Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Newstead Town Board members have approved a new refuse, recycling contract with Modern Disposal effective in January. If approved by the Village of Akron Board of Trustees the contract will go into effect in January of 2023. Information on changes for pickup, including new 95/96 gallon carts, will be shared in the new year with an expected implementation of spring 2023.
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The Akron Police Department is trying to identify the person circled in this photo in connection with a larceny. If you have information please call the Akron Village Hall and leave a message for patrol or let someone in the Village Clerk’s office know. Your assistance is appreciated.
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Village of Akron crews are working to clean up and decorate the Main Street business district this Tuesday morning (November 22). Snow removal is opening up sidewalk access so area residents can easily access local businesses, already in the holiday spirit. The crews are also hanging the lights and garland that add a festive touch.
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The Village of Akron and Town of Newstead State of Emergency and travel ban put in place Thursday night has been lifted for now. The Akron Village Hall, Newstead Town Hall, and Senior Center are closed today, Friday, November 18. More information will be shared as available and all are encouraged to watch weather conditions. file photo by Ken Kasperek
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Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, Akron Central School will be closed on Friday, November 18.
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Modern Disposal has canceled Garbage pick-up for Friday, November 18, 2022 in Akron and Newstead due to the pending snow storm. The next garbage pick-up is scheduled for Saturday November 26, 2022. Both weeks of garbage and recycling will be picked up on Saturday November 26, 2022. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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The Good for the Neighborhood event scheduled for tonight, Thursday, November 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the Center is cancelled. No rescheduled date is available at this time. University Express Program rescheduled The University Express program planned for Friday, November 18 – 1:00 p.m. – Presidents in Buffalo: Unusual and Unknown Stories; is cancelled. It is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 7th.
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The Akron Police Department has issued a reminder that winter parking restrictions are currently in effect. From November 1 to April 1 there is no overnight parking on village streets. Vehicles will be ticketed and/or towed. The regulation allows for safe and timely snow removal by highway crews and everyone’s cooperation is appreciated.
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Musicians from fifty-two school districts as well as 130 teachers representing the four counties of Western New York will descend upon Akron Central School as it once again hosts the 2022 New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) Junior High Area All State Music Festival on November 4th and 5th. The concerts will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Edward Allen Auditorium at Akron Schools, 47 Bloomingdale Avenue, Akron. Guest conductors are: Band, Dr. Ricky Fleming, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Buffalo State College; SATB Chorus, Dr. Gary
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Many enjoyed the warm weather to Trick or Treat in the Village of Akron on Monday. This young group particularly enjoyed the display at the LL Tillman Post of the American Legion on Eckerson Ave.
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