City of Buckhannon – Weekly Update October 19 – 23, 2026

Meetings • Events • Services • Community Notices • Flood Recovery News

All meetings are open to the public and held in Council Chambers, City Hall, 70 E Main St., unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendees should log in a few minutes early to ensure a connection

Meetings This Week

Consolidated Public Works Board Meeting
Thursday, October 22 – 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Join virtually via link  or call (872) 240-3212 • Code: 376-934-309

City Services

Tuesday, October 20 – Curbside Recycling Pickup begins at 6:00 a.m. – Pickup occurs within Buckhannon City Limits. Find recycling information 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 Activities

In the CAC Gallery

3rd Annual BOOOOckhannon Exhibition. On display through November 8. Artist Reception: Friday, October 30 • 5–7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 4–8 p.m.

In the Colonial Arts Center’s facility

Buckhannon Songwriters Meeting (Free monthly workshop)
Tuesday, October 20 – 6 p.m.

Five-Dollar Movie Night – Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Friday, October 23 – 8 p.m.

Five-Dollar Guitar Lesson (Beginner–Intermediate)
Tuesday, October 27 – 6 p.m.

Murder on the Orient Express – Buckhannon Community Theater
October 29 – November 1 – For Information & Tickets, click here

At The Event Center at Brushy Fork

Upshur County Election Workers Training – Oct. 19

B‑UHS Band Bingo Fundraiser – Nov. 1

WV Assoc. of Fairs & Festivals Pageant Workshop – Nov. 7

Valley Link Transmission Line Info Event – Nov. 12

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Blood Drive – Nov. 13

City Utility Department Training – Nov. 16–18

Holly Jolly Craft Show – Nov. 21

FURtastic Elimination Dinner & Fundraiser – Dec. 5

Private Holiday Event – Dec. 8

Community Events Approved by the Consolidated Public Works Board (CPWB)

Trunk‑or‑Treat – Oct. 26 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. (Public Safety Complex)

Great Jawbone Howl‑O‑Ween – Oct. 31 • 12–5:30 p.m. (Jawbone Park)

City Trick‑or‑Treat – Oct. 31 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Veterans Day Parade – Nov. 7 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

City Christmas Parade – Dec. 4 • 6–7:30 p.m.

Menorah Lighting – Dec. 6 • 7–8 p.m. (Jawbone Park)

Flood Recovery Resources

• Permit Fee Waivers: All building and wiring permit fees are waived for verified flood‑related repairs. The City’s Building Code Enforcement Officer will inspect each project to confirm eligibility.
• Flood Relief Donations: Coordinated by the City, County Commission, and Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur Foundation. Contributions may be made online at  https://app.autobooks.co/pay/rotary-club-of-buckhannon-upshur-foundation

Announcements

• Trash Can Placement: Keep cans hidden from public view except on collection days. Place at the curb the night before and remove within 24 hours after pickup.
• Utility Bill Payments: Pay online or by phone at 1‑866‑933‑4026. Online accounts allow consumption monitoring.
• Report Repairs or Concerns: Call City Hall during business hours or use the Report a Concern tool.

Stay updated via the City Calendar on our website.