HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 3, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is excited to announce it has been selected to receive an award from the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA). The MEDA Awards will be held on April 29, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland, at which

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 3, 2019) – The Office of Budget and Finance for Washington County Government was recently awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018. This award reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 2, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be closing Pleasant Valley Road from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019 for pipe replacement. The replacement will occur between 11830-11743 Pleasant Valley Road. For updates to road closures in Washington County, please visit our road closure

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 1, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Community Health Advisory Commission. Representation is needed from the following Communities: Medical Community (Health / Family Medicine) Dental Community (Washington County Dental Society) Veterinary Community (Washington County Veterinary Society) Behavioral Health

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 29, 2019) – Norfolk Southern Railroad has informed the County that the second phase of crossing work needs to be extended into next week. Currently, the following roads remain closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing: Shawley Drive Crossing Maugansville Road Village Mill Drive Reiff Church Road Crossings

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 27, 2019) – The Washington County Gaming Commission will begin the 2019 funding cycle on April 1, 2019. All qualifying charitable organizations with a Washington County presence are encouraged to apply. On April 1, 2019 funding applications will be posted online and available for download. Completed applications

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 26, 2019) – The Department of Water Quality repaired a sewer line on Cloverleaf Road at the intersection of Coffman Avenue last week. While the sewer line was repaired, there is now a need to be repair the asphalt. Therefore, Cloverleaf Road will be closed on Thursday, March 28,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 26, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Disabilities Advisory Committee. The Disabilities Advisory Committee was established in October 1999 and will provide the Commissioners with advice and suggestions relating to disabilities issues in Washington County, maintains contact with

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 26, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be closing the road at 13337 Sandstone Drive on Thursday, March 28, 2019 for pipe replacement. Sandstone Drive will be closed between Greensburg Road and Kretsinger Road while the pipe is being replaced. For additional information contact Public Relations and

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – As of 4:00 p.m., the Washington County Highway Department announces the following roads have reopened after being temporarily closed due to high water: Lehmans Mill Road Battletown Road Leiters Mill Road Intersection at Clopper Road and Old Forge Road Sandy Hook Road between Keep Tryst Rd. and

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – As of 1:00 p.m., the Washington County Highway Department announces the following road is now closed due to high water: Dellinger Rd. The following road has reopened: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. The following roads remain closed: Sandy Hook Road between Keep Tryst Rd. and

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Departmentannounces the following roads are now closed due to high water: Intersection at Clopper Road and Old Forge Road Cresspond Road The following roads remain closed due to high water: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. Sandy Hook Rd. between

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. Sandy Hook Rd. between Keep Tryst Rd. and Hoffmaster Rd. Lehmans Mill Rd. Battletown Rd. Leiters Mill Rd. Stay up-to-date on Washington County road closures

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. Sandy Hook Rd. between Keep Tryst Rd. and Hoffmaster Rd. The following road has reopened after being temporarily closed due to high water and debris: Valley

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 21, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closure due to high water and debris: Valley Rd. between Garrett’s Mill Rd. and Rt. 340 Stay up-to-date on Washington County road closures by visiting our road closure map. The County encourages all citizens to remain off the roads

March 21, 2019 Washington County Division of Environmental Management would like your help in getting feedback about our citizens’ knowledge and interest regarding stormwater and watershed programs. Please take a few minutes to complete our Stormwater and Watershed Survey so we can continue progressing with the Clean County Initiative. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cleancountyspring2019 For additional

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 20, 2019) – After repairing a sewer line, the Washington County Department of Water Quality reopens Cloverleaf Road on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Work that began on Cloverleaf Road between Coffman Avenue and Allen Avenue on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. has been completed. For additional information,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 20, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department has closed a portion of Orebank Road between the addresses of 11915 and 11909 again today, Wednesday March 20, 2019. The road will be closed until approximately 1:00 p.m. for additional road work. Emergency vehicles will be able to pass through and the road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 19, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be closing a portion of Orebank Road between the addresses of 11915 and 11909 for approximately three hours Tuesday, March 19, 2019 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The road will be closed for road work. Emergency vehicles will be able to pass through

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 18, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will be repairing a sewer line on Cloverleaf Road on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., Cloverleaf Road between Coffman Avenue and Allen Avenue will remain closed to thru traffic until the repair is completed. The work