Fulton City School District Board of Education President David Cordone was recently honored with the designation of the Central New York School Boards Association Board Member of Achievement award for the 2016-17 school year.
Fulton Footpaths announced today (June 19) that the city of Fulton is officially seeking bids for a feasibility study for eight multi-use trail segments and sidewalk improvements. The study will help determine what is feasible for the city and gauge what is desired by the public.
On the brink of heading to arbitration, the city of Fulton and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3063 representing the Fulton Fire Department have reached a contract agreement after years of failed negotiations. After the previous contract expired at the end of 2014, city officials and union representatives failed to agree on the conditions of a new three-year contract. Yesterday, (June 15) both parties approved a contract that closely resembles the most recent contract between the city and the CSEA.
The Fulton Common Council unanimously approved a $3.5 million bond resolution for the demolition of various city owned properties. It’s anticipated that the majority of the bond total will be expended on the ongoing demolition at the former Nestle site following new information from the Department of Labor. City officials just learned that they are required to clear all debris from the Nestle site in its entirety before they can continue demolition to remaining structures.
Police reports have released some detail into a recent string of arrests following what Fulton Police are deeming to be a hate crime. The victim, a black man, was physically beaten with a board while the alleged perpetrators repeated racial slurs. Police reports indicate the incident happened on May 27 at a West Broadway address in the city of Fulton. The defendants were said to have “aided and acted in concert” with their co-defendants, a total of five men charged with hate crime assault.
The work is starting and Fulton Block Builders are happily writing checks to residents. Audrey and Chuck Avery just finished repairing their side porch and replacing the rotted floor. “Chuck and I have to say that the experience with the Fulton Block Builders was awesome. We were so pleased with Heather, Alyssa, Penny and Linda. We were glad we could obtain the funding for our side porch, which was in desperate need of replacement. All our neighbors who are participating feel the same way about this wonderful organization. We thank FBB so much and look forward to working with them in the future,” said Audrey.
A unanimous decision by the Fulton City School District Board of Education will allow district leaders to move forward with the implementation of a new course at the high school. Seminar, a graded half credit course, will be held every other day for 40 minutes following similar guidelines of a former advisory program in which students meet with one teacher for the duration of their four years. The course will be implemented for incoming ninth and tenth grade students in its first year although the goal of district officials is to eventually phase it in for all grade levels at G. Ray Bodley High School.
“It was a fabulous Day in Foster Park!” said Kelley Weaver, President of Friends of Fulton Parks. Recently, the volunteer non-profit group aimed at restoring Fulton’s parks hosted “A Day in the Park” at Foster Park offering a free evening of fun for all. “Many groups, organizations, and individuals each brought their piece to the puzzle and the result was an afternoon filled with family, friends, fun, and physical activity in Foster Park,” Weaver said. “The event was a success because of everyone who was involved, and the Oswego Federal Credit Union who sponsored the event.”
It was 90 years ago today when Fulton Fire Department’s Assistant Chief, Elsworth J. Rude rushed into a burning house in attempt to save what was assumed to be sleeping members of the Dwyer family. At 63 years old, Assistant Chief Rude showed no hesitation to perform his duties although ultimately, that meant losing his life. Today, incoming Chief of the Fulton Fire Department, David Eiffe shared the story of Fulton’s own hero Elsworth Rude on the 90th anniversary of his death during a remembrance ceremony in his honor.
After serving the Fulton community for years as a tireless volunteer, Dennis Merlino is stepping up to run for 5th Ward City Councilor. In the more than 20 years that Merlino has lived in Fulton, he has become a familiar face to those who follow local government.
All Content Copyright Dot Publishing 2024. All Submissions Become Property of Dot Publishing All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.