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Exelon Generation Issues Correction To Emergency Preparedness Public Information Brochure

Residents in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the nuclear power plants in Oswego County recently received a new public information brochure with emergency planning information. An error was identified and corrected. A new brochure is being mailed to residents in the EPZ.

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Funds For 62 NY Community Health Centers

Today (August 17), U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,400,528 in federal funds for 62 New York community health centers. The funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. In Oswego County, Northern Oswego County Health Services received funds.

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The Oswego County Health Department reported today (August 16) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in three samples of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week in Oswego County. EEE was detected for the second time this year near Toad Harbor Swamp in Constantia, where two mosquito samples tested positive, and for the first time this year in the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. Due to these findings, the Oswego County Health Department is taking the necessary steps to conduct aerial spraying of 10,000 acres in and around the Toad Harbor Swamp.
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More EEE Found in Oswego County; Health Department Plans Aerial Spraying

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (August 16) that Eastern equine encephalitis virus was found in three samples of bird-biting mosquitoes collected last week in Oswego County. EEE was detected for the second time this year near Toad Harbor Swamp in Constantia, where two mosquito samples tested positive, and for the first time this year in the Toad Harbor Swamp in West Monroe. Due to these findings, the Oswego County Health Department is taking the necessary steps to conduct aerial spraying of 10,000 acres in and around the Toad Harbor Swamp.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Route 48 Slope Stabilization Project to Begin

Mayor William J. Barlow Jr. has announced that the city of Oswego Route 48 Slope Stabilization and Roadway Reconstruction Project is set to begin on Monday, August 21. Route 48 will be closed to all through traffic from Munn Street to Murray Street beginning on August 21. It will remain closed until December 2017, when the project is expected to be completed.

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NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Schedule Announced

In less than two months, the grounds of Oswego Speedway will be invaded by with racecars, drivers, crew members, and DIRTcar Racing fans attending the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway from October 1-8. Racing’s Biggest Party attracts thousands of fans and competitors from all over the country, all of whom contribute multi-millions of dollars to the local economy.

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Mayor Barlow’s Budget Message 08/14/2017

The proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for the City of Oswego, New York, is hereby submitted for your consideration. In 2016, I proposed, and the Oswego Common Council adopted a 2017 budget that shrank the size of City government, responsibly invested in our infrastructure, buildings, equipment and as a result, better positioned our community to grow and progress into a community on the rise. It is my intention to submit a budget for 2018 with a very similar theme.

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Mayor’s Budget Plan Has Cuts, Slight Tax Increase

Mayor Billy Barlow’s tentative 2018 city operating budget looks to trim personnel and take some financial burden off the taxpayers’ shoulders. Barlow’s budget calls for “a slight property tax increase” (3.6% compared to Fiscal Year 2017). “In this budget, I propose eliminating eight positions from City Hall staff,” the mayor said.

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