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HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 13, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is excited to add another tool to our local farmers’ toolbox. Based upon research and feedback from producers who grow food for their communities, the new USDA Insurance Policy will be available beginning with the 2022 crop year. The Micro
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces another agricultural grant is open to food processors, distributors, farmers markets, and producers. The Pandemic Response and Safety Grant from the USDA began accepting applications on October 6, 2021. The minimum funding request is $1,500 and the maximum amount is $20,000. No cost-sharing or
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2021) – Washington County Highway Department announces Gilbert Hills Drive between Mayfair Avenue and Sherwood Drive will be closed until further notice for road repairs. The County encourages drivers to proceed with caution while in this area. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 5, 2021) – Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning announces the Board of County Commissioners public hearing originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Kepler Theater. The public hearing is in regards to a major change request
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 5, 2021) – Washington County Highway Department announces Independence Road from Route 40 to the F.O.P. Lodge will be closed from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for debris removal on the following days: Wednesday, October 6th Thursday, October 7th Monday, October 11th Tuesday, October 12th Wednesday, October 13th
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 4, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces applications for the Online Sales and Telework Opportunities Grant Program has been reopened. This grant program is intended to assist businesses in setting up an online sales framework and offer employees telework opportunities. Applications will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. EST
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 30, 2021) – Washington County Highway Department announces Ritchie Road will be closed between Wise Road and McAfee Hill Road on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The road will be closed for pipe replacement. The County encourages drivers to proceed with caution while
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 29, 2021) – Washington County Government announces the restructuring of several County divisions by reassigning staff from the Division of Plan Review & Permitting to the following divisions, effective October 2, 2021: Permits & Inspection (formerly Division of Construction) Engineering Planning & Zoning The restructuring streamlines planning, zoning, engineering, permitting,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 28, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the rollout of the USDA Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program. The Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program provides funding to help small specialty crop producers, food processors, manufacturers, distributors, and farmers markets recover costs incurred by responding to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 28, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Farmer Grant Program. The cap on this grant is $30,000 and grant applications are due by November 16, 2021. The grant program is open to all commercial farm business owners and farm
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 15, 2021) – To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department invites the public to nominate local, Hispanic-owned businesses in Washington County to be highlighted on Washington County Government social media pages and on the website. Nominations will be accepted beginning today
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 20, 2021) – Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning announce the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Kepler Theater regarding a major change request (RZ-21-003) for the Black Rock PUD has been postponed. A new date for a public hearing has
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the precautionary boil water advisory is hereby rescinded for the residents of 21738-21835 Academy Terrace following the successful repairs made to the main water line and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 15, 2021) – To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department invites the public to nominate local, Hispanic-owned businesses in Washington County to be highlighted on Washington County Government social media pages and on the website. Nominations will be accepted beginning today
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 15, 2021) – The Washington County, Maryland Department of Water Quality announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers at 21738 – 21835 Academy Terrace on the Mt. Aetna Water System. Because of water line break and repair, a boil water advisory is issued. It is recommended
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 8, 2021) – The application for Project Restore, led by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is scheduled to open today at noon. MDHCD is administering $25 million to provide financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 8, 2021) – Washington County Highway Department announces Walnut Point West will be closed between Route 40 and Walnut Point Road beginning Monday, September 13, 2021, through Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The road will be closed for the replacement of a headwall.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 3, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following roads are now open that were closed due to flooding from Tropical Depression Ida: Kemps Mill Road from the Mill to Snug Harbor Licking Creek Road from Keefer Road to the dead end Independence Road from Route 40 to the FOP
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 3, 2021) – With a near-perfect forecast for this Labor Day weekend, many citizens may choose to spend it outside and on a local waterway. The Washington County Emergency Management reminds citizens that as Tropical Depression Ida passed through the area earlier this week, the Upper Potomac River, Conococheague Creek,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 2, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following new road closures due to flooded roadways: Kemps Mill Road from the Mill to Snug Harbor Licking Creek Road from Keefer Road to the dead end The following roads remain closed due to flooded roadways: Independence Road from Route 40 to the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 2, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following roads are now open that were closed last night: Ashton Road at Gruber Road High Germany Road Rowe Road between Itnyre Road and Smithsburg/Leitersburg Road Battletown Road Leiters Mill Road The following roads remain closed due to flooded roadways: Independence Road