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

City Hall roof repairs now slated for Nov. 15; lobby hours will be affected

Buckhannon City Hall amid a snowfall / File photo by Katie Kuba from December 2020

BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon City Hall’s roof repair project is now scheduled to begin (weather permitting) on Monday, November 15, 2021 and continue for approximately 2 weeks. 

During the construction period, City Hall will be operating during its normal hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; however, no one will not be allowed to enter the building until 12:00 noon each day (this includes through the rear entrance). 

The lobby will open at noon and remain open until 4:30 p.m. until the project is complete. You are welcome to call City Hall at 304-472-1651 during these regular business hours, with your questions or concerns.

Thank you for your patience during this time period.  

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