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HERITAGE AREA PROJECT GRANT ROUND NOW OPEN! HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – Washington County Government shares the following information that was provided in a press release from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Project Grant Round is Now Open! Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) grants benefit
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces service at the Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1) has been restored. For questions or more information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department at [email protected]. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces the Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1) is currently experiencing outages. This means if a person dials 9-1-1, they may not get through. IF UNABLE TO GET THROUGH AT 9-1-1, PLEASE CALL 301-223-7291 FOR AN EMERGENCY. The County will provide updates
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2020) – Washington County Government would like to announce all non-essential County offices will operate on a three-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2020, with liberal leave in effect. The Solid Waste Department will be closing all facilities. This includes Forty West Landfill and all transfer stations.
Washington County Transit announces it will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, due to inclement weather and dangerous road conditions. Updates regarding Transit service for Thursday will be sent out as more information is known. Please call the Transit Department at 240-313-2750 for further questions. The
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2020) – Washington County Solid Waste Department announces it will be closing facilities early on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, due to inclement weather. The department will be closing transfer stations at 11:30 a.m. and the 40 West landfill will be closing at noon. The County encourages those
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 16, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is offering free Christmas tree recycling to Washington County residents. All lights, ornaments, and nails must be removed from the tree. Trees will be accepted daily beginning December 26, 2020 through January 30, 2021. Christmas Tree Recycling Locations:
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING December 15, 2020 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 December 11, 2020 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 (December 9, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the precautionary boil water advisory that impacted the 200 block of East Main Street is hereby rescinded following the successful permanent repairs made to the main water line. The Washington County Department of Water Quality thanks you
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 9, 2020) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department announces the launch of Operation Holly Jolly. Beginning today and running through January 1, 2021, Washington County invites small businesses to sign-up as we share specials, deals, and discounts being offered by Washington County small businesses throughout the holiday
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 (December 8, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce John Martirano as the new County Administrator. The Board passed the hiring on a vote of 5-0. Martirano is set to begin his new position effective December 28, 2020. Washington County welcomes Martirano back
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 8, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will be meeting virtually for the following dates: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Meetings can be viewed on the Washington County Government Facebook livestream and will be uploaded to YouTube and the Washington County Government
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 8, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Back Road from Harpers Ferry Road to the Dargan boat ramp. The road will be closed on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 for pipe installation from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 7, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water from the Sharpsburg Water System in the 200 block of East Main Street. The boil water advisory is for the 200 block of East Main Street only, due to a water
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 7, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a water main break in the 200 block of East Main Street in Sharpsburg, Maryland. There are approximately 10-12 homes without water service. County personnel is responding to make necessary repairs. The County will provided 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 (December 3, 2020) – Washington County Government, in partnership with the Washington County Health Department, announces the launch of Threads of Hope, a public messaging outreach campaign focused around behavioral health. We recognize that COVID-19 has impacted everyone, and we all respond differently. If you or a loved one is struggling with
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 2, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Back Road from Harpers Ferry Road to the Dargan boat ramp. The road will be closed for pipe installation from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Thursday, December 3, 2020
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.