Sheriff’s Office blotter includes noise complaints, disturbances
Below 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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Smart Schools Investment Plan Public Hearing July 29
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 moreAkron/Newstead Senior Center phasing in programing
The 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 moreReading this summer can earn prizes for children and youth
Boys 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.
Read moreAlfred State to provide funds to students in need
Thanks to the support of more than 200 donors and the SUNY Impact Foundation, Alfred State College will provide $100,000 to its students in need through the Support Our Students (SOS) Emergency Fund.
Read moreRotary Club of Akron-Newstead installs officers
Gathered for a socially distanced dinner, The Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead installed officers and directors for the 2020-2021 year, on Thursday, July 16.
Read moreAkron Lions Club sponsors DISTRICT 20~N LIONS first all-female branch club
Members of the first all-female Lions Branch Club in District 20-N LIONS were officially inducted last month. The Akron Lady Lions are sponsored by, and are a branch of, the Akron Lions Club.
Read moreBankonBuffalo cuts ribbon on first day of operations following merger with Bank of Akron
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Monday morning at former Bank of Akron branches, which were converted to BankOnBuffalo with new signage and back office functions merged over the weekend.
Read moreDates to Note – July 20 to September 2
Akron Village Board meeting – Monday, July 20, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Village Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too. Akron 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
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Free meal distribution for ages 0-18 begins at Wright Center
The C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, in conjunction with Pembroke Central School and the New York State and Federal Funded National School meals for ages 0-18 years old low-income students will be distributing free breakfast and lunch beginning July 13 and running through August 20, 2020.
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