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Board of County Commissioners Approve New Director for the Department of Business Development
October 28, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announces the promotion of Jonathan Horowitz to Director for the Department of Business Development. He will assume his role as director on October 31, 2022. Horowitz has been employed with Washington County Government for over 3
Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Airport Director
October 27, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 27, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Doran as Airport Director for Hagerstown Regional Airport. Doran comes to Washington County Government with an extensive background in aviation. He became actively engaged in aviation studies in 2007 and
Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Chief Financial Officer
October 27, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 27, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased the announce the appointment of Michelle Gordon as Chief Financial Officer. Gordon is a lifelong resident of Washington County. After graduating from Williamsport High School in Williamsport, Maryland, she obtained her Bachelor of Science from
Washington County Announces 2022-2023 Farm of the Year
October 26, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 26, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Farm of the Year, Baker Farms LLC of Boonsboro, Maryland. The Farm of the Year program recognizes a Washington County farm that showcases excellence in agriculture and promotes a greater understanding
Doub’s Woods Park Bathroom Closure
October 26, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 26, 2022) – Effective Wednesday October 26, 2022, the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the bathrooms at Doub’s Woods Park will be closed for maintenance. The bathrooms will remain closed until the park re-opens in the spring of 2023. For additional information, please contact Washington
Washington County Launches Electronic Plan Review
October 21, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 21, 2022) – Washington County Government launches Electronic Plan Review to enhance its permitting and land development software known as Accela Automation. The upgrade will increase efficiency by allowing County divisions and departments to handle permitting and land development plan review in a more efficient manner while maintaining a high
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Edgemont Road
October 20, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 20, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Edgemont Road from Graham Avenue to Mong Road. The road will be closed on Monday, October 24, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington
MDOT Consolidated Transportation Plan Notice
October 19, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 19, 2022) – The Washington County Division of Engineering will host the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)’s Consolidated Transportation Plan Tour meeting for Washington County on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center at 18350 Public
Washington County Receives $1.55 Million Grant for Rural Legacy Grant
October 14, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 13, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announces the State of Maryland awarded Washington County $1,550,000 for their Rural Legacy Program on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Rural Legacy is a conservation easement program funded by the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources that works to permanently
2022 Annual Park in Dark
October 12, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2022) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the Annual Park at Dark event. The event will be held this Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. Park at Dark is
REMINDER: Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant
October 12, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces a new grant program created to assist eligible local nonprofit organizations impacted by the Covid-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impact upon our community. The County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Canceled – October 18, 2022
October 11, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 11, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, has been canceled. Click here to view the updated BOCC meeting schedule. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected]. ###
Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park Canceled – October 2, 2022
September 29, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 29, 2022) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces the Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park for October 2, 2022, has been canceled due to the forecasted inclement weather. The concert will not be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience. For additional information,
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Mummert Road
September 26, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 26, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mummert Road from Funkhouser Road to Hanging Rock Road. The road will be closed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for tree removal. For additional information, please contact
Division of Engineering Community Informational Meeting
September 23, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Division of Engineering will host a Community Informational Meeting to discuss the replacement of Crystal Falls Drive Bridge over Beaver Creek. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Smithsburg Middle School cafeteria,
Washington County Awarded $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Fund Equipment for Firefighters
September 23, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company, has been awarded a “Regional” Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1.9 million. The funds will be used
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Hopewell Road
September 22, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 22, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road between Wright Road and Pepperbush Circle. The road will be closed from Monday, September 26, 2022, through Thursday, September 29, 2022. The road will be closed daily from 8:15 a.m. until 2:30
Washington County Government Hosted Public Safety Training Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting
September 21, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – On September 20, 2022, Washington County Government, Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for the Washington County Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Representatives from each
Application Now Available! Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant
September 21, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces the grant application for the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant is now available at https://www.washco-md.net/grant-management/community-recovery-grant/. To create and implement the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program, Washington County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new grant program will
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Valley Road
September 17, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Valley Road between Deer Path and Gristmill Lane. The road will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing