August 25, 2026 | Mayor & Council: Regular Session

The City of Hagerstown held its regular Mayor and Council session on August 25, 2026. Key procurement and contracting discussions included approval of a $34,000 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Main Street Improvement Program grant for street pole banners, outdoor planters, and wayfinding signage. The council approved a two-year user agreement with the Halfway National Little League for use of city baseball facilities at no monetary rent, with the city covering utilities except telephone service. Additionally, a perpetual easement was authorized with BSE State Line LLC for water meter vault and water line infrastructure near City Corp Drive. The council also approved a two-year contract extension with SB and Company LLC for the city's annual financial audits for FY26 and FY27, with costs of $42,000 and $42,500 respectively. A $50,000 Chesapeake Bay Trust grant, matched by $27,750 in local funds, was accepted to support tree planting efforts. Several annexation resolutions and plans were introduced and approved, including a significant 171.88-acre industrial mixed-use zoning annexation. Public comments addressed street renaming, traffic safety, and funding for homeless and substance misuse programs, with council members expressing interest in further collaboration and community impact assessments. The meeting also included a public hearing on proposed amendments to the land management code, covering zoning, parking, and development standards, with the record left open for 10 days for additional public input.