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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.
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.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 24, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Clean Energy Center, the Washington County Department of Business Development announces the Board of County Commissioners has approved the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) ordinance to join the statewide program. Learn more by reading the original release below.
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
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
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
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
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 9, 2023) – The Washington County Emergency Management Office announces the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will hold the rescheduled public meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center in classrooms 5 and
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.
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
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
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.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 22, 2022) – Washington County Government announces liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential Washington County employees today, Thursday, December 22, 2022. County employees who are designated as “Essential” are expected to perform their duties as they normally would. Employees who can telework should report at their usual time. The County encourages
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is offering free Christmas Tree recycling to Washington County residents. All lights, ornaments, and nails must be removed from the tree. Trees will be accepted daily beginning Tuesday, December 27, 2022, through Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Christmas Tree
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2022) – In observance of Christmas, Washington County Government offices will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, and remain closed on Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, 2022. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 14, 2022) – Washington County Government announces liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential Washington County employees tomorrow, Thursday, December 15, 2022. County employees who are designated as “Essential” are expected to perform their duties as they normally would. Employees who can telework should report at their usual time. The County encourages
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 12, 2022) – While Washington County Government continues to make progress on restoring County technology systems, some work remains to ensure that every system is ready for public access before it is brought back online. Washington County’s top priority is to ensure that our community members can
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 9, 2022) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services advises Washington County residents to anticipate traffic delays and road closures along Route 68, Route 632, and Route 56 on Monday, December 12, 2022, for the funeral service and procession of Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Chief Zachary
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 7, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development will be hosting the annual Groundhog Day Event on Friday, February 3, 2023. The Groundhog Day Event will be held at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. Local products will be featured
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 6, 2022) – The newly-elected Board of County Commissioners officially began their four year term today with a swearing-in ceremony at Washington County Circuit Court. The Honorable Judge Brett R. Wilson officiated the ceremony. Kevin Tucker, clerk of the Circuit Court, led the swearing-in of the commissioners.