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Paving Season Has Begun: 2025 Edition

In case you missed it, paving season has begun this summer. You may have noticed it right away and wondered why there was little or last-minute notice. Here are a few reasons: The City of Elkins relies on a paving contractor to […]
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City Hall News: Week of August 3, 2025

Elkins, WV—August 2, 2025: Starting in September 2025, Elkins residents will see a change in curbside trash collection rules as the City implements its first-ever garbage bag limit. Approved by City Council on Thursday, June 25, Ordinance 345 amends Chapter 50 of […]
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Elkins Welcomes New WVU President, Celebrates Two Years of Ascend WV Success

Today, City employees joined local organizations—including the Augusta Heritage Center, Elkins Area Shared Trails, 4-H, the Randolph County Development Authority, and the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber—in welcoming WVU’s new president, Dr. Michael T. Benson, during his 18-county tour of West Virginia. Dr. Benson […]
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  • 2025 City Election Results
    Results certified June 18, 2025.

  • Election results certified June 18, 2025.

    2025 Municipal Election
  • 2025 Street Sweeper Season Starting
    The 2025 Street Sweeper Season started April 7.

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  • City Of Elkins Is Hiring
    The City of Elkins is currently offering exciting employment opportunities.

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  • City Hall Renovations
    Elkins City Hall is undergoing renovations. Find more information on the current situation, ongoing efforts, and future considerations here.

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  • Water Leak, Mountain Aire Estates
    Expect low to no water pressure.

  • At about 2:20 p.m. on July 22, 2025, City Hall received word from the Water Dept. that a company laying fiber in the Mountain Aire Estates neighborhood has caused a water main leak. Expect low or no water pressure for now.

    We’ll update you when we have more information.
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