City Hall News: Week of January 27, 2023
The only governing bodies meeting this week are the Elkins Sanitary Board, which oversees the city’s sewer system, and the Elkins Common Council.
Business & Occupation annual and quarterly tax returns are due Tuesday. If you file quarterly tax returns, you do not need to file an annual return.
The Sanitary Board meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. to continue discussion of compensation for the chief wastewater operator and to review invoices.
Council meets Thursday at 7 p.m. The agenda may be adjusted through Tuesday. Current items include proposed acceptance of a grant awarded to the Elkins Tree Board, and presentation of the Elkins Police Department’s annual report. There will also be presentations by Elkins Main Street and the Elkins Tree Board.
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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