A year after they were sworn in as new Oswego school board members, Aimee Callen and James Bell took the oath of office again – this time as the new leaders of the board. In a brief reorganizational meeting July 5, the Oswego school board appointed its slate of officers for the 2017-2018 school year and swore in new members Brian Chetney and Brandon Lagoe and returning veteran Sam Tripp.
Seasonably warm with a mix of sun and clouds today. High in the lower 80s.
A request regarding the Festival of Ships event floated to the full council for consideration. At Monday’s Physical Services Committee meeting, Justin Rudgick, Community Development Director, introduced the request from Mercedes Niess of the Maritime Museum regarding the tall ship event to be held on July 21-23, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the West First Street Pier. “It’s a fantastic event,” Rudgick told the committee.
Meet Andy and stand in line for some kisses! He’s about three years old. We think a Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. Look it up on Wikipedia, really interesting. We know that he is used to older children and that he loves, loves, loves affection.
Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds, on behalf of Councilor John Gosek, requested discussion regarding a proposed local law regarding the restriction of the use of herbicides that contain glyphosate on city owned property. The purpose of the law is to protect the public health, Reynolds explained. However, the committee tabled the plan in order to further discuss it.
Crowds lined West and East Bridge Street Sunday afternoon to catch a glimpse of the annual Oswego Independence Day Celebration parade. Sunday’s event had something for everyone from marching bands to fire trucks.
Warm and muggy with scattered showers with some heavy downpours possible later today. High in the lower 80s.
The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) urges New Yorkers not to use fireworks or other similar devices themselves, but instead to leave them to the professionals. As we spend time with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day, residents are reminded to stay safe around fireworks, sparkling devices, and with outdoor recreational fires, according to the Oswego Fire Department.
A 10-foot length of forgotten chain link fence, nearly 80 years old, is steeped in American History. The fence that once encircled Fort Ontario’s Safe Haven is being harvested as part of “America’s Response to the Holocaust,” a display being planned at the National Holocaust Museum in Washington. Safe Haven was the only place of its kind in the United States during World War II. The fence was the meeting place for many refugee and townspeople.
A mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers today. High in the mid 70s.
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