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Significant Turnout for ‘Everything about Hemp’ Workshop

November 5, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development, in partnership with the Maryland Hemp Coalition, Grow and Fortify, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the University of Maryland Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics hosted a workshop titled ‘Everything about Hemp.’ Over 100 attendees from across the state of Maryland and neighboring states

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Broadfording Road

November 5, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering received notification from Huntzberry Brothers, Inc. that Broadfording Road at the intersection with Salem Church road will be closed to provide intersection improvements for a private development project. Both Broadfording and Salem Church Roads will be closed for approximately 200 feet in

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Third Listening Tour is Cancelled

November 5, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2019) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee third Listening Tour scheduled for this evening November 5th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Boonsboro Library has been cancelled due to building issues. This meeting will be rescheduled. For additional information, please contact the Washington County Clerk’s Office at 240-313-2204. ###

Jill Baker, Director of Planning & Zoning

Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Director of Planning and Zoning

November 4, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased the announce the appointment of Jill Baker to Director of Planning and Zoning effective upon the retirement of Stephen Goodrich. Baker is a veteran of the department starting as an Associate Planner in October 1999 and advancing

Washington County Announces 2019-2020 Farm of the Year

October 29, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to announce Palmyra Farm as recipient of the 2019-2020 Washington County Farm of the Year. This marks the ninth year Washington County has recognized a Farm of the Year. The winning farm showcases excellence in agriculture and promotes a greater understanding of

Photo of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Public Safety Training Center

Washington County Breaks Ground for New Public Safety Training Center

October 29, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2019) – Washington County Government celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Public Safety Training Center. Local elected officials gathered with public safety officials and many citizens to commemorate the beginning of construction on the 48.9 acres of land located directly off Sharpsburg Pike at 18350 Public Safety Place.

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Invites Public to Third Listening Tour

October 28, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2019) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend its third Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Boonsboro Library, Washington County Public Library. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. If you would

Bardona Woods Receives Award for Career Achievements

October 25, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services congratulates Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator Bardona Woods, for being awarded as Director of the Year for 2018 by the Mid-Eastern APCO. Bardona received this award in recognition of over 36 years of her work as a public servant in

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Hopewell Road

October 23, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road from Wright Road to Milestone Terrace. The road will be closed on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for guardrail repairs. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380.

Washington County GIS Planimetric Update

October 23, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2019) – The Washington County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Office recently completed an up-to-date GIS data set of planimetric features which will be used by local developers to plan and engineer commercial, industrial, and residential developments, as well as municipal, county and state government functions. This project began in September

Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program to Re-open November 1st

October 23, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2019) – The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) would like to inform the citizens of Washington County that their Board of Directors has voted to re-open the Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program (NGFAP) on November 1, 2019. The program will operate on a monthly cycle while funding

Photo of Students attending Student Government Day

Students Experience Local Government at Student Government Day

October 22, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 22, 2019) – Washington County Government hosted its inaugural Student Government Day at the Administration Building in downtown Hagerstown. Six students were selected to represent their Washington County public high school by spending the day experiencing and learning about local government in Washington County, Maryland. Students received an introduction from County

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Hopewell Road

October 22, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road between Wright Road and Hunters Green Parkway. The road will be closed on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 8:45 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for guardrail repairs. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department

Ryan Crabtree, Director of Black Rock Golf Course

Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Director of Golf at Black Rock Golf Course

October 21, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 21, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased the announce the appointment of Ryan Crabtree to Director of Golf at Black Rock Golf Course. Crabtree is joining Black Rock after serving as the Interim Golf Director since April 2019. As an accomplished golfer, Ryan brings significant

Washington County Celebrates Business Appreciation Week

October 21, 2019

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 21, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is celebrating Business Appreciation Week from October 21 – October 25, 2019 by hosting a weeklong tour of business visits throughout Washington County, MD. The Department, along with local officials and representatives from the business community, will be visiting 60 businesses to say “thank

Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Human Resources Director

October 21, 2019

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

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Harpers Ferry Road

October 16, 2019

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

U.S. Department of Transportation Terminates EAS Waiver Program at Hagerstown Regional Airport

October 14, 2019

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

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Harpers Ferry Road

October 11, 2019

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

Clean County Street Sweeper Achieves One Million Pound Milestone

October 8, 2019

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

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Invites Public to Listening Tour

October 4, 2019

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.