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

City of Buckhannon announces upcoming events and board meetings

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.

This Week

Traffic and Parking Advisory for Cleveland Avenue – Paving will continue on Cleveland Avenue, weather permitting. Parking and traffic will be restricted at times.

Monday, October 21, 2024

Housing Enforcement Board Meeting – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: global.gotomeeting.com/join/520841085. You can also dial in using your phone – (786) 535-3211. Access Code: 520-841-085.

Buckhannon Planning Commission Regular Meeting – 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/865959661. You can also dial in at (646) 749-3122. Access Code: 1-865-959-661.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BPD Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) Meet & Greet – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Buckhannon Police Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) Program is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a meet & greet and membership drive. The VIPS program is inviting the community and the media to celebrate this milestone from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at the Buckhannon Public Safety Complex, 24 South Florida St, Buckhannon, WV. For more information, see: https://buckhannonwv.org/the-buckhannon-police-volunteers-in-police-service-vips-program-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary/.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/376934309. You can also dial in using your phone – (872) 240-3212. Access Code: 376-934-309.

Other Information

Buckhannon Community Theatre Presents – The Buckhannon Community Theatre is currently presenting Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show in the Main Hall of the Colonial Arts Center. For a full schedule and information, go to https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/buckhannon-community-theatre/65fb370aa5dcbe101d91d842/.

Trunk-or-Treat, October 28, 2024 – The annual Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Buckhannon Police Department, VIPS, and Upshur County Family Resource Network will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Buckhannon Safety Complex. To sign up to be a Trunk or have questions, contact UCFRN at upshurfrn@yahoo.com or call 304-473-1051.

Trick-or-Treat, October 31, 2024 – Trick-or-Treat in Buckhannon City Limits is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Stockert Youth & Community Center Presents a Bingo Bonanza on November 2, 2024 – The Stockert Youth and Community Center will have the SYCC Bingo Bonanza at The Event Center on Brushy Fork on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Doors open at 12:00 PM. Bingo starts at 2:00 PM. There will be lots of Prizes, Tips, Raffles, Door Prizes, and Concessions. The cost is only $20 for 20 Games & Coverall.

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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