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Summit Point utility project

Jefferson County Rejected For Summit Point Water Utility Grant

October 23, 2026 Tagged With: Jefferson Coumnty Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority, Summit Point utility project

waterline under construction along Leetown Road

The JCDA board learned on October 20, 2026 that the USDA had rejected the Jefferson County's grant application for a Summit Point project. Read the Full Story >>

Competing Efforts For Summit Point Water And Sewer

June 18, 2026 Tagged With: Charles Town City Council, CTUB, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority, Summit Point utility project, WV American Water

JCDA board meeting June 16 2026

Both CTUB and the Jefferson County Development Authority are looking at providing water and sanitary sewer service to Summit Point. Read the Full Story >>

Data Center Project Planned For Summit Point

April 30, 2026 Tagged With: data centers, HB2014, Summit Point, Summit Point utility project

summit point parcel map highlighting data center parcel

Ryan Stuart Development is working on plans for a data center project to be located northwest of Summit Point, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>

County Commission Highlights Grant Opportunity As Reason To Work With American Water In Summit Point

March 13, 2026 Tagged With: CTUB, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Development Authority, Summit Point utility project, WV American Water

Pasha Majdi and Steve Stolipher speaking at Jefferson County Commission Town Hall on water rates

The Jefferson County Commission discussed water utility expansion and rates during a a town hall prior to its regular meeting on February 19, 2026. 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 >>

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 >>

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