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Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Alcohol Consumption Zone

Charles Town Council Approves Outdoor Alcohol Consumption Zone

Charles Town Council passes outdoor drinking, looks to expand zone to new park The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, March 12, 2025 By Erik Anderson The Charles Town Council has approved a new ordinance allowing outdoor alcohol consumption in the historic downtown area, enabling patrons to enjoy alcoholic beverages from licensed

Charles Town's New Downtown Park to Revitalize Depot District

Charles Town Purchases Land For Downtown Park The Independent Observer | Monday, March 3, 2025 By Steve Pearson In a recent move to enhance downtown Charles Town, the city acquired 2.9 acres of vacant land from American Public University Systems for $500,000. This land, situated in the emerging Depot

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town City Council Secures American Public University Land

Charles Town city council finalizes sale of American Public University System property The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the Charles Town city council has finalized the sale of a 2.8-acre vacant property formerly owned by the American Public University

Charles Town Council Moves to Purchase Land for Park and Outdoor Zone

Charles Town Council Moves to Purchase Land for Park and Outdoor Zone

Council advances APUS land purchase, downtown outdoor drinking zone The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 By Tim Cook The Charles Town City Council has initiated steps to acquire nearly 3 acres of vacant land from the American Public University System for $500,000. This land will be converted

Goals Set for County Development and Legislation in Charles Town

Staff recommends 13 commission goals for 2025 The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Erik Anderson In a recent workshop hosted by The Spirit of Jefferson, local officials, including county administrator Edwina Benites, outlined 13 priority goals for this year that include substantial developments such as acquiring the

Charles Town Moves Forward with APUS Land Purchase Agreement

Charles Town Moves Forward with APUS Land Purchase Agreement

Charles Town begins purchase of vacant APUS land The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 By Erik Anderson In a recent development reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, the city of Charles Town has agreed to purchase over 2.8 acres of vacant land from the American Public University

Charles Town Officials Anticipate Economic Boost from County Move

City officials hopeful county government’s projected move will spur revitalization The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 13, 2024 By Erik Anderson In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, Charles Town officials and local business owners express optimism about the potential economic benefits of the county government'