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: November 17-21, 2025

Buckhannon city announcements list public meetings, recycling and yard waste collection, a sanitary board and city council session, upcoming events and arts programs, resident reminders, and more.

All meetings, unless specified otherwise, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, located at 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

For board meeting agendas, please visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas, see: City Council Minutes.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 a.m. – 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.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Sanitary Board Regular Meeting – 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. To join virtually, use this GoToMeeting link or call (669) 224-3412, access code 743-314-989.

City Council Meeting – 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. To join virtually, use this GoToMeeting link or call (872) 240-3212, access code 804-282-709.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Yard Waste Collection for City Residents: Yard Waste (debris) will be collected from City of Buckhannon residents.  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 regular operating hours at no charge, and may bring up to two truckloads per year, also at no charge.

Dates to Remember – These events have been scheduled with the city’s Consolidated Public Works Board

November 27, 2025 – Upshur County Recreational Complex will hold a 5K, beginning in Jawbone Park at 7:30 a.m.

December 5, 2025 – Buckhannon Fire Department Christmas Parade down Main Street at 6:00 p.m.  Santa Claus will visit the Buckhannon Fire Department following the parade.

December 14, 2025 – Annual Menorah Lighting in Jawbone Park at 7:00 p.m.

Additional Information

Buckhannon (NEW) Water Treatment Plant Project – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – The City of Buckhannon plans to construct a new $33 million water treatment plant and invest an additional $5.5 million in pipeline upgrades. Click here for the most frequently asked questions from the public, along with the answers from those involved in the project.

Coming to the Colonial Arts Center

Now through December 13, 2025 – The CAC Gallery at the Colonial Arts Center is hosting ‘Luminescence,’ a solo exhibition by Sikara Sokel.  The CAC Gallery is open 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  Sokel is a contemporary painter from Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and a 2024 graduate of Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and primarily works in oil, reimagining traditional portraiture through vibrancy, light, and color.

December 4 through 7, 2025 – Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “Jr. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”  “Click here” to purchase tickets

Coming to the Event Center at Brushy Fork –

  • November 19, 2025 – Mountaineer Youth Football Award Banquet
  • November 22, 2025 – Holly Jolly Craft Show
  • December 06, 2025 – Holiday “FURtastic” Elimination Dinner (More Information)
  • December 09, 2025 – Corporate Holiday Celebration (Private Event)
  • December 13, 2025 – Corporate Holiday Celebration (Private Event)
  • December 16, 2025 – Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Holiday Dinner (Private Event)
  • February 7, 2026 – BUHS Band Boosters Bingo
  • February 13, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur
  • February 14, 2026 – Hands and Hearts for Christ Fundraiser
  •  March 21, 2026 – Friends of the NRA Fundraiser
  • May 2, 2026 – The SETH Project Gala
  • August 14, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur
  • November 13, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur

Reminders – To help keep our town and streets attractive, please:

Keep grass clippings and leaves out of the street as they can block stormwater drains and cause flooding.  When mowing, always blow the grass away from the street.

Trash cans should be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week; place them at the curb the night before collection, and return them within 24 hours after collection.

Utility Bill Payments:

Pay utility bills online at Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows you to monitor your consumption.

Report Repairs or Concerns:

To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, please call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use our Citizen Engagement tool: Report a Concern.

Stay updated by checking the City Website calendar: City Calendar.

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