Every Spring the DEC has a seedling sale for people who want to plant trees on public and private land. If you are interested in purchasing seedlings from the State you should […]
NYS DEC Spring Seedling Sale Announced
DEC Adopts Regulations to Protect New York Deer and Moose from Chronic Wasting Disease
*Press Release* Hunters Prohibited from Bringing Whole Deer, Elk, Moose, or Caribou Carcasses into New York New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC is […]
Akron/Newstead Tire Drop Off Reminder & More
Since my calendar has gremlins I figured I would put up some reminders. Tire Drop Off is TOMORROW (SATURDAY) from 9 AM to 12 NOON!! For your convenience, here is info from […]
Akron Students Do A Day Of Service
Students at Akron Central got a “free day” from the Principal today. 70 students from the Senior class volunteered their time today to do some community service. Over the Winter, along with […]
Get Rid of All Those OLD Paint Cans
Do you have just a ton of stuff hanging around your basement/garage/shed/insert other junk collecting place here because it is “hazardous”, and you can’t just leave it out for garbage day? Yeah, […]
Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1
Can you believe turkey season is almost here? Well, it is! That means it’s time for new hunters to take their hunter safety courses. The DEC offers these classes for FREE all […]
Tire Drop Off Event Changes
Akron/Newstead Tire Drop Off is April 27 from 9-Noon. There are some changes you all need to be aware of: Last years permits are no longer valid. This year you must furnish […]
Akron/Newstead Composting Program
It’s April 1, and that means that Akron/Newstead residents (sorry, not landscaping businesses etc), can drop off their compostables at The Municipal Composting Facility at 12707 Clarence Center Rd, Akron, NY 14001. […]
An Important Spring Message From Akron Animal Hospital Vet Dr. Corrie
Newstead Cat Lovers, Spring is a time of year when the kittens start to arrive. Unfortunately, there are always more kittens than there are homes for them. Please get your cats neutered […]
DEC Burn Ban Starts March 16
For Release: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 DEC Announces Brush Burning Prohibited in New York State March 16 through May 14 Burn Ban Decreases Wildfire Risks and Protects Lives and Property Department of […]
