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 19-23, 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 19, 2024

Colonial Arts Center Emergency Board Meeting, 9:00 am – 10:00 am -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 – (571) 317-3122 – Access Code: 765-749-133

City of Buckhannon Celebrates President’s Day on Monday, February 19, 2024 – In honor of President’s Day, all City offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed.  The normal Waste Collection schedule will be observed.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up, beginning at 6:00 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 hosts Mardi Gras Jazz & Java, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Celebrate Mardi Gras next Tuesday by enjoying a Creole cooking demo, live jazz music, and even an on-site barista! This event is a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in celebration of Black History Month.  For information about tickets or the event itself, call 304-473-8163.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/376934309.  You can also dial in using your phone – (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 376-934-309

Friday, February 23, 2024

Colonial Arts Center hosts O’Pioneer, beginning at 6:00 pm – Join Tim & Aeliza Hibbs for live music, a screening of the film O’Pioneer, and a Q&A with the filmmakers.  It all begins at 6:00 pm with tickets available at $10.00.  For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/OPioneerDocumentary

Other Information

Pay Utility BillsOnline 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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