Village of Akron

A group of Akron quilters have taken their love of sewing and turned it into an effort to help provide masks to nursing homes, doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other places that need them during the COVID-19 pandemic.  They are hoping more will join them, as they have more requests than resources to fill them. The sewers have already delivered some to Brothers of Mercy and to the office of Dr. Richard Charles. They are working on some for the Akron-Newstead food pantry which is still holding their regular distribution despite reduced staff. Mary Charles (542-2081), Sandy Kreher (542-4266), and Maxine

The Akron Village Hall and Newstead Town are closed to the public and have implemented staffing reductions at Village and Town offices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Akron Village Hall, Main Street is closed to the public. Staff is working on a reduced, alternating basis, with residents asked to make transactions by phone, mail, online banking, or drop box. The office is staffed daily from 8:00 -3:00. Contact with Village of Akron Code Enforcement Officer Mike Borth (CEO) is by appointment only. 716-542-9636. The Newstead Town Hall, Clarence Center, Rd. is open by appointment only until further notice. Reduced

Village of Akron Mayor Carl Patterson and Town of Newstead Supervisor David Cummings have declared States of Emergency in the Village of Akron and Town of Newstead effective at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. A State of Emergency allows them to respond quicker and have more access to resources during the COVID-19 situation as it evolves.