Town of Newstead adopts Code changes, fire contract
Newstead Town Board members voted to approve some code changes, adopt a fire contract for the northeast portion of the Town, and approved a site plan during their meeting Monday night.
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Tigers are Section VI Class C Champions
Akron Varsity Field Hockey team Section VI Class C Field Hockey Champions following shut out of Barker 3-0 Monday night.
Read moreMobile Food Day
REACH and Feedmore WNY will hold a Mobile Food Day on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Masonic Parking Lot, John Street, behind the C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Strett. The Food distribution is open to Akron-Newstead residents of all ages. Verbal sign in for a Family Farm Box and two other items. Those with questions are encouraged to call Director Judy 716-536-1261.
Read moreCandidates for seat on Town Board answer questions posed by the Akron Bugle
Town of Newstead residents, including the Village of Akron, will select a person to complete the unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020 in this year’s general election.
Read moreErie County Board of Elections extends hours
The Erie County Board of Elections at 134 W. Eagle Street will offer the following extended absentee ballot application and voting hours for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election:
Read moreFood donations welcome as Food Pantry week approaches
With the current restrictions on large gatherings due to the pandemic, this year’s Food Pantry Party is an Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week set for October 10-17, 2020. Food collection barrels and coin collection jars are located at various businesses in the village and town through October 16, 2020. Mail checks payable to the Akron/Newstead Food Pantry to: Community Holiday Food Drive P.O. Box 47 Akron, NY 14001.
Read moreBecker Farms now offers weekday educational tours to the public
Becker Farms, for the first time, introduces its private Educational Tours to the public starting September 2020 while observing proper social distancing in the time of COVID.
Read moreQualified residents help entire community by signing up for Free and reduced lunch program
Those who meet income guidelines are encouraged to apply for the Free and Reduced lunch program and to have their children get a school lunch on a regular basis. Many funds that come into the district are based on the number of students who qualified for free and reduced lunches and by the number of students eating school lunch each day.
Read moreEagle Scout project fundraiser planned
Dylan Scotch is fund raising for his Community Garden Eagle Scout project on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the garden at the Wright Center.
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