Police vacancy

The Shepherdstown Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full time police officer.

The hiring process consists of application, interviews, and an in-depth background investigation. Applications must be picked up in person at 207 S. Princess St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Applications will be accepted through April 3, 2009, at 5 p.m.

Satellite dish application

required in town limits

Because most of the corporation is an historic district, zoning ordinances were created; one ordinance determines the legality of satellite dish erection and placement on your property.

If you are considering a satellite dish, following is the process for the legal installation of a satellite dish within Town limits:

Read the related Zoning Ordinance: either in Town Hall or online (at www.shepherdstown.us At the left of your screen, click on “Codified Ordinances.” Scan down and click on “Planning and Zoning,” which contains the Title 9 ordinances.)

An application for satellite dish installation must be obtained from Town Hall or online, at www.shepherdstown.us The application must be filed out completely, signed, and submitted with a fee.

Shepherdstown Town Hall, 876-2312

Shepherdstown Zoning Officer, 876-6858.

Parking policy changes

The following are policy changes regarding parking fines now being enforced by the Shepherdstown Police Department.

Please note that a vehicle that has $50 or more in outstanding parking tickets will be booted. The boot fine has been increased to $100. Parking tickets have been increased from $25 to $40, and parking illegally in a handicap space has been increased from $100 to $200.