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The Fulton Block Builders Can Be Seen Gathering All Over The City

August 8, 2017 Contributor

Dennis Merlino and Steven Cappelltti are block leaders in the Cayuga Street area and worked with members of the Fulton Church of the Nazarene to put together a great day at Quirk Park. There was a bounce house, face painting, music, food, wood working projects for kids and even a real fire truck and police car for families to explore. “It’s just wonderful to see our community coming together and enjoying a beautiful summer day together,” said Dennis Merlino. This was one of many neighborhood gatherings as part of the Fulton Block Builders.

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CNY Arts Center Puts a Face to Fulton’s Future

August 6, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The big, shining faces of dozens of Fulton youngsters can be seen plastered on the walls of City Hall, “Fulton’s Future” labeled proudly on a sign held by each. The Fulton’s Future Mural is part of the larger campaign “Fulton’s Future Project” with the mission to build Fulton’s future through the arts, said CNY Arts Center Director Nancy Fox. The mural was a spin-off of the “Inside Out Project” a global campaign helping people turn their message into art. “Our message is that we believe that Fulton’s future is found in our children and it’s very bright and we should never forget that,” Fox said.

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Fulton Officials Detail Grant Funding for Former Nestle Site

August 4, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The announcement of a $250,000 grant secured for the former Nestle site in Fulton has city officials “thrilled” for the ongoing development of the site. Federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Investment Program will benefit needed infrastructure work for further development of the 24-acre site located at 555 S. Fourth St. “This was a very competitive type grant from a federal funding source. We had found that we were up against some other projects locally so we’re very thrilled to receive this,” said Joe Fiumara, executive director of the Fulton Community Development Agency.

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Katko Announces $250,000 Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant For Site Of Former Nestle Facility

August 4, 2017 Steve Yablonski

U.S. Rep. John Katko today (Aug. 4) announced that the city of Fulton has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Investment Program. According to the city of Fulton’s grant application, this grant will allow the city of Fulton to properly size and place more than 3,800 linear feet of water and sewer mains and update storm sewer lines at the former site of the Fulton Nestle facility.

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Oswego County’s First Social Adult Day Care To Open In Fulton

August 4, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Adults age 65 or older will find a new social setting available in Fulton through Oswego County’s first social adult day care program, The Cornerstone Club as part of St. Luke’s Family of Caring. Located at 808 W. Broadway Suite A, The Cornerstone Club anticipates opening on August 14 pending completed final phases of construction. The Cornerstone Club will offer socialization opportunities, supervision, daily activities, and health and nutrition monitoring to any senior over the age of 65-years-old suffering from a physical or cognitive impairment on a case-by-case basis.

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Fulton Officials Seek Bids for Demolition at Former Nestle Site

July 28, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The 24-acre former Nestle site in Fulton will see continued demolition as city officials have unanimously approved a resolution to advertise for bids on the project. All sealed bids submitted to the city clerk/chamberlain on or before August 18 up to 2 p.m. will be a lump sum amount for the demolition of the remaining buildings on the site including buildings #2, #4A, #58, #60, #63, and #70 and will include evidence of the contractor’s qualifications to complete the work. Bid documents specify the successful bidder must be ready and able to begin work by August 31 with a 60 day completion timeline for demolition of buildings #2 and #4a that line State Route 481 and completed demolition of the remaining buildings by December 31.

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State Police Seek Public Assistance With Identifying Suspect

July 26, 2017 Steve Yablonski

State Police in Fulton are investigating two larceny incidents committed by a white man, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thin build. The suspect was seen operating a silver Nissan pickup truck. State Police in Fulton are asking for assistance in identifying the pictured male and vehicle.

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Cayuga Community College Announces New Head Of Fulton Campus

July 25, 2017 Contributor

Cayuga Community College announces the addition of a new associate vice president and dean of the Fulton Campus, Keiko Kimura, Ed.D. Dr. Kimura will oversee the branch campus in Fulton, as well as college-wide responsibility for the Offices of Assessment, Institutional Research, Library, and Center for Academic Success.

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Rally to ‘Save Michaud’ Brought Concerned Elected Officials, Community Members

July 18, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

After the sudden announcement of the intended closure of Michaud Residential Health Services in Fulton, the community banded together to show their support of the residents and employees that will be impacted. Organizer Marc Holliday said 113 jobs are on the line with the intended closure, though some of those staff members have been offered employment opportunities with St. Luke’s, the owner of Michaud whose CEO Terry Gorman cited financial struggles as the reason for closure. 65 residents, he continued, are forced to relocate to other accommodating facilities, some local and some not.

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Cordone Named BOE President Sixth Year In A Row

July 18, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The annual reorganization meeting named the president, vice president and clerk of the Fulton City School District Board of Education. For the sixth consecutive year, David Cordone was nominated and ultimately chosen to serve as board president. “I am humbled by the unanimous support from my Board colleagues. It is a privilege and pleasure to serve my community and the students and staff of the Fulton City School District,” Cordone said.

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