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: Week of June 16, 2025

The City of Buckhannon announced curbside recycling, multiple public meetings, yard waste collection dates, online services, and Festival Fridays events for the week of June 16-20, with city offices closed for West Virginia Day.

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 17, 2025

Curbside recycling pick-up begins at 6:00 am – pick-up is within the City Limits of Buckhannon. Information about recycling can be found on our website at https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/, at City Hall, or by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

City Council Meeting (Special Day), 7:00 – 9:30 PM – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/443910693, or call (571) 317-3112, access code 443-910-693.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee Meeting, 5:30 – 6:30 PM – This in-person meeting does not offer a virtual meeting link option.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Sanitary Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – To participate virtually, you can join 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.

Friday, June 20, 2025

West Virginia Day – All city offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed to celebrate West Virginia Day. The regular Waste Collection schedule will be observed.

Festival Fridays in Jawbone Park – Create Buckhannon continues its summer season on Friday, June 20, with the band Soda Pop Gypsies, whose style is variety. The opener for the evening (5:00 – 6:00 pm) is the Buckhannon Community Band. Festival Fridays is a free, family-friendly community event hosted by Create Buckhannon. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, fresh produce, and various artisans and crafters. With children’s activities and entertainment for all ages, it’s the perfect way to celebrate summer in Buckhannon! Visit https://www.facebook.com/FestivalFridays for more information.

Other information

Updates regarding yard waste collection for city residents – Yard Waste (debris) will be collected from City of Buckhannon residents on the following dates: June 27, 2025; July 11, 2025; July 25, 2025; August 8, 2025; and August 22, 2025. Beginning September 1, 2025, it will be collected every Friday through November 30. 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 free of charge, and may bring two truckloads to the Transfer Station per year, free of charge.

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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