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HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2021) – Washington County Department of Solid Waste joins the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and others in celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore the Earth™. We can all do our part to protect the Earth by recycling more and recycling
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 21, 2021) – Join the Washington County Division of Environmental Management as they host a virtual tree planting. This virtual event will take place on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and will be streamed live on the Washington County Government Facebook page. For additional information, please contact
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 21, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mansfield Road between Smoketown Road and 18220 Mansfield Road on April 21, 2021, from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m for drainage work. The County encourages drivers to proceed with caution while in this area. For additional
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 (April 20, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Sandy Hook Road between Hoffmaster Road and the school bus turnaround on April 26, 2021, from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. All traffic, including emergency vehicles, will not be able to pass through during this closure. Please
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 20, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces a new round of funding programs are being offered in Washington County, Maryland. On April 20, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved $1.3 million in funding from the State of Maryland RELIEF Act. There are four grant
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 19, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Marble Quarry Road between addresses 20114 and 19832 on April 19, 2021, from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County reminds citizens to drive with caution in this area. For additional information, please
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING April 16, 2021 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 (April 19, 2021) – Effective April 29, 2021, the Washington County Board of Elections offices will be located at 17718 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740. To allow time for a smooth transition into the new location, the Board of Election offices will be closed April 26-28, 2021. For additional
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING April 13, 2021 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 (April 13, 2021) – The Washington County Division of Engineering is pleased to announce that Back Road in southern Washington County is now open to traffic, effective Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. County Administrator John Martirano said, “I want to thank everyone who has been involved in
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 (April 9, 2021) – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to hear from you! MDOT is in the process of updating the Maryland State Freight Plan and is seeking input from Maryland citizens and freight stakeholders. MDOT recently released the State Freight Plan Survey and would like to get as much
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING April 6, 2021 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 April 1, 2021 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 (March 31, 2021) – The Washington County Gaming Commission will begin the 2021 Gaming Commission Grant funding cycle beginning on April 1, 2021. All qualifying charitable organizations with a Washington County presence are encouraged to apply. On April 1, 2021 funding applications will be posted online and available for download.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 31, 2021) – In observance of Good Friday, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021. 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.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 30, 2021) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Bradshaw as Director of the Division of Environmental Management effective March 20, 2021. Bradshaw has been with Washington County Government for 22 years. His career with the County began in the Engineering Department
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 (March 30, 2021) – Through bipartisan legislation, the State of Maryland has established the Maryland Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Account COVID-19 RELIEF Program with $10 million in state Relief Act funding. The Relief Act funds will be distributed through the Maryland Department of Commerce’s Small, Minority, and Women-Owned
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 30, 2021) – To continue their support of providing assistance to small businesses who have suffered financial hardships during COVID-19, the Maryland Department of Commerce has received $10 million from the State of Maryland to administer the Maryland Small Business COVID-19 RELIEF Grant Program. This grant will