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HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 13, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announces the State of Maryland awarded Washington County $1,550,000 for their Rural Legacy Program on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Rural Legacy is a conservation easement program funded by the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources that works to permanently
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2022) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the Annual Park at Dark event. The event will be held this Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. Park at Dark is
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 12, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces a new grant program created to assist eligible local nonprofit organizations impacted by the Covid-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impact upon our community. The County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 11, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, has been canceled. Click here to view the updated BOCC meeting schedule. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected]. ###
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 29, 2022) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces the Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park for October 2, 2022, has been canceled due to the forecasted inclement weather. The concert will not be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience. For additional information,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 26, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mummert Road from Funkhouser Road to Hanging Rock Road. The road will be closed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for tree removal. For additional information, please contact
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Division of Engineering will host a Community Informational Meeting to discuss the replacement of Crystal Falls Drive Bridge over Beaver Creek. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Smithsburg Middle School cafeteria,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company, has been awarded a “Regional” Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1.9 million. The funds will be used
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 22, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road between Wright Road and Pepperbush Circle. The road will be closed from Monday, September 26, 2022, through Thursday, September 29, 2022. The road will be closed daily from 8:15 a.m. until 2:30
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – On September 20, 2022, Washington County Government, Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for the Washington County Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Representatives from each
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces the grant application for the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant is now available at https://www.washco-md.net/grant-management/community-recovery-grant/. To create and implement the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program, Washington County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new grant program will
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Valley Road between Deer Path and Gristmill Lane. The road will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 15, 2022) – Due to issues with the credit card system at the Forty West Landfill, located at 12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, Maryland, credit card payments will not be accepted today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, and tomorrow, Friday, September 16, 2022. We will provide an
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department is seeking snow removal contractors for the 2022-2023 winter season. The Highway Department is looking for 3/4 ton or above pickup trucks with plows, equipment with plows, and full-size dump trucks with plows and spreaders. The deadline for prospective
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces a new grant program created to assist eligible local nonprofit organizations impacted by the Covid-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impact upon our community. The County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – In observance of Labor Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. 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 department will be closed. Allegiant air
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – The “Remembrance in the Park” memorial ceremony is less than two weeks away. The memorial ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. on September 13, 2022. Handicap parking will be onsite. We encourage you to bring your own seating if you prefer to sit during
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 31, 2022) – On behalf of Horizon Farm Credit, The Washington County Department of Business Development announces Horizon Farm Credit is now accepting applications for their second annual Farmers on the Rise program, which will award up to ten $10,000 prizes to young, beginning, small, minority, and/or veteran farmers in their footprint.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 31, 2022) – The Washington County Local Management Board (LMB) announced its award of $866,202 in state grant funds awarded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on behalf of the Children’s Cabinet. The grant award will fund six initiatives aimed at strengthening and
