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HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 4, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Cavetown Church Road between Crystal Falls Drive and Mapleville Road. The road will be closed on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, for tree removal from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 30, 2020) – Per Governor Hogan’s recent announcement of additional economic relief, the Washington County Department of Business Development announces two new grant programs that will launch in 2021. These grant programs will be focused on 1) hotel and lodging providers and 2) restaurants. The number of funds
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING December 29, 2020 The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard.’ Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 28, 2020) –In observance of the New Year’s holiday, Washington County Government offices will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, and will be closed on Thursday, December 31, 2020, and Friday, January 1, 2021. Essential services will continue to be provided, including, but not
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 23, 2020) – The Washington County Health Department has announced plans to roll out its COVID-19 vaccinations for first responders and health care providers, the two populations identified in the State of Maryland’s highest priority group. Maryland has been planning for the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines since early 2020 by
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 22, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development shares the following information that was released from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Summary of 501(c)(6) Eligibility in Pandemic Relief Package Expansion of PPP The final pandemic relief package restarts the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and expands PPP
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard.’ Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 22, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved for County offices to close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. The closure will allow employees to begin an early observance of the Christmas holiday. Essential services will be provided through normal operating hours and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 21, 2020) – In observance of the Christmas holiday, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020, and Friday, December 25, 2020. 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
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING December 18, 2020 The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard.’ Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings
HERITAGE AREA PROJECT GRANT ROUND NOW OPEN! HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – Washington County Government shares the following information that was provided in a press release from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Project Grant Round is Now Open! Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grants benefit
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces service at the Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1) has been restored. For questions or more information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected]. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces the Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1) is currently experiencing outages. This means if a person dials 9-1-1, they may not get through. IF UNABLE TO GET THROUGH AT 9-1-1, PLEASE CALL 301-223-7291 FOR AN EMERGENCY. The County will provide updates
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2020) – Washington County Government would like to announce all non-essential County offices will operate on a three-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2020, with liberal leave in effect. The Solid Waste Department will be closing all facilities. This includes Forty West Landfill and all transfer stations.
Washington County Transit announces it will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, due to inclement weather and dangerous road conditions. Updates regarding Transit service for Thursday will be sent out as more information is known. Please call the Transit Department at 240-313-2750 for further questions. The
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2020) – Washington County Solid Waste Department announces it will be closing facilities early on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, due to inclement weather. The department will be closing transfer stations at 11:30 a.m. and the 40 West landfill will be closing at noon. The County encourages those
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2020) – 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 December 26, 2020 through January 30, 2021. Christmas Tree Recycling Locations:
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING December 15, 2020 The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard.’ Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING December 11, 2020 The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard.’ Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 9, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the precautionary boil water advisory that impacted the 200 block of East Main Street is hereby rescinded following the successful permanent repairs made to the main water line. The Washington County Department of Water Quality thanks you
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 9, 2020) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department announces the launch of Operation Holly Jolly. Beginning today and running through January 1, 2021, Washington County invites small businesses to sign-up as we share specials, deals, and discounts being offered by Washington County small businesses throughout the holiday
