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HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 21, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased the announce the appointment of Rachel Brown to Director of Human Resources. Brown is joining Washington County Government after almost 20 years as an operations claim team manager with State Farm Insurance in Frederick, MD. Her prior experience
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 16, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Harpers Ferry Road from Morgan Pine Road to Sandy Hook Road. The road will be closed on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for guardrail repair. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 14, 2019) – The United States Department of Transportation announced the termination of the Essential Air Service (EAS) Waiver eligibility for Hagerstown, MD. This termination notice means that daily flights offered by Southern Airways will no longer be serviced under the EAS program at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Washington County Government’s Aviation Counsel has filed
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 11, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Harpers Ferry Road from Morgan Pine Road to Sandy Hook Road. The road will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for guardrail repair. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 8, 2019) – Washington County Division of Environmental Management is proud to announce that since the inception of the Clean County street sweeper in January 2019, over 1 million pounds of debris has been collected off streets and roadways across Washington County, Maryland. County Administrator Rob Slocum said, “Washington County is
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 4, 2019) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend its second Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for October 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hancock Branch, Washington County Public Library. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 4, 2019) – Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the Highfield Water Tank Project is now complete. This project, located in the Highland/Pen Mar area of the county, included draining, cleaning, maintenance and exterior painting of the tank. All water service and fire protection has been returned to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 3, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration, MDOT Maryland Transit Administration, and MDOT Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) joined with Washington County Government and local officials to discuss transportation throughout the state and county. The meeting held at Washington County Free Library was part of MDOT’s Consolidated Transportation
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 1, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Independence Road from Rt. 40 to Rockdale Road and to the FOP Lodge. The road will be closed on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 30, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Plan Review and Permitting and Division of Construction announce that effective October 1, 2019, the County will perform permitting, inspections, and enforcement services for the Town of Hancock. Permit processes that were started prior to October 1, 2019 will continue to be handled and
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Cool Hollow Road September 27, 2019 HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 27, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Cool Hollow Road from Alt. Rt. 40 to Old National Pike. The road will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2019, from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for pipe
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 24, 2019) – Washington County Division of Emergency Services congratulates Bardona Woods and Linda Singleton for receiving awards at the 911 Day of Celebration held on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Bardona Woods received the Marilyn Farndon Excellence in Training Award. Marilyn Farndon was the first Executive Director of the Emergency Number
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 24, 2019) – Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of 17718 Virginia Avenue as the new location for the Board of Elections facility. The approval includes a budget adjustment of $1.4 million which includes $1.25 million for the purchase of the facility and $150,000 for limited
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 18, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure in the area of 17323 Bakersville Road. The road will be closed on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2019) – Washington County Government announces the Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled with the Town of Smithsburg for this evening, September 17, 2019, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2019) – Washington County Government announces the release of a new mobile application. This app will allow citizens to readily access information about Washington County and its services at the ease of their fingertips. A listing of features include: Upcoming county events and recent news Overview of county
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 13, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Bottom Road from Route 68 at the tannery to the railroad tracks at the quarry. The road will be closed on Monday, September 16, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 11, 2019) – The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an Essential Air Service(EAS) Termination Notice DOT-OST 2006-25228 to Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) on August 23, 2019. This issuance denied the petitions for the continuation of the EAS Waiver, which currently services daily flights using Southern Airways. Flights currently fly to BWI
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 10, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Bottom Road from Route 68 at the tannery to the railroad tracks at the quarry. The road will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 and Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for debris removal and pipe
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 9, 2019) – Washington County Government announces its inaugural Student Government Day, set to take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Washington County Administration Building. Juniors and seniors from each public school in Washington County have the opportunity to apply. If selected, students will spend the day learning
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 6, 2019) – Washington County Transit (WCT) announces the launch of a new mobile application, RouteShout 2.0. The free app is available for all fixed-routes allowing riders to easily track transit buses using a smartphone. In addition to tracking buses, transit riders can use the “Locate Me” GPS function within RouteShout