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HAGERSTOWN, MD News (10/18/2024) – The Washington County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on October 22, 2024, where they will discuss key community projects, grant proposals, and county updates. Highlights include a contract award for swimming pool improvements, a cooperative purchase of equipment for Black Rock Golf Course, and a grant proposal aimed at reducing poverty in local communities. Additional topics include a bid for a parking lot payment system at Hagerstown Regional Airport, an update on the Washington County Ice Cream Trail, and presentations on agricultural initiatives and economic development.
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The agenda includes the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, reports from commissioners and staff, and an opportunity for citizen participation. A bid for resurfacing the Martin L. “Marty” Snook Pool will be awarded to Winkler Pool Management, Inc. for $92,335.88. The board will also authorize the purchase of a Toro Grounds Master 4500 mower for the Black Rock Golf Course for $91,082.69, utilizing a state contract to save costs.
The meeting will review a grant proposal under the Governor’s Office for Children, requesting $186,500 to support poverty reduction efforts in Washington County. Commissioners will also evaluate a bid for a new parking lot payment system at Hagerstown Regional Airport and receive an update on the success of the 2024 Washington County Ice Cream Trail.
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Later in the meeting, the board will hear a presentation on local agricultural initiatives and issue a proclamation for Economic Development Week. The session will include a closed segment to discuss personnel matters before concluding with an evening meeting in Clear Spring, Maryland, where local leaders will provide reports and engage with citizens.
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