Meetings • Events • Services • Community notices • Flood recovery news
All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 E Main St., unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendees should log in a few minutes early to ensure a connection.
Meetings & city services
Tuesday, November 3
- General Election Day – All City offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed. The normal waste collection schedule will be followed.
- Curbside Recycling Pickup begins at 6 a.m. – Pickup occurs within Buckhannon City Limits. You can find recycling information on the city’s website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/, at City Hall or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.
Thursday, November 5
- Waste Collection Board Meeting, 7:30–8:30 a.m. – Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (669) 224-3412, access code 382-929-125.
- City Council Meeting, 7–9 p.m. – Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (571) 317-3112, access code 443-910-693.
Colonial Arts Center activities
Five-Dollar Guitar Lesson (Beginner–Intermediate)
Tuesday, November 10 – 6 p.m. For more information, click here.
Buckhannon Songwriters Meeting
Tuesday, November 17 – 6 p.m. For more information, click here.
The Event Center at Brushy Fork activities
- WV Assoc. of Fairs & Festivals Pageant Workshop – Nov. 7
- Valley Link Transmission Line Info Event – Nov. 12
- WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Blood Drive – Nov. 13
- Holly Jolly Craft Show – Nov. 21
- FURtastic Elimination Dinner & Fundraiser – Dec. 5
- Private Holiday Event – Dec. 8
Community events approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board (CPWB)
- Veterans Day Parade – Nov. 7 • 10 a.m. (Parade lines up at Charles W. Gibson Library at 9:15 a.m.)
- Veterans Day Ceremony in Jawbone Park – Nov. 7 • Following the parade
- City Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 • 6–7:30 p.m.
- Menorah Lighting – Dec. 6 • 7–8 p.m. (Jawbone Park)
Flood recovery resources
- Permit Fee Waivers: All building and wiring permit fees are waived for verified flood-related repairs. The City’s Building Code Enforcement Officer will inspect each project to confirm eligibility.
- Flood Relief Donations: Coordinated by the City, County Commission and Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation. Contributions may be made online at https://app.autobooks.co/pay/rotary-club-of-buckhannon-upshur-foundation.
Announcements
- Trash Can Placement: Keep cans hidden from public view except on collection days. Place at the curb the night before and remove within 24 hours after pickup.
- Utility Bill Payments: Pay online or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Online accounts allow consumption monitoring.
- Report Repairs or Concerns: Call City Hall during business hours or use the Report a Concern tool.
Stay updated via the City Calendar on the city’s website.
Help Wanted
The Upshur County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time E911 telecommunicator (dispatcher). Pay starts at $15 an hour, with more for prior 911 experience. Applications are at the Administrative Annex, 91 W. Main St., or upshurcounty.org; open until filled. Read more →
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