County reports increased school funding, community grants and expanded recreation programs
Officials said the FY2026 budget increases board of education funding by $10.4 million, the county distributed $2.3 million in gaming funds in 2025, and parks and recreation held 222 programs engaging more than 5,000 participants.
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Speaker 1 described education and community investments: the FY2026 budget includes a reported $10,400,000 increase for the board of education and $300,000 for Hagerstown Community College, plus $2.4 million in state pension contributions to offset cost shifts. The county also said it distributed $2,300,000 in charitable gaming funds in 2025, with roughly half reported as going to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and the remainder to charitable organizations through competitive grants.
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