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: May 12-18, 2025

The City of Buckhannon announces public meeting schedules, accepts bids for city services, and reminds residents of online payment and repair reporting options.

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.

Monday, May 12, 2025 through Sunday, May 18, 2025

The City of Buckhannon is proud to be the Host City and sponsor of the 83rd annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival. We thank the many volunteers and public employees from the city, county, and state agencies who provide the professional assistance necessary for a safe, enjoyable, and successful “ONCE UPON A STRAWBERRY” event!

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Sanitary Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/743314989. You can also dial in at (669) 224-3412. Access Code: 743-314-989

City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Canceled

Other Information:

The City of Buckhannon is now accepting bids for Yard Reclamation Services. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when they will be opened. Bid Information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, ext. 1000. The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Buckhannon will be accepting bids for On-Call Skilled Construction Services. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when they will be opened. Bid Information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, ext. 1000. The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Buckhannon is now accepting bids for Paving Services. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when they will be opened. Bid Information may be obtained at Buckhannon City Hall, 70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please direct all questions to Ethan Crosten, Director of Public Works at (304) 472-4443, ext. 1000. The City of Buckhannon has the right to reject any and all bids.

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, 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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