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Washington County Transit Returns to Regular Service

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 1, 2020) – Washington County Transit announces it will be returning to regular service beginning Monday, July 6, 2020. During COVID-19, transit was operating on a modified scheduled of Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Returning to regular service means transit will resume operating on evenings and

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Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant – Deadline Extended to July 14th

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 30, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners voted to extend the submission deadline for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant until July 14, 2020. This grant encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria to submit an application. Grant applications are accepted and funds are distributed on a first-come, first-serve

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Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant – Due by June 30th

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development reminds businesses the deadline to submit an application for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant is Tuesday, June 30, 2020. This grant encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria to submit an application. Grant applications are accepted and funds are

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: June 26, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard will be

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Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Mail-In Applications for Cover Crop Program

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development shares the information below from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced that this year’s cover crop sign-up will be conducted entirely by mail from July 1 through July 17. The popular conservation program provides farmers with cost-share assistance

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Hoffmaster Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at 958 Hoffmaster Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution while workers make repairs.

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Marty Snook Pool Increases Capacity

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces Marty Snook Pool will be increasing pool capacity to 150 people beginning Monday, June 29, 2020. As a reminder, there are regulations still in place that the public must follow to meet CDC guidelines: 150 people will be allowed inside

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Bottom Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Bottom Road between Route 68 at the Tannery to the railroad tracks at the Quarry. The road will be closed from Monday, June 29, 2020 through Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Feed the Need Applications are Open for Local Farmers

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the Future Harvest Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture Feed the Need grant applications are open. The Future Harvest Feed the Need Fund was created to help farmers weather market changes caused by the pandemic and to help address hunger by providing food access in

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Washington County Government Closed for Independence Day

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2020) – In observance of Independence Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. 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 flights will

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: June 23, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard will be updated Monday-Friday** EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER As COVID-19 still exists in

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: June 19, 2020

  The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemi c . Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard will be updated Monday-Friday** *Over the past few weeks the

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: June 16, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. **As a reminder, COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Per the Governor’s most recent executive order

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Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant – Deadline Extended

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 16, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces the deadline to submit an application for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant has been extended until June 30, 2020. This grant encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria to submit an application. Grant applications are accepted and funds

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: June 12, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. **Beginning the week of June 15th, COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. Statistics will continue to be updated daily

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Washington County GIS Team Creates Innovative Pool Tracker Tool

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Washington County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department recently worked alongside the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department to create a tracking tool that allows the public to track the capacity level at Marty Snook Pool before going to the pool. With capacity guidelines due to COVID-19, the amount

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COVID-19 Joint Information Center Update: June 11, 2020

The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, the State

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Greensburg Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 11, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Greensburg Road between Sandstone Drive and Welty Church Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution

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Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!