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County approves funding for repairs at Martha’s House

by Geoff Fox

County Commissioners approved a request from Interfaith Service Coalition for a one-time use of Commissioner Contingency funding in an amount not to exceed $44,000.

The approval came during their August 26 meeting in Hagerstown.

The initial request was for funding not to exceed $39,000 to cover the foundation repairs at Martha’s House.

The funding approval ensures Martha’s House remains operational as the county’s designated warming and cooling station.

The funds being distributed…