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Hagerstown Neighborhood College

An opportunity to learn about the organization, operations and services of city government, the Hagerstown Neighborhood College is sponsored by the City of Hagerstown as part of its Neighborhoods 1st program. Over the course of 10 sessions offered in the fall and spring, college participants receive a wealth of information in order to further empower them in their neighborhood leadership roles.


Graduating Class 2005

Schedule and Curriculum

Hagerstown Neighborhood College classes are generally held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at municipal facilities throughout the city. One special Saturday morning session will be held, along with an appearance by participants before Mayor and Council at a regularly-scheduled Tuesday meeting. Light refreshments are provided. Click here to view the curriculum schedule.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for Hagerstown Neighborhood College, an applicant must:

  • Live or work in the City of Hagerstown
  • Commit to attending at least 8 of the 10 sessions

Selection Process

Space in each session of Hagerstown Neighborhood College is limited to 18 participants. Applications will be selected to create a diverse participant population from as many Hagerstown neighborhoods as possible. Applicants who are not selected for a particular session will be put on a waiting list with weighted consideration for future sessions. For the fall session, applications received by April 24th will be given priority consideration; applications received after this date will be accepted as space is available.

How to Apply

Applications are available through the City of Hagerstown's Community Development Department on the fourth floor of city hall, or you may download an application.

Curriculum
Topic(s)
Introduction to City Governance
Mayor & City Council, City Clerk / Elections, City Administrator, and Finance
If you Build it...Zoning, Inspections, and Code Compliance
Planning, Engineering & Inspections, Code Compliance
Breakfast at City Market and Trolley Tour
Economic and Community Development
Community Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Public Works
Fire Department
Police Department
Light Department and Commercial Billing
Water and Sewer Department
Presentations of participants' projects
Presentation of Graduation Certificates

For more information, contact the Neighborhoods 1st program coordinator at 301.739.8577, ext. 191.



Neighborhoods 1st
Neighborhood College





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