Town of Newstead

The Akron Lodge #527, of Free & Accepted Masons has received a donation of over 500 unwrapped toys. These will be given away free of charge to all those in need on Saturday, December 19, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Akron, 63 John Street, Akron.

Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 51 since his last update, bringing the total to 160 positive since March, almost triple the rise in cases reported in the previous seven days.

“Light Up Akron” on December 12 will include a festive Car/Firetruck Parade weaving through the village beginning at 4 p.m.

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.

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:

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.

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.”