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: June 3-9

BUCKHANNON, WV — 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, June 04, 2024

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 am – Within the City Limits – Information about recycling can be found on our website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/ or City Hall and by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443

Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm -To participate virtually, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/765749133.  You can also dial in using your phone – (571) 317-3122 – Access Code: 765-749-133

Thursday, June 06, 2024

Waste Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/382929125.   You can also dial in using your phone – (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 382-929-125

City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To participate virtually in the City Council meeting, join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone athttps://meet.goto.com/443910693.  You can also dial in using your phone – (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 443-910-693

Other Information

Notice of the City Council meeting scheduled for June & July – The City Council will meet Thursday, June 6, 2024, at its regular time of 7:00 pm; Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 7:00 pm (due to the June 20th holiday); Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:00 pm (merging both of July’s meetings due to the 4th of July holiday).

Notice of the Sanitary Board meeting scheduled for June—Due to the June 20th holiday, The Sanitary Board will meet on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at its regular time of 7:30 am.

Almost Heaven BBQ Bash—The 2024 BBQ Bash will be held June 13-15 at Jawbone Park in downtown Buckhannon, WV. It will again feature some of the top-rated KCBS teams in the United States preparing chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket for judging. There will also be a  WV Backyard BBQ Competition, area artists and crafters, BBQ and other delicious food vendors, family activities, and much more!  For more information, go to https://almostheavenbbqbash.com/.  The City of Buckhannon proudly sponsors the 2024 Almost Heaven BBG Bash.

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, etc., 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. 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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