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Enforcing contracts can cut both ways

Here’s the thing about contract enforcement: It can be a double-edged sword. Republic Services will be enforcing the clause in the contract it negotiated with the City of Morgantown that allows it to raise rates this year. The $1.59 per month increase will hit residential customers ...

Morgantown residents to see higher trash bills

MORGANTOWN -- Morgantown residents and businesses are about to see their trash and recycling rates increase — twice.  On February 28, monthly rates will jump per the terms of the new five-year contract negotiated early last year between the city and trash and recycling hauler ...

MFD's upgraded Norwood Fire Station to be a safe surrender site

MORGANTOWN -- A lot of the improvements being made to the Morgantown Fire Department’s Station 2, commonly known as the Norwood Fire Station, are things you would likely expect — updated mechanicals, improved living quarters, a new weight room/excercise area.  But the city of ...

Morgantown Council votes 6-1 in favor of Richwood rezoning

MORGANTOWN -- In the end, it’s a question of trust.  And at least on first pass, the majority of Morgantown City Council seems to trust the Monongalia County Development Authority when it says housing will be an integral component of the Richwood redevelopment project.  ...

Richwood conversation highlights oddity in Morgantown zoning code

MORGANTOWN — Discussion surrounding the Richwood redevelopment project has put the spotlight on what could generously be described as an oddity in Morgantown’s zoning code.  The city has four zoning codes that carry the “Business” designation: B-1 (neighborhood business); B-2 ...