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HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 21, 2019) – The members of the Washington County Disabilities Advisory Committee are seeking resources available for the community of persons with disabilities. If your company or organization provides assistance in any capacity, please email a link to the County Clerk at [email protected]. Through the membership of the Committee, the Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 15, 2019) – On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a zoning text amendment that will now allow several different types of alcohol production facilities including wineries, breweries, and distilleries. These amendments will allow more flexibility in locating and promoting
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 15, 2019) – As of Thursday, November 7, 2019, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners is under a ratified contract with a private developer on the former Fort Ritchie Military Reservation in Cascade, Maryland. The property will remain under contract as Washington County Department of Business Development works with the buyer through a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 15, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased the announce the appointment of Jeremy Mose to Director of Environmental Management effective upon the retirement of Dan Divito. Mose has been with Washington County Government since May 2019, serving as Deputy Director for the Department of Water Quality. Jeremy
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 13, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces CSX will be performing safety repairs to the railroad crossing at Eastern Boulevard on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, weather permitting. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Boulevard will be closed to all traffic at the crossing and will remain closed until the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 12, 2019) – Washington County Board of County Commissioners announce that effective immediately, Kirk C. Downey will fulfill the role of Interim County Administrator. This appointment was made upon the resignation of County Administrator Robert Slocum. The Chief Financial Officer will now report directly to the Board. For additional
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 7, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces multiple road closures during the week of November 11, 2019 for routine bridge inspections. Road closures will take place at the bridges shown below, weather permitting. Monday, November 11 – Pearre/Ziegler Road over Sideling Hill Creek Tuesday, November 12
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2019) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend its fourth Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sharpsburg Town Hall, 106 E Main Street, Sharpsburg, Maryland. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2019) – In observance of Veteran’s Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019. 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. Allegiant air
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development, in partnership with the Maryland Hemp Coalition, Grow and Fortify, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the University of Maryland Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics hosted a workshop titled ‘Everything about Hemp.’ Over 100 attendees from across the state of Maryland and neighboring states
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering received notification from Huntzberry Brothers, Inc. that Broadfording Road at the intersection with Salem Church road will be closed to provide intersection improvements for a private development project. Both Broadfording and Salem Church Roads will be closed for approximately 200 feet in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2019) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee third Listening Tour scheduled for this evening November 5th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Boonsboro Library has been cancelled due to building issues. This meeting will be rescheduled. For additional information, please contact the Washington County Clerk’s Office at 240-313-2204. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased the announce the appointment of Jill Baker to Director of Planning and Zoning effective upon the retirement of Stephen Goodrich. Baker is a veteran of the department starting as an Associate Planner in October 1999 and advancing
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to announce Palmyra Farm as recipient of the 2019-2020 Washington County Farm of the Year. This marks the ninth year Washington County has recognized a Farm of the Year. The winning farm showcases excellence in agriculture and promotes a greater understanding of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2019) – Washington County Government celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Public Safety Training Center. Local elected officials gathered with public safety officials and many citizens to commemorate the beginning of construction on the 48.9 acres of land located directly off Sharpsburg Pike at 18350 Public Safety Place.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2019) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend its third Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Boonsboro Library, Washington County Public Library. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. If you would
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services congratulates Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator Bardona Woods, for being awarded as Director of the Year for 2018 by the Mid-Eastern APCO. Bardona received this award in recognition of over 36 years of her work as a public servant in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road from Wright Road to Milestone Terrace. The road will be closed on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for guardrail repairs. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2019) – The Washington County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Office recently completed an up-to-date GIS data set of planimetric features which will be used by local developers to plan and engineer commercial, industrial, and residential developments, as well as municipal, county and state government functions. This project began in September
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2019) – The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) would like to inform the citizens of Washington County that their Board of Directors has voted to re-open the Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program (NGFAP) on November 1, 2019. The program will operate on a monthly cycle while funding
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 22, 2019) – Washington County Government hosted its inaugural Student Government Day at the Administration Building in downtown Hagerstown. Six students were selected to represent their Washington County public high school by spending the day experiencing and learning about local government in Washington County, Maryland. Students received an introduction from County
