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HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 30, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners voted to extend the submission deadline for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant until July 14, 2020. This grant encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria to submit an application. Grant applications are accepted and funds are distributed on a first-come, first-serve
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development reminds businesses the deadline to submit an application for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant is Tuesday, June 30, 2020. This grant encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria to submit an application. Grant applications are accepted and funds are
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 will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development shares the information below from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced that this year’s cover crop sign-up will be conducted entirely by mail from July 1 through July 17. The popular conservation program provides farmers with cost-share assistance
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at 958 Hoffmaster Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution while workers make repairs.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces Marty Snook Pool will be increasing pool capacity to 150 people beginning Monday, June 29, 2020. As a reminder, there are regulations still in place that the public must follow to meet CDC guidelines: 150 people will be allowed inside
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Bottom Road between Route 68 at the Tannery to the railroad tracks at the Quarry. The road will be closed from Monday, June 29, 2020 through Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the Future Harvest Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture Feed the Need grant applications are open. The Future Harvest Feed the Need Fund was created to help farmers weather market changes caused by the pandemic and to help address hunger by providing food access in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2020) – In observance of Independence Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. 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 flights will
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 will be updated Monday-Friday** EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER As COVID-19 still exists in
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemi c . Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard will be updated Monday-Friday** *Over the past few weeks the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 19, 2020) – Do you know a Washington County business that is going above and beyond to keep customers safe and healthy during COVID-19? Washington County Government is looking to highlight local businesses that are getting creative and using best business practices to maintain a safe and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 18, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces the Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park is tentatively set to begin on Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m with proper social distancing in place. Andy Angel Quartet is scheduled to perform on this date.
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. **As a reminder, COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Per the Governor’s most recent executive order
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 16, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the deadline to submit an application for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant has been extended until June 30, 2020. This grant encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria to submit an application. Grant applications are accepted and funds
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. **Beginning the week of June 15th, COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. Statistics will continue to be updated daily
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Washington County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department recently worked alongside the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department to create a tracking tool that allows the public to track the capacity level at Marty Snook Pool before going to the pool. With capacity guidelines due to COVID-19, the amount
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, the State
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, the State of Maryland will allow for additional reopenings as part of Stage Two of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. The Governor also
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Greensburg Road between Sandstone Drive and Welty Church Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Greensburg Road between Sandstone Drive and Welty Church Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution