On The City’s Calendar – April 15 through April 19

News Release
April 14, 2024

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers of Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201. 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/.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Housing Enforcement Board Meeting – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/520841085. You can also dial in using your phone – (786) 535-3211 AccessCode: 520-841-085

Buckhannon Planning Commission Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/865959661. You can also dial in at (646) 749-3122. Access Code 1-865-959-661

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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, April 18, 2024

Sanitary Board Meeting – 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, you can join the 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

City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by going to https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804282709. You can also dial in at (872) 240-3212 – Access Code: 804-282-70

News Releases

Free Residential Paper Shredding Event, April 20, 2024 – The Upshur County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a Free Paper Shredding Event (Residential Only) on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 395 Mud Lick Rd. Buckhannon (across from the Transfer Station). Contact Director Belinda Lewis at (814) 327-5218 for more information.

Job Openings

City of Buckhannon Accepting Applications for the Position of One Seasonal Park Attendant – To maintain and clean all City of Buckhannon-owned parks.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Possess a valid WV driver’s license
Able to lift 50 pounds
Applicants are subject to a drug test and background check
Must be willing to work split shifts and weekends

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The application deadline to City Hall is April 19, 2024, at 4:30 pm.

The successful candidate will commence employment on or about April 29, 2024, and continue until October 31, 2024.

The City of Buckhannon is an EEOC employer committed to equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

The City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Department is accepting applications for one full-time garbage truck collection helper

Job Benefits and Compensation

Hourly rate starts at $13.00 per hour, depending on the combination of education, skills, and qualifications.
Full City benefits include insurance, retirement, sick, and vacation time.
Annual work boot allowance
Work clothing provided

Candidates must:

Be 18 years of age or older.
Driver must possess a valid WV driver’s license
Possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
Be in good physical condition. This job includes but is not limited to, lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing.
Be willing to work in inclement weather

Eligible candidates will be subject to a background check and drug test.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by calling 304-472-1651

The City of Buckhannon is an EEOC employer committed to equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Other Information:

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.

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