HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 16, 2019) – A planned training exercise is taking place today, Friday, August 16, 2019 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., at Meritus Medical Center/Robinwood Professional Center. The public should not be alarmed. This is only a DRILL. There will be an increased police presence and a large number of

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 13, 2019) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department invites the public to submit community events that will appear on the Community Events calendar on the Washington County Government website. Events listed on the calendar must take place in Washington County, MD. To submit an event, please fill out the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 13, 2019) – The Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 for the approval of the Doleman Black Heritage Museum (DBHM) to lease part of the second floor of 33/35 West Washington street as a temporary location for the museum. This space will provide the museum a location to display exhibits for

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 9, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Plan Review and Permitting will be hosting an Outreach Meeting on September 6, 2019 at 10:00 am held at the Washington County Library on the 3rd floor in the Community Room.   The purpose of this meeting is to inform attendees about changes or new procedures on the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 9, 2019) – Washington County Government celebrated the restoration of the Conococheague Aqueduct by joining with theNational Park Service, State of Maryland, C&O Canal Trust, Town of Williamsport, Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and several other organizations and volunteers that helped bring this project to life. For more details about this momentous occasion,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 9, 2019) – The Washington County Solid Waste Department announces Kaetzel Transfer Station will be reopening to customers on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Kaetzel Transfer Station has been closed since June 3, 2019 for site repairs. For additional information, please contact the Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department at

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 25, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the precautionary boil advisory that impacted the residents of East Main Street with addresses higher than 211 is hereby rescinded following the successful permanent repairs made to the main water line. The satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey confirms

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the precautionary boil water advisory has been partially rescinded for the majority of residence following the successful repairs made to the main water line and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey that produced results concluding the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2019) – The Washington County Solid Waste Department notifies citizens there are now Clothing and Shoe Collection bins located at 40 West Landfill and the Hancock Convenience Center. Additional collection bins will be coming in the near future. Donation stations are being facilitated by the following local organizations:

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces crews will be on site to complete a permanent repair to the main line in the Town of Sharpsburg on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Customers in the area of North Main Street may experience a brief interruption in

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality has been able to temporarily repair the broken main line and has restored service to all Sharpsburg customers. The boil advisory remains in effect. The Department of Water Quality will advise when conditions change. It is recommended that customers boil

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality reports that water service has been restored to all properties on North Church Street within the Town of Sharpsburg. Properties on East Main Street numbered 211 and higher remain without water. Crews have isolated the break and will continue

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2019) –Washington County Government would like to notify all citizens that the Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, will treat targeted areas of the Potomac River in Washington County as an ongoing effort to control the black fly population. Treatment is scheduled