On the City Calendar: January 12 – 16, 2026

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

For board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit Board Agendas and Minutes. For City Council meeting agendas and minutes, please visit: City Council Minutes.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Street Closure Announcement: The City’s Sanitary Department announces that West Lincoln Street will be closed on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m., to allow crews to complete work associated with a sanitary sewer upgrade. The closure is expected to remain in effect until approximately 4:00 p.m. The work zone will be at the West Lincoln Street and Henry Street intersection. During this time, motorists will need to use Meadow Street and Pinnell Street to travel between West Lincoln Street and WV Route 20.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sanitary Board Regular Meeting, 7:30–8:30 a.m. – Attend in person or join virtually, by using this link or by calling (669) 224-3412, access code 743-314-989.

City Council Meeting – 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting. Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (872) 240-3212, access code 804-282-709.

Additional Information

City of Buckhannon Job Opening: Garbage Truck Helper – The Waste Collection Department is accepting applications until January 23, 2026, for one full-time Garbage Truck Collection Helper position. For more information, including how to apply, click here.

Coming to The Event Center at Brushy Fork –

January 31, 2026 – Upshur County Youth Livestock Association Fundraiser
February 7, 2026 – B-UHS Band Booster Bingo Fundraiser
February 13, 2026 – Vitalant Blood Drive, provided by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur
February 14, 2026 – Hands and Hearts for Christ Fundraiser (For information and tickets, click here)
March 21, 2026 – Central WV Friends of the NRA Event

Reminders:

Snow & Ice Removal: Under City Ordinance 193, property owners must remove snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their premises. Prompt clearing ensures safe passage for children walking to school, seniors, and neighbors with mobility challenges. Please clear sidewalks as soon as practical after snowfall and maintain them throughout winter weather.
Trash Can Placement: Trash cans must 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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