Thursday, September 06, 2007

Commissioners' Comment September, 2007 #1

Commissioners' Comment

By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

September 2007 #1
The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) 2007 summer meeting provided opportunities for networking and lobbying that garnered direct and indirect benefits for Washington County. Commissioner Jim Kercheval talks about Commissioners' meetings with the Secretaries of Public Safety and Corrections, the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Planning. Commisasioners' 2007-2010 Goals will be announced soon, and Kercheval discusses his top priority.
14:47

Friday, August 24, 2007

Teen Driver Safety Class

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is offering a Teen Driver Safety Class. To learn more about the class, please listen to the following brief podcast:

Teen Driver Safety Class

Monday, August 13, 2007

Commissioners' Comment August, 2007 #1

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

August 2007 #1

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin announced a $2.9 million grant to Hagerstown Regional Airport in cooperation with Senator Barbara Mikulski's Office in a Press Conference on August 7th, 2007.
Cardin and Juliana Albowicz, Western Maryland Representative for Sen. Mikulski, talk about the ecoinomic benefits the airport provides. Representatives of three of the more than 50 businesses at the airport talk about opportunities for economic growth at the facility.

14:37

Friday, August 10, 2007

Car Safety Tips from the Washington Co. Sheriff's Office

A message for the Washington County Sheriff's Office with useful information to help you avoid the theft of your vehicle and keeping yourself safe in your vehicle.

Listen to the Car Saftey podcast

The Washington County Sheriff's Office will be hosting the Citizen's Police Academy starting September 11, 2007. Listen to the podcast below for additional information.

Listen to the Citizen's Police Academy podcast

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Commissioners' Comment July, 2007 #2

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

July 2007 #2 Washington County's economic picture is bright, says Tim Troxell, Executive Director of the Hagerstown/Washington County Economic Development Commission office.
Troxell talks about projects on the horizon for the Copu8nty, projects on thne bubble, the process involved in ":landing" new business and industry in the County, and the conversion of the Fort Ritchie complex to a high-tech, high-security commercial/retail.industrial site that could bring 4.500 jobs to the county.

14:35

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Commissioners' Comment July, 2007 #1

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

July 2007 #1
NEWS!--Washington County citizens may now pay their property taxes on-line. Accounting Supervisor Daryl Brown talks about that new e-service.
Board of County Commissioners' President John Barr is a successful businessman who brings that acumen to County government. Barr talks about goals and directions for government, what he's learned about County Government during the first 6 months of office, about the complex issues this Board is facing including the excise tax and funding for education.

13:55

Monday, June 11, 2007

Commissioners' Comment June, 2007 #2

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

June 2007 #2 County Administrator Greg Murray worked his way up through the ranks, and was appointed to the post in February 2007. He serves as a member of the Governor's Task Force on water quality for Maryland, has authored state regulations, and is widely respected for his knowledge of environmental issues. Murray talks about the recently completed budget, about the new Department of Environmental Management, and on directions County government will take over the next 4 years.

14:19

Friday, June 01, 2007

05/29/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting 1:46
By Norman Bassett
Public Information Officer
Washington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind

05/22/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting 5:22
By Norman Bassett
Public Information Officer
Washington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind

05/15/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting 6:23
By Norman Bassett
Public Information OfficerWashington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind

05/08/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting 5:51
By Norman Bassett
Public Information Officer
Washington County, MD

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05/01/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting 5:26
By Norman Bassett
Public Information Officer
Washington County, MD

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04/24/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting 5:58
By Norman Bassett
Public Information Officer
Washington County, MD

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Commissioners' Comment June, 2007 #1

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

June 2007 #1
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners took a balanced budget totaling $309 million to public hearing on May 22nd. County Administrator Greg Murray makes that presentation and two of the 25 citizens commenting, Dr. Donna Newcomer, Principal of Fountaindale Elementary School and John Hershey, Chair of the Washington County Free Library Board of Directors, talk about the budget outcomes. 11:00

Friday, May 18, 2007

04/17/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting


Summary of Commissioners Meeting
By Norman Bassett
Public Information OfficerWashington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Commissioners' Comment May, 2007

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer-Washington County, Maryland

May 2007
Summer means fun in Washington County Parks and Recrea5tion programs. Jim Sterling, Director of Buildings, Grounds and P{arks talks about the 19 parks he manages and where the program is heading.
Recreation Offerings are held all over Washington County. A highlight of each summer's recreation programs are the Play camps for kids, held in park settings. Recreation Director Jaime Dick talks about summer program offerings, many free to the public. 14:49

Monday, April 30, 2007

Commissioners' Comment April, 2007

Commissioners' Comment
By Norman Bassett,
Public Information Officer
Washington County, Maryland

April, 2007

New Sheriff Douglas Mullendore brings over 30 years of experience in Laws Enforcement to the Department, having risen through the ranks to the Chief Deputy position. Challenges ahead include the Central Booking Facility, need for additional space at the Detention Center, staffing issues, the rise of gang violence, and Courthouse Security.
13:46

Monday, April 16, 2007

04/03/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting
By Norman Bassett
Public Information OfficerWashington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.

Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind

03/27/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting

By Norman Bassett
Public Information OfficerWashington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.

Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind

03/20/07 Summary of Commissioners Meeting

Summary of Commissioners Meeting
By Norman BassettPublic Information OfficerWashington County, MD

To read the complete Summary of this meeting visit Summary Table.

To read the official Minutes of this meeting visit Minutes Table.

Note: The minutes are not published until they are approved by the Commissioners at the next regular meeting and therefore are at least a week behind