HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 3, 2019) – Washington County Division of Engineering notifies citizens that Poffenberger Road will be closed to through traffic at the two bridges crossing Antietam Creek effective Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. This closure will allow work to begin on the rehabilitation of two existing stone arch

TRAFFIC ALERT: CONTINUED RAILROAD CROSSING WORK HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 1, 2019) – Washington County Government notifies its citizens that CSX continues to complete work at various railroad crossings across the county. Below is a list of road closures and openings that will occur over the next two weeks. All dates listed are an approximation. DATE CLOSED

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 1, 2019) –Washington County Department of Business Development is excited to share that several Washington County wineries were selected as winners at the 2019 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition. Sponsored by the Maryland Wineries Association, the Maryland Comptroller’s Cup Competition recognizes high quality wines entered into nearly three dozen style categories.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2019) – Washington County Government announces the first meeting for the Ad Hoc Ethic Ordinance Review Committee is scheduled to be held on Monday, July 8, 2019. The meeting will take place at 100 W Washington Street, Suite 1115, Hagerstown, MD at 2:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2019) – In observance of Independence Day,Washington County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Friday, July 5, 2019. 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

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2019) – County Administrator Rob Slocum presented Washington County Government FY2020 Goals and FY2019 Accomplishments to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The purpose of presenting goals and accomplishments before the Board establishes a clear direction and stimulates a charge for staff to operate effectively and efficiently with County

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2019) – Washington County Governmentannounces CSX will be closing several roads across the county during summer months to complete work at various railroad crossings. The list of road closures and openings for this week is found below. The closure dates listed below are an approximation. CSX has confirmed that Mcafee

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces Garretts Mill Road at the bridge over Israel Creek is now open to traffic, effective Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. This bridge suffered severe damage from the May 2018 flooding that impacted several roads and infrastructure in

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 24, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Horowitz as Business Leader in the Department of Business Development. Mr. Horowitz begins his position effective June 24, 2019. Jonathan comes from a sixteen-year career in business consisting of roles in

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 24, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Reno Monument Road between Amos Reeder Road and Maryland Route 67 on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 20, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department will be closing a portion of Broadfording Road from Route 40 to Martin Street for the USA Cycling Amateur Road Championships. The closure began at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2019 and will be closed through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 20, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department will be extending the road closure on Bottom Road for an additional day. The road closure will continue to be closed from Route 68 to the railroad tracks to allow the completion of mowing and debris removal. The additional closure will

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 19, 2019) – Washington County Government will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the opening of Garretts Mill Road Bridge on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in southern Washington County. Details can be found in the invitation below.  

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 19, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department will be closing a small portion of Netz Road from Route 67 to Appletown Road for the USA Cycling Amateur Road Championships. The closure began at 10:30 a.m. on June 19, 2019 and will be closed through 7:00 p.m. on June 20,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 17, 2019) – Washington County is excited to welcome back competitors for the 2019 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships. The following roads and traffic patterns will be impacted by the race: Thursday, June 20, 2019 Maryland Route 67 will be closed to through traffic for cycling time

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be closing Bottom Road from Route 68 to the railroad tracks for mowing and debris removal. The closure will take place from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the following days: Thursday, June 13, 2019 Monday, June 17, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2019) – The City of Hagerstown’s Department of Parks and Engineering released the information below regarding several road closures that will take place on Friday, June 14, 2019 for the Tour of Washington County bicycle race. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 7, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management is excited to announce the Clean County street sweeper is well on its way to hitting the million pound milestone. In only 4 months of sweeping the streets of Washington County, over 500,000 pounds of debris and trash has

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 7, 2019) – The Washington County Local Management Board (LMB) announced its award of $723,447 in state grant funds awarded by the Maryland Children’s Cabinet, along with the Governor’s Office for Children-a division of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. The grant award will fund six initiatives aimed at strengthening

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 28, 2019) – The City of Hagerstown’s Department of Parks and Engineering released the information below regarding several road closures that will take place on Friday, May 31, 2019 for the “Thunder in the Square” event. CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND Department of Parks and Engineering May 28, 2019 TRAFFIC

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 22, 2019) – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has scheduled a public hearing for June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. This public hearing has been scheduled to present the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Washington County Government. In their May 21, 2019 Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting,