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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E. Main St., Buckhannon, WV 26201.
For board meeting agendas and minutes, visit Board Agendas and Minutes.
For City Council meeting agendas and minutes, visit City Council Minutes.
Tuesday, September 1
- Curbside recycling pickup begins at 6 a.m. Pickup occurs within Buckhannon city limits. Recycling information is available on the city website, at City Hall or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at 304-472-4443.
- Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5-6 p.m. — Attend in person, join virtually or call 571-317-3122. Access code: 765-749-133.
Thursday, September 3
- Waste Collection Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30 a.m. — Attend in person, join virtually or call 669-224-3412. Access code: 382-929-125.
- City Council Meeting, 7-9 p.m. — Attend in person, join virtually or call 571-317-3112. Access code: 443-910-693.
Colonial Arts Center
- Tuesday, September 8 — Five Dollar Guitar Lessons, 6 p.m. To register, use this link.
- Tuesday, September 15 — Buckhannon Songwriters Meeting, a free monthly workshop, 6 p.m. To learn more, visit the group’s Facebook page.
Activities approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board
- Mission Appalachia Labor Day Home Giveaway, September 7, at the Jawbone Park cookout, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Jaws BBQ WV Hillbilly Days Festival 2026, October 3, at the North Buckhannon Riverfront Park.
- B-UHS Homecoming Parade, October 14, 6-7 p.m. The annual parade will travel Main Street.
- Moonflower Harvest Festival Block Party, October 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Trunk-or-Treat, October 26, at the Public Safety Complex parking lot, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Trick-or-Treat in the city limits, October 31, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Menorah Lighting in Jawbone Park, December 6, 7-8 p.m.
Announcements
- Jawbone Park and the North Buckhannon Riverfront Park will officially reopen to the public beginning Friday, September 4, in time for Labor Day weekend. Read the full news release.
- Labor Day city holiday: All city offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. There will be no waste collection that day, and waste collection will be delayed by one day that week.
- Buckhannon Source Water Protection Plan meeting: The public is invited to join representatives of the City of Buckhannon Water Department for the Source Water Protection Plan public meeting on September 10 at 1 p.m. in the Public Safety Complex Training Room, 22 S. Florida St. Attendees can learn how the city protects Buckhannon’s drinking water and share their input. All community members are welcome.
- Buckhannon is waiving all building and wiring permit fees for verified flood-related repair and restoration work. Permits will still be required to ensure safety and compliance, but any project confirmed as flood-related will receive a full fee waiver. Building Code Enforcement Officer Vincent Smith will inspect each project to verify eligibility.
- FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center is open in Upshur County. FEMA is operating a Disaster Recovery Center in Upshur County to provide in-person support for individuals and families seeking federal disaster aid following the recent flooding. The center is on the second floor of the Upshur County Development Authority at 21 E. Main St., Buckhannon, and is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. FEMA personnel are available on site to help residents apply for federal disaster assistance, ask questions about available programs and submit required documentation for Individual Assistance and related support. Residents who experienced damage or loss in the recent flood are strongly encouraged to visit the center as soon as possible. Meeting directly with FEMA staff can help ensure applications are completed accurately and processed without delay. Individuals may also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov using Disaster Number DR-4932, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
- Flood Relief Financial Donation Options: The City of Buckhannon and the Upshur County Commission have identified two official organizations for those wishing to make financial contributions to support local flood recovery efforts. Contributions may be made online to the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation or Tygart Valley United Way.
- Trash Can Placement: Trash cans must be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week. Place them at the curb the night before collection and return them within 24 hours after collection.
- Utility Bill Payments: Pay utility bills online through Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows customers to monitor consumption.
- Report Repairs or Concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use the city’s Citizen Engagement tool.
Stay updated by checking the City of Buckhannon website calendar.
