Forrestel and Norton return to Village Board
Trustees Peter Forrestel and John Norton were reelected to their seats in the Village of Akron in the biennial election held on Tuesday, March 18.
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Winter Parking ban lifted in Village of Akron
The Village of Akron winter parking ban has been lifted for the remainder of the 2025 season. Due to movie filming in Russell Park this week, parking restrictions will be put in place at different times throughout the next few days by the Akron Police Department. 2025 Hallmark Movie – Newport ChristmasMarch 17th –Small Crew working during dayMarch 18th –Small Art Crew working Russell ParkClinton Street parking on park side closed at 7 pm for Equipment TrucksMarch 19th –Film office / lunch – C Dee Wright CenterCrew Size between 50-70 need parkingWhole crew working from noon – 1 am, filming
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Snowfall adds to Holiday decor
The Village of Akron decorations in the Main Street business district received an added touch on Saturday night with a gentle snowfall.
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Chamber and Sanctuary offer spooky fun this weekend
Akron Chamber of Commerce and White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary have teamed up to offer some spooky fun this weekend.
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Grandpa’s Country Store enjoying Akron welcome
Grandpa’s Country Store LLC opened in the Historic Building on Main Street known by some as Sherwood’s Hardware, others by Bag and Barrell, various other businesses, and most recently Main Street Salon.
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Village of Akron approves contract as water tank project moves forward
Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions for work related to a project at the Village Water tank on Crittenden Road during their meeting Monday night, Village Board members took another step to move the project forward.
Read moreResidents raise concerns over proposed manufactured home development
Village of Akron residents from the area near a proposed manufactured home development in Clarence Center and Hake Road area filled the Village Hall Board meeting room twice in the last week with concerns regarding that project.
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Lane restrictions planned on a portion of Bloomindale Ave.
The Village of Akron issued an Alert at 6:28 a.m. notifying residents that a portion of Bloomingdale Avenue between John Street and Wesley Drive will have lane restrictions for an estimated time frame of August 5th through September 4th for the purpose of milling and overlay work per the Erie County Highway Department.
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Village of Akron issues water color alert
The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored.
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Senior Center to host Steel Drum concert
Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY is planning a concert in Russell Park on July 20. Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra will play from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on July 20. This concert is sponsored by Independent Health. The Akron Newstead Seniors will sell Hot dogs, cookies, brownies, and beverages.
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