Historic preservation in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
119 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most historic preservation activity
- Morgantown, WV (31)
- Shepherdstown, WV (27)
- Wheeling, WV (23)
- Charleston, WV (12)
- Fairmont, WV (7)
- Charles Town, WV (7)
- Moundsville, WV (7)
- Berkeley County, WV (4)
- Ranson corporation, WV (1)
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Sister Cities Commission reviews 2026 projects and 2027 plans
The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on international video projects and youth contests, and discuss a new sister-school agreement. The group will also review the 2026 budget and plan for upcoming heritage month events.
Commission reviews addition at 2239 Market St.
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting. The primary action item is a review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition at 2239 Market St. associated with Studio MC. No other specific projects, dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
Historic Landmarks Commission to discuss Apple Pie Ridge and grant funds
The Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the Apple Pie Ridge/Pennington Highway project and a WV Grant reimbursement. New business covers public education with WVSHPO, an evaluation with WV SHPO, and potential…
Commission reviews four Certificates of Appropriateness for signs and fencing
The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to elect 2026 officers and review four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve new signage and a fence at various City Center locations.
Historic Landmarks Commission to review demolition requests and façade changes
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to review demolition requests for six properties in the Downtown Historic District and a certificate of appropriateness for a façade change at 654 Main St. The meeting will also include procedural actions such as approving past meeting minutes.
Historic Landmarks Commission to review roof replacement at 205 W. Washington St.
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.
Commission discusses deck construction and administrative review policies
The Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a rear deck at 1419 Virginia Street, East. The meeting also includes a report on minor work permits from March through June 2026 and a discussion regarding administrative review policies.
Commission to hold public hearings on demolition and grant requests
The Historic Landmarks Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a demolition request and a grant request. The body will also review presentations for three other property-related projects.
Historic Landmarks Commission to review three applications for property changes
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…
Historic Landmarks Commission meeting canceled
The regularly scheduled meeting for July 2, 2026, has been canceled. A public hearing previously noticed for this date will be rescheduled.
Commission to review American Towers LLC site and historic district support
The Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to conduct a Section 106 Review for an American Towers LLC site. The body will also consider a support letter for the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.
Morgantown Council considers opposing $2.4B Mon Power gas plant
City Council will vote on a resolution to protest Mon Power's proposed gas-fired power plant at the Ft. Martin Power Station. The body is also reviewing the airport improvement budget and the repeal of the Housing Advisory Committee.
Council to vote on opposing Mon Power gas plant, approve airport budget
The City Council will consider a resolution opposing a Mon Power gas-fired power plant, approve the FY2026-2027 Airport Improvement Fund budget, and hold first readings of ordinances to repeal the Housing Advisory Committee and establish a reasonable accommodations process. They will also adopt a Land Preservation…
Commission to hear demolition and facade improvement requests
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on demolition and new construction projects at 213 N. George St, 300 E. Liberty St, and 208 N. Charles St. The body will also review a facade improvement grant extension request for 540 E. Washington St.
Commission reviews window and wood replacement at 610-612 Main St.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs at 610-612 Main St. The body will also address an item from April 2, 2025, where no action was taken due to the applicant's absence.
HLC to review shed, gutter, and roof applications in historic district
The Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission will consider three applications for work in the historic district: a wooden storage shed at 101 N. Brown Alley, a gutter and downspout at 407 E. German Street, and a roof replacement at 106 W. New Street. The commission will also hold workshop sessions on a…
Commission reviews parking lot and cemetery signage
The Historic Landmarks Commission will review parking lot signage on University Avenue and discuss a potential sign at Oak Grove Cemetery. The agenda also includes reviewing outreach efforts and other opportunities.
Commission reviews T-Mobile telecommunications collocation and historic markers
The Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss a Section 106 submittal for a T-Mobile site and a waiver for Maple Ridge Station. The body will also consider a historic marker for CEM Martin and FY 2026-2027 WVCorp matters.
Historic Landmarks Commission meeting cancelled; public hearing moved to June 4
The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or decided. A public hearing that was to be held on the same day will now take place on June 4, 2026.
Historic panel to review 5 applications including porch, fence, sign, addition, carport
The Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission will consider five certificate-of-appropriateness applications at its May 4 meeting. Items include a porch railing and stair replacement at 314 W. German Street, a privacy fence at 105 W. Washington Street, a business sign at 113 E. German Street, a front addition at 110…
Commission to review T-Mobile telecommunications collocation proposal
The Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss old business regarding the Maple Ridge Property and grant follow-ups. The body will also review comments from Advantage Environmental Consultants regarding a T-Mobile telecommunications collocation submittal.
