On the City of Buckhannon calendar: August 24-28, 2026

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

For board meeting agendas and minutes, visit Board Agendas and Minutes.

For City Council meeting agendas and minutes, visit City Council Minutes.

Thursday, August 27

• Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 9-10 a.m. (special time) — Attend in person, join virtually or call 872-240-3212. Access code: 376-934-309.

Colonial Arts Center

• Tuesday, August 25 — Five Dollar Guitar Lessons, 6 p.m. To register, use this link.
• Saturday, August 29 — Bluegrass Night featuring Bluegrass Preserves, 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.

Activities approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board

• Jimbo’s Place “Last Splash Luau Event,” August 28-29, at 6 N. Kanawha St., with outside activities and live music. The event includes a temporary street closure on N. Kanawha Street.
• Riverfest 10 Celebration, August 29, at the Elizabeth J. “Binky” Poundstone Riverwalk.
• Mission Appalachia Labor Day Home Giveaway, September 7, at the Jawbone Park cookout, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Jaws BBQ WV Hillbilly Days Festival 2026, October 3, at the North Buckhannon Riverfront Park.
• Trunk-or-Treat, October 26, at the Public Safety Complex parking lot, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Trick-or-Treat in the city limits, October 31, 6-7:30 p.m.

Announcements

• Jawbone Park and the North Buckhannon Riverfront Park will officially reopen to the public beginning Friday, September 4, in time for Labor Day weekend. Read the full news release.
• Labor Day city holiday: All city offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. There will be no waste collection that day, and waste collection will be delayed by one day that week.
• Buckhannon is waiving all building and wiring permit fees for verified flood-related repair and restoration work. Permits will still be required to ensure safety and compliance, but any project confirmed as flood-related will receive a full fee waiver. Building Code Enforcement Officer Vincent Smith will inspect each project to verify eligibility.
• FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center is open in Upshur County. FEMA is operating a Disaster Recovery Center in Upshur County to provide in-person support for individuals and families seeking federal disaster aid following the recent flooding. The center is on the second floor of the Upshur County Development Authority at 21 E. Main St., Buckhannon, and is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. FEMA personnel are available on site to help residents apply for federal disaster assistance, ask questions about available programs and submit required documentation for Individual Assistance and related support. Residents who experienced damage or loss in the recent flood are strongly encouraged to visit the center as soon as possible. Meeting directly with FEMA staff can help ensure applications are completed accurately and processed without delay. Individuals may also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov using Disaster Number DR-4932, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
• Flood Relief Financial Donation Options: The City of Buckhannon and the Upshur County Commission have identified two official organizations for those wishing to make financial contributions to support local flood recovery efforts. Contributions may be made online to the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation or Tygart Valley United Way.
• Trash Can Placement: Trash cans must be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week. Place them at the curb the night before collection and return them within 24 hours after collection.
• Utility Bill Payments: Pay utility bills online through Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows customers to monitor consumption.
• Report Repairs or Concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use the city’s Citizen Engagement tool.

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