Middleway Residents Push Back Against Proposed Bottling Plant
After Rejection, Developers ‘Pursuing All Options’ To Build Middleway Bottling Plant
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The Jefferson County Planning Commission's unanimous rejection of the Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility proposal did not deter management partner Sean Masterson, who is exploring all avenues to advance the project, which aims to bring economic benefits like job creation and increased tax revenue. Despite the planning commission's concerns about adherence to zoning laws and potential environmental impacts, local residents in the surrounding areas, including Middleway and nearby towns, have voiced strong opposition to the facility, which could threaten protected historic sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports on this contentious issue that reflects broader community concerns over development in the region.
