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HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 31, 2022) – As of May 31, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications online for the establishment of the Police Accountability Board as required by Maryland law. The Board will hold a public hearing on the County’s proposed Police Accountability Board Ordinance on June 7, 2022.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 31, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The Adult Public Guardianship Review Board is instrumental in the welfare of persons with disabilities and is an interdisciplinary team that acts as consultants
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 27, 2022) – Beginning June 1, 2022, the Division of Permits and Inspections will allow residential projects to request and receive a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO). This will permit residential projects to obtain occupancy prior to receiving all final inspection approvals due to extenuating circumstances such as material shortages,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 27, 2022) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to Summer Fest on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marty Snook Park. Please join us for a Summer Kick-off event. This event is free and open to all ages. Come out and enjoy scheduled field games, contests, information
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 27, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Bottom Road from Route 68 at the tannery to the railroad tracks at the quarry. The road will be closed from Tuesday, May 31, 2022, to Thursday, June 2, 2022. The road will be closed daily from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 26, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces Marty Snook Pool will be opening on Saturday, May 28, 2022, for the 2022 summer swim season. The pool will be open on weekends only from noon until 6:00 p.m. Starting June 8, 2022, Marty Snook Pool will be open seven (7) days
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 26, 2022) – In observance of Memorial Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 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 department will be closed. Allegiant air
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 20, 2022) – Washington County Government received a Maryland Preservation Award for Outstanding Stewardship by a Government Agency for the Claggett’s Mill Bridges by the Maryland Historical Trust on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The ceremony included awards given to Lantz Construction Company dba Building Systems as the general
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 18, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners awarded local citizens at the 42nd Annual John Frye Historic Preservation Awards ceremony and luncheon. The recipients were awarded for their dedication and commitment to preserving and protecting the history of Washington County through historic rehabilitation, restoration, infill, letters,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 18, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Eagle Nest Road between Route 64 and Bradbury Avenue. The road will be closed on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 13, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Heather Drive between Route 63 and Ayrshire Court. The road will be closed starting Monday, May 16, 2022, for culvert, pipe, and utility replacement. We anticipate a thirty(30) day road closure. The residents who live on Heather Drive between
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 13, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that the public hearing on the proposed FY23 Budget and Proposed Property Tax Rate for FY23 will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Atlee Kepler Theater, Hagerstown Community College,11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 13, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public budget hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Atlee Kepler Theater, Hagerstown Community College,11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland. The public budget hearing video
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 12, 2022) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is pleased to be celebrating 10 years of partnership with Allegiant Air. In May 2012, Allegiant and HGR signed an agreement to offer flights out of HGR. On May 25, 2012, the first official Allegiant flight arrived at HGR from Orlando/Sanford International
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 10, 2022) – Washington County Highway Department announces Monroe Road from Wheeler Road to Cattle Run Lane will be closed on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 9, 2022) – Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning announces the public hearing for rezoning case RZ-21-005 – Sharpsburg Pike LLC, scheduled for May 10, 2022, in front of the Board of County Commissioners has been postponed. A new hearing date will be announced at a later date. We apologize
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 6, 2022) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the closure of Chestnut Grove Park this weekend, Saturday, May 7, 2022, and Sunday, May 8, 2022. The park will remain closed for the weekend due to weather conditions and the park being under construction For additional
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 6, 2022) – Due to inclement weather, the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the cancelation of tonight’s family bonfire event. We are exploring options to reschedule the event soon. For additional information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 5, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Veterans Advisory Committee. Applicants shall be registered voters and residents of Washington County. Additionally, members shall meet one of the following requirements: Separated from a US Military Service
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 2, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation announces all county-owned parks will officially open on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Parks are open daily from 9:00 a.m. until sunset. County-owned parks include: Camp Harding Park Chestnut Grove Park Clear Spring Park Devil’s Backbone Park Doub’s Wood Park
County Connection Newsletter Issue #10, April 29, 2022. An inside perspective of what’s going on in Washington County, MD.