WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

MUNICIPALITIES

HANCOCK

Incorporated 1853 (Chapter 319, Acts of 1853)

Mayors

Name. Believed to be named for Joseph Hancock, who settled in the area in 1749.

Population

1990 census: 1,926

2000 census: 1,725

MAYOR
Elected by Voters to 2-year term (Jan.):
Daniel A. Murphy, Mayor, 2009

TOWN COUNCIL
Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Jan.):
Robert A. McCusker, 2009
Maurice R. Wheeler, 2009
S. Sinclair Hamilton, 2011
Timothy W. Smith, 2011

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Town Hall, 126 West High St., Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 678-5622; fax: (301) 678-5832
e-mail: hanmd@verizon.net
web: www.hancockmd.com/

ADMINISTRATION
David D. Smith, Town Manager (301) 678-5622, (301) 331-7099

PLANNING COMMISSION
Anne Weatherholt, Chair (410) 678-3888

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. Buskirk, Chief (301) 678-5633
e-mail: kkpdk9@verizon.com

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Ricky L. Faith, Sr., Superintendent (301) 331-7093

WATER-WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
Robert E. Munday, Superintendent (301) 331-7095

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