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City
of Hagerstown News
City House for Rent
May is National Bike Month
EXTENDED - Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule
Dedication at Hagerstown Railroad Museum
Traffic Advisory - Wind Down Friday
Hagerstown Railroad Museum Open for the Season
Maymart - May 5th
City House for Rent| |
5 BR, 2 BA, 124 Charles Street (City owned house in Wheaton Park), Hagerstown, $600/mo. + S/D, utils., no pets, application available at www.hagerstownmd.org or by calling 301.739.8577 x113
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May is National Bike Month| |
With spring in the air, the City of Hagerstown and the League of American Bicyclists announce that May is National Bike Month. The City of Hagerstown''s Bicycle Advisory Committee has planned a number of events to encourage individuals to try cycling for fun, fitness or transportation.
The list of events includes:
“Bikes for the World” Collection Day, Donate your used bike - Saturday, April 30th, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, Otterbein United Methodist Church, 108 East Franklin Street
Proclamation of Bicycle Month, Tuesday - May 3rd, 4:00 p.m., Mayor & Council Chambers, City Hall
Ride with the Mayor” on “Hub City Bike Loop” - Saturday, May 7th, 9:00 a.m., Fairgrounds Park, Meet at Lot B, sponsored by CVCC (Please note Helmet and signed release required to participate in ride.)
Ride Your Bike to the Suns Game, First 30 bicycle riders get in free - Sunday, May 8th, 1:00 p.m.
“Hub City Bike Loop” Ride* sponsored by CVCC - Saturday, May 14th, 9:00 a.m. Hub City Cycles Bicycle Shop, Corner of Franklin Street/Prospect Street
National “Bike to Work” Week - Monday – Friday, May 16th – May 20th, Visit www.biketoworkinfo.org for resources
Unveiling of “Bike Mural” North Potomac Street Parking Deck Painted by BISFA students - Tuesday, May 17th, 3:00 p.m.
“Ride of Silence” on “Hub City Bike Loop” sponsored by CVCC - Wednesday, May 18th, Fairgrounds Park, 7:00 p.m., Meet at Lot B (Please note Helmet and signed release required to participate in ride.)
National “Bike to Work” Day - Friday, May 20th, Visit www.biketoworkinfo.org for resources
“Hub City Bike Loop” Ride sponsored by CVCC - Saturday, May 21st, Hub City Cycles Bicycle Shop, 9:00 a.m., Corner of Franklin Street/Prospect Street (Please note Helmet and signed release required to participate in ride.)
“Hub City Bike Loop” Ride sponsored by CVCC, Saturday, May 28th, Hub City Cycles Bicycle Shop, 9:00 a.m., Corner of Franklin Street/Prospect Street
“Hagerstown’s Bicycle Advisory Committee was created to promote bicycling in our community, coordinate with other agencies to provide bicycling education, raise awareness through coordinated events, and improve the public awareness of bicycle riding options,” Chairman of Hagerstown''s Bicycle Advisory Committee Michael Mittel stated. “I am very proud that we were able to put this schedule of events together for Bike Month. These events will raise awareness of the benefits of bicycling while simultaneously allowing individuals to enjoy a number of beautiful venues in Hagerstown without having to pay for gasoline.”
Mr. Mittel went on to say that Hagerstown’s Bicycle Advisory Committee encourages everyone to participate.
Following are some tips that will help individuals enjoy biking.
• Have your bike checked by your local bike shop
• Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of a crash
• Ride in the right-most lane that goes in the direction that you are traveling
• Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings
• Look before you change lanes or signal a turn; indicate your intention, then act
• Be visible and predictable at all times; wear bright clothing and signal turns.
Individuals that have questions regarding the City of Hagerstown’s National Bike Month activities should call 301-739-8577 ext. 125 for more information.
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EXTENDED - Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule| |
Hydrant flushing in Williamsport & Hagerstown that began Monday, April 11, will be extended through Friday, May 6, in the following areas:
Areas along Virginia Avenue from Williamsport to the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks including the areas of Tammany Manor, Hickory School area, Valley Mall and Wesel Boulevard.
The city suggests water customers in those areas are cautioned to continually check their water supply for discolored water conditions that might occur because of this work, particularly when using automatic washing machines.
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Dedication at Hagerstown Railroad Museum| |
The City of Hagerstown will be unveiling a plaque honoring John Long at the Hagerstown Railroad Museum in City Park on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 2 p.m.
According to Historic Facilities Coordinator John Bryan, John Long had a life-long love of trains. His desire to preserve the legacy of the Western Maryland Railroad in the Hub City led him to approach the Hagerstown City Council in September of 1982 to buy the Locomotive 202, which had fallen into disrepair, for the symbolic sum of $1. He pledged to spend $20,000 refurbishing it and promised to maintain it as long as he lived- an oath he more than kept. Although it took longer than he anticipated, the Locomotive was refurbished in 1993 and was opened for public viewing. Mr. Long created the 202 foundation, and while he was the engine’s curator and lovingly and tirelessly watched over her as a City Employee, he took not one dime for this work. John generously deferred his salary to build a fund which led to the creation of the Hagerstown Railroad Museum in City Park in 2005 as well as the cosmetic restoration of 202 in 2007 and the restoration of the cabooses in 2008. Although the work is not done, the funds Mr. Long left will go to achieving his ultimate dream of getting the 202 running once again.
