Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
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.”
Read moreREACH 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.
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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.
Read moreWith 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.
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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.
Read moreHigh temperatures continue to hamper efforts of Akron Water Plant operators as they work to improve the taste of the village water supply.
Read moreAkron Village Board special meeting – Monday, August 17, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. Akron Village Hall, Main Street, Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Village Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too. Newstead Town Board – Work Session 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, 5 Clarence Center Rd., Akron, NY. Please note – Under the current COVID-19 protocol the Town Board can meet by email, video chat, phone call without public present if they need too. Cruise Thru Akron – sponsored by the Akron Chamber of
Read moreNOTICE “Notice is hereby given that the New York State Annual Update Document of the Village of Akron for the period beginning on June 1, 2019 and ending on May 31, 2020, has been compiled by Drescher & Malecki, LLP, and that the document has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to section thirty-five of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of the Village of Akron may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the document and file any such response in my office
Read moreAkron Village Board members approved use of village streets for an Akron Chamber of Commerce “Cruise thru Akron” last month and received an updated plan for the event during their meeting Monday night.
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