Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
The Town of Newstead Bi-Centennial Committee continues to work on plans for the 2023 observance. Although 2023 seems a long way off, it takes many months to plan a huge celebration. The bicentennial committee has tentative plans for a scavenger hunt, children’s activities, garden walk, cruise night/taste of Akron, Native American day, and many varied activities. They welcome your participation in this planning.
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Governor Kathy Hochul and Town of Newstead Supervisor David L. Cummings were among state and local officials who celebrated the commissioning of Western New York’s newest large-scale electric transmission line, Empire State Line on Monday morning. Governor Hochul spoke on the importance of clean energy. The new 20-mile 345 kilovolt line runs through the Town of Newstead and connects the new Dysinger switchyard in Royalton, NY with the new East Stolle switchyard in Elma, NY. In addition to providing access to existing renewable resources, the new transmission line advances New York’s clean energy goals by supporting the integration of future
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Many gathered in the Village of Akron over the holiday weekend to enjoy the Fourth of July entertainment, activities, and parade organized by the 2022 Akron Celebration Committee 2022.
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The Akron Celebration Committee 2022 Fourth of July Celebration lit up the skies Sunday night as hundreds gathered to enjoy the fireworks. A full schedule of events is planned as the Celebration continues on the Fourth.
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Akron Celebration Committee has announced parade themes for the 2022 Akron Fourth of July Celebration.
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The longstanding tradition of honoring the sacrifices made by generations of veterans will take place Memorial Day weekend throughout the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron.
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Additional fundraising and programing ideas surfaced as the Town of Newstead Bi-Centennial Committee continued to develop plans for a celebration of Newstead’s milestone anniversary in 2023 during their meeting this month.
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The Town of Newstead bicentennial committee continues to work on plans for the Bicentennial Celebration in 2023.
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Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Manager Daniel Kowalik has announced that Local Emergency Managers will be distributing Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits to Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for residents while supplies last. This is will be a walk-in distribution and NOT a drive through one.
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All trash routes in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron are delayed this week. Friday routes are pushed to Saturday. Joseph M. Hickman Strategic/Municipal Sales Manager said, “With the current spike around our community and country of COVID-19 cases, we may experience service delays in your area. The safety of our employees and our customers is our highest priority, and we are working to ensure you are serviced as close to the expected service date as possible. Friday routes may push to Saturday, please leave garbage out if it is not collected on Friday. “
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