Nov. 10, 2026 | Mayor & Council: Work Session

The City of Hagerstown Mayor and Council held a special session and work session on November 10, 2026. Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 140, the Land Management Code, to incorporate an annual program of amendments, and ratified the prior acceptance of the annexation petition for case A-2026-01 (Klein Farm). No contract awards or vendor selections were identified. In a separate discussion, staff reviewed the proposed annexation of 171.88 acres along Burkholder Lane and McDade Road; the council did not vote on the annexation. Discussion focused on possible future industrial development, including a data center, and potential standards or conditions addressing water use, power generation, noise, buffers, building design, traffic, and infrastructure. Staff was asked to continue exploring how these issues could be addressed through code amendments or annexation conditions.

The council also discussed a potential city match of up to $200,000, using highway-user revenue and stormwater funds, for paving a Fairgrounds parking lot. A $50,000 community parks and playground grant application for Wheaton Park was mentioned; staff noted that a site plan and cost estimates would improve the application, and council members planned to revisit the site. These were funding and planning discussions, not reported contract or purchasing approvals.