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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 17, 2020) – Due to impending weather conditions, all Washington County Recreation Programs at all locations will be cancelled tomorrow, Saturday, January 18, 2020. For questions, please call the Washington County Recreation Department at 240-313-2805. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 15, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. To view the full agenda, click here. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 15, 2020) – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 14, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners voted to authorize the final planning and implementation for the Division of Emergency Services regional staffing plan. This plan will deploy firefighters in 4 strategic locations across Washington County, Maryland. County Commissioner President Jeffrey Cline said, “Today, more than ever, supporting our emergency
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 14, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the sidewalk on Maugans Avenue between Spriggs Road and Pennsylvania Avenue is currently closed for pipe repairs. The sidewalk will be closed on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. The County encourages citizens driving in this area