Door Sign Available: Masks Required
Effective July 7, 2020, Governor Jim Justice announced an order requiring that “face coverings” be worn “in all public indoor places where social distancing cannot be maintained.”
The governor’s office has now distributed a door sign that business owners and others can post to remind customers of this requirement. Click here to download the sign.
The order does not apply to children under the age of 9 or anyone with a medical condition that counter-indicates wearing a face covering. The governor emphasized that medical-grade masks are not required and that any sort of face covering would be acceptable. (Click here for sew/no-sew mask-making instructions).
Click here to read the governor’s order.
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 […]
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Read MoreReminders About Fireworks Safety and Laws in Elkins
Elkins, W. Va., June 29, 2020: As Independence Day draws closer, Elkins Mayor Van Broughton and city public safety officials are reminding area residents about important precautions and legal restrictions to keep in mind when using fireworks.
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