Academy Park electric getting upgrade

Academy Park in Lewiston is a gem, whether hosting the Artisan Farmers Market, or a Ray Berry production.

Heck, the Italian Festival, that celebration of greasy food and kitsch that hit its peak on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo will be in Lewiston next summer.

The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston presented a $29,500 check to Mayor Anne Welch and Electrician Dave Rulli Monday night, to launch the long-planned electrical modernization of Academy Park. The project—originally initiated by the late community leader Jerry Wolfgang—includes burying electrical lines and installing nine electrical ports throughout the park. The Village of Lewiston will provide trenching and pole removal at no cost.

This event will highlight a major infrastructure improvement benefiting festivals, concerts, and future community events, while honoring Wolfgang’s legacy and the Kiwanis Niagara County Peach Festival. Photo courtesy Niagara Gazette #kiwanis #AcademyPark #peachfestival