City Hall News: Week of September 5, 2022
City hall will be closed Monday, in observance of Labor Day. Trash normally collected Mondays will be picked up Tuesday, starting at 6 a.m. The only meeting scheduled for this week is that of the Elkins Tree Board.
The Tree Board meets Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The board will plan for a workshop with a representative of the West Virginia Department of Forestry, consider projects for spring of 2023, and discuss potential changes to the board’s structure.
To avoid shut-off, overdue utility accounts must be brought up to date no later than Tuesday. Quarterly Fire & Rescue Service Fees for properties outside city limits must also be paid no later than Tuesday to avoid penalty.
Council is considering an emergency water-rate increase recommended by the Elkins Water Board. Learn more here: www.cityofelkinswv.com/2022-water-rate-increase.
All meetings are open to the public and, unless otherwise stated, held at Elkins City Call (401 Davis Avenue). Find agendas and other meeting information here: www.cityofelkinswv.com/council-and-committee-meetings.
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