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The Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council (Region 9) is kicking off a series of public meetings next week to collect feedback from residents, businesses, and organizations about internet uses and challenges. The information from the listening sessions will help the State of West Virginia develop a comprehensive plan to address the current digital divide.

“Participation in these listening sessions is critical as the feedback received will help the West Virginia Office of Broadband better understand our region’s issues with accessing reliable and affordable high-speed internet,” said Region 9 Executive Director Rachel Snavely. “These public meetings are the first step in tackling the consistent and pervasive issues we face due to connectivity challenges.”

Click here for a list of the meetings and times.

The Corporation of Shepherdstown is accepting rental applications for occupancy in the Market House located at 100 E. German Street, Shepherdstown, WV.  This historic building is located in the heart of town and is an icon of Shepherdstown’s rich history.  The Market House most recently housed the Shepherdstown Public Library.

The Market House consists of two stories and is constructed of brick with a standing seam roof.  The total square footage is 2,280.  The building is ADA accessible on the first floor only. The restroom will be updated to ADA standards. The Market House is currently being renovated and the Corporation will work with the selected tenant in regard to changes and occupancy availability.

Applications are due by Friday, March 17, 2023, and can be emailed to  jimauxer@yahoo.com, mailed to P.O. Box 248, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, or hand delivered to Town Hall at 104 North King Street, Shepherdstown, WV.  For further information, please contact Jim Auxer, Mayor, at 304-876-2605.

Market House Criteria and Application

Due to parking meters jamming, nickels and dimes will no longer be accepted as a method of payment.  Quarters continue to be accepted as well as paying through the Passport Parking app.  For further information, please contact the Shepherdstown Police Department at 304-876-6036.

Update:

7:55 p.m. 01-05-2023

The water issue has been resolved.  If you experience cloudy water, please run your water until it clears.  Please call the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

This is a public service announcement from the Shepherdstown Water Plant.  A water issue has been discovered at Shepherd University and as a result, residents on High Street between Princess Street and Duke Street may experience a loss of water service.  Once service is restored, should you experience cloudy water, please run the water until it clears.  Please call the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394 with any questions.  Thank you for your patience.

This is a public service announcement from the Shepherdstown Water Plant.  A water valve issue was discovered on High Street in the area from Princess Street to Duke Street.  The issue has been resolved.  If your water appears cloudy, please run the water until it clears.  No further action is necessary.  If you have questions, please contact the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394.

Update:

01-01-2023 2:30 p.m.

The water leak has been repaired.  A boil water advisory is NOT in effect.  If your water is cloudy, please run the water until it clears. If you have any questions, please contact the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394.  Thank you for your patience.

This is a public service announcement from the Shepherdstown Water Plant. A water leak has been discovered on Rt. 45. Shepherdstown water customers may experience a water service interruption as a result of water leak. The Public Works Department is on site and attempting to repair the leak. If you lose service, once water is restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect until further notice. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute before consuming or brushing teeth. The Shepherdstown Water Plant apologizes for this inconvenience. Updates will be provided as they are received. Please contact the Shepherdstown Water Plant at 304-876-2394 with questions.  Thank you for your patience.

Due to extreme temperatures over the next 48 hours, the Shepherdstown Water Department would like to remind you about freezing pipes and meters. It's good practice to leave a very small amount of water running to ensure your pipes and meters do not freeze. For questions, call the Shepherdstown Water Department at 304-876-2394. Happy Holidays!

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PUBLIC NOTICE: The Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle MPO (HEPMPO) hereby notify all interested persons that an input survey on the area’s Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is open to the public.

The public survey will be open from December 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023. The survey is available online at: https://live.metroquestsurvey.com/?u=rp6v6r#!/.  Announcements are also posted at the Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Charles Town public libraries.

The survey seeks input on existing barriers to bicycling and walking, gaps in the active transportation network, most desired origins and destinations and preferred bike and trail connections and pedestrian needs.

Questions and all written comments should be directed to Matt Mullenax at 240-313-2081, mmullenax@hepmpo.net or mailed to the HEPMPO office at 33 W. Washington St., Suite 402, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Only written comments will be accepted.

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