On The City Calendar: September 2 – 5, 2025

BUCKHANNON, WV: All meetings, unless specified otherwise, are open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers at Buckhannon City Hall, located at 70 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.

For agendas of board meetings, please visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas, see: City Council Minutes.

We hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. As a reminder, Waste Pickup did not take place on Monday, September 1, 2025. All waste pick-ups will be delayed by one day this week.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up begins at 6:00 am – 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.
Colonial Arts Center Board Meeting – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (571) 317-3122, access code 765-749-133.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Waste Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 am – 8:30 am – To participate virtually, please join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/382929125. You can also dial in at (669) 224-3412, Access Code: 382-929-125

Downtown Seasonal Decoration Committee Meeting, 5:30 – 6:30 PM – This meeting has no GoToMeeting option.
City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – To participate virtually in the City Council meeting, join GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/443910693. You can also dial in at (571) 317-3112, Access Code: 443-910-693.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Yard Waste Collection for City Residents – Yard Waste (debris) will be collected from City of Buckhannon residents. Residents must contact Buckhannon City Hall to be placed on the collection list. City residents may take their bagged yard waste (debris) to the Transfer Station during regular operating hours at no charge, and may bring up to two truckloads per year, also at no charge.
Farmers Market in Jawbone Park: The Farmers Market will offer fresh produce and popular local items every Friday from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m., in Jawbone Park now through Friday, October 31^st.

Bids and Notices

The City of Buckhannon is accepting sealed bids for the following:

(1) New Hydraulic Excavator: Bid Details

Dates to Remember – This event has been scheduled with the city’s Consolidated Public Works Board

September 6, 2025 – Healthy Hero Hustle 58k – Run/Walk & Health Fair hosted by West Virginia Wesleyan College and WVU Medicine, St. Joseph’s Hospital. Registration opens at 9:00 am at the West Virginia Wesleyan College Fountain Loop on College Avenue.

Additional Information

🍂 Fall 2025 Pumpkin Scarecrow Initiative – Buckhannon’s about to get festive! The Downtown Decoration Committee is inviting locals to help transform Main Street into a charming autumn showcase with pumpkin scarecrows on lightposts. Here’s the scoop:

Individuals, families, community groups, businesses—anyone with a creative spark can participate!
We hope to fill the three-block radius of Main Street with scarecrow creations.
The initiative will only proceed if enough people and businesses sign up.
Sign-up deadline: September 7, 2025
Display dates: October 1–31
Notification: Participants will be contacted once the project is officially approved.
Complete this form: Click Here

The City of Buckhannon To Auction Used Equipment – The City of Buckhannon will participate in a public auction with Partner Auctions on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The auction will take place at 30 Brushy Fork Crossing, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Items may be viewed by contacting Partner Auctions at mailto:info@partner-auctions.com or 304-701-0175. The City of Buckhannon reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. The following is a list of items for sale. Click here for a list of the equipment.

Notice of Public Hearing – For the City of Buckhannon Water Revenue Bond Anticipation Note, Series 2025 (Tax Exempt) – Click here for the full notice.

Stockert Youth & Community Center Children’s Festival – September 20, 2025 -There will be games, bounce houses, a free lunch for the kids, door prizes, face painting, and so much more! FREE for all kids. This is being held at the Stockert Youth & Community Center, 79 E. Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Coming to the Colonial Arts Center

October 23 – 26, 2025 – Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “PUFFS”
December 4 – 7, 2025 – Buckhannon Community Theatre presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.”

Coming to The Event Center at Brushy Fork

October 11, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling Event
October 18, 2025 – BUHS Class of 1970 Reunion
November 08, 2025 – Mountain Heart Training Event
November 22, 2025 – Holly Jolly Craft Show
November 29, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling Event
December 06, 2025 – Fur Ball Fundraiser
December 09, 2025 – Private Holiday Event
December 20, 2025 – Real Shoot Wrestling Event
February 14, 2026 – Hands and Hearts for Christ Fundraiser
March 28, 2026 – Friends of the NRA Fundraiser

Reminders – To help keep our town and streets attractive, please:

Lawn care needs to be performed weekly
Keep grass clippings out of the street as they can block stormwater drains and cause flooding. When mowing, always blow the grass away from the street.
Trash cans should be hidden from public view as much as possible during the week; place them at the curb the night before collection, and return them within 24 hours after collection.

Utility Bill Payments: Pay utility bills online at Municipal Online Payments or by phone at 1-866-933-4026. Setting up an account allows you to monitor your consumption.

Report Repairs or Concerns: To report issues such as potholes or damaged signs, please call City Hall during business hours to submit a work order or use our Citizen Engagement tool: Report a Concern.

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