Village of Akron Archives - Page 14 of 18

Decorations begin to take shape for Light Up Akron

November 26, 2020November 30, 2020 2 min read

Decorations are heralding the upcoming Light Up Akron, set for Saturday, December 12 and helping Russell Park and Main Street in Akron, look a lot like Christmas. Department of Public Works is instrumental in hanging the lights and volunteers are working to provide a safe and festive event to kick off the Holiday season. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes and make Akron a destination to drive through for the holidays.

National Grid has more than 2,600 Field Workers ready as forecasts call for damaging winds across Upstate New York

November 15, 2020November 30, 2020 4 min read

Customers are reminded to keep safety a priority, connect to the company for updates Dan Kowalik, Emergency Manager, Town of Newstead/Village of Akron has shared the following information provided by National Grid:

Updated election results still show Pope will fill Morlacci seat

November 3, 2020November 30, 2020 1 min read

In unofficial ballots counted at polling places in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron on Tuesday, November 3, and early voting, it appears local residents elected Patricia Pope to unexpired term (three years) of Town of Newstead Councilwoman Jeannine Morlacci who resigned May 27, 2020.

Local Emergency Manager issues safety reminder

October 28, 2020November 15, 2020 4 min read

Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, has issued a safety reminder to local residents to follow all CDC Guidelines, as well as the Halloween guidelines issued by the CDC. “Our community has done very well during these changing times, and I am sure we all would like to keep it that way.”

Mobile Food Day

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 0 min read

REACH and Feedmore WNY will hold a Mobile Food Day on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Masonic Parking Lot, John Street, behind the C Dee Wright Community Ministry Center, 11 Church Strett. The Food distribution is open to Akron-Newstead residents of all ages. Verbal sign in for a Family Farm Box and two other items. Those with questions are encouraged to call Director Judy 716-536-1261.

Akron Police Chief issues reminder of steps toward safe Halloween

October 22, 2020November 30, 2020 2 min read

Akron Village Police Chief Lauricella would like to remind you of the CDC Guidelines of: Steps to Take when Trick or Treating Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween.

Food donations welcome as Food Pantry week approaches

October 1, 2020October 5, 2020 2 min read

With the current restrictions on large gatherings due to the pandemic, this year’s Food Pantry Party is an Akron-Newstead Food Pantry Week set for October 10-17, 2020. Food collection barrels and coin collection jars are located at various businesses in the village and town through October 16, 2020. Mail checks payable to the Akron/Newstead Food Pantry to: Community Holiday Food Drive P.O. Box 47 Akron, NY 14001.

Newstead to host Antibody testing

September 8, 2020September 11, 2020 0 min read

Student supplies distributed

September 3, 2020November 30, 2020 0 min read

BUILDING UNITY DAY OF GIVING – The Third Annual Back-To-School give-away sponsored by the Akron-Newstead Alliance was held on August 26 at the Newstead Senior Center, Cummings Road, Akron. 250 bags with supplies for students were given away. A free farmers market was also held that day with 100 bags of fresh produce distributed.

Temperatures continue to work against Water Plant operators’ efforts to improve water taste

August 27, 2020September 7, 2020 3 min read

High temperatures continue to hamper efforts of Akron Water Plant operators as they work to improve the taste of the village water supply.