Friday, June 12, 2009

Commissioners Comment, June 2009 #1

Commissioners Comment June 2009, #1
On this edition of Commissioners’ Comment, the Washington County Agricultural Marketing effort at 1 year. In April 2008, Washington County created an Agricultural marketing specialist position, to assist farmers in selling locally produced goods locally, preserving the family farm and educating consumers on the benefits of local farm products. Leslie Hendrickson, Ag Marketing Specialist, talks about the mission of the office, how it has worked so far, and what’s on then horizon.

Norman Bassett reports on the County Commissioners’ Video on Demand. Viewers of commissioners meetings can now access any point in the proceedings through an agenda-based video archive system on the County web page.

14:12

Monday, May 18, 2009

Commissioners Comment, May 2009 #1

Commissioners Comment May 2009, #1

On this edition of the program, Washington County Recreation Director Jamie Dick talks about summer programs in the parks and in the recreation centers. Registration for programs is limited, and citizens are urged to sign up soon.

County Recycling Coordinator Harvey Hoch talks about new initiatives for Recycling that include Styrofoam packing material and insulation, kitchen oil and grease, and recycling of electronics. The ten-year plan for solid waste and recycling is being updated, and a series of public meetings will be held in May. New methods for recycling are needed, Hoch says, as the drop off bins in 16 locations county-wide are being overwhelmed with the volume of recyclable materials.

13:45

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Commissioners Comment, April 2009 #1

Commissioners Comment April 2009, #1

On this edition of Commissioners’ Comment: Daily air service returns to Hagerstown Regional Airport with service to BWI-Baltimore.

Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski talks about how the Congressional delegation has worked to secure funding for airport enhancements and the return of daily air service. Commissioners’ President John Barr on the Senators’ efforts. Chair of the Hagerstown Regional Airport Commission Wayne Alter on the economic impact the service brings to the airfield. Cape Air President and CEO Dan Wolf on how his airline, the largest regional commuter airline in the U.S., will work with the Washington County community and the region.

Time: 14:20

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Commissioners Comment, March 2009 #1

Commissioners Comment March 2009, #1

Washington County Division of Fire and Emergency Services Director Kevin Lewis talks about the Basic Emergency Operations Plan, and the framework it provides for government and private agencies working together in time of crisis. Lewis talks about how addition of Charlie Summers, longtime City of Hagerstown Police Captain, as Deputy Division Director, will aid in accomplishing critical projects now underway.

14:30

Friday, February 13, 2009

Commissioners Comment, February, 2009 #1

Commissioners Comment February 2009, #1



Washington County Board of County Comnmissioners' President John Barr delivers the 2009 State of theCounty Address on February 3rd. Barr presents highlights of County accomnplishments in 2008, and talks about County fisval policies. Washington County's conservative financial approach has placed County government in a more stable position than others in the region.



14:18

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Commissioners Comment, January, 2009 #1

Commissioners Comment January 2009, #1

In this program, Agricultural Land Preservation Planner Eric Seifarth talks about the $2.8 million in funding for easements approved by the state Board of Public Works from the FY 2008 cycle. 3 farms totaling 357 acres and 1 Rural Legacy farm in the Antietam area were approved .

Deputy Director of Public Works-Capital Projects Rob Slocum updates engineering reports aired previously.

A story on Christmas Tree recycling in Washington County.

Time 14:30

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Commissioners Comment, December 2008 #1

Commissioners Comment December 2008 #1.

In this edition of Commissioners’ Comment, Washington County Public Works Director Joe Kroboth talks about the infrastructure improvements and repairs the County made during calendar year 2008. Bridge projects included the Funkstown stone arch bridge, scheduled to open December 15th, one month before the project completion was projected. The major road accomplishment, Maugans Avenue and U.S. Route 11 intersection, was completed on time and is open to traffic. Kroboth talks about projects coming up in 2009, including more bridge rehabilitation projects and the re-working of the Halfway Boulevard/Massey Boulevard intersection at Valley Mall.

13:30