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By: June 24, 2026

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Modified Garbage Collection Schedule for Week of Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, Elkins City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday (11/26-27). During the week of Thanksgiving, there will be no garbage collection on Monday (11/23) or Thursday (11/26). Garbage normally collected Mondays will be collected starting at 6 a.m. on […]

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Press Release

Retaining Local Property Taxes for Local Projects

Tax increment financing funds new projects without spending cuts, tax increases There are many opportunities for public improvements in Elkins, but they all involve significant costs. What if there were a source of funds for city projects that didn’t require raising taxes […]

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Fire Department

EFD Chief Retiring After 40-year Career

Elkins, W. Va., April 21, 2021: Elkins Fire Department Chief Tom Meader announced his retirement at last night’s special council meeting after more than 40 years of volunteer and paid service at EFD. His retirement is effective April 30. Captain Steven Himes […]

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