NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2026 Tentative Assessment Roll Alden, NY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2026 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL (PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 506 AND 526 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Assessor for the Town of Alden, County of Erie, State of New York has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy will be on file on May 1st in: Alden Town Hall Assessor’s Office 3311 Wende Road Alden, New York 14004-9720 The Tentative Assessment Roll can be examined in person at The Assessor’s Office during regular business hours of 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm until 4:00pm.

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Classified April 30

ADVERTISING PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED WITH THE AKRON BUGLE – $6.50 for up to 15 words, ten cents each additional word. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – AUCTIONS MORE MONEY, Less Time, Least hassle. Moyer Auction & Estate. 937-7493. MoyerAuction.com   3/15tf BED & BREAKFAST BED & BREAKFAST “MAJESTIC OAKS” Alden. For info. call 937-6447. AA 6-30tf FOR RENT Advertise your rental property in the Akron Bugle – $6.50 for up to 15 words, ten cents each additional word. Email akronbugle@gmail.com or mail to 67

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State Police looking for public assistance in fraud investigation

The New York State Police – SP Clarence Bureau of Criminal Investigation have an ongoing fraudulent financial investigation where we are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying additional victims to a fraudulent financial activity.  It is believed the fraudulent transactions are connected to purchases made at a fast-food establishment on Transit Road in the town of Clarence in between the dates of January 15, 2026 – April 10, 2026.  SP Clarence Investigators urge individuals to carefully review their credit card and debit card statements to specifically look for any unauthorized or suspicious transactions listed under the business name of “Jays Creates”

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Voter early mail and absentee ballot applications available

Early Mail and Absentee ballot applications for the Akron Central School May Budget Vote and School Board Elections may be acquired by contacting the District Office at (716)542-5006 or by emailing the District Clerk at districtclerk@akronk12.org. The completed application must be returned to the district on or before Tuesday, May 12 if the ballot is to be mailed to the resident.  Or, the completed application must be received by the district no later than Monday, May 18 if the ballot is being picked up by the voter. Ballots are due in the Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on vote day,

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Moving forward Town tax payments require exact change

Residents who want to pay their taxes in cash at the Newstead Town Hall will need to do so in exact change moving forward.  Newstead Town Board members voted to require cash tax payments to be made for the exact amount owed only during their April 13 meeting.  The action came so that the Town could continue to accept cash payments for the benefit of residents, regardless of the availability of pennies. Their resolution noted that whereas the last penny was minted on November 12, 2025 and banks are no longer able to purchase any additional pennies, the Town may

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Freedom Train Display at the Newstead Public Library

Local resident and train enthusiast Bob Scheib shares his model of the American Freedom Train and boxcars labeled with names of the original thirteen colonies with the library.  All are invited to enjoy this exhibit of trains and memorabilia from the American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition of unique artifacts honoring the bicentennial celebration of 1976. Bob will introduce the film, Bicentennial on Tour: The American Freedom Train (filmmaker Peter Dibble), on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. followed by a discussion.

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Annual Meeting of the Alden Union Cemetery

Announcement: Annual Meeting 1. When? The Annual Meeting of the Alden Union Cemetery will be held on Thursday May 7, 2026 at 7 PM.   2. Who? Lot Owners and Families of persons connected to the Alden Union  Cemetery are encouraged to come.  3. Where?  The meeting will take place at Don Schmidt’s home at 7 PM. 1440 Burrough Road, Cowlesville, NY 14037 4. What? Decisions on policies, rules, prices, investments, goals, etc. Workday at the Cemetery: 1. Is scheduled for Saturday May,16, 2026 from 8 AM till noon. 2. Bring clippers, rakes, wheelbarrows, shovels, and gloves.  Maybe a snack

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Alden ZBA hearing variance request

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ALDEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed by Kelly Van Osch, 1050 Exchange Street, Alden, NY for a variance from the following:  For the purpose of hearing objections to or comments on the granting of such application, a Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Village of Alden Municipal Building, 13336 Broadway, Alden, NY on May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm (Prevailing Time).  By Order of  Susan Galbraith, Secretary  Zoning Board of Appeals

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Notice of Public Hearing No exemption for certain energy systems

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ALDEN, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that there has been presented to the Town Board on April 6, 2026, for adoption a proposed Local Law to be known as Local Law No. 2 of the Year 2026 entitled “No Exemption from Taxation for certain energy systems.” The purpose of this local law is to allow the Town of Alden to opt out of certain energy systems real property tax exemptions pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 487. THEREFORE, pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law Rules, the Town Board of the

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