Together, we stand united; and, when we do that, the entire community benefits. That was the message delivered Wednesday at the United Way of Greater Oswego County’s annual campaign kickoff meeting at The American Foundry. Guest speaker, Stacy Alvord, director of the county’s Department of Social Services, told the crowd what living united means.
As soon as the “Steel Palace” its doors on Oswego Speedway’s 2017 season, it began to morph into the “Clay Palace.” DIRT Week is scheduled for October 1- 8 and the track is nearly ready, according to Jeff Hachmann, director of events. The track is just about ready, a bit faster than last year, he told Oswego County Today. But there are a mryiad other pieces of the puzzle to contend with, he added.
A bit foggy early then mostly sunny and warm today. High near 75.
We have featured Pumpkin before. But, he is still a great cat in need of a home. He’s about one year old, friendly, sweet, with a beautiful soft coat and gorgeous golden eyes! As you can see, he is used to poking and prodding grandchildren.
The Port City’s winter parking policy for this winter will be the same as it was last winter. “We voted down a change to the law tonight. So the policy that we had last year still stand,” said Councilor Nate Emmons. “In terms of the exception policy, if you don’t have a driveway you can apply for a permit and be able to park one car on the street.”
Mostly sunny, milder and pleasant today. High in the lower 70s.
At Tuesday’s Administrative Services Committee meeting Councilor Nathan Emmons, through Kevin Caraccioli, City Attorney, requested consideration from the Common Council to approve a Property Disposition Policy and Procedure for city-owned real estate. There is a policy in place, but it generally pertains to foreclosed property, he explained. The new policy would revise the way in which the city may come into ownership of a property, while refining the manner of disposing of such properties.
Brisk and chilly with showers and maybe some thunder today. High in the lower 60s.
Hundreds of students returned to the classroom Wednesday in the Oswego City School District. The high school offered “Freshman First Day” on Wednesday. Grades 10-12 will officially kick off the new academic year on Thursday. “I asked a student if he had a good day. He said, ‘No, I had a Great Day!’ He may not have realized it but he made my day feel that way too,” one principal said.
Mostly cloudy and cool with a few sprinkles possible today. High 70.
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