Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
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 moreby 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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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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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.
Read moreWith a heavy heart, the officers of the LL Tillman Post #900 announced cancellation of the 2020 annual Memorial Day Services in a statement late last week.
Read moreThe Newstead Town Board meeting tonight, Monday, April 13, 2020 will be in the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron, NY as usual, however, there will be some differences due to social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
Read moreAkron Fire Company has organized a special ride for the Easter Bunny. They will have a full company parade through the Village of Akron with most of their apparatus on Easter Sunday beginning at 12:00 noon. The company is NOT handing out candy. They ask that you stay on your porches or in your yards and please make sure you are practicing social distancing when you see the parade. Chief Chuck Haist is the officer in charge of the detail and he encourages everyone to waive at the Easter Bunny! Akron Fire Company members look forward to seeing everyone. and Thank
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by Rich Place As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact seemingly every aspect of daily life, the way people worship — and the way churches keep in touch with their congregants — hasn’t been immune to the changes. Almost overnight, churches had to go from planning an in-person worship to learning new ways to share the gospel, keep church families connected, and provide outreach to the community. Churches in Akron are adapting, many closing their physical doors to comply with government recommendations and mandates but opening their doors online — some broadcasting services over the web for the first time.
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SOCIAL DISTANCING BIRTHDAY PARADE – Many turned out to wish Ray Cheavacci a Happy 84th Birthday at his Carney Road home last Wednesday afternoon (April 1). A car caravan bearing balloons and signs of birthday wishes, as well as fire trucks, helped the Town of Newstead resident celebrate while keeping a safe distance.
Read moreThe McGuire Group, operator of Western New York’s leading skilled nursing facilities, is donating 1,000 N95 respirator masks to area first responders. The Western New York health care provider has been actively procuring personal protective equipment for its employees and has procured an additional 1,000 N95 masks for WNY’s first responders.
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