Village of Akron Archives - Page 4 of 21

Winter Parking ban lifted in Village of Akron

March 17, 2025April 2, 2025 1 min read

The Village of Akron winter parking ban has been lifted for the remainder of the 2025 season. Due to movie filming in Russell Park this week, parking restrictions will be put in place at different times throughout the next few days by the Akron Police Department. 2025 Hallmark Movie – Newport ChristmasMarch 17th –Small Crew working during dayMarch 18th –Small Art Crew working Russell ParkClinton Street parking on park side closed at 7 pm for Equipment TrucksMarch 19th –Film office / lunch – C Dee Wright CenterCrew Size between 50-70 need parkingWhole crew working from noon – 1 am, filming

Snowfall adds to Holiday decor

December 1, 2024January 27, 2025 0 min read

The Village of Akron decorations in the Main Street business district received an added touch on Saturday night with a gentle snowfall.

Chamber and Sanctuary offer spooky fun this weekend

October 25, 2024November 1, 2024 1 min read

Akron Chamber of Commerce and White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary have teamed up to offer some spooky fun this weekend.

Grandpa’s Country Store enjoying Akron welcome

August 22, 2024August 30, 2024 1 min read

Grandpa’s Country Store LLC opened in the Historic Building on Main Street known by some as Sherwood’s Hardware, others by Bag and Barrell, various other businesses, and most recently Main Street Salon.

Village of Akron approves contract as water tank project moves forward

August 22, 2024August 30, 2024 1 min read

Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Municipal Solutions for work related to a project at the Village Water tank on Crittenden Road during their meeting Monday night, Village Board members took another step to move the project forward.

Residents raise concerns over proposed manufactured home development

August 8, 2024August 14, 2024 8 min read

Village of Akron residents from the area near a proposed manufactured home development in Clarence Center and Hake Road area filled the Village Hall Board meeting room twice in the last week with concerns regarding that project.

Lane restrictions planned on a portion of Bloomindale Ave.

August 5, 2024August 30, 2024 0 min read

The Village of Akron issued an Alert at 6:28 a.m. notifying residents that a portion of Bloomingdale Avenue between John Street and Wesley Drive will have lane restrictions for an estimated time frame of August 5th through September 4th for the purpose of milling and overlay work per the Erie County Highway Department.

Village of Akron issues water color alert

July 19, 2024July 21, 2024 0 min read

The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored.

Senior Center to host Steel Drum concert

July 18, 2024July 21, 2024 6 min read

Akron/Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Rd., Akron, NY is planning a concert in Russell Park on July 20. Carnival Kids Steel Drum Orchestra will play from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on July 20. This concert is sponsored by Independent Health. The Akron Newstead Seniors will sell Hot dogs, cookies, brownies, and beverages.

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