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HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 28, 2020) – With only three days remaining to complete the 2020 Census, where does Washington County stand? The map above indicates the response rate from 2010 Census compared to the response rate for 2020 per town and municipality across Washington County. We have already exceeded our

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 25, 2020) – Washington County Government reminds citizens only five days remain to complete the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census must be completed no later than September 30, 2020. Today we are focusing on the historical importance of the Census. Did you know that Census information is valuable to genealogical research? Many historians

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 24, 2020) – Washington County Government reminds citizens there are only six days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census must be completed no later than September 30, 2020. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THE CENSUS? ONLINE: census.gov BY PHONE: 844-330-2020 BY MAIL: if you received a Census form in your mailbox For

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) wants to hear from you! MDOT MTA is in the process of developing the Statewide Transit Plan (STP) and is seeking input from Maryland citizens. MDOT MTA recently released the STP Survey and would like to get as much

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2020) – The Washington County Human Resources Department announces the search for a new County Administrator effective immediately. The deadline for mailing all candidate submissions is October 13, 2020. The County Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Washington County Government and is responsible for directing the day-to-day functions

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 10, 2020) – The Washington County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department has created a Voting Center Locator to ease the process of finding the closest in-person voting location for the 2020 General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. County residents are able to vote at any of the 11 locations

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 9, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Sharpsburg Water System in the 300 block of West Main Street. Because of a water main break, a boil water advisory is issued for the 300 block of West