Transit Department is excited to announce that all transit fares will be waived for riders on National Transit Driver Appreciation Day, Monday, March 18, 2024. This special initiative is a token of gratitude to our dedicated transit drivers who work tirelessly

Washington County PSTC to Host Blood Drive

March 12, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2024) – The Washington County Public Safety Training Center, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, invites potential donors to participate in an upcoming blood drive. The Blood Drive will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Washington County Public

Division of Permits & Inspections and Inspections Implements New Residential Plan Requirements

March 12, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections announces new minimum requirements for all residential plans, effective March 25, 2024. These requirements are crucial to maintaining the safety and quality of residential construction projects throughout Washington County. Key Changes and Requirements: Effective March 25, 2024, the

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Stein Road

March 11, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 11, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Stein Road between 13702 to 13432. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes will be available for motorists. We urge all residents and commuters to exercise caution in the work zone. Your

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Benevola Newcomer Road

March 8, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 8, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Benevola Newcomer Road, from Alt. 40 to Barnes Road, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The road closure will be in effect from 8:00 am – 2:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate

2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Run Fest

March 8, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 8, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown and in support of the Washington County Community Free Clinic, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest on Saturday, March 16th, 2024. Join us in supporting the Washington County Community Free

Washington County Board of Elections Warns Citizens of Scam Election Calls

March 7, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 7, 2024) – With the upcoming elections the Washington County Board of Elections urges residents to be vigilant against scam election calls targeting voters. Election call scams pose a significant threat to the integrity of our democratic process. Often employing robocalls, these scams aim to deceive and

Public Hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (RZ-24-001) Cancellation

March 5, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 5, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning regrets to announce the cancellation of the scheduled public hearing for a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (RZ-24-001), originally slated for Tuesday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it has become necessary

Temporary Closure of Central Bark Dog Park for Maintenance

March 4, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of the large dog side of Central Bark Dog Park at Marty Snook Park (located at 17901 Halfway Boulevard, Hagerstown, MD 21740) for maintenance. On or about March 18th, 2024, the large dog

Washington County is Seeking Applicants for the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

February 29, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 29, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The Adult Public Guardianship Review Board is instrumental in the welfare of persons with disabilities and is an interdisciplinary team that acts as consultants

Washington County Announces Early Voting Locations for 2024 Primary Election

February 28, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2024) – The Washington County Board of Elections is pleased to announce the early voting locations for the upcoming 2024 Primary Election. Early voting will take place from Thursday, May 2nd through Thursday, May 9th, between 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Voters in Washington County will have

Washington County Adopts 2021 Building Code Effective July 1, 2024

February 28, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the adoption of the 2021 Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), effective July 1, 2024. This significant decision was made on February 27, 2024, following careful consideration and review by

Washington County is Seeking Applicants for the Agricultural Education Center Board of Directors

February 28, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Agricultural Education Center Board of Directors. The Board of Directors serve as advisors, stewards, and advocates of the Agricultural Education Center, which serves as a facility and event destination

Washington County’s 911 Communications Center Unaffected by Nationwide AT&T Network Outage

February 22, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 22, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center reassures the public that it remains fully operational amidst the widespread outages experienced by AT&T’s network across the country on Thursday morning. Reports from the tracking site Downdetector indicated a significant disruption in cellular service and internet connectivity, primarily impacting AT&T

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure Extension on Bottom Road

February 20, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 20, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Bottom Road, between the tannery to the railroad crossing, beginning Wednesday, February 21, 2024, through Friday, February 23, 2024, and Monday, February 26, 2024, through Friday, March 1, 2024. The road closure will be

TRAFFIC ALERT: Stormwater Maintenance on Robinwood Drive

February 20, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 20, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management informs the public of upcoming underground stormwater maintenance on Robinwood Drive this Thursday, February 22, 2024, between 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. The two locations receiving maintenance on Robinwood Drive are: The median of Robinwood Drive near