Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
A Police Reform plan public hearing is part of the Village of Akron Board regular meeting agenda for Monday, February 22, and a work session on streetscape plans for Main Street is postponed until March 1 at 6 p.m.
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Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson and Town of Newstead Supervisor David Cummings and have extended States of Emergency in the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead through March 8 and 6 respectively.
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Village of Akron Board members moved forward with implementing their Code Enforcement officer backup plan to handle situation when Akron Code Enforcement Officer Michael Borth is not available due to vacation, training, illness, conflict of interest situations or other reasons, during their meeting Monday.
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The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this month.
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An Akron Police Department Reform Survey is available at the Akron Village Hall and online on the Akron Bugle Facebook page and this link through February 1.
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Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code rose by 22 last week, bringing the total to 426 positive since March. Countywide map available at this link Kowalik reminds local residents they need to be smart and follow the recommendations being sent forth by the local health officials.
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Akron Village Board members are expected to review a preliminary streetscape plan for an ADA sidewalk, aprons, and crosswalks project on Main Street presented in October of 2020 with an eye toward finalizing a plan to be implemented this Spring.
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Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 40 since his last update, bringing the total to 200 positive since March, slightly lower than the rise in cases reported in the previous seven days.
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The Akron Lodge #527, of Free & Accepted Masons has received a donation of over 500 unwrapped toys. These will be given away free of charge to all those in need on Saturday, December 19, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Akron, 63 John Street, Akron.
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Town of Newstead/Village of Akron Emergency Manager, Dan Kowalik, shared Monday that confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 14001 zip code continued to rise over the past week, adding another 51 since his last update, bringing the total to 160 positive since March, almost triple the rise in cases reported in the previous seven days.
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