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HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 19, 2022) – Washington County Highway Department announces Royer Road between MD Route 550 and MacAfee Hill Road will be closed on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for pipe replacement.
The Washington County Government Solid Waste Department announces the collection of recyclables will resume on Monday, April 18, 2022. As a reminder, plastic bags, plastic wrap of any kind, and styrofoam are not accepted in recycling. The County would like to thank its permit holders for their understanding during
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 12, 2022) – In observance of Good Friday, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022. 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 7, 2022) – Join us this Saturday, April 9th, at Dargan Bend Boat Ramp on the C&O Canal to help us with a litter cleanup. We have partnered with the C&O Canal Trust to remove litter and waste, providing a great opportunity to beautify our county. The
The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for spring and summer programs is now open! Click on the image above to view the program brochure and register for the programs of your choice. For additional information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].
The Washington County Gaming Commission will begin the 2022 funding cycle on April 1, 2022. All qualifying charitable organizations with a Washington County presence are encouraged to apply. On April 1, 2022 funding applications will be posted online and available for download. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of Grant
The Washington County Government Solid Waste Department announces the hold on accepting recyclables at 40 West Landfill and all Transfer stations will be extended for at least two more weeks. This hold is due to a delay in getting parts for a major equipment breakdown at the local recycling facility, which is not
Washington County Government shares the following information on behalf of the State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the Crime Victims’ Memorial Service. The Crime Victims’ Memorial Service is an annual event that is held in four parts of Maryland; Northern, Southern Eastern, and Western. The western region includes Montgomery, Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Washington County Government Solid Waste Department is asking all citizens to please hold off on bringing any recyclables to the 40 West Landfill and all Transfer Stations until further notice. The County apologizes for the inconvenience and will provide notification when recyclables can be collected. For additional
Washington County Government shares the following survey and webinar information from the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Energy Administration. Take the Maryland Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Planning (ZEVIP) Stakeholder Survey to provide your feedback on: ZEVIP Vision & Goals Criteria for Prioritization EV Charging Locations
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2021) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners recognized the Purchasing Department by presenting a proclamation in honor of March being named Purchasing Month by Governor Larry Hogan. Staff from Purchasing were recognized for their significant role in the quality, efficiency, and profitability of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2022) – National AG Day is celebrated on March 22 every year recognizing that everything we eat is produced and provided by agriculture. So today, March 22, we applaud all the people who work hard to feed the world, look after crops and livestock and contribute to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 21, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development proudly announces Hitachi Rail has selected Washington County, Maryland as the home for their new railcar manufacturing operations as a part of a major U.S. expansion. The company plans to build a $70M, 300,000 square-foot facility at 11903 Greencastle Pike in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 17, 2022) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department invites the public to complete a citizen survey regarding communications and services. The survey will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022. The brief survey includes responding to questions or concerns related to County government services, how communications are received,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2022) – Due to the inclement weather last weekend, the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest will now take place this Saturday, March 19, 2022. Join the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Hagerstown in supporting the Washington County Community Free Clinic. It will be an in-person fitness
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2021) – Washington County Government announces the following County divisions will be relocating from the 80 West Baltimore Street Administrative Annex to 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD effective April 11, 2022: Permits & Inspection Engineering Planning & Zoning The County expects no disruption to daily operations during the move.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2022) – Due to inclement weather, the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown and in support of the Washington County Community Free Clinic, announces the St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest has been POSTPONED and will now take place on, Saturday, March 19, 2022. For those who were registered
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 8, 2022) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department is seeking input from Washington County citizens regarding communications and services. The County is looking for citizens to respond to the survey with questions or concerns they most frequently have related to County government services, how they receive communications, and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2022) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office alerts the public to expect traffic delays in certain areas of Washington County this evening. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the following areas between the hours of 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022: I-70 East from Hancock to I-81
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 3, 2022) – Washington County Parks and Recreation Department notifies the public that several County parks will be receiving an upgrade to playground equipment this spring. Upon arrival to several County parks, you may notice the playground equipment is no longer there. This is temporary, as new equipment has
