City Hall News: Week of February 22, 2026
ELKINS, WV — February 21, 2026 — The winter storms may have subsided for now, yet Elkins City Hall still asks residents and business owners to sign up for emergency text alerts. Anyone with a mobile phone can receive important alerts including weather warnings, street closures, and water outages. They will also receive reminders about changes to city services due to holidays.
Free Address Numbers
The City of Elkins is offering residents and business owners free reflective address numbers. Please don’t let snow, fog, or darkness hide your home or business if first responders have to arrive on the scene in an emergency.
Getting your free decals is easy:
- Visit the Finance Dept. at the WV Wood Tech Center (at 10 11th St., Suite 3).
- Provide your Elkins address.
- Receive your free reflective numbers.
A clearly visible address saves critical time, and even lives: Pick yours up today!
The Finance Department’s hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- to 4:00 p.m.
Sanitation Department Updates
The garbage collection and bulk item pickup services are on a normal schedule for the entire months of February and March.
For information on Elkins’ bulk item pickup and monthly schedule, please visit https://cityofelkinswv.com/bulk-pickup/.
City Hall Business
The next scheduled Elkins City Council meeting is Thursday, March 5. Visit https://cityofelkinswv.com/agenda-center/ for up-to-date information about the coming meeting’s agenda.
The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health will meet Thursday, February 26, 1:00 p.m. at the Phil Gainer Community Center. The public is always invited to attend and contribute ideas.
Keep informed of all upcoming meetings by visiting https://cityofelkinswv.com/agenda-center/. Residents may also set up email alerts to remind them about upcoming meetings.
City Hall Renovations
The City Hall building at 401 Davis Avenue has been closed for renovations since September 2024. Contractors are now working on a $4.1 million project to repair and prevent future damage from flooding; install modern HVAC systems; improve safety, accessibility, and security; and update and modernize workspaces.
For updates on City Hall construction and renovations: https://cityofelkinswv.com/renovations/.
For all departments’ contact information: https://cityofelkinswv.com/directory/.
Finance Department Update
First Due fire fee bills are due March 7.
To pay bills online: https://cityofelkinswv.com/online-payments/.
To pay bills in-person: 10 Eleventh St., Suite 3, Elkins, West Virginia, 26241.
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