Former Westover Mayor Dave Johnson has been found not guilty of misdemeanor battery stemming from an altercation with former Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins. Both Johnson and […]
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Westover to consider land reuse agency to help address problem properties
Officials with the city of Westover want to bring a powerful legislative tool to bear in their efforts to address nuisance properties within the city. During Westover […]
MUB management of Westover utilities must include stormwater infrastructure
If the Morgantown Utility Board is going to manage Westover’s sanitary sewer system, it needs control of the city’s stormwater system as well. Leadership from both MUB […]
Westover putting increased focus on vacant and condemned properties
As the city’s public works director, Jason Stinespring is pretty familiar with about every property in Westover. Then there are some properties he’s very familiar with — […]
Early plans include two sewer rate increases, 2024 start date for Holland Avenue project
The preliminary financing plan for Westover’s Holland Avenue project includes a two-phase rate increase of approximately 20% for customers of the Westover Sanitary Sewer Board. During its […]
House committee approves bill allowing city residents to petition to overturn city ordinance
MORGANTOWN — A House committee has resurrected a bill that would allow a handful of city voters to petition for an election to overturn a city ordinance. […]
Westover, Mon Power getting the lights back on
Westover Mayor Bob Lucci said the city is really trying to lighten up a bit. As part of Westover City Council’s first meeting of 2023, Lucci explained […]
City of Westover files motion to dismiss Mullins lawsuit
The city of Westover has moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by former city councilor Ralph Mullins, comparing the suit to a novella and characterizing it […]
Pedestrian project along Westover’s Fairmont Road gaining momentum
While a $3.8-million project to address Holland Avenue is undoubtedly the priority for the city of Westover, a long-sought pedestrian project appears to be gaining momentum. During […]
Westover Council takes no action on Mullins’ request for remote participation
WESTOVER — Westover City Council took no action Monday on a request from the attorney representing 1st Ward Councilor Ralph Mullins seeking accommodations for Mullins to participate […]