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 – October 24-28, 2022

Buckhannon City Hall
Buckhannon City Hall

All meetings will be held in Council Chambers, Buckhannon City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201, unless otherwise noted.  Meeting agendas can be found at https://buckhannonwv.org/about-the-city/board-agendas-and-minutes/

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Housing Enforcement Board Meeting ⋅ 3:00pm – 4:00pm- See To participate in the meeting virtually, please join my GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/520841085. You can also dial in using your phone.  United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 520-841-085

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Consolidated Public Works 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/376934309.  You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 376-934-309

Other Information:

City of Buckhannon Accepting Sealed Bids for One (1) Mechanical Bar Rack – For details, go to https://buckhannonwv.org/city-of-buckhannon-accepting-sealed-bids-for-one-1-mechanical-bar-rack/

Pay Utility Bills – To make an online payment, click here https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/buckhannonwv – To pay over the phone, call 1-866-933-4026.

FYI – Customers of the Buckhannon Utility Boards are able to 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.

ART26201 Presents “A DAY OF CREATION” Exhibit By Brian Michael Reed At M.I.B. Gallery – Following a successful opening this past weekend, the magnificent exhibit by Brian Michael Reed, a pictorial anthropologist, will be open to the public each Friday and Saturday, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm now through December 10, 2022.

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