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

Upcoming City of Buckhannon City board meetings and community reminders

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201. 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/.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – To participate virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/656939189, or by phone by calling (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 656-939-189.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Water Board Special Meeting, 9:00–10:00 a.m. – To participate virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/424673933 or by phone at (872) 240-3412, access code 424-673-933.

Waste Board Special Meeting, 10:00 – 11:00 am – To participate virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at: https://meet.goto.com/424673933 or by phone at (872) 240-3412, access code 424-673-933.

Sanitary Board Special Meeting, 11:00 am—12:00 noon – To participate virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/424673933 or by phone at +1 (872) 240-3412, access code 424-673-933.

Other Information

Reminder—All waste (garbage) must be in a garbage bag when placed in the collection bins (Polycart or dumpsters). In certain instances, a full-size garbage truck cannot make it into a waste customer’s service area with a heavy accumulation of snow and/or ice. In this case, the department may use a pickup truck that cannot collect loose items, which could blow out the back of the truck. Please be sure the department can access your garbage containers (Polycarts or dumpsters). If they are blocked by snow or a vehicle, your waste will not be picked up.

Reminder—Property owners must keep sidewalks clear. The City of Buckhannon urges all residents to exercise caution during winter weather. We also remind all residents that (per Ordinance # 193 enacted by the council in 1982) property owners are responsible for removing and clearing all snow and ice accumulating on sidewalks abutting or adjoining their premises. Together, we can keep our sidewalks clear and residents safe.

The City of Buckhannon is accepting employment applications and proposals for the following positions:

Pay Utility Bills Online or by Phone

To make an online payment for your utility bill, click here: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv – To pay over the phone, call 1-866-933-4026. Even if you do not wish to pay your bill using this method, you may still want to set up an account, which will allow you to monitor your consumption. To sign up for this service, you will need to complete the online registration, which includes knowing your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount you paid. Once your account has been established, you must log in with the proper email and password.

Reporting a Necessary Repair or Registering a Concern with the City

To report a necessary repair, such as potholes, damaged street signs, an issue in a city park, etc., or any other matter that a city department should attend to, call City Hall during regular business hours and ask to submit a work order request, or report your concerns through our Citizens Engagement tool: https://buckhannonwv.portal.iworq.net/BUCKHANNON/new-request/700/3444. This will speed up the reaction time to a matter that needs immediate attention.

Check the calendar on the City Website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org/.

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