Memorial Day Services cancelled in Akron
With 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.
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Town Board practicing social distancing, those wishing to address the Board need to call ahead
The 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.
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Local public services continue, though in modified form
Public services the Akron-Newstead community relies on continue during this time of social distancing, however the way in which they are provided reflects concern for public and individual safety.
Read moreErie County Comptroller shares estimated sales tax revenue loss due to COVID-19
Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw has analyzed sales tax projections for every village, town, city and school district through June for “best and worst-case scenarios,” depending on the percentage of sales tax reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic March through June 2020. Using figures currently available to his office, including total sale tax received from March to June in 2019, members of Comptroller Mychajliw’s Accounting Division ran this analysis to assist local leaders and superintendents as they monitor and adjust their budgets.
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Public Safety team proactively working to keep community safe
Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Services Coordinator Dan Kowalik is leading a public safety team made up of critical local government, school, and first responder representatives as the community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreAkron/Newstead group organizing mask making effort
A group of Akron quilters have taken their love of sewing and turned it into an effort to help provide masks to nursing homes, doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other places that need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are hoping more will join them, as they have more requests than resources to fill them. The sewers have already delivered some to Brothers of Mercy and to the office of Dr. Richard Charles. They are working on some for the Akron-Newstead food pantry which is still holding their regular distribution despite reduced staff. Mary Charles (542-2081), Sandy Kreher (542-4266), and Maxine
Read moreVillage and Town Halls staffed during COVID-19 crisis
The Akron Village Hall and Newstead Town are closed to the public and have implemented staffing reductions at Village and Town offices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Akron Village Hall, Main Street is closed to the public. Staff is working on a reduced, alternating basis, with residents asked to make transactions by phone, mail, online banking, or drop box. The office is staffed daily from 8:00 -3:00. Contact with Village of Akron Code Enforcement Officer Mike Borth (CEO) is by appointment only. 716-542-9636. The Newstead Town Hall, Clarence Center, Rd. is open by appointment only until further notice. Reduced
Read moreState of Emergency declared in Akron and Newstead
Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson and Town of Newstead Supervisor David Cummings have declared States of Emergency in the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead effective at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. A State of Emergency allows them to respond quicker and have more access to resources during the COVID-19 situation as it evolves.
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