Washington County employees closed up shop early Friday afternoon, ditching the usual hustle and toil to participate in a special hang out session that doubled as a community cookout and a chance to engage in some fall activities.

As the month of September is typically used by employers to show a little appreciation to their staff, Washington County’s workers got a chance to hang out at downtown Plymouth’s Flowers Park for a spell. Here, they were treated to grilled food, relaxation and cold refreshments to beat the lingering heat of summer...