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: July 21-25, 2025

Buckhannon residents can attend several public meetings, arrange yard waste collection, enjoy Festival Fridays at Jawbone Park, bid on city equipment, and find community updates and reminders for the week of July 21–25, 2025.

All meetings, unless specified otherwise, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, located at 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201. For agendas of board meetings, please visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas, see: City Council Minutes.

Monday, July 21, 2025

  • Housing Enforcement Board Meeting: 5:30 – 6:30 PM. This is the regular quarterly meeting of the Board. To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call: +1 (786) 535-3211, access code: 520-841-085.
  • City of Buckhannon Planning Commission Meeting: 7:00 to 8:00 PM. This is the regular quarterly meeting of the Commission. To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call: +1 (646) 749-3122, access code: 865-959-661.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

  • Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee: 5:30 – 6:30 PM. There is no virtual link for this meeting.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

  • Consolidated Public Works Board Regular Meeting: 7:30 – 8:30 AM. This is the regular monthly meeting of the Board. To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (872) 240-3212, access code: 376-934-309.

Friday, July 25, 2025

  • Yard Waste Collection for City Residents – Yard Waste (debris) will be collected from City of Buckhannon residents. Residents must contact Buckhannon City Hall to be placed on the collection list. City residents may take their bagged yard waste (debris) to the Transfer Station during normal operating hours at no charge, and may bring up to two truckloads per year, also at no charge.
  • Festival Fridays in Jawbone Park: Celebrate summer with Create Buckhannon! Enjoy live music from Electric Blue (Classic Dance Variety), local food vendors, fresh produce, and artisans. Music starts at 5:00 PM, with the headliner at 6:30 PM. For more details, visit Festival Fridays on Facebook.

Bids and Notices

The City of Buckhannon is accepting sealed bids for:

  • (1) 2025/New Class 8 Road Tractor: Bid Details
  • (1) New 96 Yard Open Top Hydraulic Eject Transfer Trailer: Bid Details
  • (1) 2025/New Waste Collection 25 Yard Rear Load Refuse Truck: Bid Details

Additional Information

National Night Out 2025: Join us on August 5 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Upshur County Pool (Buckhannon-Upshur High School). This event fosters community connections with emergency responders in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy family activities and valuable resources!

Yard Waste Collection Updates: Yard waste will be collected from Buckhannon residents on July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2025. Starting September 1, collections will occur every Friday through November 30. Residents must contact City Hall to be added to the collection list. You can also drop off bagged yard waste at the Transfer Station for free (up to two truckloads per year).

Reminders – To help keep our town and streets attractive, please:

  • Lawn care needs to be performed weekly
  • Keep grass clippings out of the street as they can block stormwater drains and cause flooding. When mowing, always blow the grass away from the street
  • Trash cans need to be concealed; move them out to the curb the evening before collection, and move them back from the curb within 24 hours after collection.

Utility Bill Payments: Pay utility bills online at Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows you to monitor your consumption.

Report Repairs or Concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, please call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use our Citizen Engagement tool: Report a Concern.

Reminders for Residents: Stay updated by checking the City Website calendar: City Calendar

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