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

On The City’s Calendar – September 23-28, 2024

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, September 26, 2024

Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/376934309. You can also dial in using your phone: (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 376-934-309.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Free Paper Shredding Event – The next Free Paper Shredding Event, sponsored by the Upshur County Solid Waste Authority, 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.

Other Information:

Make It Shine Event – The next Make It Shine Event, sponsored by the City of Buckhannon Waste Department, is planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the Transfer Station, 444 Mudlick 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.

Trick-or-Treat, October 31, 2024 – Trick-or-Treat in Buckhannon City Limits is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

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, 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. You can also 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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