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 holiday closures

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 https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes. City Council meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/city-council-minutes.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 a.m. within the city limits. Information about recycling can be found on the website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/ or City Hall. You can also call the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

City Hall Staff Christmas Party will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. City Hall will close during this time.

The Annual Menorah Lighting at Jawbone Park will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join city officials and special guests for this event.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Canceled: Sanitary Board Meeting from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Canceled: City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To participate virtually, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804282709 or dial in at (872) 240-3212 with Access Code: 804-282-709.

Upcoming City of Buckhannon Holiday Schedule

The City of Buckhannon wishes all residents and neighbors a joyous and special holiday season. Here are important dates that concern employees and operations:

December 18, 2024, Wednesday, City Hall Staff Christmas Party – City Hall will close from noon to 2:00 p.m.

December 25, 2024, Wednesday, Christmas Day – All City Offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed. No waste collection.

January 1, 2025, Wednesday, New Year’s Day – All City Offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed. No waste collection.

Other Information:

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 to monitor your consumption. To sign up, complete the online registration, knowing your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount paid. Once your account is established, log in with the correct 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., call City Hall during regular business hours to submit a work order request, or report concerns through the Citizens Engagement tool: https://buckhannonwv.portal.iworq.net/BUCKHANNON/new-request/700/3444. This will speed up the reaction time to matters needing immediate attention.

Check the calendar on the City Website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org/

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