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Charles Town Council Notes: June 2026

June 25, 2026 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, Charles Town downtown, CTUB, Summit Point utility project

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In its June meetings, the Charles Town City Council addressed downtown vibrancy and safety concerns, expanded the city’s designated outdoor alcohol consumption area, and received updates on major infrastructure projects during its June meetings.  Read the Full Story >>

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

February 17, 2026 Tagged With: CTUB, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point utility project

Concept plan for water and sewer at summit point raceway

A proposed Summit Point water and sewer utility project needs more details to assess its scope and financial viability. Read the Full Story >>

How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements

January 1, 2026 Tagged With: CTUB, Summit Point utility project, utilities, WV American Water

chart comparing water and sewer utility rates

CTUB and WV American Water customers pay very different rates, due in part to how the utilities cover their infrastructure costs. Read the Full Story >>

Charles Town Utility Board Reverses Decision, Votes To Apply For Grant

November 26, 2025 Tagged With: CTUB, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point utlity project

sign at summit point facility

The Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) voted to apply for a state grant that could fund the design and construction of a new water and sanitary sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

CTUB Questions Grant For New Water & Sewer System In Summit Point

November 13, 2025 Tagged With: CTUB, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point utility project

summit point motorsports park & training center (courtesy photo)

CTUB decided on November 25 to apply for a grant to design and construct a new water and sewer system in Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

CTUB And American Water Present Service Area Arguments At Public Service Commision Hearing

July 31, 2025 Tagged With: CTUB, PSC-25-0263, WV American Water, WV Public Service Commission

CTUB water tower by field

On July 30 2025, the WV PSC conducted an evidentiary hearing on a service territory dispute between CTUB and WV American Water. Read the Full Story >>

Sale of Jefferson Utilities Hits Resistance From Consumer Advocate & PSC Staff

March 1, 2023 Tagged With: CTUB, drinking water, In Print Mar 2023, Jefferson Utilities

JUI water tower in ranson

WV Public Service Commission staff is recommending that the Commission deny American Water's proposed acquisition of Jefferson Utilities. Read the Full Story >>

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