Greenbrier County Public Meetings and Farmland Preservation Efforts – March 2026

Greenbrier County, West Virginia, hosts a variety of public meetings throughout the month, offering residents opportunities to engage with local government and community initiatives. This overview details key meetings for March 2026, including those of town councils and the Farmland Protection Board.

Rainelle Town Council Meetings

The Rainelle Town Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. At Rainelle City Hall. These meetings are open to the public. Mountain Messenger reports these meetings are consistently held on this schedule.

Greenbrier County Farmland Protection Board

The Greenbrier County Farmland Protection Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. At the Greenbrier County Courthouse, located at 912 Court Street North, Lewisburg, WV 24901, in the County Commission Meeting Room. The public is encouraged to attend. For further information, contact 304-520-3221. Mountain Messenger and Greenbrier County’s official website confirm this schedule.

The Importance of Farmland Preservation

Greenbrier County is actively working to preserve its agricultural land. According to data from the Greenbrier County website, between 2002 and 2007, over 4 million acres of productive farmland were lost to development nationwide. In Greenbrier County specifically, farmland decreased from 228,969 acres in 1972 to 176,995 acres in 2007, representing a loss of 51,974 acres. The number of farms as well decreased from 1,237 in 1972 to 881 in 2007. These efforts are also supported by the Homeland Security Act, which recognizes the importance of protecting American farms as a matter of national security.

Lewisburg City Council Meeting

The Lewisburg City Council will convene on Tuesday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. In a regular session at Paul R. Cooley Council Chambers, 942 Washington Street West. Participation via teleconference is also available; those interested in joining via ZOOM should contact Lewisburg City Hall at 304-645-2080 by 3:00 p.m. On the day of the meeting. Mountain Messenger provides details on the agenda, which includes:

• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance-327, updating City Code regarding sidewalks.
• Resolution-595, concerning a pay request for Water System Improvement.
• A Proclamation recognizing National Women’s History Month.
• Communications from the Mayor and City Manager, including the promotion of Sara Morgan-Jenkins to Interim Planning & Zoning Assistant.
• Updates on the Water System.
• Reports from the Chief of Police and Fire Chief, including a Mutual Aid agreement with Fairlea Fire Department.
• Reports from the Planning and Parks Commissions.
• Finance Committee Report.
• Consideration of contracts with AK Bridge the Gap – Human Resources Consulting and the Cyber Resilience Resource Center of WVU.
• Approval of Permitting Fees and Downtown Parking Regulations.
• Budget approvals for the Coal Severance Fund and the Fiscal Year 2027 General Budget.
• Public Works Department Report.
• Approval of Minutes from the February 17, 2026, regular session.
• Visitor Reports.

These meetings demonstrate the ongoing commitment of Greenbrier County to both transparent governance and the preservation of its vital agricultural resources.