Official newspaper of the Akron Central School District, Town of Newstead, and Village of Akron
Akron Village Board members adopted a resolution on Monday night expressing solidarity with the country and people of Ukraine and imploring the leaders of the United States to take greater steps to assist Ukraine in defending its nation.
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The Akron Celebration Committee is looking for organizations and individuals to participate in our “Home Town” festivities in Russell Park on July 4th.
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Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Manager Daniel Kowalik has announced that Local Emergency Managers will be distributing Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits to Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for residents while supplies last. This is will be a walk-in distribution and NOT a drive through one.
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All trash routes in the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron are delayed this week. Friday routes are pushed to Saturday. Joseph M. Hickman Strategic/Municipal Sales Manager said, “With the current spike around our community and country of COVID-19 cases, we may experience service delays in your area. The safety of our employees and our customers is our highest priority, and we are working to ensure you are serviced as close to the expected service date as possible. Friday routes may push to Saturday, please leave garbage out if it is not collected on Friday. “
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The Newstead Public Library has COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests available. Area residents are invited to pick up while supplies last. Newstead Public Library is open on Monday and Wednesday 12 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. © Can Stock Photo / chandlervid85
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Weather conditions, and a significant accumulation of snow, prompted Modern Disposal Services to suspend collection operations on Monday January 17, 2022.
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Newstead Public Librarian Kristine Sutton has announced that the library’s supply of KN95 masks is depleted. Any changes to that status will be shared as appropriate.
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The problem leading to a “boil water” notice on January 10 to Village of Akron Public Water System customers has been resolved and the notice lifted, however, the water department is offering some suggestions as customers move forward.
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Village of Akron Department of Public Works crews continue to work toward an end to the “Boil Water” notice.
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All of the Rapid COVID 19 Test Kits procured by the Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Managers were distributed at Village of Akron and Town of Newstead pick-up sites for local residents Tuesday morning, with none remaining for a distribution on Wednesday.
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