{ "city": "Shepherdstown", "state": "WV", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shepherdstown.us/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to consider FY27 budget amendment and pipe replacement funding", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Finance Committee is meeting to consider a first FY27 budget amendment, approve funding for a preliminary engineering report on replacing galvanized pipes, and discuss financing for a school property purchase. The committee will also discuss a donation and ongoing FY28 budget planning.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/44268/agendas/fa522ea9fa544fca90d2c763d7cfe8e5.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/44268/" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Age Friendly Shepherdstown", "headline": "Age-Friendly Shepherdstown to review 2026 action plan and discuss pedestrian plaza survey", "summary": "The Age-Friendly Shepherdstown committee is meeting via Zoom to review and approve the July 14, 2026 minutes, wrap up the 2026 Action Plan, and discuss new business including a Crash Studio discussion and a Pedestrian Plaza survey. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43828/agendas/9bc41ed0cb5a4ec796ab268aca3268e1.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43828/" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Tree Commission", "headline": "Tree Commission to review tree requests and planting plans", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Tree Commission is meeting to approve June minutes, hear public comments, and review pending and completed tree actions. They will discuss the 2026 tree planting and the Arborscope/tree inventory, and consider new tree requests at three locations. Updates to the Town Landscaping contract are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43840/agendas/926df01ca9d0456a935710d0e02e7930.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43840/" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to vote on property maintenance code, PUD amendment", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Town Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a planned unit development ordinance amendment and adoption of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. The council will also vote on special event requests, volunteer and community grant applications, and a resolution on online ordinance display, and discuss updates on several ongoing projects.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43846/agendas/e11dc1a4358a4ea2b1cd29d2f04d9dc5.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43846/" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review three community grant applications and plan FY28 budget timeline", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Finance Committee will meet to approve July 1 minutes, consider grant applications from The Wall Native Garden, Boots-on-the-Ground Youth Leadership Academy, and Shepherdstown Chess Club, and discuss the timeline for the FY28 budget as well as integrating grants into the FY27 budget and future budgets.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43858/agendas/aa6a2a7269bf40a3861de10b6141f60e.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43858/" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Grants Committee", "headline": "Grants Committee to review upcoming grant opportunities and adopt intake form", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Grants Committee will meet to review several upcoming grant opportunities, including a shuttle concept, Chesapeake Bay Trust Green Streets, and trail grants. The committee is also scheduled to discuss and adopt a final intake form for public use and review a draft committee charter.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43864/agendas/c6776ba3e4ff4ee08f03287431b14e3b.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43864/" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Historic Landmarks Commission", "headline": "Historic Landmarks Commission to review roof replacement at 205 W. Washington St.", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission will consider a roof replacement application at 205 W. Washington St., workshop a porch restoration at 201 N. Mill St., and discuss an interpretive plan and historic preservation awards. The meeting also includes approval of July minutes and a staff report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43852/agendas/b086de1ae6d74450b7f4e40ec3e65bdd.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43852/" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee", "headline": "Parks committee to review updates on multiple town parks", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss unfinished business including updates on Bane-Harris, Cullison, Library, Riverfront, Rumsey, and Viola Devonshire Parks, as well as a survey draft. No new business items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43799/agendas/9af42f85a20246e89882a007230cb10e.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43799/minutes/137943a545d0452088a6a6a7ab16046c.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43799/" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Water and Sanitary Board", "headline": "Water board to vote on lead service replacement project", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Water and Sanitary Board is holding a special meeting to vote on the Lead Service Replacement Project and a related proposal from Ghosh Engineers. No other substantive items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/44147/agendas/d42b8c21c16a4a38894386df93b04758.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/44147/minutes/516c1420cdf54faca518b48e23abfdb3.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/44147/" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Water and Sanitary Board", "headline": "Water and Sanitary Boards to discuss 2027 budget, sewer expansion, tariff changes", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Water and Sanitary Boards are meeting jointly to review flow and quality reports, financial reports, and the 2027 budget. They will also discuss unfinished business including a hydrant report, PFAS sampling of biosolids, and a possible expansion of sanitary sewer services. New business includes considering changes to water and sanitary tariffs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43805/agendas/0bcdd77487bf4dab89ce1e469d66136b.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43805/minutes/032d0ed5ee9648c58842a96979520b0b.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43805/" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Carport and fence installation applications to be reviewed", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider two applications: a carport installation at 312 W. German Street and a fence installation at 203 W. New Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a Town Council update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43833/agendas/c54713739b2548f3a0e0086a8cfaabf5.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43833/" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Age Friendly Shepherdstown", "headline": "AARP grant approved for Pedestrian Plaza", "summary": "The Age-Friendly Shepherdstown committee will review the June 17, 2026, minutes, discuss the 2026 action plan tracker, and receive updates on requested letters from the Mayor and SAIL. The main new business is an approved AARP grant for a Pedestrian Plaza, with next steps to be determined.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43827/agendas/7685154abf054b3892c9149db8b1ad65.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43827/minutes/697e728c7e0f471199b9e49f7dc936b5.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43827/" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Tree Commission", "headline": "Tree Commission to review 2026 planting, tree inventory, and chair succession", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Tree Commission will meet to review pending and completed tree actions, discuss the 2026 tree planting plan, and consider updates to the Arborscope/tree inventory. They will also address chairperson succession and assess a tree at 213 W New Street for cabling support.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43839/agendas/6441212505ca427d874b353057ba8135.