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 Calendar: March 24-28

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, March 24, 2025

City Hall to Close Early on Monday, March 24, 2025 – City Hall will close at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, for a City Employee Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Mayor Skinner and the Members of the City Council. The following day, it will open again at its regular time.

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

To participate virtually, you can join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/656939189. You can also dial in at (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 656-939-189

Thursday, March 27, 2025

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

Other Information

Notice of Cemetery Annual Spring Clean-up from March 24 through March 28, 2025 – The City of Buckhannon will be performing the annual spring clean-up of the cemeteries (Buckhannon Memorial Park, Old Heavner, Second Addition, Veterans, and Old Baptist) beginning March 24, 2025, and continuing through March 28, 2025. ALL ITEMS MUST be removed before the scheduled Clean-Up. Any items left will be disposed of during the cemetery clean-up. If you have any questions, please call 304-472-1651 or 304-472-5755 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

City Hall to Close Early on Monday, March 24, 2025 – City Hall will close at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, for a City Employee Appreciation Afternoon and Luncheon hosted by Mayor Skinner and the Members of the City Council. The following day, it will open again at its regular time.

The Colonial Arts Center and WVU Medicine, St. Joseph’s Hospital Present April’s Local Music Night at the CAC – This monthly concert series spotlights songwriters, bands, and musicians from the Buckhannon area. The event provides a platform for established and amateur artists to perform original music, allowing community members to discover new sounds and support their local music scene. The following Local Music Night will occur on Saturday, April 5th, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and live music running from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The show is free to attend and open to all ages. It will feature A.M.D. with opener Dominik English of Ben’s Raincoat.

Charles W. Gibson Public Library Annual Open House, April 9, 2025 – Celebrating National Library Week, join us for an early evening event featuring the following: Exploration of Graphic Novels, Magazines, and Picture Books; Make your own Comic Stripes; and a Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt. The event is from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Charles W. Gibson Public Library, 105 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201. For more information, go to www.charlesgibson.wvlibrary.info.

Free Residential Paper Shredding Event, April 26, 2025 – The Upshur County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a Free Paper Shredding Event (Residential Only) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 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.

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.

Reporting a Necessary Repair or Registering a Concern with the City – To report a necessary repair, such as potholes, damaged street signs, an issue in a city park, etc., or any other matter that a city department should attend to, call City Hall during regular business hours and ask to submit a work order request, or report your concerns through our Citizens Engagement tool: https://buckhannonwv.portal.iworq.net/BUCKHANNON/new-request/700/3444. This will speed up the reaction time to a matter that needs immediate attention.

Check the calendar on the city website homepage for updates throughout the week: https://buckhannonwv.org/

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