Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Akron Community Band (ACB) will present their first concert of the 2022 season in the Russell Park Gazebo, Main Street, Akron at 8 p.m. this Friday, June 17 under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus. There is no concert on Friday June 24 as Akron Central’s Class of 2022 celebrates their graduation. Concerts continue on Friday, July 1 and each Friday night through August 12.
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Akron Celebration Committee has announced parade themes for the 2022 Akron Fourth of July Celebration.
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The Village of Akron has issued a statement to Akron Village water customers: “it was brought to our attention yesterday that there was some unapproved hydrant usage in the Skyline Drive area yesterday which caused some discolored water issues. The village is working with the parties responsible to make sure that it does not happen again. Any ongoing issues can be reported directly to the water plant at (585)547-9410.”
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Akron Central School notified families and staff Tuesday afternoon that the school administration and trained counselors are currently working with the Akron Police Department to investigate an allegation that a middle school student made a threat of violence toward the school The notification stated that information gathered during this investigation indicates that there is no immediate threat of harm to the school community and Akron students are safe. “We intend to dismiss school at the normal time today and will continue to have additional police presence as a precautionary measure. Parents who wish to pick their children up may do
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The longstanding tradition of honoring the sacrifices made by generations of veterans will take place Memorial Day weekend throughout the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron.
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Elect Cayea, Allen, Pingitore to Board of Education Akron Central School District voters adopted a 2022-2023 budget in the amount of $34,730,650 on Tuesday by a vote of 494 Yes to 119 No. The proposed budget represents an overall increase of $2,133,549.00 over the current budget, however projections are that the tax rate per thousand of assessed valuation will go down for all taxpayers. Voters also approved a proposition to purchase buses by a vote of 507 Yes and 95 No. Incumbent, Heather Cayea was re-elected to the Board for another three year term with 426 votes. Ryan Allen won
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Akron Central School District residents coming to the District Budget Vote, Art Show, and/or Elementary Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 are invited to consider donating diapers or baby wipes for the families in Buffalo who have been negatively impacted by the tragic event that took place on Saturday.
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Two Akron Central School District residents have announced “write-in” campaigns for Board of Education seats in next week’s election. Steven Tedesco and Josh Garverick spoke during public comment time at Tuesday’s Board of Education, citing their reasons they decided to run.
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A $34,730,650.00 proposed 2022-2023 Akron Central School budget and candidates for three Board of Education seats will be presented at a public hearing on May 10, and will come before district voters on May 17, 2022
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The absentee ballot request portal for the Tuesday, June 28 primary and all other 2022 elections is now open on the Erie County Board of Elections website at www.elections.erie.gov. The direct link to the portal is https://elections.erie.gov/Absentee_Notice.
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