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HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 1, 2024) – On behalf of the Town of Williamsport, the Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on North Conococheague St (RT 68) between Potomac St (RT 11) and Fenton Ave. This closure will remain in effect between Monday, May 6, 2024 and Friday, May
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 26, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is proud to announce its commitment to assisting the Washington County business community in light of the opening of the 35-foot channel at Fort McHenry for vessel departures. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 26, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to share important updates from the State of Maryland. “Governor Moore has introduced two new economic relief programs aimed at aiding workers and businesses impacted by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse,” stated Jonathan
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 25, 2024) – In honor of Historic Preservation Month in May, Washington County is excited to announce the launch of the “Love Historic” campaign. The campaign invites citizens to share photos of their favorite historic buildings in Washington County to be featured on the county’s website and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 26, 2024) – 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 3:30 pm on Friday, April 26, 2024. The early closure is due to W. Washinton St being closed for Thunder in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 24, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Jordan Road between 8787 and 8864. This closure will remain in effect between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm from Thursday, April 25, 2024 for a pipe installation. During this time, we urge all residents
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Snyders Landing Road at the railroad bridge. This closure will remain in effect between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm from Monday, April 29, 2024, through Thursday, May 2, 2024. During this time, we urge
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on April 5, 2024, with funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), a 111.35-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 18, 2024) The Washington County Police Accountability Board is seeking civilians to serve on Washington County’s Trial Board. The Trial Board must be composed of three members, one being a civilian who is not a member of the Administrative Charge Committee. The Police Accountability Board is accepting applications
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 18, 2024) – In a proactive effort to enhance emergency preparedness and interagency collaboration, multiple local and state agencies are set to conduct a joint Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) Drill along the C&O Canal between Dam 3 and the town of Brunswick. The drill, scheduled for
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 17, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Broadfording Road at the bridge over the Conococheague Creek. This closure will remain in effect from Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 am until Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm. During this time, we
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 16, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to share important updates from the State of Maryland regarding the PORT Act, recently signed into law by Governor Wes Moore. The PORT Act creates programs aimed at assisting businesses and workers affected by the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 15, 2024) – In a proactive effort to enhance emergency preparedness and interagency collaboration, multiple local and state agencies are set to conduct a joint Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) Drill along the C&O Canal between Dam 3 and the town of Brunswick. The drill, scheduled for April
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 12, 2024) – Since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, organizations across the state have developed various websites, resources, information portals, etc. to assist those impacted by the bridge incident. The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 5, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) is thrilled to announce the return of the Washington County Career Expo on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Hosted in partnership with Hagerstown Community College (HCC) for the second time, this event will take place at
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 11, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mt Lock Hill Road to through traffic on Monday, April 15, 2024. The closure will remain in effect between 7:30 am until 3:00 pm for work at the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road. We apologize
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 11, 2024) – Join the Washington County Clean County Initiative and the Town of Williamsport on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a joint clean-up event. The clean-up event will be held at River Bottom Park. This event qualifies for students’ SSL
Hagerstown, MD (April 10, 2024) The Washington County Agricultural Education Center announces the cancellation of the public information meeting regarding the proposed Agricultural Education Center Multipurpose Indoor Building. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th at 6:00 PM, the meeting has been cancelled and will no longer take place. For additional information,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 10, 2024) – The Washington County, MD Government County Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new online portal for citizens to submit Public Information Act (PIA) requests. This innovative platform is designed to streamline the process of requesting public information while enhancing transparency
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 9, 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 8, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, with the purchase of a conservation easement in March, Washington County has surpassed the 40,000-acre mark for permanently preserved land. This milestone puts the County just 10,000 acres away from its stated goal of 50,000 acres.