Town of Newstead Archives - Page 8 of 18

Governor in Newstead for ribbon cutting

July 11, 2022September 9, 2022 0 min read

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

Many gather in Village of Akron for Fourth of July Celebration

July 7, 2022July 15, 2022 4 min read

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.

Fireworks light up the sky as Akron continues Celebration

July 4, 2022July 11, 2022 2 min read

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.

Parade themes announced for Akron’s Fourth of July Celebration

June 2, 2022June 17, 2022 0 min read

Akron Celebration Committee has announced parade themes for the 2022 Akron Fourth of July Celebration.

Memorial Day observances honoring Akron-Newstead veterans announced

May 19, 2022May 31, 2022 1 min read

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.

Plans for Newstead Bicentennial continue to expand

April 28, 2022May 16, 2022 3 min read

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.

Town of Newstead bicentennial committee surveying community for their input on preliminary plans

February 23, 2022April 29, 2022 2 min read

The Town of Newstead bicentennial committee continues to work on plans for the Bicentennial Celebration in 2023.

COVID-19 test kits available for Village of Akron and Town of Newstead residents

February 15, 2022February 23, 2022 0 min read

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.

Garbage pick-up delayed

February 4, 2022February 8, 2022 0 min read

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. “

COVID-19 Test kits available at Newstead Public Library

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 0 min read

The Newstead Public Library has COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests available. Area residents are invited to pick up while supplies last. Newstead Public Library is open on Monday and Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. © Can Stock Photo / chandlervid85