Town and Village reinstate State of Emergency
Both the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron have re-issued a State of Emergency for thirty days due to the public health crisis caused by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
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Akron man charged following Clarence incident
The Defendant Faces Multiple Felony, Misdemeanor, and Traffic Charges Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports that 50-year-old David Cottom, Sr., of Akron has been charged following an incident early Wednesday morning when he fled from Deputies during an attempted traffic stop and a report of a stolen vehicle later in the morning. Cottom was named a person of interest following the traffic stop attempt and a search of the area near Pineledge and Winding was initiated and involved Sheriff’s Deputies, QRF, K9 units, Air-1, and units from the New York State Police and the Amherst Police
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Village of Akron sets Public Hearing on Cannabis option
Akron Village Board members set a public hearing on a local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Cannabis Law Article 4, for December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron during their meeting Monday night.
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Town sets hearing on Cannabis option
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
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Garbage pickup delayed again this week
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.
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Local Veterans’ organizations energized by recent changes look to the future
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.
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Protocol in place for Public Comments at Akron Central Board of Education Meetings
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.
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10-Digit Dialing set to begin in 716, and other Area Codes
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.
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Akron Central High School returns to in-school after two days of virtual instruction
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.
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Staffing shortages continue to delay garbage pickup
Both the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron have learned that staffing shortages at Modern may delay garbage pickups for the near future.
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