Changing the Location of an Existing Polling Place

On April 4, 2018 the Allegany County Board of Elections voted to change the location of the polling place for District 14 as follows:Old Location

Former Senior Citizen Center’s Dining Hall

19 Frederick Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

New LocationDistric...

Poling Place Changes

Polling Place ChangesOn February 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM, the Allegany County Board of Elections voted unanimously to change the following polling places:Old Location  District 3  Flintstone Elementary School

22000 National Pike, NE

Flintston...

2018 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting Schedule

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was enacted by Congress to help assist local communities prepare for and respond to local chemical emergencies.  EPCRA requires facilities to report chemical storage and relea...

Spring Break Here

Visit Mountain Maryland: The Official Allegany County Destination Guide is now available! April and May events for everyone!

Recycling Changes in Cumberland

Allegany County Government Recycling Changes in Cumberland

Allegany County Government’s recycling site is expanding at Martin’s, Queen City Center, 739 Park Street – gas station area, Cumberland. Allegany County residents will be able to recycle magazines ...

Deadline for Allegany County Commissioners’ Fellowship Program Set for 2018

April 11, 2018 (Cumberland, MD) –  Allegany County Government announced today that it will continue to seek applications for the 2018 Commissioners’ Fellowship Program until April 30, 2018. The Program is a 12-week Summer internship program with ...

World Civility Day & Allegany County Day of Civility - Thursday, April 12

Choose Civility Allegany County, MD

April 12, 2018 

World Civility Day 

Allegany County Day of Civility 

Did you know . . .?

• In 1789 George Washington became the first president of the United States and Allegany County was formed fro...

Allegany County Tourism Launches Website MountainMarylandDELuxe

Allegany County Tourism Launches MountainMarylandDELuxe.com

The new initiative will serve as a travel-focused resource for festival goers

April 10, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has announced the launch of www.MountainMarylandDELuxe.com, a...

Compost Workshops & Bin Sale

In celebration of Earth Day, Allegany County Government’s Recycling Office has scheduled a special event on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Constitution Park – Pavilion 1 (between the amphitheater and the playground), Cumberland.

Free compost workshops will b...

Allegany County Tourism Unveils New 2018 Destination Guide

Allegany County Tourism Unveils New 2018 Destination GuideApril 3, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has released its new Visit Mountain Maryland Destination Guide for 2018.  The 68-page, full-color guide showcases Allegany County, ...

Maryland Land Preservation and Recreation Plan Survey

Share your thoughts on recreation, conservation and land acquisition!Citizens and Visitors Encouraged to Provide Feedback! 

Maryland Land Preservation and Recreation Plan Survey

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites residents and non...

Allegany County’s Mountain Maryland Seeks Submission for 2018 Photo Contest

March 26, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD - A picture is worth a thousand words, and the spirit of the Allegheny Mountains contain stories worth telling. Allegany County’s Mountain Maryland invites visitors and community members to celebrate our region’s s...

New 150-mile relay challenge that goes from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh introduced

PITTSBURGH — One hundred and fifty miles, 48 hours and eight team members - could you do it?

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. announced the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail Relay Wednesday.

The race challenges relay teams of eight runners t...

Secret Coffee Shops in Appalachia - - - One is in Frostburg

FY 2019 Budget Sessions Open to All

Allegany County Government’s budgeting process is underway for FY 2019 

(July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019) according to Director of Finance Jason M. Bennett, CPA.  The Allegany County Commissioners, Jacob C. Shade, Creade V. Brodie,...

2018 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting Schedule

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was enacted by Congress to help assist local communities prepare for and respond to local chemical emergencies.  EPCRA requires facilities to report chemical storage and relea...

Live Healthy: NACo Prescription, Health, Dental Discount Program

The NACo Prescription - Health - Dental Discount Program provides relief to uninsured and underinsured Americans who face high prescription, health and dental costs. The program is free to NACo member counties and it has been offering real savings to coun...

