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Garbage pick-up delayed
With an ongoing driver shortage, Modern just told the Village of Akron that pick-up in the Village and the Town of Newstead will be delayed until Saturday, a pattern that may continue, so residents are encouraged to put their refuse to the curb on Friday and leave it until it is picked up. Village Clerk has reminded Modern that the Super Cruise is Saturday morning and they are expected to pick up Main Street first thing in the morning.
Read moreMayor proclaims Food Pantry Week in Akron
Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9-16 as Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week during the Village Board meeting on Monday night.
Read more5K race among planned events during “Fall Fest on Main”
A 5K race and Chili Cook Off are part the Akron Lady Lions second Annual “Fall Fest on Main” set to take place on September 25, 2021 throughout Main Street in Akron, NY. The Fall Fest is described as a “Family-friendly event to highlight small businesses located throughout Akron.”
Read moreNewstead sees largest increase in COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
COVID-19 updates on September 9 indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, stood at 21, the largest weekly increase since the pandemic began. The confirmed number of new weekly cases in the 14001 Zip Code is now a total of 756 since March 2020. Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, said that as of September 8, 64.5 percent in this community are vaccinated, up from 64.2 percent September 3.
Read moreWest Shore Market features local each week
The West Shore Market features a number of local businesses each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the triangle at Cedar St. and Eckerson Ave. in the Village of Akron.
Read moreVillage Board updates resolution on Akron Chamber of Commerce Super Cruise
Akron Village Board members amended their resolution of April 19, 2021, to modify the date of the Annual Super Cruise and Craft Show, during their special meeting Monday night.
Read moreAkron Board of Education sets tax rates, receives budget update
Akron Central School Business Administrator Cynthia Tretter met with the Board to give a budget update at their August 11 Board meeting. She noted that the District has more reserves than anticipated due to factors which changed after the budget was prepared.
Read moreFlower baskets out for rehab
Those wondering what happened to the hanging baskets in the Main Street business district on Friday afternoon, may appreciate knowing they will only be gone for a short time. Weather conditions stressed the flowers so Village of Akron DPW crews, who carefully and regularly care for them, are working with Bedford’s Greenhouse to rehab them. Watch early next week for a new display of color.
Read moreBookmobile, author to visit West Shore Market
Local author, Amy Crockford and the Bookmobile will be at West Shore Market, a collaboration with the Village of Akron and Akron Chamber of Commerce, Sunday, August 15.
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