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Community input sought on proposed Community Center

February 15, 2024March 9, 2024 0 min read

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

Portion of North Millgrove Road restriction announced

February 9, 2024May 4, 2024 0 min read

Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that the portion of North Millgrove (CR-268) from Hiller Road to Buckwheat Road will have a single lane road restriction beginning on February 19 and continuing through February 23 or until complete. The restriction will be daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. This restriction is for the purpose of soil borings for CHA Construction. Earth Dimensions Inc. will be performing the work. Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that the portion of North Millgrove (CR-268) from Hiller Road to Buckwheat Road will have a single lane road restriction beginning

New Superintendent of Schools sworn in at ACS

January 24, 2024May 3, 2024 0 min read

Akron Central School Board of Education members officially appointed Andrea Kersten the new Superintendent of Schools for the District during their meeting Wednesday, January 24. Ms. Kersten took the oath of office and was congratulated by family members and the Board of Education. Full story in the February 1, 2024 issue.

Possible annexation of Akron Central School property into Village of Akron explored

January 18, 2024January 24, 2024 6 min read

Akron Village Board members discussed the potential, of annexing the portion of Akron Central School property not currently in the village, with Interim Superintendent of School Andrea Kersten prior to their meeting on January 8.

Entrepreneurial-spirited retired educators open boutique on Main Street

January 18, 2024January 24, 2024 3 min read

Friends and Village Treasures LLC owners Bridget Gillman and Stacy Harrington Quinlan opened the doors of their new boutique to eager shoppers on Saturday, January 13. The unique shop at 77 Main Street is the newest shop in the Village of Akron offering local and destination shoppers a reason to visit.

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

January 18, 2024May 3, 2024 22 min read

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

Garbage pick-up on regular schedule

January 18, 2024January 24, 2024 0 min read

The Village of Akron has issued a Code Red Alert that Garbage and Recycling pick-up are still scheduled for 1/19/2024. There is no delay due to weather. See related stories for information on how to sign up for Code Red Alert.

Traffic information for those headed to tonight’s Bills-Steelers game

January 15, 2024January 18, 2024 1 min read

Orchard Park, NY – Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announces traffic patterns forpre-game and post-game on Monday, January 15th @ 4:25 p.m. and asks fans to bepatient when arriving and departing from the game.Sheriff Garcia recommends all guests review High Mark Stadium maps to locate thebest lot in which to park and gate at which to enter. Additionally, all fans are remindedto familiarize themselves with the list of prohibited items at Highmark Stadium, in orderto avoid delays at the gates.ABBOTT ROAD The section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium closes to north and southbound traffic at 11:25am.

Travel ban lifted in Akron and Newstead

January 14, 2024January 18, 2024 0 min read

The travel ban in the the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead will be lifted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14. It remains in other parts of Erie County as of 3:15 p.m. Sunday.

Travel Advisories in place

January 13, 2024January 14, 2024 2 min read

Erie County Executive Poloncarz issued a State of Emergency at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2024. There is currently a TRAVEL ADVISORY. No unnecessary travel is recommended. Effective 9 p.m. tonight (Saturday), there will be a TRAVEL BAN in effect for all of Erie County. For travel conditions, road closures, shelter information, or any other storm related questions, please call 716-858-SNOW (7669). For updates and information on how to stay safe during this winter storm, please visit erie.gov/winter. Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia is encouraging all to stay safe and smart during this storm event and appreciated the NFL decision to reschedule the