Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The weekly COVID-19 Akron/Newstead Public Safety Team reports to Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Services Coordinator Dan Kowalik announced the Town of Newstead’s highway department return to a full-time work schedule on Monday, April 27. The department is working 4 ten-hour days (Monday through Thursday). Daily temperature monitoring and other COVID-19 protocols are in place.
Read moreThe Newstead Town Board is holding their April 27 work session and meeting in person at the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, practicing social distancing protocol. Work session begins at 7:15 p.m. followed by regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Read moreThe Erie County map of confirmed COVID-19 cases shows an increase in the 14001 area. https://erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dd7f1c0c352e4192ab162a1dfadc58e1
Read moreThe Newstead Town Board practiced social distancing as they met in the Newstead Town Hall, 5 Clarence Center Road, Akron. Those present sat more than 6 feet apart, and continued that distance when coming to and leaving the meeting.
Read moreArea fire companies are facing resident concerns over first responders wearing masks to calls. Some residents are breaching the social distancing guidelines at emergency scenes to express their apprehension and fear over the meaning of the safety precautions in place, jeopardizing their safety and the safety of first responders.
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.
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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 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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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.
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