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Hagerstown water rate increase to lower residential bills, raise commercial costs

HAGERSTOWN — City officials are considering a major reexamination of Hagerstown’s water rate structure that would shift costs toward higher-volume users while lowering...

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County proclaims re-entry week

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 6-10 to be Re-entry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support...

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Washington County preserves 32-acre Antietam Creek farm

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announced recently that the county has preserved a 32.63-acre farm, adding to...

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Washington County approves water, solid waste budgets, holding rates steady for ’27

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 31, received proposed fiscal 2027 budgets for water quality and solid waste operations that...

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Franklin/Adams municipal government briefs for March

As part of LocalNews1.org’s commitment to help readers stay informed about local government and how elected officials manage the resources entrusted to them...

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Washington County Commission to consider ’27 budget and 10-year capital plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Commission will meet for its regular open session on March 31 with an agenda centered on core...

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Franklin County expands farmland preservation efforts

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– Franklin County Commissioners continue to emphasize the importance of protecting farmland from future development and recently approved $368,667 for agricultural conservation efforts. That investment leverages state funds to provide the county’s...

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Washington County gets update on ICE facility, approves rural business expansion

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday received an update on a federal immigration processing facility in Williamsport, supported...

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Hagerstown council approves funding, summer programs, discusses ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN, Md.  – The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council approved a series of infrastructure projects, community programs and funding initiatives during their March...

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