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Town of Smithsburg to lead stream-restoration work on annexed city property; council signals support

Mayor and City Council of Hagerstown · November 19, 2025

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Summary

Smithsburg requested permission to perform a stream-restoration project (Havertz Creek) on annexed property within Smithsburg municipal boundaries at no cost to Hagerstown; council members raised questions about utilities and staff confirmed no subsurface utilities and no impact to permitted discharges; council indicated support pending formal motion at the regular session.

City staff presented a request from Brian Brandt, Town Manager of Smithsburg, asking the Mayor and City Council’s approval to allow a Smithsburg-led MS4 stream-restoration project (Havertz Creek at the Brickner…

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