Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
REACH and Feedmore WNY will hold a Mobile Food Day on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Masonic Parking Lot, John Street, behind the C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Strett. The Food distribution is open to Akron-Newstead residents of all ages. Verbal sign in for a Family Farm Box and two other items. Those with questions are encouraged to call Director Judy 716-536-1261.
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Akron Village Police Chief Lauricella would like to remind you of the CDC Guidelines of: Steps to Take when Trick or Treating Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween.
Read moreTown of Newstead residents, including the Village of Akron, will select a person to complete the unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020 in this year’s general election.
Read moreThe Erie County Board of Elections at 134 W. Eagle Street will offer the following extended absentee ballot application and voting hours for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election:
Read moreWith the current restrictions on large gatherings due to the pandemic, this year’s Food Pantry Party is an Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week set for October 10-17, 2020. Food collection barrels and coin collection jars are located at various businesses in the village and town through October 16, 2020. Mail checks payable to the Akron/Newstead Food Pantry to: Community Holiday Food Drive P.O. Box 47 Akron, NY 14001.
Read moreTown of Newstead, NY Public Hearing Notice
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Akron Central School Superintendent Patrick D. McCabe notified parents on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 that an individual who was recently present in the Elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19.
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The portion of Rapids Road between Maple and Greenbush will be closed on October 1, 2020 starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m. The Erie County Clarence Maintenance Barn will be replacing a cross culvert near house number 1261 Rapids Road. The work is only expected to take one day.
Read moreBecker Farms, for the first time, introduces its private Educational Tours to the public starting September 2020 while observing proper social distancing in the time of COVID.
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