City Hall News: Week of July 26
Elkins, W. Va., July 24, 2021: Council is currently reviewing a proposed new zoning ordinance, the product of six years of work by the Elkins Planning Commission. To learn more about this proposed update to the city’s zoning code, the current version of which dates to the 1950s, visit the city website: www.cityofelkinswv.com/zoning-update.
For the Tuesday 4 p.m. meeting of the Water Board, the agenda includes an update on water meter replacements, consideration of revenue sources for expenditures related to recent water main breaks, and the reinstatement of a team dedicated to systematic replacement of aging water-system infrastructure.
Second-quarter business and occupation (B&O) tax returns are due to the Treasurer’s Department by July 31.
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EAST Marks Trails Progress in First Year
Beautiful natural settings and outdoor recreation opportunities abound in the Elkins area, but residents and visitors alike have long wished for even more robust trail systems suitable for mountain biking, hiking, and running. Efforts to expand shared-use, bike-optimized trails are now taking […]
Read MoreFire Department Testing September 12
The Elkins Fire Department (EFD) will be performing civil service testing on September 12. The physical fitness testing and written testing will both be offered that day. There are currently no openings at EFD. However, the only way to be considered for […]
Read More“Street Legal” ATVs on City Streets?
Elkins Council Committee Seeks Public Input on Possible Rule Change Elkins, W. Va., October 12, 2020: Lawmakers amended state code this year to allow ATVs and UTVs meeting certain safety requirements to be operated on public roadways, and an Elkins Common Council […]
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