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 12, 2026
Elkins, W.Va. — July 11, 2026 — The City of Elkins reminds residents about the rules at our yard waste and glass drop-off site. City Hall is close to losing its contract with our waste management vendors because of other waste being […]
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Elkins and Eunice Named Honorary Sister Cities
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 10, 2026 — Mayor Jerry A. Marco today proclaimed the City of Elkins, West Virginia, and the City of Eunice, Louisiana, as Honorary Sister Cities, formally recognizing the deep cultural bonds and shared commitment to preserving traditional music, […]
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Chief of Police Bennett Resigns; City of Elkins Will Soon Launch Search for His Replacement
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 8, 2026 — Elkins Police Department Chief of Police Travis Bennett has announced his resignation, effective today. Mayor Jerry Marco confirmed his departure and said the City of Elkins will soon begin a search for Chief Bennett’s replacement. […]
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City of Elkins Issues Call for Statements of Qualifications for Streetscape and Riverfront Projects
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 7, 2026 — The City of Elkins is seeking statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering teams for two major initiatives that will revitalize its downtown and riverfront. SOQs are due by August 7, 2026, and must outline […]
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Elkins Welcomes Visitors to Augusta Heritage Center’s Summer 2026 Programs
ELKINS, W.Va. — July 6, 2026 — The City of Elkins, Mayor Jerry Marco, and the community welcome visitors who are here for the Augusta Heritage Center’s summer programs. The program starts this evening with Augusta’s Cajun, Creole & Classic Country Week. […]
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Elkins Joins the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail
ELKINS, W.Va. — June 25, 2026 — Elkins officially joined several communities across West Virginia that have launched the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail. During an event yesterday at All Veterans Memorial Park, representatives of community organizations including the Emma Scott Gardening Club, […]
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