Articles by Steve Yablonski

The “Alternate-Side Parking Restriction” will be in effect, commencing Wednesday at 1 a.m. During such time as the parking restriction is imposed, the parking of any vehicle on any city street or highway from 1 to 6 a.m. on an even numbered side of the street on an odd calendar day, or an odd numbered side of the street on an even calendar day, shall be prohibited.

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council got a small sample of what’s likely in store for them next week. Four city residents voiced their opposition to the mayor’s proposed 2014 city budget. There will be a public meeting on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oswego Middle School (in the gym) to discuss the proposed budget, Mayor Gillen said. The public hearing on the budget will be Dec. 23.

Mild weather and some sprinkles greeted the hundreds who attended the annual ceremony. The city’s holiday tree was lit Thursday night in Civic Plaza. And, Santa greeted scores of youngsters eager to tell him their Christmas wish lists.