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HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 5, 2024) – Mark your calendars, Washington County Government in collaboration with Senator Corderman’s office, is hosting a Community Town Hall Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Community Room (308/309) of the Washington County Free Library and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 5, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is excited to announce that Governor Wes Moore, alongside state and federal leaders, has revealed Maryland’s participation in the IRS Direct File System for the 2025 tax season. This initiative will allow Maryland taxpayers to file their
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the Bottom Road closure, between the tannery to the railroad crossing, as been extended through Monday, September 9, 2024. The road will be closed daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 3, 2024) – The Washington Board of County Commissioners recently passed amendments to our local adoption of the International Existing Building Code, which impacts the Building Code Board of Appeals. The County Commissioners are seeking members to fill current vacancies. The Board of Appeals shall have the responsibility to hear
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 2, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management invites you to the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The event will be held at 6:00 PM in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens, located in Hagerstown City Park
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Bottom Road, between the tannery to the railroad crossing, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, through Thursday, September 5, 2024. The road will be closed daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We apologize for
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2024) – The Washington Board of County Commissioners is looking for applicants interested in serving on the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board. Each County in Maryland has jurisdiction over all appeals in its area concerning property tax assessments, the Home Owners’ Tax Credit Program, the Renters’
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the State of Maryland awarded Washington County a grant of $1,544,000 for the fiscal year 2025 cycle of the Rural Legacy Program. This grant amount is the highest of any Rural
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that Marty Snook Pool will be closing for the 2024 season after Labor Day. This weekend, from August 31st through September 2nd, will be everyone’s last chance to take a dip and enjoy the pool until it
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 29, 2024) – The Washington County Transit Department is currently in the process of developing its Transportation Development Plan, and we need your voice to help shape the future of public transportation in our community. This plan is vital for improving and enhancing transit services, and your
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 29, 2024) – In observance of Labor Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices, and the maintenance department, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, and reopen
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 28, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center is pleased to announce that the network service outage impacting AT&T Mobility subscribers has been successfully resolved. AT&T Mobility has confirmed that their teams have isolated and rectified the issue, allowing subscribers to now resume calling 911 without any
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center is issuing an important notification to the residents of Washington County regarding a network service outage currently impacting AT&T Mobility. Due to this outage, some AT&T Mobility subscribers may experience difficulties when attempting to dial 9-1-1. AT&T Mobility has confirmed that
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development announces applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Washington County Farm of the Year award. Washington County, Maryland is home to many rich agricultural lands yielding essential products and commodities that support our community,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development would like to remind you that the Maryland Department of Commerce’s M4.0 Funding Program application portal is open! This program provides substantial grants for Maryland manufacturers to invest in cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies, and applications,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Washington County is sharing the following press release to inform the public of Black Fly Control occurring today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024. _______________________________________________ ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 26, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture —in partnership with
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 26, 2024) – On behalf of the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is excited to announce that SNC has won several lucrative government/military contracts that will ensure a stable supply of work and associated high-wage jobs here at HGR for years to come. Included
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Washington County is sharing the following press release to inform the public of ongoing infrastructure improvements in our county. _______________________________________________ HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – The Washington Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving as the Attorney Representative 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 21, 2024) On behalf of Governor Wes Moore, the Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is excited to announce low-interest federal financial assistance for Farmers affected by the ongoing drought in Maryland. Please read the following press release for more information on the loan. __________________________________________________________ ANNAPOLIS, MD
