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Leaf Collection Season 2026

Leaf collection is underway for fall 2026. It is not possible for us to publish a schedule for specific areas of the city. Pickup begins in the heavier areas of the city first; the Street Department will then proceed to go street […]

City Hall News: Week of November 1, 2026

City Council and two Council committees have meetings scheduled this week. Other items of interest include Election Day office closures, upcoming utility and Fire & Rescue Fee payment deadlines, and employment opportunities with the city. The Personnel Committee meets Monday, November 2, […]

Invasive species removal at Riverbend Park

Thanks to a West Virginia Division of Forestry Demonstration City grant, the Elkins Tree Board is replacing several invasive trees at Riverbend Park with native alternatives. The invasive Bradford pear, also known as the Callery pear, originated in China and is planted […]

Lead the Elkins Police Department

The City of Elkins is seeking an experienced law enforcement professional to serve as its next Chief of Police. This is an opportunity to lead a small municipal police department while remaining close to the work. The Elkins police chief divides time […]

Treasurer’s Department Returning to City Hall October 5

The Treasurer’s Department will be closed Thursday, October 1, while staff complete their move back into City Hall. The department’s customer service desk will reopen at City Hall, 401 Davis Avenue, on Monday, October 5. Municipal Court will also reopen at City […]

How Elkins Monitors Your Drinking Water

The City of Elkins tests and monitors its drinking water on an ongoing basis as part of our commitment to providing safe, reliable drinking water to our customers. Water treatment, monitoring, testing, and maintenance of the distribution system take place all year, […]

Interactive Map for the 2026 Mountain State Forest Festival

Here is a tentative interactive map for the Mountain State Forest Festival, this year occurring September 26-October 4, 2025. This map is to be used as a guide for the carnival, parade routes, and parking/non-parking areas in and around the downtown Elkins […]

City Departments Preparing for Forest Festival

City of Elkins departments are busy preparing for the 2026 Mountain State Forest Festival. As usual, this year’s Festival will bring thousands of visitors to Elkins, along with changes to city services, street closures, altered traffic and parking patterns, and increased demands […]

Council Adopts Updated Comprehensive Plan

Elkins City Council adopted an updated comprehensive plan Thursday, September 3. The vote completed a planning and public-review process that began in 2023. The plan updates the city’s 2015 comprehensive plan. It reviews progress made since that plan was adopted and identifies […]

Elkins Mayor Jerry A. Marco Sworn In as President of West Virginia Municipal League

ELKINS, W.Va. — Aug. 7, 2026 — Elkins Mayor Jerry A. Marco was sworn in as president of the West Virginia Municipal League (WVML) for the 2026–2027 term during an Aug. 6 ceremony in Charleston. Outgoing president and Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin […]

Work for Elkins Wastewater Dept. as a Technician, a Career AI Can’t Replace

ELKINS, W.Va. — Aug. 4, 2026 — The City of Elkins Wastewater Department is searching for a Wastewater Collection Technician I, II or III. This is a full-time position with benefits and will remain open until the position is filled. Final placement […]

EFD Accepting Applications for Entry-Level Firefighters Through Aug. 21

ELKINS, W.Va. — Aug. 3, 2026 — The Elkins Fire Department (EFD) is seeking candidates for entry-level appointment to the ranks of paid, civil-service firefighters. Although there are currently no immediate openings, the department is accepting applications from Monday, Aug. 3, through […]

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