All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: March 6-10

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — All meetings are open to the public and will be held in Council Chambers, Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201, unless otherwise noted. 

Board meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes/ 

City Council meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/city-council-minutes/

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up – 6:00 am – 8:00 am – Within City Limits of Buckhannon – Information about recycling can be found on our website https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/ or at City Hall, and by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm -To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/765749133.  You can also dial in using your phone. United States:  +1 (571) 317-3122  Access Code: 765-749-133

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Water Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate in the Water Board meeting virtually, you can join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/234619757.  You can also dial in using your phone in the United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 234-619-757

Friday, March 10, 2023

Bulky Goods Collection, 5:30 am – 6:00 am – Bulky goods collection for large items such as couches, chairs, mattresses, appliances, etc. (All Buckhannon Waste Department customers are allowed 4 items per month and 8 tires per year.)   You must call by Wednesday, March 8, 2023, to schedule a pick-up.  Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on the scheduled Friday to ensure pick-up.

Job Openings:

THE CITY OF BUCKHANNON IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF A FULL-TIME PIPE LAYER/LABORER

Job Description – Sanitary Department-Stormwater Department

The City of Buckhannon Sanitary Department is accepting applications until Wednesday, March 8, 2023, for the position of full-time pipe layer/laborer. Benefits include health insurance and participation in the Public Employee Retirement System.

Candidates must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a valid WV Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license.
  • Possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Be in good physical condition.  This job includes, but is not limited to lifting between 50-100 lbs. regularly.
  • Willing to work in confined spaces and in inclement weather

Eligible candidates will be subject to a background check and drug test. Hourly rate starts at $13.00 per hour dependent on education, skills, and qualifications.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall 70 E Main St, Buckhannon WV, Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or call 304-472-1651. The City of Buckhannon is an EEOC employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.   

THE CITY OF BUCKHANNON IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SANITARY DEPARTMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Job Description – Sanitary Department Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Buckhannon Sanitary Department is accepting applications until Friday, March 31, 2023, for the position of full-time wastewater treatment plant operator.

Benefits include health insurance and participation in the Public Employee Retirement System.

Candidates must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a valid WV driver’s license.
  • Possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Be in good physical condition.  This job includes, but is not limited to lifting between 50-100 lbs. regularly.
  • Willing to work in confined spaces and in inclement weather

Eligible candidates will be subject to a background check and drug test. Hourly rate is dependent on education, skills, and qualifications.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall 70 E Main St, Buckhannon WV, Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or call 304-472-1651. The City of Buckhannon is an EEOC employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Other Information:

BU Emergency Services Study – The City of Buckhannon and the Upshur County Commission have partnered with one another to conduct a strategic planning study of the delivery of emergency services throughout the city and the unincorporated areas of the county. We need your help!

Our residents and businesses benefit the most from the services provided by our emergency agencies. We want to know how you think we are doing in providing those services and where you think we are facing challenges. We also want to know if you think there is anything specific we can do to improve our emergency services to you.

The survey is very short, and it should only take a few minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous, though if you wish to participate in potential future public outreach, there is a link that directs you to a separate website where you can register to be notified of that future outreach.  Click here to take the survey: https://forms.gle/oFwJoY9K8NecHEXs7

World Association of Marching Showbands Organizing Committee looking for Volunteers – Registration is still open to become a Volunteer for the World Association of Marching Showbands 2023 World Championship being held in Buckhannon July 17 through 24, 2023.  To become a part of the event, go to: https://buckhannonwv.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=142974&fbclid=IwAR2C1Vw6uc9llWQ2u0Ph57RGO1TQ5FKCza3mNkEQqAkKwF5oboQ-wy4Wwmc

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