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PUBLIC NOTICE: Regional Park Closed for Installation of Playground Equipment

February 24, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 24, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation notifies the public that Regional Park is closed for the installation of new playground equipment. The installation will begin today, Monday, February 24, 2020 and is anticipated to be completed by Friday, February 28, 2020, weather permitting. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s

Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Director of Information Systems

February 20, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 20, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua L. O’Neal as Director of the Division of Information Systems effective February 3, 2020. O’Neal has been with Washington County Government for 18 years. His career with the County began as the manager

Temporary Power Outage at Hagerstown Regional Airport

February 14, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 14, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport announces a power outage beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020. The outage is expected to last up to two hours. The terminal will be completely shut down during this time, and the rental car center will be affected by the outage.

Permitting Software Upgrade

February 12, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 12, 2020) – Washington County Government will be upgrading its permitting software, Accela Automation, starting Friday, February 14, 2020. The following divisions and departments will be affected by the upgrade: Division of Construction Division of Plan Review & Permitting Department of Planning & Zoning Beginning Friday, February 14, 2020 at

Washington County Government Closed for President’s Day

February 12, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 12, 2020) – In observance of President’s Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 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

Washington County Launches NextGen911 Initiative

February 11, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 11, 2020) – Washington County Government announces the launching of the NextGen911 initiative. This initiative will be completed in two phases. Phase one will include a countywide update of addresses and numbering to improve location accuracy services for emergency responders. Phase two will be the implementation of

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Invites Public to Listening Tour

February 10, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 10, 2020) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend an informative Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock, Maryland. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to

Douglass Day 2020

February 6, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 6, 2020) – On behalf of the Washington County Diversity and Inclusion Committee, please help the Hagerstown Community College Library and the LSC Writing Center celebrate Frederick Douglass Day and Black History Month on February 14, 2020 with a Transcribe-a-thon of the papers of Anna Julia Cooper. The event will be

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Invites Public to Listening Tour

February 5, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 5, 2020) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend an informative Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2020 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Smithsburg Library, 66 West Water Street, Smithsburg, MD. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to

2020 State of the County Video Presentation

February 4, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 4, 2020) – Washington County Government presented its annual State of the County address on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. For those who were unable to attend and would like to watch the address, the full video can be viewed by clicking on the video above. For additional information, please

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Fairplay Road

February 3, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 3, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Fairplay Road between Bakersville Road and Spielman Road. The road will be closed for road work on Monday, February 3, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Fairplay Road

January 31, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 31, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Fairplay Road between Bakersville Road and Spielman Road. The road will be closed for road work on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Fairplay Road

January 30, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 30, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Fairplay Road between Bakersville Road and Spielman Road. The road will be closed for road work on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations

Department of Water Quality Receives Award from Environmental Protection Agency

January 29, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 29, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality was recognized at the Board of County Commissioners meeting for receiving the Performance and Innovation in the State Revolving Fund Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) Award from the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). Washington County received this award in recognition of innovative use of State

Join Us for the 2020 State of the County

January 29, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 29, 2020) – Washington County Government invites you to attend the 2020 State of the County on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The morning session will be hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at Fountain Head Country Club, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tickets to the morning presentation can be purchased

Washington County Begins Search for New County Administrator

January 28, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 28, 2020) – The Washington County Human Resources Department announces the search for a new County Administrator effective immediately. The deadline for mailing all candidate submissions is March 6, 2020. The County Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Washington County Government and is responsible for directing the day-to-day

Maryland Public Purchasing Association Swears In Two Officers from Washington County Purchasing Department

January 24, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 23, 2020) – Two Washington County Government employees from the Purchasing Department were recently sworn in as officers for the Maryland Public Purchasing Association. Brandi Naugle, CPPB, was sworn into the office of President, and Rick Curry, CPPO, was sworn into the office of Vice President. The Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc.,(MPPA) is a

Photo of passengers boarding an Allegiant plane at HGR Airport

Allegiant Announces Extended Flight Schedule at Hagerstown Regional Airport

January 23, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 23, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) excitedly announces Allegiant has extended flights from HGR to Myrtle Beach. Flight schedules are listed below: Myrtle Beach June 5, 2020 – September 7, 2020 Flights will run on Mondays and Fridays St. Pete/Clearwater May 14, 2020 – August 16, 2020 Flights will run

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Invites Public to Listening Tour

January 22, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 22, 2020) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend an informative Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro, Maryland. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to

PUBLIC NOTICE: Scheduled Interruption of Water Service and Boil Advisory in Sharpsburg

January 22, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 22, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces an interruption of water service on Thursday, January 23, 2020 beginning at 10:30 p.m. The affected area will be in the 300 block of West Main Street and from 17500 to 17420 Shepherdstown Pike in Sharpsburg, Maryland. This interruption of

Division of Construction will Host Public Meeting for Updates on Building and Trade Codes

January 21, 2020

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 21, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Construction invites the public to attend a meeting on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Washington County Free Library. This meeting will cover significant changes and answer any questions the public may have regarding the 2018 International Building and Trade Codes, 2017 National Electrical