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Town sets hearing on Cannabis option

October 28, 2021December 8, 2021 3 min read

Town Board members set a public hearing on “Local Law No. 12 of the Year 2021” entitled “2021 local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Cannabis Law Article 4,” for November 8 at 7:25 p.m. in the Newstead Town Hall. The purpose of this local law is to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption sites in the Town of Newstead that would otherwise be allowed under Cannabis Law Article 4 Cities, towns, and villages can opt-out of allowing adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries or on-site consumption

Garbage pickup delayed again this week

October 8, 2021November 7, 2021 0 min read

Please note that trash collection scheduled for today, October 8, in the Town of Newstead will be delayed by one day according to Modern Disposal. “We apologize for the service delay and appreciate your cooperation and understanding,” a company spokesperson said.

Local Veterans’ organizations energized by recent changes look to the future

October 7, 2021November 7, 2021 3 min read

Members of VFW Post #3180 and LL Tillman Post #900 of the American Legion are energized and planning for a meaningful and community building future following recent changes.

Protocol in place for Public Comments at Akron Central Board of Education Meetings

October 7, 2021November 7, 2021 1 min read

The District Clerk of Akron Central Schools, Mrs. Roxanne Rebmann, reminds those attending the meetings of the Akron Board of Education regarding the protocol for the public comment session that is provided at each meeting.

10-Digit Dialing set to begin in 716, and other Area Codes

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 1 min read

The deadline for converting to using 10-digits for local calls in the 716 area code is drawing close. Beginning October 24, 2021, to complete any call, callers must use the area code and telephone number.

Akron Central High School returns to in-school after two days of virtual instruction

September 28, 2021November 7, 2021 6 min read

High School students at Akron Central return to the classroom on Wednesday, September 29, earlier than they expected after transitioning to what was expected to be ten days of virtual learning.

Staffing shortages continue to delay garbage pickup

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

Both the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron have learned that staffing shortages at Modern may delay garbage pickups for the near future.

Newstead Town Hall asking residents to contact them by email

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

Newstead Town Clerk Dawn Izydorczak is asking residents who need to contact the Town of Newstead to email or stop in.

New COVID-19 cases continue to rise in 14001

September 22, 2021November 7, 2021 0 min read

Confirmed new COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code, increased for the third straight week with 16 reported on Tuesday, following the previous weeks increases of 11 and 21 respectively

Akron Central High School to transition to virtual for 10 days

September 22, 2021September 28, 2021 3 min read

High School students at Akron Central will begin transitioning to ten days of virtual learning, the District learned Wednesday night. Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe reported to Board of Education members during their September 22 meeting, that numbers of COVID-19 cases in the High School and evidence that it is being transmitted in the school setting, have reached a level that Erie County Health Department is requiring a move to virtual learning for ten days.