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Free and reduced lunch policies in place for 2023-24

July 13, 2023August 13, 2023 9 min read

Highway Superintendent receives award

July 13, 2023August 13, 2023 1 min read

Superintendent of Highways, Michael Bassanello was recognized for his outstanding commitment to training and education following 15 years of dedicated attendance at the Annual School for Highway Superintendents (Highway School) held at Ithaca College last month.

Bicentennial Closing Ceremony followed by Akron Community Band concert on July 7

July 6, 2023July 16, 2023 2 min read

Closing ceremonies for the Town of Newstead Bicentennial, including a look at the time capsule, are planned at 7 p.m. this Friday night, July 7, in the Russell Park Gazebo followed by the Akron Community Band’s (ACB) third concert in their 100th season at 8 p.m.

West Shore Market celebrates cookies

July 3, 2023July 16, 2023 0 min read

The West Shore Market returns to Russell Park on Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week National Sugar Cookie Day is being observed with Cookie Decorating in addition to the many vendors offering locally grown, produced, and crafted items.

Sheriff reminds public that some fireworks are still illegal

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 0 min read

Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia wants everyone to have a great Fourth of July weekend and to stay safe. New York changed the laws about fireworks, but some items are still prohibited and are all dangerous.

4th of July Celebration schedule set

June 29, 2023June 30, 2023 1 min read

Fourth of July in Akron this year will feature celebrating the Town of Newstead’s Bicentennial with an entire week of activities along with the Akron Celebration Committee’s annual events. Highlights of the activities scheduled, include fireworks at dusk at Veterans Park, Buell Street on July 3. July 4th kicks off with a Power Wheels race beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by the popular Soapbox Derby at 11:00 a.m. Register is day of the race in Russell Park. Lineup for the Kiddie parade is at Main and Hart Streets at 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Teddy Bear Picnic” and begins at

West Shore Market moves to Veterans Park for Bicentennial

June 29, 2023July 3, 2023 0 min read

The West Shore Market will move to Veterans Park on Sunday, July 2 to be part of the tractor show exhibit in the Newstead Bicentennial Celebration. The Tractor show starts at 10, Market vendors will be there 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., some later. The market will return to Russell Park on Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The West Shore Market is hosted by the Akron Chamber of Commerce and occurs on Sundays from June through September. The market is always looking for new vendors to add to its local offerings. If interested, prospective vendors

Memorial Ride to honor former Town of Newstead Supervisor David L. Cummings

June 29, 2023June 30, 2023 4 min read

A Memorial Ride with the Patriot Guard, Newstead Fire Company, friends, and family will honor David Larry Cummings, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2023. The ride begins at the Ross Funeral Home on Eckerson Avenue at 11:45 a.m. this Saturday, July 1 and will travel through the Village of Akron before ending at the Newstead Fire Hall, where there will be a reception.

Many Newstead Bicentennial events planned around the town this week

June 29, 2023July 16, 2023 17 min read

In addition to the many “big” events happening during the Town of Newstead’s bicentennial celebration there are several “smaller,” historically rich and important events pertaining to our area’s history. Check out the calendar included in this edition for a quick overview. Tonawanda Senecas’ History “History of the Tonawanda Senecas” will be on display at the Tonawanda Indian Community House, 372 Bloomingdale Road on Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of the Newstead Bicentennial Native American day there will be a presentation on the history of the Tonawanda band of Seneca and the Tonawanda reservation hosted

Retired Supervisor David L. Cummings passes away

June 23, 2023June 30, 2023 1 min read

David L. Cummings, Town of Newstead Supervisor for over 21 years, one four-year term, and over 17 consecutive years prior to resigning early this year, passed away this week. Cummings also served as Town Councilman for fourteen and a half years during two separate series of terms, one year on the Town Zoning Board of Appeals, and one year on the Town of Newstead Recreation Board. He also served the community as a member of the Newstead Fire Company, Akron Jaycees, Akron Lions Club, Akron Celebration Committee (which he chaired for several years), and the Newstead Republican Committee. His career