Hagerstown Mayor and Council to Convene for Executive, Special, and Work Sessions

The Mayor and City Council of Hagerstown, Maryland, are scheduled to hold a series of public meetings on March 10, 2026, including an executive session, a special session, and a work session. These meetings will address various city matters, from legal consultations and legislative support to operational agreements and community initiatives. The sessions will commence at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Residents can access the agenda and meeting packet online at http://www.hagerstownmd.org/government/agenda.

The day’s proceedings will begin with an executive session at 3:00 p.m. According to the authority cited, Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, Section 3-305(b), this closed-door session is primarily for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel to obtain legal advice. Such sessions are permitted under Maryland law to allow government bodies to discuss sensitive matters that may require legal input without public disclosure.

Following the executive session, a special session will convene at 4:00 p.m. The main item on this agenda is the approval of a resolution authorizing support for House Bill 1142. This bill aims to establish a task force dedicated to modernizing county and municipal revenue sources. The city’s support for this legislation could have future implications for how local governments generate revenue, potentially impacting residents through changes in taxation or fees.

At 4:15 p.m., a work session will commence, featuring several key discussions. The session will begin with a presentation of the “State of the City” video. Following this, the council will review a revised license agreement for a monument sign at Kilpatrick Woods, with the City Engineer providing details. This may be of interest to residents in the vicinity of Kilpatrick Woods or those involved in local business signage.

The agenda also includes discussions on significant utility matters. At 4:45 p.m., a Wholesale Power Services Agreement will be reviewed, with input from the Deputy Director of Electric Operations and the Director of Utilities. Subsequently, at 5:05 p.m., a discussion on Distributed Energy Resources, specifically solar and battery energy storage systems, will take place. These discussions could influence the city’s energy infrastructure and potentially affect utility costs or the availability of renewable energy options for residents.

Another item on the work session agenda is the City Civics Academy, which will be presented by Councilmember Erika Bell. This presentation will cover a Maryland 250 Grant, suggesting an initiative to enhance civic engagement and education within Hagerstown.

The work session will conclude with comments from the City Administrator and the Mayor and Council, followed by adjournment. All sessions, except for the executive session, are part of the public meeting process, with the executive session vote to close the meeting occurring in open session. Meetings are televised and recorded for public access.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the City of Hagerstown Mayor and City Council

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