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HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces the Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park has been canceled for the 2020 season due to concerns regarding COVID-19. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to reopening the Jim and Fay Powers
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will be replacing a waterline at the intersection of McAfee Hill Road and Military Road beginning Monday, July 27, 2020. During the replacement of the waterline, the intersection will be closed to all traffic. A detour route has been
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING July 21, 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 20, 2020) – Washington County Government shares the following message with its citizens from the Washington County Board of Elections: The Washington County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 20th at 4:00PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on the consolidation of multiple precincts for the
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 (July 16, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development encourages local businesses to download and print the posters that are pictured above. All businesses are encouraged to post signage on the front door of their business. Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner stated in a press conference on Tuesday, “We
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling announces the recycling of styrofoam at 40 West Landfill will be discontinued effective immediately. The County began the styrofoam recycling program in 2010. As a reminder, no styrofoam is accepted in County recycling bins. For specific
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 (July 13, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at 20912 Mousetown Road to Mariah Furnace Road. The road will be closed on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for culvert repair, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 10, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at Frog Eye Road at the bridge over Israel Creek. The road will be closed on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for bridge repairs, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to
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
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
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING July 2, 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 1, 2020) – Washington County Transit announces it will be returning to regular service beginning Monday, July 6, 2020. During COVID-19, transit was operating on a modified scheduled of Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Returning to regular service means transit will resume operating on evenings and
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.