Public Notice
Town meetings set for Monday & Tuesday
Hancock’s newly elected town officials will be sworn in at a special town meeting on Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. The regularly scheduled town meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a public hearing on the town’s budget. The regular monthly town meeting[Read More…]
County to provide dumpsters for storm debris disposal
In response to the recent storm, Washington County Government will provide dumpsters at select locations for county residents only to dispose of storm-related debris. This service is being offered free of charge to assist residents in cleanup efforts. Beginning on April 23 at noon, residents may drop off yard waste[Read More…]
Washington County government issues warning regarding fraudulent emails targeting planning and zoning applicants
Washington County Government is alerting residents and applicants of the Department of Planning and Zoning to a recent scam involving fraudulent emails impersonating County officials and requesting wire payments for planning application fees. These emails falsely request payment via wire transfer and contain misleading information meant to resemble official County[Read More…]
Swearing in of new council set for May 12, meeting moved
by Geoff Fox On April 21, town residents gave Mayor Roland Lanehart, Jr. a second term while electing David Kerns and Terry Breakall-Smith to town council. And on Monday, May 12, they will be sworn in to their seats. At the same time, town officials will hold their monthly town[Read More…]
Register to vote in Hancock town election by noon Friday
Eligible persons inside the Town of Hancock limits who wish to register to vote in this year’s municipal election must be registered by this Friday, March 28 at 12 noon. Registration can be done at Town Hall during their regular business hours. Contact the town office at 301-678-5622 for additional[Read More…]
Summer heat posing drought risk; national weather agency releases new drought watch tool
According to the new NOAA Climate Prediction Center, which just became live last month, June’s excessive heat has the capability to lead to a regional rapid onset drought. “Also known as a flash drought, these events are tied to extreme temperatures and other variables that quickly soak up available moisture,”[Read More…]
Temporary detour on Creek Road
by Geoff Fox The Washington County Division of Engineering announced a temporary detour on Creek Road beginning Thursday, June 27, through Friday, June 28, due to bridge construction improvements conducted by the State Highway Administration contractor Triton Construction, Inc. The detour will be between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. In[Read More…]
Town makes preliminary approval for use of antique mall property as cannabis processing facility
by Geoff Fox & Kate Shunney Hancock town officials have said a local zoning appeals committee has made preliminary approval for a change in use for 266 North Pennsylvania Avenue to allow for operation of a cannabis processing company there. That location is the Hancock Antique Mall, owned by Dan[Read More…]
Hancock now has speed signs
by Geoff Fox If you’ve driven west on Main Street or east on High Street lately, you may have noticed a digital sign with “Your Speed” on it and flashing lines or your speed. These signs were recently installed on the speed limit sign at the old car wash on[Read More…]