Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Customers are reminded to keep safety a priority, connect to the company for updates Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron has shared the following information provided by National Grid:
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Akron Varsity Field Hockey team Section VI Class C Field Hockey Champions following shut out of Barker 3-0 Monday night.
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In unofficial ballots counted at polling places in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron on Tuesday, November 3, and early voting, it appears local residents elected Patricia Pope to unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020.
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Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, has issued a safety reminder to local residents to follow all CDC Guidelines, as well as the Halloween guidelines issued by the CDC. “Our community has done very well during these changing times, and I am sure we all would like to keep it that way.”
Read moreREACH 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.
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