Village of Akron Archives - Page 17 of 18

Town of Newstead confirmed COVID-19 cases increase

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 0 min read

The Erie County map of confirmed COVID-19 cases shows an increase in the 14001 area. https://erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dd7f1c0c352e4192ab162a1dfadc58e1

Village of Akron Mayor shares words of appreciation

April 16, 2020May 13, 2020 6 min read

Board organizes for 2020-2021 year Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson shared words of appreciation for Village of Akron personnel, volunteers, and residents during the 2020-2021 Village annual meeting last week.

Residents break social distancing guidelines to question COVID-19 protocols

April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 3 min read

Area fire companies are facing resident concerns over first responders wearing masks to calls. Some residents are breaching the social distancing guidelines at emergency scenes to express their apprehension and fear over the meaning of the safety precautions in place, jeopardizing their safety and the safety of first responders.

April 20, 2020 Akron Village Board meeting is online

April 15, 2020April 22, 2020 0 min read

Please note that due to the coronavirus The Akron Village Board meeting scheduled for April 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be held by using GoToMeeting. The Public can join the meeting. Please see the “join the meeting” information below:

Memorial Day Services cancelled in Akron

April 13, 2020April 27, 2020 1 min read

With a heavy heart, the officers of the LL Tillman Post #900 announced cancellation of the 2020 annual Memorial Day Services in a statement late last week.

OFF LIMITS –

April 8, 2020June 5, 2020 0 min read

The playground in Russell Park, like playgrounds throughout New York State, is off limits until health officials determine the COVID-19 pandemic is sufficiently under control and the State pulls back on regulations regarding places of public assembly.

Akron Village Board meeting moves online

April 6, 2020April 15, 2020 1 min read

Please note that due to the coronavirus The Akron Village Board meeting scheduled for April 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. will be held by using GoToMeeting. Below is the link to join, once on, please call on your phone the number provided below and when prompted enter the access Code.

Local public services continue, though in modified form

April 2, 2020April 15, 2020 7 min read

Public services the Akron-Newstead community relies on continue during this time of social distancing, however the way in which they are provided reflects concern for public and individual safety.

Erie County Comptroller shares estimated sales tax revenue loss due to COVID-19

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 1 min read

Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw has analyzed sales tax projections for every village, town, city and school district through June for “best and worst-case scenarios,” depending on the percentage of sales tax reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic March through June 2020. Using figures currently available to his office, including total sale tax received from March to June in 2019, members of Comptroller Mychajliw’s Accounting Division ran this analysis to assist local leaders and superintendents as they monitor and adjust their budgets.

Public Safety team proactively working to keep community safe

March 27, 2020June 27, 2020 3 min read

Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Services Coordinator Dan Kowalik is leading a public safety team made up of critical local government, school, and first responder representatives as the community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic.