MORGANTOWN — Fifth Ward Councilor Ron Dulaney became Mayor Dulaney on Tuesday as a majority of Morgantown City Council opted to deny Bill Kawecki a fourth year in the position. […]
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Morgantown Council looks at term length, creation of police oversight body
MORGANTOWN — It appears as if Morgantown residents will get an opportunity to vote on a change to the city’s charter that would double the length of council terms. During […]
City aims to reduce contaminated recycling
Campaign also hopes to increase number of those participating in program As much as 30% of Morgantown’s residential recycling is contaminated and ends up in a landfill. Reducing that number […]
Morgantown leaning on GIS software, analyst to equalize ward populations
MORGANTOWN — In 2017, Morgantown City Council approved a change to the city’s charter altering the timing and data used by the city’s ward and boundaries commission to equalize the […]
Morgantown Council members offer support for protests, police department
MORGANTOWN — Based on comments offered Tuesday evening by members of Morgantown City Council, the Morgantown Police Department has the trust and backing of the city’s decision-making body. While offering […]
City works with property owner to address homeless encampment
The owner of the Pennsylvania Avenue lot upon which a homeless encampment is located has expressed an interest in the city taking over the property. This is according to information […]
Budget amendment good news, bad news for Morgantown tax collections
MORGANTOWN — A recent budget amendment passed by Morgantown City Council is a good news, bad news situation. The good news — the amendment reflects a net general fund increase […]
Council conversation over ‘Diamond Village’ homeless camp continues
MORGANTOWN — Back and forth between city administration and a member of Morgantown City Council over a homeless encampment along Deckers Creek — referred to as Diamond Village — continued […]
$1.8M in repairs needed for downtown parking garage
During a recent report to Morgantown City Council, Parking Authority Executive Director Dana McKenzie said the University Avenue parking garage needs $1.8 million in repairs. McKenzie explained a recent assessment […]
Councilors ask city to review handling of Greenmont area homeless camp
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council member Zack Cruze said he believes a homeless camp placed on a Greenmont property with the landowner’s permission is being harassed by the city. Cruze […]
