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 – February 10, 2025, through February 15, 2025

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/

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Water Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/234619757. You can also dial in using your phone at (872) 240-3212 and use Access Code: 234-619-757

Friday, February 14, 2025

Bulky Goods Collection Begins at 5:30 AM – Bulky goods collection for large items such as couches, chairs, mattresses, appliances, etc. (All Buckhannon Waste Department customers are allowed four (4) items per month and eight (8) tires per year.) You must call by Wednesday, February 12, 2025, to schedule a pick-up. Items must be at the curb by 5:30 AM on Friday to ensure pick-up.

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, 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, an issue in a city park, etc., or any other matter that a city department should attend to, 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

Event Center at Brushy Fork Activities

  • Friday, February 14, 2025 – The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur and WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital will sponsor a blood and food donation drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, see: https://www.facebook.com/p/Rotary-Club-of-Buckhannon-Upshur-61555571277034/
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025 – The Upshur County Youth Livestock Association Elimination Dinner will occur that evening. There will be a social hour at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Check the calendar on the city website homepage for updates throughout the week.

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