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

City of Buckhannon calendar for the week of October 28

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 Buckhannon Board Agendas and Minutes. City Council meeting agendas can be found at Buckhannon City Council Minutes.

Monday, October 28, 2024

A Special City Council Meeting for Police Officer Interviews will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and requires an executive session. There is no GoToMeeting option.

A Special Stockert Youth & Community Center Board Meeting will occur from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To participate virtually, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at this link or dial in at (872) 240-3311. Access Code: 773-218-837.

The Trunk-or-Treat event, sponsored by the Buckhannon Police Department, VIPS, and Upshur County Family Resource Network, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Buckhannon Safety Complex. To sign up to be a trunk or for questions, contact UCFRN at upshurfrn@yahoo.com or call 304-473-1051.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Alpha Delta Kappa Proclamation will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Trick-or-Treat in Buckhannon City Limits is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Other Information

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, visit Buckhannon Community Theatre.

Stockert Youth & Community Center presents a Bingo Bonanza on November 2, 2024, at The Event Center on Brushy Fork. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 2:00 p.m. There will be prizes, tips, raffles, door prizes, and concessions. The cost is $20 for 20 games and a coverall.

To make an online payment for your utility bill, visit Online Payment. To pay by phone, call 1-866-933-4026. Even if you do not wish to pay using this method, you may want to set up an account to monitor your consumption. To sign up, complete the online registration with your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount paid. Once established, log in with the proper email and password.

To report a necessary repair, such as potholes, damaged street signs, or issues in a city park, call City Hall during regular business hours and submit a work order request or report concerns through the Citizens Engagement Tool. This will expedite the reaction time to a matter needing immediate attention.

Check the calendar on the City Website homepage for updates throughout the week at Buckhannon City Website.

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