On The City Calendar: August 18 – 22, 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.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Curbside Recycling Pick-Up: Begins at 6:00 AM within Buckhannon City Limits. For more information, visit Recycling Information, contact City Hall, or call the Recycling Center or Upshur County Solid Waste Authority at (304) 472-4443.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Sanitary Board Meeting – 7:30 – 8:30 PM – To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (669) 224-3412, access code 743-314-989.
City Council Meeting – 7:00 – 9:30 PM – Regular City Council Meeting. To join virtually, access GoToMeeting via this link or call (872) 240-3212, access code 804-282-709.

Friday, August 22, 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 normal operating hours at no charge, and may bring up to two truckloads per year, also at no charge.
Festival Fridays in Jawbone Park: Celebrate the final summer celebration with Create Buckhannon! West Virginia Wesleyan College has planned an exciting evening of entertainment, featuring our usual local food vendors, fresh produce, and artisans. For more details, visit Festival Fridays on Facebook.

Bids and Notices

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

Vehicle Third-Party Towing and Storage Services: Bid Details
(1) New Hydraulic Excavator: Bid Details

Additional Information

Yard Waste Collection Updates -Yard waste will be collected from Buckhannon residents on August 22, 2025. Starting September 1, collections will be every Friday through November 30. Residents must contact City Hall to be added to the collection list. You can also drop off bagged yard waste at the Transfer Station for free, up to two truckloads per year.

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

Dates to Remember – These events have been scheduled with the city’s Consolidated Public Works Board

August 23, 2025 – Chapel Hill Block Party – on Hart Avenue
August 23, 2025 – RiverFest – at the Riverwalk Boat Ramp

Coming to the Colonial Arts Center

August 28, 2025, Comedy Night at the Colonial Arts Center, 48 East Main Street.
Join us for an evening of comedy featuring Adam Minnick and Bobby Benavides. Click here for tickets and MORE information!
August 30, 2025 – Local Music Night featuring Ricky Mortis and the Stiffs
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

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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