Town Hall will be closed on Monday May 29, 2017, in observance of Memorial Day.  Trash collection will be suspended on Monday and will resume on Tuesday. Have a safe holiday!

Parking Permit Renewal Notice

Shepherdstown’s parking permits (residential, guest, employee) will expire on June 30, 2017.

A grace period of the entire month of July will be given to renew permits. You may renew your

permit(s) at the Shepherdstown Police Department located at 104 North King Street, first floor,

during regular business hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Monday through Friday) with the office being closed

from 12 -1 p.m. for lunch. Renewals will not be accepted before July 1. The Police Department will

also be open on Saturdays July 15 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon to accommodate renewal requests.

Please bring your expired guest and employee hangers with you for recycling by the Shepherdstown

Police Department.

The Shepherdstown Police Department request that you bring your vehicle(s) to the Police Department

to have the expired permit removed and the new permit affixed to your windshield. Residents must

present their vehicle registration and driver’s license displaying their physical address.

You may review the Parking Handbook on-line at www.shepherdstown.us or at the Shepherdstown Police Department. Please contact the Shepherdstown Police Department with any questions you may have.

Shepherdstown Police Department

Pre-Blast Survey Opt-In Deadline Extension

As it pertains to site development activity for the Shepherd Village senior co-housing development across from the Shepherdstown Daycare Center on E. German Street, pre-blast surveys will be conducted (upon request) for those homes located 500’ to 1,000’ (feet) of the  site (See Map).  Letters (from Panhandle Builders & Excavating, Inc.) were sent via U.S. Mail to all homeowners within the corporate limits of Shepherdstown which included a map of the site with 500’ & 1,000’ demarcation lines.  If you own property within the 500’ to 1,000’ area, are within the corporate limits of Shepherdstown and wish to have a pre-blast survey conducted, contact Panhandle Builders & Excavating Inc. at (304) 274-1920 no later than Wednesday, May 31, 2017 to opt in.

Starting on or around Tuesday, May 23, 2017, the Corporation of Shepherdstown will begin replacing the entire water metering system.  This program is being done due to the age of the existing system and RLDWA (Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act). This process may take approximately 60 business days to complete. As a customer, you will experience a brief loss of service during your meter installation. If there is an issue with your meter replacement the loss of service may be longer. For most customers, your water meter is outside, and all work can be done outside and therefore you will not need to be present. If your meter is inside, you will be contacted so an appointment can be made to gain access to your water meter. All certified water meter installers will be uniformed and carry photo identification. Thanks for your patience. If you have any questions, please call the Shepherdstown Water Department at 304-876-2394.

Thank you.

Charles "Woody" Coe

Chief Operator

Please be advised that there will be a Norfolk Southern railroad rail gang that will be laying new rail in or near Shepherdstown beginning on or around Thursday, May 4.  Below are milepost locations and dates (dates subject to change).

• HIGH STREET – SHEPHERDSTOWN – JEFFERSON COUNTY WV – MILEPOST 16.50 (5/1-5/3 and 5/8-5/9) NOTE:  to start 5/3
• GERMAN STREET – SHEPHERDSTOWN – JEFFERSON COUNTY WV – MILEPOST 16.60 (5/1-5/3 and 5/8-5/9) NOTE: to start 5/3
• WASHINGTON STREET – SHEPHERDSTOWN – JEFFERSON COUNTY WV – MILEPOST 16.80 (5/1-5/3 and 5/8-5/9) NOTE: to start 5/3
• MORGAN DRIVE ROAD – JEFFERSON COUNTY WV – MILEPOST 17.80 (5/1-5/3 and 5/8-5/9) NOTE: to start 5/3

It is reported from the Norfolk Southern Railroad, that these roads will be closed twice.  The first time will be by the rail gang who is responsible for laying new rail through the crossing.  The second time will be when the surfacing gang comes through to pave the crossings.

The crossings in town will not all be closed at the same time.   Normal hours of operation for the gang is between 7AM to 5PM.  The railroad will attempt to have crossings open for traffic during the overnight hours unless it is impossible, again depending on the work involved with each specific crossing.  Please keep in mind the schedule is subject to change.

Spring Clean Up Week Information

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

NEW POLICY FOR GLASS RECYCLING

Due to a national trend that is now affecting Shepherdstown, the state of West Virginia along with Apple Valley Recycling Center, Shepherdstown’s recycling vendor, can no longer accept glass of any color.  According to a source at Apple Valley Recycling Center, recycled glass is no longer in demand.  Unfortunately, this trend has been moving toward a reduction or elimination of glass the last several years, according to Frank Welch, Public Works Director.

West Virginia is not the only state that has lost its market for recycling glass.  Our closest neighbors, Maryland and Virginia, have also lost their market.

What does this mean for Shepherdstown?

Effective immediately, the Corporation of Shepherdstown and Apple Valley Waste Recycling Center require that glass no longer be placed in the recycling bins.  They now must be included with the regular trash pick up.

We apologize and are disheartened by this change.  The Corporation is exploring alternatives for the town’s glass products.  Thank you for your compliance.  If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please call:

The Corporation of Shepherdstown

Frank Welch, Supervisor

Public Works Department

(304)  876-3322

Message from the Shepherdstown Water Department:

The Shepherdstown Water Department is undergoing the annual program of exercising fire hydrants throughout the water system. The purpose of this program is to remove sediment and tuberculation from the water mains. This also allows the Water District to do the necessary maintenance and repairs to ensure that the Fire Hydrants are working properly.

You may experience cloudy water or low water pressure for a short period of time during this flushing program. The program should be completed in roughly one month. Should you have any questions, please call the Shepherdstown Water Department at 304-876-2394.

Update on Boil Water Advisory:

This is a public service announcement from the Shepherdstown Water Department for water customers in the following areas:    Mill Street and all areas east of Mill Street including parts of German Street, College Street, Ray Street, River Road, Ridge Valley Court and Route 230. The Boil Water Advisory that was implemented due to the water main leak has been lifted and is no longer in effect.  Please call the Shepherdstown Water Department at 304-876-2394 with any questions.  The Shepherdstown Water Department apologizes for any inconvenience and would like to thank you for your patience.

2:18 p.m. Update:  This is a public service announcement from the Shepherdstown Water Department for water customers in the following areas:    Mill Street and all areas east of Mill Street including parts of German Street, College Street, Ray Street, River Road, Ridge Valley Court and Route 230. The water leak has been repaired.  There is a boil water advisory in effect until further notice.  This advisory is in effect only for customers who lost water service.  Updates will be provided as they are received.  Please call the Shepherdstown Water Department at 304-876-2394 with any questions.  The Shepherdstown Water Department apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your patience.

This is a public service message from the Shepherdstown Water Department.  A water main leak has been discovered near the east end of town.  The leak is currently being repaired. Customers in the Mill Street area and eastward may lose water.  Once your water service is restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect.  Boil water for three minutes before consuming.  The advisory will be in effect until further notice.  Updates will be provided as they are received and will be posted on our website at www.shepherdstown.us and our Facebook page. Please call 3 0 4 - 8 7 6 - 2 3 9 4 with any questions you may have.  Thank you.