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Concerns Raised Over Proposed Increase in County Impact Fees

EDITOR’S NOTE The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff In a letter to the Jefferson County Commission, concerns regarding the proposed increase in county impact fees for new residential and commercial developments have been raised, prompted by recommendations from consultant Tischler Bise. The letter highlights the

Advocating for Increased Impact Fees in Jefferson County Parks

Increase impact fees for county parks The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Julia Rice In an article published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the author reflects on the stark differences between development in Bend, Oregon, and Jefferson County, West Virginia. They emphasize the importance of increasing impact

Support for Impact Fees in Jefferson County Amid Proposal Review

Review calculations for proposed impact fees for schools The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Lynch Christian The Spirit of Jefferson discusses the public support for impact fees in Jefferson County amid proposals for new fee increases, highlighting the necessity of accurately calculating these fees to fund essential

WVU Medicine Expands Heart Care with New Clinic at Jefferson Medical Center

Jefferson Medical Center opens new heart clinic The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff The Spirit of Jefferson reports that WVU Medicine has inaugurated a new heart and cardiovascular clinic at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, expanding their services to meet increasing medical needs in the Eastern

Last Call for Toy Donations: Jefferson County Christmas Drive

Local business Christmas toy drive ‘wrapping up’ The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff Published by The Spirit of Jefferson, the article highlights a Christmas toy drive organized by Kingdom Life Cathedral Ministries in Charles Town. Various businesses in Jefferson and Berkeley counties are serving as drop-off

Washington Landing Opens Doors: New Apartment Complex in Charles Town

Getting the word out on a new apartment complex The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Bonnie Williamson In a recent event reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, Washington Landing, a new apartment complex in Charles Town, celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 20. Stacey Rader, the director

Shepherdstown Town Council Supports Theater Festival Amid Economic Challenges

Shepherdstown municipal footnotes The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 By Staff In a unanimous decision during the regular monthly meeting on November 13, the Shepherdstown Town Council addressed a funding request from the Contemporary American Theater Festival, seeking $100,000 in donations to mitigate financial challenges stemming from