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HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 8, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the permanent preservation of a 67.29-acre farm through the Rural Legacy Program (RLP), expanding the county’s commitment to land conservation. This scenic property on Trego Road in Keedysville, containing cropland, pastureland, and woodland, now joins
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 8, 2024) – Washington County Public Works has partnered with the University of Maryland (UMD) Design Center for Environmental and Community Health to explore innovative ways to foster an active and connected community in Cascade and Fort Ritchie. Following a successful community workshop on October 14, 2024, the UMD students
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 7, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance, on behalf of the Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE), is sharing information about a town hall in Hagerstown hosted by OSE to discuss the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF). This fund, supported by cannabis sales tax revenue,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2024) – In observance of Veterans Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices, and the maintenance department, will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, and reopen
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 5, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Economic and Business Development will host the annual Groundhog Day Celebration on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland. In the event of inclement weather, a rescheduled date is set for Friday, February
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of University Road scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and exercise caution while traveling in the area. The Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of Willow Road scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Catalpa United Methodist Church Driveway and the Rail Trail to allow for essential
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – The Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is relaying an important announcement from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR): effective today, November 1, 2024, a statewide ban on open-air burning is in place across all Maryland counties due to heightened wildfire risk. The ban will remain until further
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management (OGM), on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, is excited to announce the opening of the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Organization Funding (COF) application process. This initiative aims to support eligible nonprofit organizations within Washington County that enhance
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Washington County Transit Department is excited to announce the launch of the “Thankful Travels” Food Drive, a special initiative that allows bus passengers to contribute to the community while traveling. From Monday, November 18, 2024, through Saturday, November 23, 2024, passengers
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce a special holiday experience for children ages 3-6! This season, children will have the chance to receive a personal phone call from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and their cheerful North Pole elves. Calls will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 31, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center informs the public that Verizon Wireless has identified a potential service issue that may impact the ability of residents in certain areas of Washington County to successfully connect with 911. Verizon Wireless is actively investigating the issue and has alerted Washington
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 31, 2024) – As the Washington County, MD Department of Business and Economic Development concludes Manufacturing Month in Washington County, MD, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our diverse and outstanding manufacturing community. Throughout October, we celebrated the importance of our local manufacturing sector with four inspiring videos
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 30, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) proudly presented the Life Savers Award to Clear Spring EMS and Division of Emergency Services (DES) team members for their remarkable achievement in saving a young life during an exceptionally rare out-of-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest. In the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) presented the Life Savers Award to clinicians from Community Rescue Service (CRS) in recognition of their outstanding response to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The award acknowledges the team’s swift actions, clinical expertise, and dedication to the health
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of Bowie Road scheduled for today, October 29, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Remsburg Road and Taylors Landing Road to allow for essential maintenance. Motorists are
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – Following two recent wildland fires in the mountains of Washington County, MD, Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management announces a strong advisory against outdoor burning due to elevated fire risk conditions. Today, the combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation increases the potential for rapid fire spread,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 28, 2024) – The Washington County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the release of the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan for the County. The purpose of this document is to develop a community vision for future land use and growth management. This release will begin a 60-day comment
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Economic and Business Development is excited to announce the upcoming annual Groundhog Day Celebration, set to take place on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland. In the event of inclement
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – In the spirit of Halloween, the Washington County Transit Department invites you to join the spooky festivities on the Halloween Express! On October 31st, the County Commuter will be transformed into a Halloween-themed bus, fully decked out with eerie decorations for a frightfully fun experience. Best of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces Washington County Parks will officially close for the season on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitors are encouraged to continue enjoying the parks. However, amenities will be limited. Parks will reopen on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please be advised