News

Akron Central’s concerns over educational funding and mandates shared during Lobby Day in Albany

2 min read

It is said, that if you want to become an instrument of change, gather people in your community and host a regular conversation. That was the goal on Wednesday, February 7, as Akron School Board President Erik Polkowski joined a coalition of fourteen other area school board representatives in Albany. The Erie County Association of School Boards (ECASB) delegation joined other NYS school board members and districts as a part of the New York State School Board Associations (NYSSBA) Lobby Day. This day is an annual event where school boards are encouraged to go to the state capital to meet

Read more

Community input sought on proposed Community Center

0 min read

A proposal for the design and future construction of a Community Center for Town of Newstead residents was presented at the Newstead Town Board meeting Monday night. After conversations, Town Board members determined that it is essential to solicit opinions and input from the residents of the Town of Newstead with regards to the planned design and future construction of a Community Center in the community. Thoughts expressed to date indicate the facility would be multi-purpose and multi-generational, including space for a Senior Citizen Center.  The lease for the current Center is set to expire in 2030. One way they

Read more

Portion of North Millgrove Road restriction announced

0 min read

Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that the portion of North Millgrove (CR-268) from Hiller Road to Buckwheat Road will have a single lane road restriction beginning on February 19 and continuing through February 23 or until complete. The restriction will be daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. This restriction is for the purpose of soil borings for CHA Construction. Earth Dimensions Inc. will be performing the work. Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that the portion of North Millgrove (CR-268) from Hiller Road to Buckwheat Road will have a single lane road restriction beginning

Read more

Appointments made, policies and procedures set as Newstead Town Board organizes for 2024

22 min read

Newstead Town Board members made appointments, set policies, and adopted a meeting calendar during their 2024 organizational meeting on January 2. Regular meetings Regular meetings of the Newstead Town Board continue on the second and fourth Monday of each month in 2024.  Work sessions preceding each Board Meeting begin at 6:45 p.m., with the regular meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. Work sessions are scheduled the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. when not conflicting with a holiday. Supervisor Izydorczak may postpone or set a new date for any meeting falling on a holiday and may call

Read more

Traffic information for those headed to tonight’s Bills-Steelers game

1 min read

Orchard Park, NY – Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announces traffic patterns forpre-game and post-game on Monday, January 15th @ 4:25 p.m. and asks fans to bepatient when arriving and departing from the game.Sheriff Garcia recommends all guests review High Mark Stadium maps to locate thebest lot in which to park and gate at which to enter. Additionally, all fans are remindedto familiarize themselves with the list of prohibited items at Highmark Stadium, in orderto avoid delays at the gates.ABBOTT ROAD The section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium closes to north and southbound traffic at 11:25am.

Read more