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HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces Garretts Mill Road at the bridge over Israel Creek is now open to traffic, effective Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. This bridge suffered severe damage from the May 2018 flooding that impacted several roads and infrastructure in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 24, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Horowitz as Business Leader in the Department of Business Development. Mr. Horowitz begins his position effective June 24, 2019. Jonathan comes from a sixteen-year career in business consisting of roles in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 24, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Reno Monument Road between Amos Reeder Road and Maryland Route 67 on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 20, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department will be closing a portion of Broadfording Road from Route 40 to Martin Street for the USA Cycling Amateur Road Championships. The closure began at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2019 and will be closed through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 20, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department will be extending the road closure on Bottom Road for an additional day. The road closure will continue to be closed from Route 68 to the railroad tracks to allow the completion of mowing and debris removal. The additional closure will
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 19, 2019) – Washington County Government will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the opening of Garretts Mill Road Bridge on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in southern Washington County. Details can be found in the invitation below.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 19, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department will be closing a small portion of Netz Road from Route 67 to Appletown Road for the USA Cycling Amateur Road Championships. The closure began at 10:30 a.m. on June 19, 2019 and will be closed through 7:00 p.m. on June 20,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 17, 2019) – Washington County is excited to welcome back competitors for the 2019 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships. The following roads and traffic patterns will be impacted by the race: Thursday, June 20, 2019 Maryland Route 67 will be closed to through traffic for cycling time
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be closing Bottom Road from Route 68 to the railroad tracks for mowing and debris removal. The closure will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the following days: Thursday, June 13, 2019 Monday, June 17, 2019
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2019) – The City of Hagerstown’s Department of Parks and Engineering released the information below regarding several road closures that will take place on Friday, June 14, 2019 for the Tour of Washington County bicycle race. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 7, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management is excited to announce the Clean County street sweeper is well on its way to hitting the million pound milestone. In only 4 months of sweeping the streets of Washington County, over 500,000 pounds of debris and trash has
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 7, 2019) – The Washington County Local Management Board (LMB) announced its award of $723,447 in state grant funds awarded by the Maryland Children’s Cabinet, along with the Governor’s Office for Children-a division of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. The grant award will fund six initiatives aimed at strengthening
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 28, 2019) – The City of Hagerstown’s Department of Parks and Engineering released the information below regarding several road closures that will take place on Friday, May 31, 2019 for the “Thunder in the Square” event. CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND Department of Parks and Engineering May 28, 2019 TRAFFIC
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 22, 2019) – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has scheduled a public hearing for June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. This public hearing has been scheduled to present the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Washington County Government. In their May 21, 2019 Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 22, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Plan Review and Permitting have recently expanded their notification capabilities. Permit applicants will now receive an email notification when a permit has been issued. The email will state one of the following depending on how the custom field for issuance is marked:
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 22, 2019) – In observance of Memorial Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 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 (May 21, 2019) – During the Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled May 21, 2019 meeting, the board came to a consensus to schedule a public hearing for June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. This public hearing has been scheduled due to the fact that if an increase in the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 21, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners awarded three local citizens at the 41st Annual John Frye Historic Preservation Awards ceremony and luncheon. The recipients were awarded for their dedication and commitment to preserving and protecting the history of Washington County through historic rehabilitation, restoration and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 21, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be conducting pipe installation on the upper part of Mt Zion Road between the point at Quirack School Road to Raven Rock Road. The installation will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 between 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., weather permitting. For
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 21, 2019) – The Washington County Solid Waste Department announces Kaetzel Transfer Station will be closing on June 3, 2019 for site repairs. The station will be closed for approximately 60 days. The transfer station on Dargan School Road will be open with extra dumpsters for trash and recycling
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 21, 2019) – During the Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled May 21, 2019 meeting, the board came to a consensus to schedule a public hearing for June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. This public hearing has been scheduled due to the fact that if an increase in the
