Village of Akron Archives - Page 2 of 18

Local authorities monitoring Extreme Heat conditions, cooling shelter available

June 17, 2024June 28, 2024 0 min read

The Akron/Newstead Emergency Management team, Village of Akron and Town of Newstead, and local fire companies are monitoring and preparing to assist where needed in the extreme heat conditions expected this week. Noting that Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable, Erie County has a number of resources https://www3.erie.gov/health/health/extreme-heat to help area residents. The Newstead Public Library is open as a cooling shelter during their regular hours: Monday from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed on

Information Sought

March 22, 2024May 3, 2024 0 min read

Akron Police, Akron New York, are trying to identify these individuals and vehicle in regards to a motor vehicle accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Akron Police Department at 716-542-4481. Car with front end damage in this photo is the one for which APD is looking.

Possible annexation of Akron Central School property into Village of Akron explored

January 18, 2024January 24, 2024 6 min read

Akron Village Board members discussed the potential, of annexing the portion of Akron Central School property not currently in the village, with Interim Superintendent of School Andrea Kersten prior to their meeting on January 8.

Garbage pick-up on regular schedule

January 18, 2024January 24, 2024 0 min read

The Village of Akron has issued a Code Red Alert that Garbage and Recycling pick-up are still scheduled for 1/19/2024. There is no delay due to weather. See related stories for information on how to sign up for Code Red Alert.

Village of Akron uses ‘Code Red Emergency Alert System’ in preparation for high wind situation

January 8, 2024January 12, 2024 2 min read

NATIONAL GRID ISSUES STATEMENT The Village of Akron used the recently implemented Code Red Emergency Alert System to get emergency information out to residents to alert them to preparations for high winds expected on Tuesday, January 9. National Grid is tracking a weather system that is expected to bring wind gusts approaching 70 mph across Western New York starting Tuesday morning (01/09/24) and lasting into Wednesday (01/10/24). The Village Code Red alert asks all residents to please plan accordingly. Please call the Village Hall at (716)542-9636 or DPW at (716)542-2680 with any concerns. Thank you.

Both Newstead Historical Society museums open for the holidays

November 30, 2023January 5, 2024 2 min read

Rich-Twinn Octagon House is decorated for an old fashioned 1850’s Victorian Christmas and open for tours. The NHS “Highlights of the Octagon” tours takes place on Sundays, December 3, December 10, and December 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. There reduced fees for youth 11 -17 years old and children 5 and under tour for free.

Portion of East Ave. and Bloomingdale Ave. on County schedule in 2024

October 19, 2023October 27, 2023 1 min read

Erie County Department of Public Works Commissioner William E. Geary, Jr. has notified Village of Akron that the DPW remains steadfast in their commitment to the residents of Erie County, including the Village of Akron.

Village of Akron continues to work on moving East Ave. rebuild forward

August 10, 2023August 18, 2023 3 min read

Village of Akron representatives will be walking East Avenue and possibly Bloomingdale Avenue with Erie County representatives in an effort to continue moving forward toward reconstruction of the infrastructure and roadway.

21st Century featured at Friday’s ACB concert

August 3, 2023August 18, 2023 1 min read

Akron Community Band will feature music from the 21st Century as they continue to celebrate 100 years of music on Friday night.

Bicentennial Closing Ceremony followed by Akron Community Band concert on July 7

July 6, 2023July 16, 2023 2 min read

Closing ceremonies for the Town of Newstead Bicentennial, including a look at the time capsule, are planned at 7 p.m. this Friday night, July 7, in the Russell Park Gazebo followed by the Akron Community Band’s (ACB) third concert in their 100th season at 8 p.m.