Fourth of July activities reviewed by Village Board

Fourth of July activities were a topic of conversation at both the July 7 and July 21 meetings of the Akron Village Board meetings.

Positive feedback from parking for the fireworks, as well as the condition of Russell Park and the new sound system on Main Street, were noted by Board members.

Village resident Kay Green expressed appreciation for the new sound system but asked for some alternate plans for handicapped parking as the locations designated this year were not helpful.

Celebration Committee Chairperson Kathy Capan spoke with the Board at the July 21 meeting thanking them for their support.  She noted that striping on Veterans Park by Jon Cummings was helpful, as well as the electric department’s work on the new sound system and Mike Capan’s response to some trouble shooting needs that surfaced on the fourth.  She also noted appreciation for APD presence throughout the celebration and their collaboration with other agencies with managing traffic, and noted the assistance of the Town supported security company which made parking for the fireworks go smoothly.  She noted that the committee is continuing to work on communication, particularly on parade route specifics. She did raise concern over vandalism of two port-a-johns.

Capan shared that the new flag pole for Russell Park, which will be used for the ball drop on New Year’s Eve and as a flag pole the remainder of the year, has been ordered.

Action items

Village Board members approved the purchase from Mobile Inspection, LLC in the amount of $5,220.18 for Die-electric Test and Ansi Inspection for electric trucks EV002, EV02A, and EV04Aas recommended by Public Works Manager Jon Cummings, at their July 7 meeting.

At the July 21 meeting, the Board approved payment in the amount of $12,695.59 to All Traffic Solutions for the SpeedAlert 24 Radar Message Sign per the request of Police Chief Richard Lauricella.  This programmable message sign supplements the speed sign trailer and is funded through a tech grant obtained by the APD,

They also approved a request from Akron-Newstead Rotary Club for assistance from the Akron Police /department to close Church Street for a Rotary sponsored Silent Disco on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 10 p..

Remembered

Mayor Brian Perry opened the July 7 meeting with a moment of silence to remember Walter Edwards who passed away June 19.  Mr. Edwards served at the Village Water Treatment plant for 15 years and at the Wastewater Treatment plant for 3 years before retiring.

Watering new trees

Residents near newly planted trees around the village are encouraged to fill the white buckets at least twice a week to help them get through the hot dry season.

Building Permits

Building permits were issued in the July 7 and July 21 Village Board meetings: I Squared R, 12600 Clarence Centr Rod for a fire alarm system, sign permit for 16 Flint Ave., personal sidewalk at 35 Lewis Rd., bathroom remodel at 57 East Ave., pole barn at 71 Clarence Center Road, roof at 25 Wesley Dr., shed at 7 Cummings Ave., deck at 117 Main St., driveway at 26 Sylvan Parkway, sign for Friends of the Limerick; pole barn at 65 Clarence Center Rd., roof at 114 Buell St., interior drain tile/sump pump at 59 Parkview Dr., pool at 8 Sylvan Pkway, shed and fence at 11 Knapp Rd., windows at 24 Sylvan Parkway, shed at 22 Wesley Dr., windows at 16 Main St., fence at 21 Morgan St., roof at 24 Sylvan Pkway, and in-law suite into 2 bedrooms at 13 Crescent Dr.