by Geoff Fox Town officials unanimously approved moving away from the Velocity payment system on the town’s website in favor of taking online payments directly themselves. The Velocity payment system was in place for residents to pay their water and sewer bills online. “We’ve had nothing but trouble with this,”[Read More…]
Public Notice
Ag officials ask public to help stop the spread of destructive pest
by Kate Evans The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) continues to expand its range and threaten fruit trees, grape vineyards, hardwood trees and crops in a number of eastern states, including West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The insect was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. The spotted lanternfly was[Read More…]
Public Notice
Special town meeting Thursday night
Town officials will be holding a special town meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 19, at the Town Hall and Community Center.
County offering free Christmas tree recycling at multiple locations
The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is offering free Christmas tree recycling to Washington County residents. All lights, ornaments, and nails must be removed from the tree. Trees will be accepted daily beginning Tuesday, December 27, 2022, through Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Christmas Tree recycling locations: –Forty West Landfill,[Read More…]
Applications now open for Senator George C. Edwards Fund for Western Maryland
The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland has announced that applications are now open for the Senator George C. Edwards Fund for Western Maryland. The fund, overseen by the 11-member Western Maryland Economic Future Investment Board and administered by the Tri-County Council, will provide loan and grant assistance to Washington, Allegany,[Read More…]
New Commissioners sworn in
The newly-elected Board of County Commissioners officially began their four year term on Tuesday, December 6, with a swearing-in ceremony at Washington County Circuit Court. The Honorable Judge Brett R. Wilson officiated the ceremony. Kevin Tucker, clerk of the Circuit Court, led the swearing-in of the commissioners. The 2022-2026 Board[Read More…]
TOWN OF HANCOCK, MARYLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Town of Hancock will conduct a Public Hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community, economic development and housing needs to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to[Read More…]
Washington County government systems hit by “cybersecurity incident”
County officials have announced that last Thursday, November 24, they “became aware of a cybersecurity incident, resulting in disruption to certain computer systems, the County’ s website, and certain County services.” As of Monday, the county was still working to “restore County services that were impacted by the cybersecurity incident[Read More…]
Miracle on Main Street next weekend
Vendors will be lining the sidewalk along Main Street in Hancock next Saturday, November 26, as Miracle on Main Street hits the town. Miracle on Main Street, along with a cocoa crawl, will take place from 3 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that day. The annual tree lighting will take place[Read More…]