BOOST scholarship program for income-eligible K-12 students at nonpublic schools

Eligible participating schools in Allegany County are Bishop Walsh, Calvary, Lighthouse, and Beginnings. Application deadline is May 21, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Visit www.educationmaryland.org/BOOST or call 443-510-4501.

Upper Potomac River Commission Public Meeting

Notice of Public Meeting

The commissioners of the Upper Potomac River Commission will meet in regular quarterly session Wednesday, May 16th, 2018, at noon at the Upper Potomac River Commission, 528 Maryland Avenue, Westernport, Maryland. The meet...

Changing the Location of an Existing Polling Place

On April 4, 2018 the Allegany County Board of Elections voted to change the location of the polling place for District 14 as follows:Old Location

Former Senior Citizen Center’s Dining Hall

19 Frederick Street

Cumberland, MD 21502

New LocationDistrict...

CITY OF CUMBERLAND 2018 Annual Action Plan/CDBG Project Request

New Information Provided - 3/20/2018

CDBG 2018 Proposed project list and announcement

Amendment 3/6/2018

CITY OF CUMBERLAND 

2018 Annual Action Plan/CDBG Project Request

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

This is to notify the public that the City of Cumberland is ...

Building a Better Life Seminar Returns to Allegany County

Joel K. Oppenheimer, P.E., author and presenter of the Building a Better Life: Concrete Steps for Success series, visited Allegany County on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Mr. Oppenheimer presented to over a dozen agencies from both Allegany and Garrett Counti...

Recycling Changes in Cumberland

Allegany County Government Recycling Changes in Cumberland

Allegany County Government’s recycling site is expanding at Martin’s, Queen City Center, 739 Park Street – gas station area, Cumberland. Allegany County residents will...

Compost Workshops & Compost Bin Sale

In celebration of Earth Day, Allegany County Government’s Recycling Office has scheduled a special event on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Constitution Park – Pavilion 1 (between the amphitheater and the playground), Cumberland.

Free compost workshops will b...

Yard Waste & Mulch Site: New Hours Start April 4

YARD WASTE AND MULCH SITE

SPRING & SUMMER HOURS BEGIN APRIL 4

Allegany County Government operates a supervised yard waste and mulch site for Allegany County residents and businesses at 11700 PPG Road in the North Branch Industrial Park, off of MD Route ...

Backyard Compost Bin Sale and Workshop

60 Compost Bins are available, at cost of $20.56 each. Pre-purchase your bin here: https://squareup.com/store/allegany-county-recycling. 

The date to pick up your bin will be on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, at Constitution Park...

Spring Break Here

Visit Mountain Maryland: The Official Allegany County Destination Guide is now available! April and May events for everyone!

Allegany County Tourism Launches Website MountainMarylandDELuxe

Allegany County Tourism Launches MountainMarylandDELuxe.com

The new initiative will serve as a travel-focused resource for festival goers

April 10, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has announced the launch of www.MountainMarylandDELuxe.com, a...

Allegany County Tourism Unveils New 2018 Destination Guide

Allegany County Tourism Unveils New 2018 Destination GuideApril 3, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD – Allegany County Tourism has released its new Visit Mountain Maryland Destination Guide for 2018.  The 68-page, full-color guide showcases Allegan...

New 150-mile relay challenge that goes from Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh introduced

PITTSBURGH — One hundred and fifty miles, 48 hours and eight team members - could you do it?

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. announced the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail Relay Wednesday.

The race challenges relay teams of eight...

Secret Coffee Shops in Appalachia - - - One is in Frostburg

Allegany County’s Mountain Maryland Seeks Submission for 2018 Photo Contest

March 26, 2018 - CUMBERLAND, MD - A picture is worth a thousand words, and the spirit of the Allegheny Mountains contain stories worth telling. Allegany County’s Mountain Maryland invites visitors and community members to celebrate our region’s s...