Members of the Oswego School Board got a glimpse Tuesday night of a proposed multi-million capital project aimed at refurbishing the district’s aging schools. The projected cost of the plan is $60,180,000. Local funds to be applied total $4,000,000. State building aid is expected to pay for 63.4 percent of the work. A public vote is tentatively set for March 6.
Cloudy and milder with rain and snow showers today. High in the upper 30s.
Kristine Gillingham owns Joslin Farms and Bakery in Oswego. “It is my busy season for Italian cookies and goat milk lotion,” she said. However, in the back of her mind, she’s making big plans for the coming year. “I have always had a dream of walking across the United States, from Oswego to Washington DC and then on to Crater Lake in Oregon. I have always dreamed of going to Crater Lake. To me it’s serenity; the most beautiful place,” she said. Her journey will help raise funds and awareness for youngsters suffering from epilepsy.
Increasing clouds with snow developing later today. High near 25.
After a brief discussion and a handful of amendments, the Oswego County Legislature adopted the 2018 budget Thursday night. The generic tax rate comes out to be $7.70 per thousand, the same as it was for 2017 and 2016.
Still breezy and very cold. with scattered snow showers possible today. High near 20.
Several projects in Oswego County will receive Regional Economic Development Council funding, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today (Dec. 13). The CNY REDC selected 38 priority projects that were submitted to the State for funding through the CFA process. A total of $21,203,550 in ESD grant funding has been requested by the CNY REDC. The total cost for these projects is $158,501,906, with the retention of 2,216 jobs and the creation of 582 jobs.
Windy and very cold. Lake effect snow, especially east of the lake, tapering off later today. High near 20.
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