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Community input sought on proposed Community Center

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A proposal for the design and future construction of a Community Center for Town of Newstead residents was presented at the Newstead Town Board meeting Monday night. After conversations, Town Board members determined that it is essential to solicit opinions and input from the residents of the Town of Newstead with regards to the planned design and future construction of a Community Center in the community. Thoughts expressed to date indicate the facility would be multi-purpose and multi-generational, including space for a Senior Citizen Center.  The lease for the current Center is set to expire in 2030. One way they

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Appointments made, policies and procedures set as Newstead Town Board organizes for 2024

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Newstead Town Board members made appointments, set policies, and adopted a meeting calendar during their 2024 organizational meeting on January 2. Regular meetings Regular meetings of the Newstead Town Board continue on the second and fourth Monday of each month in 2024.  Work sessions preceding each Board Meeting begin at 6:45 p.m., with the regular meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. Work sessions are scheduled the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. when not conflicting with a holiday. Supervisor Izydorczak may postpone or set a new date for any meeting falling on a holiday and may call

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Newstead Public Library closed through Monday

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The Newstead Public Library closed at 1 p.m. Saturday due to weather conditions. The Library is closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is expected to reopen for regular hours on Tuesday. Newstead Public Library hosts puzzle Infinite Possibilities Coach Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron is hosting a three-week series on Saturdays at 11 a.m for those over 18 interested in a “New Year New You!”  The course is presented by Certified Infinite Possibilities Coach Nancy J. Eckerson. January 27 – Infinite possibilities.  Learn how to design your own POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS and watch as your life lightens

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Village of Akron prepares for predicted storm

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The Village of Akron issued a Code Red Alert Friday afternoon in advance of the predicted winter storm expected this weekend. Any Village of Akron residents who experience interruptions in their utility services should call the DPW at 716-542-2680. In the case of a village-wide emergency, information will be relayed to Village of Akron residents through the Code Red Alert. To set up an account and receive alerts sent out by the Village, text Akronalerts to 24639.  You can also set up an account at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/villageofakron. OnSolve CodeRED is a cloud-based software solution that has been used by government agencies

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Village of Akron uses ‘Code Red Emergency Alert System’ in preparation for high wind situation

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NATIONAL GRID ISSUES STATEMENT The Village of Akron used the recently implemented Code Red Emergency Alert System to get emergency information out to residents to alert them to preparations for high winds expected on Tuesday, January 9. National Grid is tracking a weather system that is expected to bring wind gusts approaching 70 mph across Western New York starting Tuesday morning (01/09/24) and lasting into Wednesday (01/10/24). The Village Code Red alert asks all residents to please plan accordingly. Please call the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 or DPW at (716)542-2680 with any concerns. Thank you.

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