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TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE: Tommytown Road Has Reopened

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 27, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the reopening of Tommytown Road in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The road has been closed since January 11, 2023, due to a train derailment. Please be advised temporary closures may continue to occur throughout March.   For additional information, please

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NPS to Repair Level 33 Stone Wall Along the C&O Canal

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 24, 2023) – On behalf of the National Parks Service, the Washington County Division of Public Works announces the Level 33 stone wall repairs will begin on Monday, March 20, 2023. Road closures and detours are expected as construction takes place. Read the original release below.  

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Washington County Government Closed for Presidents’ Day

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 16, 2023) – In observance of Presidents’ Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023. 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

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Alpine Drive

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 7, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Alpine Drive between Village Mill Drive and Maugansville Road on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. due to tree removal.   For additional information, please

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TAKE THE SURVEY! MTA Brunswick Line Expanding Service

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 3, 2023) – Washington County Government encourages residents to provide input on the possibility of MARC services expanding to Hagerstown by taking the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) Brunswick Outreach Survey. To complete the survey, click the button below and to learn more

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Delays on Eastern Boulevard

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 30, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces traffic delays are to be expected on Eastern Boulevard between Klick Way and 1331 Eastern Boulevard North due to tree removal. Please expect traffic delays from Tuesday, January 31, 2023, to Friday, February 3, 2023, between 8:00 a.m.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on MD 68

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 27, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), the Washington County Highway Department announces Maryland 68 at US 11 to Cedar Ridge Road will be closed on Saturday, January 28, 2023, and Sunday, January 29, 2023, from 7:00 a.m.

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REMINDER: Join Us to Celebrate Groundhog Day!

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 23, 2023) – In just 10 days, the Washington County Department of Business Development will be hosting the annual Groundhog Day Event at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center in Boonsboro. The Groundhog Day Event will be held on February 3, 2023. Local products will be featured from numerous

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Your Input is Needed! Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 20, 2023) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management encourages citizens to participate in Washington County’s hazard mitigation planning process by completing the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey. The planning process includes all of Washington County. The public survey is designed to help the

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Washington County Government Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 12, 2023) – In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023. County services will operate as listed below:   The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield will operate during regularly scheduled business hours. Administrative offices and

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Tommytown Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 11, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Tommytown Road in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The road is closed effective immediately due to a train derailment that occurred on January 11, 2023, around 11:00 p.m. The road will remain closed until further notice.   For additional

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Hagerstown/Washington County Approved to Renew and Expand Enterprise Zone

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 11, 2023) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the Maryland Department of Commerce has officially approved the County’s application to renew and expand the Hagerstown/Washington County Enterprise Zone.    The Enterprise Zone is an economic development incentive administered by the Department of Business Development

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on MD 68

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on MD 68

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 5, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), the Washington County Highway Department announces Maryland 68 at US 11 to Cedar Ridge Road will be closed on Saturday, January 7, 2023, and Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 7:00 a.m.

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REGISTER TODAY! Winter Programs Beginning Soon

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 4, 2023) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces winter programs begin this weekend! If you have not yet registered, click on the image above to view the program brochure and register for the programs of your choice. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s

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Washington County Government Closed for New Year’s

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 23, 2022) – In observance of New Year’s, Washington County Government offices will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, and remain closed on Friday, December 30, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2023. County services will operate as listed below:   The Hagerstown Regional Airport

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Kaetzel Transfer Station Closed Today (12/22/22)

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 22, 2022) – Due to a power outage the Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Kaetzel transfer station, located at 2926 Kaetzel Road, will be closed today, Thursday, December 22, 2022.   We will provide an update as soon as the issue is corrected. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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