Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center Activated

Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Reminds Residents about Preparing for Extreme Winter Weather

The Corporation of Shepherdstown is accepting sealed bids on the following equipment:   1985 Chevrolet 2500 Pick-Up (inoperable) 23687 miles  – minimum bid  $150 1986 Chevrolet 2500 Pick-Up  25023 miles – minimum bid $300 Swenson Salt Spreader – Model 96790 … [more]

Snow Removal Policy The Corporation of Shepherdstown would like to remind property owners and renters of its policy regarding snow removal on sidewalks. Section 11-407 Prohibited accumulation of snow, ice and debris on sidewalks and removal thereof by town at … [more]

Unknown orange material in Potomac River near Sharpsburg, Md. *UPDATE* 12/20/15 Regarding the recent event of orange water reported in the Potomac River. There was not a chemical spill, it was in fact sediment stirred up along the bank due … [more]

Unknown orange material in Potomac River near Sharpsburg, Md.   12/18/15 MDE has been notified by the National Park Service of an orange streak in the Potomac River at the C&O Canal National Park in Sharpsburg, Maryland, (Washington County) by … [more]

JOB VACANCY The Corporation of Shepherdstown Police Department is accepting applications for the part-time position of Parking Enforcement Officer.  Computer, administrative and public relations skills are required. The salary is $9.00/hour with a possible increase upon successful completion of a … [more]

The Corporation of Shepherdstown is accepting applications for the position of Laborer I.  Duties include, but are not limited to, general labor duties as assigned such as mowing, street cleanup, assisting Water and Sanitary Departments as assigned.  High school diploma … [more]

  The Department’s staff currently consists of four full-time officers plus the Chief of Police.  Shepherdstown has a population of 1,700, a University with its own police force, and a vibrant economic base with a substantial visitor component.  Applications may … [more]

Water Line Replacement Project   December 10, 2015   On Monday, December 14, the Corporation of Shepherdstown will be doing a water line replacement project on the west side Rt. 480 starting at the Clarion Inn entrance and installing approximately … [more]