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HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 3, 2020) – With approval from the Board of County Commissioners, the Washington County Department of Business Development announces the launching of a new grant program to support restaurants in Washington County. The Direct Restaurant Relief Grant program will award $1.35 million. The grant program is designed to assist local restaurants (see
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 3, 2020) – On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the State of Maryland awarded Washington County $1,691,000 for their Rural Legacy Program and approved an over 12,000-acre expansion of its Rural Legacy Area. Rural Legacy is a conservation easement program funded by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources that works
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 2, 2020) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces the release of the FY22 Community Organization Funding Grant application. All qualifying charitable organizations which are on the Board of County Commissioners recognized non-profit list (1-108 List) are invited to apply. More information about the grant program eligibility
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 (October 28, 2020) – The Washington County School Board Nominating Commission welcomes public comment via Zoom during its Public Hearing on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Citizens are welcome to participate by accessing the information below: Join Zoom Meeting https://washco-md-net.zoom.us/j/93599851989?pwd=anpiam5RREtmalV0K3czQXp4Njc4QT09 Meeting ID: 935 9985 1989 Passcode:
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 (October 26, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Ruble Road between National Pike and Crystal Falls Drive. The road will be closed on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., for tree removal, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution while
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. **The dashboard is updated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2020) – Stop by and say hello to the Washington County Department of Business Development (DBD) as we wrap up the 2020 Business Appreciation Week! Live in the Square will be hosted by Ryan Smetzer from Live 96.7. We will be at the square in downtown Hagerstown this afternoon from 2:00-4:00
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 20, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Raspberry Road between Locust Grove Road and Park Hall Road on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., weather permitting for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution while road
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. **The dashboard is updated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 19, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development shares the press release below from an announcement made earlier today by Governor Larry Hogan regarding a new COVID-19 Relief Program for Maryland Farmers. Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program New Initiative Makes $10 Million Available
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 19, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announces the School Board Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill the Board of Education vacancy. The following are roles and responsibilities for board members: Establish a vision for the community’s schools and participate in strategic planning. Develop effective
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. **The dashboard is updated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 15, 2020) – The deadline for the 2020 Census is TODAY, Thursday, October 15, 2020. The U.S. Census Bureau announced earlier this week the deadline to complete self-response and field data collection operations for the 2020 Census was moved up. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THE CENSUS? ONLINE: census.gov BY
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 15, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces a road closure at the access ramp to Underpass Way from Halfway Boulevard. The road will be closed for resurfacing and will require closure of the access ramp on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. –
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 15, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Yale Drive from Medical Campus Road to Scholar Drive at Hagerstown Community College. The road will be closed on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The County encourages all drivers to exercise
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 14, 2020) – The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the deadline to complete self-response and field data collection operations for the 2020 Census has been bumped up and will now end on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Please see directions below for completing the Census: Internet self-response will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 14, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport will be hosting a simulated aircraft emergency disaster exercise on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The emergency communication systems may be heard in the surrounding area, but please know this is a drill. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 13, 2020) – During the Washington County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting today, October 13, 2020, the Board appointed the following individuals to the school board nominating commission. Senate – Shelley McIntire Delegates – Dr. Brenda Thiam Board of Education – Michael Guessford BOCC appointees: Chair – Marilee Kerns Educational Community –
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 13, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at 2400 Kaetzel Road. The road will be closed on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution while workers make repairs. For additional information,