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Newstead Public Library to hold a Bear Hunt
Newstead Public Library is hosting a reading of We’re going on a Bear Hunt written by Michael Rosen and Crafts and Games with Michele on their Facebook® page. Display your crafted bear or staffed bear friend in your house window by April 18. Take a walk or drive and search for bears. Details on the library Facebook® page.
Read moreFree Resource to Help Teens Understand Financial Impact of COVID-19 and Support K-12 Online Learning
Junior Achievement of Western New York is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19. The guide is designed to answer teens’ questions about the economic implications of COVID-19, including “Why are some store shelves empty?”, “Why are some people losing their jobs?” and “Are we going into a recession, or even a depression?” The guide is available at JA.org/MakingSense.
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Village of Akron Mayor shares words of appreciation
Board organizes for 2020-2021 year Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson shared words of appreciation for Village of Akron personnel, volunteers, and residents during the 2020-2021 Village annual meeting last week.
Read moreTown Board practices social distancing, cancels work session
The Newstead Town Board practiced social distancing as they met in the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron. Those present sat more than 6 feet apart, and continued that distance when coming to and leaving the meeting.
Read moreResidents break social distancing guidelines to question COVID-19 protocols
Area fire companies are facing resident concerns over first responders wearing masks to calls. Some residents are breaching the social distancing guidelines at emergency scenes to express their apprehension and fear over the meaning of the safety precautions in place, jeopardizing their safety and the safety of first responders.
Read moreLeisurewood and Sleepy Hollow Campgrounds working on ways to safely open
Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Services Coordinator Dan Kowalik, Town of Newstead Code Enforcement Officer David Miller, and Newstead Fire Chief John Weidman have been working with the Leisurewood and Sleepy Hollow Campgrounds as they prepare for the 2020 Season in a way that complies with the PAUSE order Social Distancing guidelines.
Read moreBoard of Education pushes pause on budget completion
by Marilyn J. Kasperek Akron Central School Board of Education members are pausing before finalizing a budget plan to come before voters later this spring. Expectations of Pandemic adjustments during the year, state aid figures calculated on local data coming in lower than projected by the state, the Governor’s postponement of budget vote until at least June 1, and other factors, have the Board waiting to finalize the spending plan they will bring to voters.
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April 20, 2020 Akron Village Board meeting is online
Please note that due to the coronavirus The Akron Village Board meeting scheduled for April 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be held by using GoToMeeting. The Public can join the meeting. Please see the “join the meeting” information below:
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BoE sees strong public response to June 23 absentee ballot option
More than 1,000 voters have requested absentee ballots for the June elections since new mail-in and electronic submission options were posted online Monday, Erie County Board of Elections officials said Wednesday, April 15. A gubernatorial executive order issued last week opened the absentee process to anyone planning to cast a ballot Tuesday, June 23, in an effort to reduce traffic and the potential spread of Covid-19 at polling places.
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