The Maple Syrup Festival is approaching once again! This year, it will be on February 28 and March 1, and March 7 and 8 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This year will feature attractions for all to enjoy!

On February 3, the Washington County Board of Commissioners gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting following the joint special meeting with the County Council the day prior. A variety of topics were covered in this meeting, most notably was the continuation of the B.O.T. agreement discussion from the previous day’s meeting.

On February 2, The Washington County Commissioners and Council held a special joint meeting in regard to payroll. A normal year has 26 pay periods, however, this year has 27. The budget was not set correctly to accommodate this difference.