HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 14, 2021) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for Washington County, Maryland (RZ-20-002) for short-term residential rentals. This amendment defines a Short-term Residential Rental as “a non-owner-occupied residential structure that provides temporary lodging to transient guests for compensation. Proprietors may rent

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 9, 2021) – Service for both incoming and outgoing phone lines for all Washington County Government divisions and departments has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the outage.   For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected].   ###

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 9, 2021) – Washington County Government is currently experiencing a phone outage for both incoming and outgoing calls. The Washington County Information Technology department is working closely with Verizon to restore service. If you are in need of assistance from a County division or department, please complete the form at https://www.washco-md.net/contact-us/.

  HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 6, 2021) – Washington County Government shares the following information on behalf of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.   Volunteers Sought for Historic Newcomer House Exhibit Visitor Center at Antietam National Battlefield Sharpsburg, MD – After more than a year of restricted access due to the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 15, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a sewer main break in the Westfields neighborhood. County staff is on the scene working to repair pipes. There will be no interruption of service to residents in the Westfields neighborhood.   For additional information, please contact Washington