City Hall News: Week of July 6, 2025
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 3, 2025 — The Planning Commission meeting is Thursday, July 10, at 3:30 p.m. at the RCDA – West Virginia Wood Technology Center, 10 Eleventh Street. This committee will review, discuss, and consider a draft comprehensive plan for the City of Elkins.
City Council will meet Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E. Lee Ave. Extension. As of press time, the agenda has not been published. Residents can check for updates here after the July 4 weekend: https://cityofelkinswv.gov/city-government/city-council/agenda-center/
Upcoming City Council and Committee meetings, along with their agendas and locations, can be viewed here: https://elkinswv.portal.civicclerk.com/.
City Hall remains closed to the public for renovation and repairs until further notice. All departments are operating and available for service as usual, but in-person appointments will require advance arrangements. All City meetings occur at the Phil Gainer Community Center (142 Robert E. Lee Ave. Extension) in Elkins unless otherwise stated.
For departmental contact information: http://www.cityofelkinswv.gov/directory/
For updates on City Hall construction and renovations: https://cityofelkinswv.gov/directory/
Utility and in-city Fire & Rescue Fee bills have been mailed and are due July 20. Utility shutoffs are scheduled for Tuesday, July 8 for unpaid water bills that were due June 20.
FY 2025 2nd quarter B&O bills have been mailed and are due July 31.
Payments for utility bills and court payment plans or citations can be made online, by mail, in-person, or by using our drop-off box.
Paying Online: https://cityofelkinswv.gov/online-payments/
Paying In-Person: 10 Eleventh St., Suite 3, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
City Hall News: Week of July 26, 2026
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 25, 2026 — Our hearts are with our neighbors in Upshur and Lewis counties who have lost so much in this week’s devastating flooding. We are grateful to the first responders and city employees who have worked alongside […]
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Elkins City Council Approves FY 2027 Budget Revision Using Surplus Funds
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 23, 2026 — At its July 23 meeting, Elkins City Council approved the first budget revision for Fiscal Year 2027, reallocating an additional $531,594 in surplus funds left unspent from Fiscal Year 2026. Combined with the $686,183 in […]
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Public Announcement from Randolph County OEM/911
Attention Randolph County Residents: Due to recent storms and heavy rainfall, Randolph County has experienced significant impacts. For power outages, contact your utility provider directly. There have been several reports of flooding in various areas of the county. While water levels seem […]
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City of Elkins Urges Residents to Stay Safe Amid Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Risks
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 21, 2026 — Given the recent flash flooding in Barbour County and the governor’s declaration of a state of preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties, the City of Elkins wants to remind residents of how to stay […]
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Gov. Morrisey Signs HB 4009, Which Expands Portable Benefits for WV’s Independent Workforce, into Law in Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 15, 2026 — This morning, Governor Patrick Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 4009 at the Holiday Inn in Elkins. The new law expands the scope of portable benefits for West Virginia’s independent workforce while […]
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Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health Cancels July 23 Meeting
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 14, 2026 — The July 23 meeting of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts among key leadership. Rather than proceeding with limited attendance, the Task Force will reconvene […]
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