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Hagerstown adopts $223 million budget though higher valuation will hike tax bills

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council approved a $222.9 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26 during its regular session on May 27....

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Cannabis zoning controls set in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown has taken formal steps to regulate the location of cannabis-related businesses. At its May 27 regular session,...

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Hagerstown split halts outdoor camping ordinance

HAGERSTOWN – A proposal to make it illegal to sleep or lodge outdoors on public property in Hagerstown has failed, at least for...

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Hagerstown confronts realities of city-run utilities

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council tackled tough questions about the city’s enterprise funds, which are for services expected to pay for themselves...

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New Hagerstown grant program to help with emergency home repairs

HAGERSTOWN – A new grant program introduced at this week’s City Council work session could soon provide critical relief to Hagerstown homeowners facing...

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Legislators recap session in session with Hagerstown council

HAGERSTOWN – State lawmakers visited the Hagerstown City Council on Tuesday, May 13, to recap the 2025 legislative session. They highlighted millions in...

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Hagerstown weighs tax increase, faces public pushback

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are nearing a decision on whether to raise property taxes for the first time since 2019 to balance the...

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Hagerstown pushes back on county excise tax hike, cites school capacity gaps

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are voicing concern over proposed Washington County legislation raising excise taxes on new residential construction and shifting responsibility for...

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Hagerstown considers sidewalk vending machine rules

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council is considering new regulations for vending machines on public sidewalks due to concerns regarding pedestrian safety and...

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Hagerstown council still grapples with outdoor lodging ban, sets 6-month trial

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council plans to introduce a revised ordinance on May 27 prohibiting outdoor lodging in public spaces. The measure...

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