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

On the City of Buckhannon calendar: Sept. 3-6

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, September 3, 2024

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 am – Pick-up is within the City Limits of Buckhannon. Information about recycling can be found on our website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/, at City Hall, or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – To participate virtually, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/765749133. You can also dial in using your phone – (571) 317-3122 – Access Code: 765-749-133.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Special Session of City Council, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This will be a special meeting of the City Council at The Event Center at Brushy Fork, 929 Brushy Fork Road, Buckhannon, WV, to discuss the City of Buckhannon’s consideration of a First Due Fire Protection Service Fee. There will be no GoToMeeting option for this meeting.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Waste Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/382929125. You can also dial in using your phone – (669) 224-3412 – Access Code: 382-929-125.

City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To participate virtually in the City Council meeting, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/443910693. You can also dial in using your phone – (571) 317-3112 – Access Code: 443-910-693.

Other Information

Colonial Arts Center Presents – Elvis Presley tribute artist Robert Keefer will perform at the Colonial Arts Center theatre in Buckhannon on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Keefer has been performing Elvis for many years and has worked at the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge. He has opened for legends like Chubby Checker, Faron Young, Billy Crash Craddock and Randy Owen from the group Alabama. Keefer focuses on Elvis’ 70s career in Las Vegas to bring the era of Elvis’ bigger-than-life lifestyle to the stage. To purchase tickets to see “Elvis at the Colonial Arts Center,” visit https://e.sparxo.com/Elvis-at-the-Colonial-Arts-Center-Sept-2024.

Free Paper Shredding Event – The next Free Paper Shredding Event is planned for September 28, from 9:00 am until noon, at the Street and Waste Department complex at 395 Mudlick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Make It Shine Event – The next Make It Shine Event is planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Transfer Station 444 Mud Lick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

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.

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, or an issue in a city park, 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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