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. 21-25

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 21, 2022
No Public Meetings
– All city offices will be open and all city services will be offered.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
No Public Meetings
– All city offices will be open and all city services will be offered.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No Public Meetings
– All city offices will be open and all city services will be offered.

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Thanksgiving Day
– All city office will be closed (including the Transfer Station) and no city services will be provided

Friday, November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving Friday
– All city office will be closed (including the Transfer Station) Normal Waste Collection Schedule Will Be Followed

Other Information:

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/

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

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