Sheriff’s Office blotter includes noise complaint, DWI arrest
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from November 22 to November 28.
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Newstead now at 109 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday, November 30 that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 16 since his last update, bringing the total to 109 positive since March, 62 of those added over the last six weeks.
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Town of Newstead adopts Code changes, fire contract
Newstead Town Board members voted to approve some code changes, adopt a fire contract for the northeast portion of the Town, and approved a site plan during their meeting Monday night.
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National Grid has more than 2,600 Field Workers ready as forecasts call for damaging winds across Upstate New York
Customers are reminded to keep safety a priority, connect to the company for updates Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron has shared the following information provided by National Grid:
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Updated election results still show Pope will fill Morlacci seat
In unofficial ballots counted at polling places in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron on Tuesday, November 3, and early voting, it appears local residents elected Patricia Pope to unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020.
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Local Emergency Manager issues safety reminder
Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, has issued a safety reminder to local residents to follow all CDC Guidelines, as well as the Halloween guidelines issued by the CDC. “Our community has done very well during these changing times, and I am sure we all would like to keep it that way.”
Read moreMobile Food Day
REACH and Feedmore WNY will hold a Mobile Food Day on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Masonic Parking Lot, John Street, behind the C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Strett. The Food distribution is open to Akron-Newstead residents of all ages. Verbal sign in for a Family Farm Box and two other items. Those with questions are encouraged to call Director Judy 716-536-1261.
Read moreCandidates for seat on Town Board answer questions posed by the Akron Bugle
Town of Newstead residents, including the Village of Akron, will select a person to complete the unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020 in this year’s general election.
Read moreFood donations welcome as Food Pantry week approaches
With the current restrictions on large gatherings due to the pandemic, this year’s Food Pantry Party is an Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week set for October 10-17, 2020. Food collection barrels and coin collection jars are located at various businesses in the village and town through October 16, 2020. Mail checks payable to the Akron/Newstead Food Pantry to: Community Holiday Food Drive P.O. Box 47 Akron, NY 14001.
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Town of Newstead, NY Public Hearing Notice
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