Lower Greenmont draft plan and land donation on deck
The board will discuss a draft prospectus for redeveloping the Lower Greenmont neighborhood and a proposed city land preservation program. They will consider donating 545 Brockway Avenue to the agency and authorize spending for ongoing projects. An executive session is scheduled to discuss Lower Greenmont property…
Board to discuss Lower Greenmont plan and property donation
The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will discuss a draft prospectus for developing the Lower Greenmont neighborhood and a new Land Preservation Program. They will also consider donating 545 Brockway Avenue to the agency and authorizing expenditure limits for ongoing projects. An executive session is planned for…
Board to discuss donating 545 Brockway Ave and Lower Greenmont plan
The board will discuss a draft prospectus for the Lower Greenmont neighborhood and a proposed Land Preservation Program. They will also consider an application to donate 545 Brockway Avenue to the agency and a resolution authorizing expenditures for ongoing projects. An executive session is scheduled regarding…
Lower Greenmont redevelopment plans and Brockway Ave donation discussed
The board will discuss a draft prospectus for redeveloping Lower Greenmont and distributing informational materials. They will also consider a draft Land Preservation Program and discuss or take action on donating 545 Brockway Avenue to the agency. Additionally, the board may revive two vacant committees and hold an…
Historic Landmarks Commission to hear fence replacement request
The Historic Landmarks Commission will convene to approve minutes from March 9, 2026, and hold a public hearing regarding a fence replacement application at 528 E. Liberty St.
Council to consider ordinance allowing elected officials to decline pay
The Shepherdstown Town Council will hold a first reading of a proposed ordinance that would allow elected officials to choose to decline their pay. The meeting also includes updates on election planning, the Morgan Grove Park path project, the Young/Shipley annexation, and several public works recommendations. Several…
Sister Cities Commission to discuss festival, Hispanic Week, and sister school agreement
The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will discuss updates on the International Street Festival 2026, Hispanic Week 2026, and a proposed sister school agreement between a school in Xuzhou, China and North Elementary School. They will also consider extra support for the International Street Festival and delegate…
Historic Landmarks Commission to review three applications: shed at 101 N. Browns Alley, porch railing at 314 W. German Street, and outdoor seating at Blue Moon Cafe.
The Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to consider three applications: a storage shed at 101 N. Browns Alley, porch railing and stair replacement at 314 W. German Street, and a seasonal outdoor seating area at Blue Moon Cafe (200 E. High Street). The commission will also discuss an update on Mills…
Commission reviews mini split system at 2301 Chapline St.
The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will consider a request regarding a mini split system at a specific property.
Decision on a certificate of appropriateness to replace roof at 1636 Kanawha Blvd
The Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission will consider two applications for certificates of appropriateness to replace roofs on historic properties. The first application is from Highland Roofing & Construction for the roof at 1636 Kanawha Boulevard, East. The second application is from Elizabeth Jill Wilson for…
Commission reviews Greenmont inspections, PRT outreach, and other opportunities
The commission will approve the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting, introduce a new member, and review several old‑business items, including inspection opportunities in Greenmont, PRT outreach, and other opportunities. No new business decisions are scheduled beyond a request for proposals.
Commission reviews outreach, fair housing, and historic month activities
The Wheeling Human Rights Commission will hold a business meeting to consider reports and discuss upcoming activities. Unfinished business includes reports on the community outreach series, fair housing education, parking for new and expectant mothers, and follow‑up on Black History, Women’s History, and Fair Housing…
Council sub-committees to discuss $25,000 museum donation request
The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees meet to discuss several funding requests and property transfers. The Finance sub-committee will discuss a $25,000 donation request from the Marshall County Historic Preservation Society for museum repairs, a donation to the Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for a…
Historic Landmarks Commission to hold public hearings on sign and grant requests
The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider two public hearings: a certificate of appropriateness for a wall sign at 213 W Washington St. and a grant request for 131 W Washington St. The board will also elect a Chair and Co-Chair and approve minutes from the February meeting.
Two applications: tree well at Town Hall and sign for Eclectic on W. German St.
The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider two applications at this meeting. The first is a tree well replacement and landscaping project at 104 N. King Street adjacent to Town Hall, including a low stone wall. The second is a sign permit for the business Eclectic at 106 W. German Street, the space formerly…
Commission to hold public hearings on three building projects
The Historic Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings for three applications: a building addition at 203 S. Church St., a wall sign at 216 W. Washington St., and a new roof at 114 W. Liberty St. The meeting will also include the election of a chair and co-chair.
Historic Landmarks Commission meeting canceled
The February 5, 2026, meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to a lack of business.
Historic commission to review new garage at 310 West German Street
The Shepherdstown Historic Landmarks Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a new detached car garage at 310 West German Street. The meeting also includes updates on Mills Group materials, coordination with the Tree Commission, a visit from the State Historic Preservation Office, and…
Historic Landmarks Commission will discuss designations and fill vacant seats
The commission will approve the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. It will discuss planning for historical designations and neighborhoods, and address vacant seats on the commission. New business may be introduced for future consideration, and routine monitoring will be reviewed.