Village of Akron Archives - Page 11 of 20

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).

Village of Akron sets Public Hearing on Cannabis option

November 4, 2021November 7, 2021 5 min read

Akron Village Board members set a public hearing on a local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites as authorized under Cannabis Law Article 4, for December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron during their meeting Monday night.

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.

Staffing shortages continue to delay garbage pickup

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

Both the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron have learned that staffing shortages at Modern may delay garbage pickups for the near future.

Garbage pick-up delayed

September 17, 2021September 22, 2021 0 min read

With an ongoing driver shortage, Modern just told the Village of Akron that pick-up in the Village and the Town of Newstead will be delayed until Saturday, a pattern that may continue, so residents are encouraged to put their refuse to the curb on Friday and leave it until it is picked up. Village Clerk has reminded Modern that the Super Cruise is Saturday morning and they are expected to pick up Main Street first thing in the morning.

Mayor proclaims Food Pantry Week in Akron

September 16, 2021September 22, 2021 2 min read

Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9-16 as Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week during the Village Board meeting on Monday night.

5K race among planned events during “Fall Fest on Main”

September 16, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

A 5K race and Chili Cook Off are part the Akron Lady Lions second Annual “Fall Fest on Main” set to take place on September 25, 2021 throughout Main Street in Akron, NY. The Fall Fest is described as a “Family-friendly event to highlight small businesses located throughout Akron.”

Newstead sees largest increase in COVID-19 cases since pandemic began

September 9, 2021September 22, 2021 0 min read

COVID-19 updates on September 9 indicated confirmed new cases in the 14001 zip code, stood at 21, the largest weekly increase since the pandemic began. The confirmed number of new weekly cases in the 14001 Zip Code is now a total of 756 since March 2020. Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, said that as of September 8, 64.5 percent in this community are vaccinated, up from 64.2 percent September 3.

Village Board updates resolution on Akron Chamber of Commerce Super Cruise

August 26, 2021September 28, 2021 0 min read

Akron Village Board members amended their resolution of April 19, 2021, to modify the date of the Annual Super Cruise and Craft Show, during their special meeting Monday night.

Flower baskets out for rehab

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 0 min read

Those wondering what happened to the hanging baskets in the Main Street business district on Friday afternoon, may appreciate knowing they will only be gone for a short time. Weather conditions stressed the flowers so Village of Akron DPW crews, who carefully and regularly care for them, are working with Bedford’s Greenhouse to rehab them. Watch early next week for a new display of color.