City Hall News: July 6-10, 2020
Happy Fourth of July, Elkins! As you celebrate Independence Day today, remember that it is illegal to use “consumer” fireworks inside Elkins city limits. Consumer fireworks include bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, and other fireworks that explode or launch into the air. Handheld sparklers and ground-based fountains, worms, and smoke bombs are allowed. When using allowed fireworks, please also be considerate of neighbors (and neighbors’ pets).
Council’s Finance Committee convenes virtually on Monday at 10 a.m. to consider various budget adjustments and a request for additional street paving funds. The committee will also hear a report on the city’s current financial position, as well as an update on the city’s application for reimbursement of pandemic-related expenses under the federal CARES Act. Login information for this meeting is here: www.cityofelkinswv.com.
On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., the Elkins Tree Board will hold an in-person meeting in the garden next to the Darden House, adjacent to city hall. The board’s agenda includes budget planning for fiscal year 2021, a report on 2020 grant expenditures, and ongoing tree inventory work.
The city’s glass and yard-waste recycling drop-off location will be closed through Monday. The location will reopen Tuesday at 6:30 a.m.

City Hall News: Week of December 4, 2023
Elkins W. Va., December 1, 2023: The Rules and Ordinances Committee, the Tree Board, City Council, and the Sanitary Board meet the week of December 4. The Rules and Ordinances Committee meets Monday at 3:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include continuing […]
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City Hall News: Week of November 27, 2023
Leaf collection from the city of Elkins has been extended one more week. Normal operation will continue the rest of the week of November 27. Starting Monday, December 4, anyone who needs leaves picked up should place them in bags and contact […]
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City Hall News: Week of November 20, 2023
Elkins W. Va., November 17, 2023: City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday (11/23-24) in observance of Thanksgiving. Garbage collection scheduled times will change the week of November 20. If your garbage is usually picked up on MONDAYS or THURSDAYS, this […]
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City Hall News: Week of November 13, 2023
Elkins W. Va., November 9, 2023: The Municipal Properties Committee, the Finance Committee, and City Council will meet the week of November 13. The Municipal Properties Committee meets Monday at 11:00 a.m. Items on the agenda include: architect’s update concerning sanitation garage; […]
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City Hall News: Week of November 6, 2023
Elkins W. Va., November 3, 2023: The Public Safety Committee, the Rules & Ordinances Committee, and the Planning Commission will meet the week of November 6. The Public Safety Committee meets Monday at 10:00 a.m. to hear reports and updates from public […]
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City Hall News: Week of October 30, 2023
The Sanitary Board and City Council will meet the week of October 30. The Sanitary Board meets Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in special session. The agenda may be adjusted through Monday. Items on the agenda include: creation of CSO Inspector/Pretreatment Coordinator Position […]
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