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

On the City Calendar: Elvis Presley tribute artist Robert Keefer to perform at Colonial Arts Center on September 15

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, August 20, 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.

Special Session of City Council, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – This will be a special meeting of the City Council at the Buckhannon Public Safety Complex, 22 S. Florida St. Buckhannon, WV 26201, which will immediately lead to an Executive Session Per WV Code § 6-9A-4 Personnel & Property Matters. No decisions will be made during this meeting. The only actions open to the public will be the Call to Order, Moment of Silence, Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America and adjournment.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 (Rescheduled)

Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, join the 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.

Other Information

The City of Buckhannon welcomes all students and faculty to the new academic year at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Student-athletes and first-year students have arrived on campus. The remaining WVWC students will be arriving over the next several days.

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 as 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

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, complete the online registration, which includes your Utility Board Account Number (printed on your bill) and the last amount you paid. Once your account is established, 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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