Saint Joseph Student Engages with Berkeley County Commission
Saint Joseph School student adds county commission to meeting roster
The Journal | Wednesday, March 26, 2025
By Staff
In an engaging display of civic involvement, 14-year-old Matthew Billmyer, an eighth-grader at Saint Joseph School in Shepherdstown, participated as an honorary member at a Berkeley County Commission meeting, where he expressed his interests in sports and arts, while gaining insight into local political processes. Accompanying his mother, Carrie Blessing, who is running for a seat on the Jefferson County Commission, Matthew has attended various public forums, reinforcing the importance of respectful communication across political divides. The meeting featured discussions on local funding for road improvements and the success of community events such as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and an upcoming Home Show, further enhancing community engagement in regional matters, as reported by The Journal.
