There are 45,990 registered voters residing in Jefferson County eligible to vote in this year’s general election, according to the West Virginia Secretary of State. Read the Full Story >>
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Voters Will Pick 4 Candidates For Jefferson County Commission
For the Jefferson County Commission, 4 of the 5 seats on the commision are on the ballot this year. All county voters get to select 1 candidate for each of the 4 seats. The winners of the Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Harpers Ferry seats will take office as soon as the election is certified (about Read the Full Story >>
County Commission Looks At Changes To Impact Fees
Jefferson County has been collecting impact fees on new construction projects since 2004. The initial fee schedule was based on a 2003 report prepared by TischlerBise, a Maryland-based consulting firm that specializes in fiscal and economic planning for local governments. The county had TischlerBise update its recommendations again in a 2015 report. At that time, Read the Full Story >>
Public Hearing for Draft Comprehensive Plan Will Be December 4
The Jefferson County Planning Commission formally delivered the draft of the “2045 Comprehensive Plan” to the County Commission on October 17. This started a 90 day window for the County Commission to schedule a vote to adopt, amend, or reject the comprehensive plan and the accompanying future land use guide. The County Commission’s first order Read the Full Story >>
Home Building Construction Continues On Fast Pace In Jefferson County
County-wide, including Charles Town and Ranson, there were 612 permits issued to begin new home construction in the first half of 2024. Read the Full Story >>
August 27 Public Hearing For Comment On County Comprehensive Plan
The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing about the draft comprehensive plan on August 27 at 7:00 pm. Read the Full Story >>
General Stores In Shepherdstown Invite Patrons To Slow Down & Enjoy Shopping
Shepherdstown is home to two general stores, both of which offer a variety of helpful and whimsical products. Read the Full Story >>