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43839/" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to vote on special event request and discuss accessory dwelling unit ordinance", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Town Council will hold a public hearing on the second reading of a Planned Unit Development ordinance amendment, vote on a special events request for an Indivisible event on July 17, and discuss a new ordinance on accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes updates on the Market House Plaza pilot, flower bed maintenance, and the elementary school property.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43845/agendas/9246226f626b4aa4a63d8f06a37d5cd4.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43845/minutes/6f0a440dfb3540858785027e8d4d3138.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43845/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Grants Committee", "headline": "Grants Committee to review Entler roof, Safe Streets, and railroad grants", "summary": "The Grants Committee will hear a presentation on the HSC Entler Roof project and discuss updates on the Safe Streets grant (SS4A), the Grant Tracker spreadsheet, and a list of town-funded projects. New business includes a Norfolk Southern grant application due August 3, a CSX grant for a MARC shuttle, and strategies for streetscape and water board funding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43863/agendas/fdfbb3c1ee804feca48ad5030e1f1c68.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43863/minutes/e5c7dbeb54974ae280b3d58e1e5b9fa7.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43863/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Historic Landmarks Commission", "headline": "Historic Landmarks Commission to review three applications for property changes", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review three applications for alterations to historic properties: a carport at 312 W. German St., window and door replacement at 201 N. Mill St., and a fence at 203 W. New St. The commission will also hold workshop sessions on porch restoration at 201 N. Mill St. and roof restoration at 215 W. New St. No new business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43851/agendas/32ebb2882ec34d0ca30c9191cb939e6c.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43851/minutes/b5162f3660d44797a11f77a2143fb3e3.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43851/" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review community grant and audit updates", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review a community grant application from Shepherd Village Solar, receive an update on the Edmunds.gov software implementation, and discuss the state audit for FY 2025, including the final financial statement for the corporation. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43857/agendas/27742c25bd1d43f18763c9e1303b50ea.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43857/minutes/385007fcc98c4c7a852d1d038af3d3d9.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43857/" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee", "headline": "Parks committee to review multiple park projects and survey draft", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss updates on several parks, including Bane-Harris, Cullison, Library, Riverfront, Rumsey, and Viola Devonshire parks. They will also review a survey draft and consider new business. The meeting is a working session with no final decisions expected.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/44066/agendas/63d89d8f2de4494dbd53eba9f0be200b.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/44066/" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Water and Sanitary Board", "headline": "Water and Sanitary Boards to discuss sewer expansion and tariff changes", "summary": "The Water and Sanitary Boards will hold a joint meeting to discuss and potentially act on several operational items. Key topics include reviewing flow and quality reports, considering expansion of sanitary sewer services, and discussing changes to water and sanitary tariffs. The boards will also address unfinished business such as a hydrant report and PFAS sampling of biosolids.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41747/agendas/e49f1048622240f282f3aefa2def7716.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/41747/" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss trash truck purchase and water line plan", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the purchase of a trash truck and review a long-term plan for water line and streetscape improvements. The meeting also includes status updates on several ongoing projects, including storm water improvements, a community composting project, and the Market House Plaza project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43176/agendas/1387b79e2d8c4ff5a38ecbf298cda9de.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43176/minutes/b828db032ca04f8f8240da08dde00c1a.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43176/" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Age Friendly Shepherdstown", "headline": "Age Friendly Shepherdstown to select chair, review action plan", "summary": "The Age Friendly Shepherdstown committee is meeting via Zoom to select a committee chair, review updates to its 2026 Action Plan, and discuss the Downtown Pedestrian Plaza. The agenda also includes a proposal to change the committee to an advisory board. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41115/agendas/ce3e0796743f47cc86bcf7afccd43359.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41115/minutes/52b3070c89fb4df28f56c593b015b2f8.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/41115/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on shed at 101 N. Browns Alley", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an application for a wooden storage shed at 101 N. Browns Alley. They will also consider approving a Board of Zoning Appeals decision for a project at 200 E. High Street and review minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41001/agendas/9170dd2983684b66b756c61ad027d3a5.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/41001/" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Tree Commission", "headline": "Tree Commission to review planting, pruning, and tree canopy plans", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss unfinished business including the 2026 tree planting, soil amending, Hurley Park tree assessment, and the Jefferson County Tree Canopy Plan. New business includes pruning requests at several locations and planning for chair succession. The meeting is in person only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41092/agendas/1c74d540f8274b609c09fefddba9a0cd.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/41092/" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Water and Sanitary Board", "headline": "Water board to discuss and consider FY27 budget recommendations", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Water and Sanitary Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider proposed changes to the FY27 budget. The board may take action on budget recommendations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43934/agendas/6b8a53821ffc4b0ab0dd4053a2c2d6ac.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43934/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to certify June 2 election results, vote on trash truck purchase", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Town Council will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026. Key actions include certifying the results of the June 2 municipal election and voting on the purchase of a trash truck. The council will also hold a second reading and public hearing on a Planned Unit Development ordinance amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41081/agendas/225b1a93b6f4456b8e622606e2a88891.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/41081/minutes/eb2d8a00579a4487b9e9540bbffef23f.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/41081/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Town Council", "headline": "Council to canvass June 2 election results, set recount bond", "summary": "The Shepherdstown Town Council is holding a special meeting to canvass and declare the results of the June 2 municipal election, and to set the bond amount for any recount requests. The agenda also includes real estate matters and the mayor's report. No other substantive decisions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43896/agendas/6390917f881b4497b4e05bf424f8ac74.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/meetingfiles/43896/minutes/7d971e3b23b04b4793380e9f774205b0.pdf", "source": "https://www.shepherdstown.gov/events/43896/" } ] }