City of Buckhannon – Weekly Update November 2 – 6, 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 & City Services
Tuesday, November 3
General Election Day – All City offices, including the Transfer Station, will be closed. The normal waste collection schedule will be followed.
Curbside Recycling Pickup begins at 6:00 a.m. – Pickup occurs within Buckhannon City Limits. You can 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.
Thursday, November 5
Waste Collection Board Meeting, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (669) 224-3412, access code 382-929-125.
City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Attend in person or join virtually using this link or by calling (571) 317-3112, Access Code: 443-910-693.
Colonial Arts Center Activities
Five-Dollar Guitar Lesson (Beginner–Intermediate)
Tuesday, November 10 – 6 p.m. For more information, click here
Buckhannon Songwriters Meeting
Tuesday, November 17 – 6 p.m. For more information, click here
The Event Center at Brushy Fork Activities
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
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)
Veterans Day Parade – Nov. 7 • 10 a.m. (Parade Lines up at Charles W. Gibson Library at 9:15 a.m.)
Veterans Day Ceremony in Jawbone Park – Nov. 7 • Following the Parade
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.
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