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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 (August 6, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to open nominations for the 2019-2020 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all farms located primarily in the County
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2019) – The Washington County Gaming Commission announced its gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 84 local charitable organizations. The Gaming Fund total of $2,044,999.55 for fiscal year 2019, which ended June 30, represents an increase of $68,625.79 when compared
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to open nominations for the 2019-2020 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all farms located primarily in the County
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2019) – Washington County Government reminds citizens of a road closure on West Potomac Street in Williamsport. The red line on the map indicates where the road will be closed south of North Vermont Street leading to the Route 11 bridge that crosses into West Virginia.The road will
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 5, 2019) – The Washington County Rural Heritage Museum invites citizens and their families to attend the 2019 Spudfest and Heritage Fest on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713. This is an opportunity to experience Rural Heritage
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 2, 2019) – TheWashington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mummert Road between addresses 12613-12635 on Monday, August 5, and Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 29, 2019) – The Town of Williamsport will conduct the second of three planned power outages on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 to upgrade electrical service. The outage will only impact properties inside of town limits. Work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. and may last up to 8-10 hours. Due
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality continues to make repairs to a break in the main water line that serves North Church Street and the 200 block of Main Street within the town of Sharpsburg. Those areas remain without service, but normal service has
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 2, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineeringannounces a road closure on Falling Waters Road between Spielman Road (MD Route 63) and Natural Well Road on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for road maintenance. The detour route utilizes
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 22, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Sharpsburg Water System. Because of loss of water pressure, a boil water advisory is issued. It is recommended that customers boil all water used for food preparation,
