City Hall News: Week of December 26, 2022
The only governing body meeting this week is the Elkins Water Board. For information about warming centers during Winter Storm Elliott, please visit: www.bit.ly/Elkins-Warming-Centers.
Trash will not be collected on Monday, December 26. Trash normally collected Mondays will be collected on Tuesday, December 27. Elkins City Hall will close at noon Friday, December 30.
The Water Board meets Tuesday at 4 p.m. on an agenda that includes review of invoices, consideration of proposed new employee positions, and discussion of the step and grade plan for Water Board employee compensation.
Starting January 1, City of Elkins will no longer accept phone payments for any city bills or services, including utility bills, building permits, business licenses, special trash pickups, etc. This change has been strongly recommended by the West Virginia State Auditor as a best practice to further reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud. More: www.cityofelkinswv.com/no-longer-accepting-phone-payments.
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.
Council Revises Law on Nuisance Animal Noise
Clarifies that animal noise complaints are handled by city police The Elkins council has revised city law concerning nuisance noise caused by animals. The new law, which is enforced by the Elkins Police Department (EPD), is effective immediately. Ordinance 307, approved on […]
Read MoreElkins Council Limits Alley Parking
Parking in downtown alleys allowed only while loading/unloading Parking is no longer allowed in downtown alleys under a new law passed by council. Outside the downtown area, alley parking remains allowed under certain conditions. The primary reason for the changes is to […]
Read MoreBoil Water Notice Near Taylor & Ward
Update as of 10/27, 8:45 a.m.: The boil-water notice has been lifted. =========== As a result of a water-main break near Ward Avenue and Taylor Avenue, a boil-water notice has been issued. This boil-water notice affects water customers on: Ward Avenue, between […]
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