All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

On The City’s Calendar – February 05, 2024 through February 09, 2024

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.

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, February 05, 2024

Buckhannon City Planning Commission – 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This is the rescheduled meeting of the Buckhannon City Planning Commission. The focus of this meeting will be on the need for Housing in the Buckhannon community. To participate in the meeting virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/865959661. You can also dial in using your phone – dial (646) 749-3122 – Access Code 1-865-959-661

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up – 6:00 am – 8:00 am – Within City Limits of Buckhannon – Information about recycling can be found on our website https://buckhannonwv.org/residents/recycling/ or at City Hall, and by calling the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/765749133. You can also dial in using your phone – dial (571) 317-3122 – Access Code: 765-749-133

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Water Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate in the Water Board meeting virtually, you can join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/234619757. You can also dial in using your phone – dial (872) 240-3212 – Access Code: 234-619-757

Friday, February 09, 2024

Bulky Goods Collection, 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM – Bulky goods collection for large items such as couches, chairs, mattresses, appliances, etc. (All Buckhannon Waste Department customers are allowed 4 items per month, and 8 tires per year.) You must call City Hall at 304-472-1651 by Wednesday, February 07, 2024, to schedule a pick-up. Items must be at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on the scheduled Friday to ensure pick-up.

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. Note that customers of the Buckhannon Utility Boards can pay their utility bills 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 log in with the proper email and password.

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

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