The Unveiling Ceremony will consist of remarks from Mayor Robert E. Bruchey II and the planting of a Japanese Coral Maple Tree donated by Family Tree.
The Hagerstown Railroad Museum features hundreds of signs, signals, bells, telephones and tools that were used by railroad workers every day. Most of the items in this significant collection came from the Western Maryland Railroad Company. Of special interest are an 1885 Pump Car and an 1875 Velocipede; both vehicles transported workers to rails or rail cars to make repairs.
The crown jewel of the museum is Steam Engine 202. This Locomotive was built in 1912 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and carried passengers and baggage between Baltimore and Hagerstown. It was retired in 1953. Totaling 77 feet in length, the engine weighs 415,000 pounds. Steam Engine 202 is the only Western Maryland road-type steam locomotive left in existence.
For more information about the plaque dedication, please call 301.739.8393 or email jbryan@hagerstownmd.org.
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Traffic Advisory - Wind Down Friday| |
Beginning at 4:30 PM on Friday, May 13, 2011, the Maryland Theatre’s Wind Down
Friday event will be held in the unit (000) block of South Potomac Street.
Beginning at 4:30 PM on Friday afternoon, South Potomac Street will be closed to all traffic between
Washington Street and Antietam Street. A detour route will be established to direct traffic around the closure via East Washington Street, South Mulberry Street, and East Antietam Street. Motorists approaching the closure will encounter detour signs,
barricades, and other traffic control devices. It is anticipated that the street will be reopened to traffic by no later than 10:00 PM on Friday evening.
Emergency vehicles will be able to pass through the unit block of S. Potomac Street while the closure is in effect.
This temporary closure of S. Potomac Street will be repeated on the following
Fridays: May 20th, June 10th, June 17th, July 1st, July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th, August 5th, August 12th, August 19th, and August 26th. No additional advisories
regarding these closures will be distributed.
Please contact the City’s Department of Public Works at 301-739-8577 extension 178
if there are any questions regarding this advisory.
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Hagerstown Railroad Museum Open for the Season| |
The Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park will open for the 2011 season on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. The regular scheduled hours for the Locomotive 202 and Museum facility are Thursdays through Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The attractions will be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays by advanced appointment only. The 2011 season will run from May to October; weekends only during the final month of the season.
Please plan to join us for Opening Weekend to celebrate the Washington County Association of Museums and Historic Sites the 8th Annual Museum Ramble. The Ramble hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thomas the Trackless Train will be on hand to provide rides for children of all ages. Visitors can tour the Locomotive 202 and cabooses and view the fantastic collection of Western Maryland Railroad memorabilia.
The Hagerstown Railroad Museum at City Park is located at 525 Highland Way opposite the Mansion House Art Gallery in City Park. To schedule a tour or for more information about the site and the calendar of events please call 301-739-8393 or visit www.hagerstownmd.org/Parks_Rec/trainMuseum.asp.
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Maymart - May 5th| |
The City of Hagerstown will host Maymart from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in Hagerstown’s Public Square. The rain date for this event is Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maymart is an annual event in Hagerstown’s City Center that kicks off the Spring season.
Maymart consists of vendors, selling a wide variety of goods from plants and flowers to produce, crafts, jewelry, gifts, and artwork! It is a terrific way to celebrate springtime and the beginning of a wonderful season in Hagerstown’s City Center. Maymart is held each year the Thursday before Mother’s Day, so it’s a perfect time to pick up a gift for mom, take her to lunch at one of the wonderful City Center eateries or spend the day together at this vibrant event.
Historically Maymart has always been a celebration of the bounties of spring, originating as an event known as Flowermart. Flowermart vendors offered primarily a selection of plants and flowers, but over the years as the event grew with vendors offering a wider variety of goods including crafts and gifts, Flowermart was renamed, Maymart, to encompass all of the joys of the season. This year’s Maymart will feature Hagerstown Beautification Committee giving away tree seedlings. Lou Scally with WJEJ will host a live remote on Public Square during the event.
During Maymart, the Hagerstown Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting a book signing by Hagerstown’s Development Planner and Zoning Administrator Stephen Bockmiller. The book is entitled Hagerstown in the Civil War and is a compilation of photos and illustrations tied together with a running narrative that helps the reader understand the role the City played in the Civil War.
Maymart is sponsored by Antietam Cable Television, Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and the City of Hagerstown. For more information on this event individuals may call 301.739.8577, extension 116 or 183.
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