Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
In a letter to ACS students, families, and staff, August 3, Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe issued and update on plans related to the resumption of school and to request participation in an important parent survey.
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By Rich Place For Dean Hyder, a longtime passion for whiskey has led to the establishment of Newstead’s first legal distillery and he will soon be sharing that passion with those who wish to stop by and have a taste. Hyder is putting the finishing touches on Old Scotland Road Distillery, located at 7010 Scotland Rd. just north of the Bloomingdale Avenue intersection, and hopes to be open to the public within the next couple weeks. The opening is expected to take place about a year since Hyder broke ground for the distillery building on Aug. 3, 2019. Since that
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A Draft re-opening plan for Akron Central School is expected to be posted on the school website on Thursday, July 30. Superintendent of Schools Patrick McCabe gave an overview of the 51-page plan during Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting.
Read moreNew York State Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball has confirmed USDA is investigating reports of unsolicited, mislabeled packages of seeds being sent from China.
Read moreTown of Newstead residents, including the Village of Akron, will have two town elected positions to fill this November. They will select a person to complete the unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020, and vote for someone to fill a full four-year term as Town Justice, following procedures to fill the position of Town Justice when someone elected to that position wishes to take retirement and continue to serve, which Town Justice Dennis Freeman opted to do.
Read moreAkron Central School Board of Education workshop/business meeting – 7 p.m. High School Cafeteria, 47 Bloomingdale Ave., Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Newstead Town Board – Work Session 6:45 p.m., Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2020, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Town Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too. Akron Village Board meeting – Monday, August 3, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. work session, 7:00 p.m. meeting Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19
Read moreBelow is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from July 12 to July 18, 2020.
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AKRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Akron Central School District will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of receiving public response to phase #6 of the Smart Schools Investment Plan posted on the school website. The link for the virtual hearing can be found on the school website www.akronschools.org. Comments and questions must be submitted in advance to the District Clerk at districtclerk@akronk12.org. Roxanne Rebmann District Clerk
Read moreThe Akron/Newstead Senior Center, Cummings Road, Akron re-opened on July 8 with new restrictions. The temporary hours are: Monday: 8 to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 8 to 4 p.m. Thursday 8 to 7 p.m. Friday: 8 to 4 p.m. No Saturday hours Programs and activities will be slowly introduced with adherence to the following guidelines required: Facemasks are required while in all common areas of the building Social distancing Hand sanitizing or washing of hands upon entering and exiting the building Temperatures will be checked A sign in log upon entering the building At
Read moreBoys and Girls ages 12 up receive a chance to win a gift card for Tony’s Pizza with every book checked out at the Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron. The drawing is Monday, August 17.
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