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

On the City Calendar: Week of Jan. 9

All meetings are open to the public and will be held in Council Chambers, Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201, unless otherwise noted. 

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/

Monday, January 9, 2023 – Animal Care & Control Commission Meeting – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – To participate in the meeting virtually, you can join through GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/708629413  You can also dial in using your phone United States: +1(312) 757-3121 Access Code: 708-629-413

Thursday, January 12, 2023Water Board Regular Meeting Cancelled – The January Water Board Meeting has been cancelled.  The next City of Buckhannon Water Board Meeting will be held February 9, 2023 at 7:30 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Friday, January 13, 2023 – Bulky Goods Collection, 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM -Bulky goods collection for large items such as couches, chairs, mattresses, appliances, etc. (All Buckhannon Waste Department customers are allowed 4 items per month, and 8 tires per year.)   You must call by Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to schedule a pick-up.  Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on the scheduled Friday to ensure pick-up.

Job Openings with the City of Buckhannon: – The City of Buckhannon Fire Department is looking for motivated individuals who want to join the organization and have a rewarding career with a supportive and financially stable city government.  For more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/18n8HrlTb7we3ruPcjpfFAyowzQd6NcDb?fbclid=IwAR1Ot6Uiza_6mGPIjrBenID21upm__brBlXVsW3szdyN1JfotstJPAeHcBE…

Check the calendar on the city website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org/

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