Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has extended the deadline for the return of absentee ballots for the 2020 school district budget vote and board member election. School budget ballots were accepted by hand delivery through 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020, but those also sent via United States Postal Service must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2020.
Read moreIn an COVID-19 update on Sunday night, the Town of Clarence announced cancellation of a number of events, some of which are often well supported by residents in the Akron/Newstead area.
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A Fire Truck parade planned this Friday night (June 5) to celebrate the Akron Class of 2020, on what would have been their prom night, was moved to 6:30 p.m., from the original 20:20 military time start, late Tuesday, in response to a curfew in Erie County.
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Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has signed a Local Emergency Order signed today, June 2 2020 establishing a curfew for Erie County beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight and ending at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3 2020. Please note that essential personnel who are scheduled to work during the curfew hours are EXEMPT and can report to work. These essential employees should carry their work badge or other I.D. to identify themselves in the event they are stopped by law enforcement.
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Readers raised questions relative to the privacy of votes cast in the Akron Central School District annual budget and board member election after receiving their absentee ballots last week. Absentee balloting is the only way to vote this year. The Akron Bugle reached out to the District office following receipt of those questions. This morning the District issued the following notice regarding privacy concerns over the casting of absentee ballots for the June 9, 2020 School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections.School districts across New York State have been receiving questions from voters in receipt of an absentee ballot
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In response to violet protests and riots, Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has signed a Local Emergency Order today, May 31, 2020. This Local Emergency Order establishes a curfew for Erie County beginning at 9:00 p.m. tonight and ends at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, June 1 2020.
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Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, will begin Walk-Up and Drive-Up service starting June 1 for the Akron/ Newstead Community.
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The Akron Police Car drove the Memorial Day Parade route with lights flashing, but no siren, at 9 a.m. Memorial Day morning, in memory of all those who have served this great nation. Here is Akron/Newstead’s Virtual Memorial Day observance with 2020 footage as well as photos from past ceremonies.
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Akron Police Chief Rick Lauricella has announced that the Akron Police Car will drive Akron Memorial Day Parade route at 9 a.m. Memorial Day morning with lights flashing, but no siren, in memory of all who have served this great nation. A Virtual Memorial Day observance will post on the Akron Bugle website and Akron Bugle Facebook page at 9:15 a.m.
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