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: Nov. 14-20

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.  Meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes/

Monday, November 14, 2022
Water Service Interruption beginning at 8:00 a.m. 
– The Buckhannon Water Department has announced that there will be a water service interruption on Monday, November 14, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., for fire hydrant maintenance. The area affected will be Bosely Lane (at the bottom of Amalia Drive). The area may experience low pressure. The Water Department will work to have everything back to normal as quickly as possible.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Curbside Recycling Pick-Up, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Within City Limits of Buckhannon

https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/  – Information about recycling can be found on our website, at City Hall, and by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Final Day to RSVP for November’s Bulky Goods Collection 
– If you have Bulky Goods to be picked up on Friday, November 18, 2022, you must call City Hall at 304-472-1651 by close of business on November 16, 2022, to schedule a pick-up.  Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on Friday, November 18th, to ensure pick-up.

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Great American Smokeout 
– Per Official City Proclamation issued on November 10, 2022, by Mayor Robbie Skinner, the City of Buckhannon hereby recognizes and supports the American Cancer Society’s GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT on November 17, 2022, in Buckhannon, WV.  See the complete proclamation at https://buckhannonwv.org/great-american-smokeout-city-proclamation/

Sanitary Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – To participate in the meeting virtually, please join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/743314989 – You can also dial in using your phone within the United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 – Access Code: 743-314-989 – For the meeting agendas, go to: https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes/

City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – To participate in the meeting virtually, please join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804282709. You can also dial in using your phone United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 804-282-709.  For the meeting agendas, go to: https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes/

Friday, November 18, 2022
Bulky Goods Collection, 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. – 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 City Hall at 304-472-1651 by Wednesday, November 16, 2022, to schedule a pick-up.  Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on Friday, November 18th, to ensure pick-up.

Other Information:

City of Buckhannon Accepting Sealed Bids for One (1) Mechanical Bar Rack – Bids accepted until Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7:30 AM.  For details, go to https://buckhannonwv.org/city-of-buckhannon-accepting-sealed-bids-for-one-1-mechanical-bar-rack/

Pay Utility Bills – To make an online payment, click here https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv – To pay over the phone, call 1-866-933-4026.

FYI – Customers of the Buckhannon Utility Boards are able to pay their utility bill online with no additional charges. Even if you do not wish to pay your bill using this method you may still desire to set up an account, as it will allow you to monitor your consumption.

To sign up to use this service you need to complete the online registration, which includes knowing your Utility Board Account Number (it is printed on your bill) and the last amount you paid. Once your account has been established, you will just need to login with the proper email and password.

World Association of Marching Showbands Organizing Committee in Need of Volunteers – Registration is now open, through the Buckhannon Volunteer Center, to become a Volunteer for the World Association of Marching Showbands 2023 World Championship being held in Buckhannon July 17 through 24, 2023.  To become a part of this worldwide event, go to: https://buckhannonwv.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=142974&fbclid=IwAR2C1Vw6uc9llWQ2u0Ph57RGO1TQ5FKCza3mNkEQqAkKwF5oboQ-wy4Wwmc

ART26201 Presents “A DAY OF CREATION” Exhibit By Brian Michael Reed At M.I.B. Gallery – Be sure to see this magnificent exhibit by Brian Michael Reed, a pictorial anthropologist, which will be open to the public each Friday and Saturday, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm now through December 10, 2022

Current Job openings with the City of Buckhannon:

City of Buckhannon Sanitary and Storm Department Accepting Applications for Maintenance Assistant. For details go to; https://buckhannonwv.org/city-of-buckhannon-sanitary-and-storm-department-accepting-applications-for-maintenance-assistant/

City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Department Accepting Applications for a full-time Mechanic and a full-time Truck Driver  For details go to: https://buckhannonwv.org/city-of-buckhannon-waste-department-accepting-job-applications/

Check the calendar on the City Website homepage for updates throughout the week. https://buckhannonwv.org/

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