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 this week
Monday, November 9
• Special Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting, 6:30–7:30 p.m. – Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (312) 757-3121, access code: 570-880-461.
Wednesday, November 11
• Veterans Day to be observed – All city offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed. The normal waste collection schedule will be followed.
Thursday, November 12
• Water Board Meeting, 7:30–8:30 a.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (872) 240-3212. Access code: 234-619-757.
Friday, November 13
• Bulky Goods Collection begins at 5:30 a.m. – Collection of large items such as couches, chairs, mattresses and appliances. Buckhannon Waste Department customers may dispose of four items per month and eight tires per year. Call by Tuesday, November 10, to schedule a pickup. Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. Friday.
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.
• Buckhannon Community Theatre’s “Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus” – December 10–13. For tickets, click here.
The Event Center at Brushy Fork activities
• Valley Link Transmission Line Info Event – Nov. 12
• WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Blood Drive – Nov. 13
• Holly Jolly Craft Show – Nov. 21
• Private Corporate Event – Nov. 23–26
• Hank’s Christmas Wish Movie Premiere – Dec. 4
• FURtastic Elimination Dinner & Fundraiser – Dec. 5
• Private Holiday Event – Dec. 8
• USPFO Holiday Party – Dec. 17
Community events approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board (CPWB)
• Hometown Christmas Event in Jawbone Park – Dec. 4 • 4–9 p.m.
• City Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 • 6–7:30 p.m.
• Menorah Lighting – Dec. 6 • 7–8 p.m. (Jawbone Park)
• Mission Joy is coming to Jawbone Park with the Mission Mules of Harmony, North Carolina, United Cajun Navy and the Band of Brothers.
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.
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