Charles Town Utilities Board Cancels Middleway Bottling Deal
Charles Town Utilities Board Rescinds Agreement for Middleway Water Bottling Plant Amid Local Opposition
WV News | Friday, January 10, 2025
By Staff
In a decisive move reflecting community sentiment, the Charles Town Utilities Board has voted unanimously to rescind its agreement with Sidewinder Enterprises for a controversial water bottling facility in Middleway. This decision came during a board meeting where concerns raised by residents and local organizations about potential environmental effects and increased traffic were discussed. Originally signed in April 2024, the agreement was intended to revive a former manufacturing site, but the project faced significant opposition, emphasizing the need for better procedural oversight in decisions impacting local resources.
