Town of Newstead Archives - Page 7 of 16

Library Mask supply depleted

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 0 min read

Newstead Public Librarian Kristine Sutton has announced that the library’s supply of KN95 masks is depleted. Any changes to that status will be shared as appropriate.

All Rapid COVID-19 tests picked up in day one of Akron and Newstead distribution

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 0 min read

All of the Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits procured by the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Managers were distributed at Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for local residents Tuesday morning, with none remaining for a distribution on Wednesday.

Distribution of Rapid COVID-19 tests planned in Akron and Newstead

January 8, 2022January 11, 2022 0 min read

Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Managers will distribute Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits to Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for local residents while supplies last.

All Trash Routes in Village of Akron and Town of Newstead delayed

January 7, 2022January 14, 2022 0 min read

Booster Clinic offered at Newstead Senior Center

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 0 min read

Booster shots for Covid-19 will be offered at the Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY 14001 in January.

Town of Newstead requests that Erie County not enter town to enforce COVID-19 related mandates

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 0 min read

Calls for long-term management plan A resolution opposing Erie County and New York State’s COVID-19 emergency response was adopted by the Newstead Town Board by a vote of 4 to 1 on Monday night.

Confirmed COVID cases continue to climb in 14001

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 1 min read

Erie County data on Wednesday, December 8 shows the number of confirmed new COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continues to climb. There was an increase of 64 cases over the past week, the highest in a one-week period since March of 2020. There were 40 new cases the previous week, following a week with 35 new cases. The community total is now and a community total of 1160 since March of 2020.

Town and Village reinstate State of Emergency

November 19, 2021December 8, 2021 1 min read

Both the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron have re-issued a State of Emergency for thirty days due to the public health crisis caused by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Town sets hearing on Cannabis option

October 28, 2021December 8, 2021 3 min read

Town Board members set a public hearing on “Local Law No. 12 of the Year 2021” entitled “2021 local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Cannabis Law Article 4,” for November 8 at 7:25 p.m. in the Newstead Town Hall. The purpose of this local law is to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption sites in the Town of Newstead that would otherwise be allowed under Cannabis Law Article 4 Cities, towns, and villages can opt-out of allowing adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries or on-site consumption

Garbage pickup delayed again this week

October 8, 2021November 7, 2021 0 min read

Please note that trash collection scheduled for today, October 8, in the Town of Newstead will be delayed by one day according to Modern Disposal. “We apologize for the service delay and appreciate your cooperation and understanding,” a company spokesperson said.