Keep to the Plan to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Please, let's hang tough to continue to beat back COVID-19. The disease has caused anguish in this county, but we have been more fortunate than many. We must remain vigilant to avoid the greater devastating impact it could have on individuals, families, and communities in this area. We have been healthy in Allegany County and Alfred because of our cooperation across communities. But I fear if we become careless through exhaustion, overconfidence, or giving in to the euphoria of good weather, we could find that there will be a rise in cases, some likely with deadly results. Our medical capabilities have not been stressed. We could have run out of healthy EMTs to make the ambulance runs, but we have not. We must work together to keep it that way.
Please maintain the standard of social distancing; wear a mask in public places; practice hand hygiene; remain considerate of those who help us maintain our domestic order; take care of sanitation workers; and do all of the other things recommended by the CDC to keep you, your family, and your community healthy. When the standards are eased and some things begin to reopen we need to be conscientious in making sure that we keep our community and those nearby COVID free.
Thank You Bell Ringers and AU
Alfred thanks Laurel and John Buckwalter, Steve Crandall, Jim Ninos, and Alfred University for the beautiful bells that ring out over our valley every Monday through Friday. The Buckwalters and Steve Crandall have been playing mini concerts on the Davis Memorial Carillon since mid-April, with strong support from Alfred University. * See AU Press Release The concerts have become very personal experiences for many of us. Listen for the carillonneurs every M-F at 7:02 to hear these bells, being played to thank the medical personnel and emergency medical services who continue to risk their lives and the health of their families for others in the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Jim Ninos has climbed to the tower of the Seventh Day Baptist Church every night since mid-April to ring the church bell at 7:01 p.m. These celebrations in sound ring out to our community the thanks for those who are on the front lines. Jim Ninos wrote a lovely essay about the history of our bells. Please enjoy. For Whom the Bells Toll by Jim Ninos
Public Meetings The Village has adopted the following measures to continue with essential business while remaining in compliance with the Open Meeting Laws as they have been adapted for the current situation. The Village of Alfred invites members of the public to meet via video/ teleconference (Zoom), with no in person location. To register for upcoming meetings, please send an email to info@alfredny.org with the subject line “join meeting”. Interested public will receive a return email with a link to join by 11pm the night before the scheduled meeting. Confirmation emails will not be sent out before then. The deadline for registration is the 10pm night before scheduled meeting. Registration does not require participation. The Village will comply with rules set forth by the state, including notice of meeting specifics, transcription, posting meeting minutes and the like. The Village will announce meetings in advance to comply with the rules set forth in the Open Meetings Law. The Public can find announcements in the Alfred Sun, posted in public locations in the Village, on our website and social media, Wellsville Regional News blog, Almond/Alfred Folks Facebook page and now, in this newsletter. The next scheduled public meeting is the monthly board meeting which will take place on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30pm
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- Governor Cuomo Signed an Executive Order Modifying Election Procedures
- Absentee Voting Information
- The Democratic Presidential Primary rescheduled for June 23, 2020 has been cancelled.
- More information at elections.ny.gov
Village Elections: Pursuant to Executive Order 202.26, which was issued the evening of May 1, 2020, all village elections scheduled to take place in March, April, May, and June of 2020 have been postponed and rescheduled to September 15, 2020. While current elected village officials will remain in office until the rescheduled election is held on September 15, 2020, the newly elected officials will assume office when the results of the election are certified pursuant to Election Law § 15-126. The Village ill keep the public updated as more information becomes available..
If the community is aware of a change in this information, please contact info@alfredny.org
Alfred Food Pantry Open Regular Hours. Despite the ongoing pandemic the Alfred Area Food Pantry in Alfred Station is remaining open its regular hours: Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:30 – 7:00 Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church
587 State Rte. 244, Alfred Station, NY, 14803
Due to the Covid-19 virus, procedures have been implemented to protect our patrons and volunteers. There is an instruction sign, with these procedures, posted at Food Pantry entrance. Those who are interested in becoming new patrons may sign up during the hours above. Those who would like to donate, please contact Linda Butts at lindale2999@gmail.com or by phone (607) 587-8315
Almond Food Pantry is fully stocked and ready for you to take advantage of the food supply they have available! There are NO income restrictions, this is open to anyone who lives in the Alfred-Almond Central School District. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Please utilize our local resources, they are here to help you and your family in times of need!
Almond Union of Churches/Almond Area Food Pantry
4 Karrdale Ave
Almond, NY 14804
607-276-6151 (office)
607.382.2968 (Charlie Emerson)
More Regional Food Pantry Information
Volunteers delivering groceries and supplies to the most at-risk community members facing COVID-19. Volunteers will be matched by proximity to those. Once a match is made, connect by phone call to confirm and coordinate.
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