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’s calendar — July 18-22

Buckhannon City Hall
Buckhannon City Hall file photo

BUCKHANNON — All meetings will be held in Council Chambers, Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201 unless otherwise noted.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Historic Landmarks ⋅ 6pm – 7pm
To participate in the meeting virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/570880461 – You can also dial in using your phone within the United States:  +1 (312) 757-3121 – Access Code: 570-880-461

Planning Commission Meeting ⋅ 7pm – 8pm
To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/865959661 – You can also dial in using your phone within the United States:  +1 (646) 749-3122 – Access Code: 865-959-661

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up ⋅ 6am – 8am – Within City Limits of Buckhannon (map) Description – 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.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Sanitary Board Meeting ⋅ 7:30am – 8:30am
To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my 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

City Council ⋅ 7:00pm – 9:00pm
To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804282709 – You can also dial in using your phone within the United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 – Access Code: 804-282-709


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