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Just Weeks Left To Enjoy A Tour Of The Famous Oswego Lighthouse

August 18, 2023 Contributor
Only a month remains for lovers of Oswego’s rich maritime history to enjoy a guided tour of the city’s famous West Pierhead Lighthouse. Tours end September 29 for the 2023 season. All tours require a boat ride from Wright’s Landing to and from the lighthouse. Tours cost $30 for adults and $20 for children age 12 and under. Free admission to the H. Lee White Maritime Museum is included in the ticket price.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Grand Opening Of $10 Million William S. Cahill Pier

August 17, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the grand opening of the William S. Cahill, Jr Pier in the City of Oswego. The $10 million construction project transforms an old abandoned coal trestle into a new, modern, waterfront park, allowing for public access from land, boating access from Lake Ontario, and additional fishing opportunities for visitors and residents. The pier also features a walking path down the middle, a boardwalk style path around the perimeter, and a decorative fountain towards the end. In addition, the city installed two more fire pit seating areas, unique statues, and electrical services to allow large boats and yachts to dock along the pier.

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Mayor Barlow Proposes 2024 City Of Oswego Operating Budget With No Tax Increase

August 14, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow has proposed his 2024 city operating budget to the Oswego Common Council, his seventh budget as Mayor. Mayor Barlow’s $60,807,855 spending plan, for the seventh consecutive year, calls for no increases to any taxes or fees. To date, the Barlow administration has yet to use the general fund to balance a budget, has issued one tax decrease in 2019 and successfully lower water and sewer bills for flat rate homeowners by $300.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Grand Opening Event For Cahill Pier Wednesday August 16

August 11, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will host a special grand opening event for the new William S. Cahill Pier on Wednesday, August 16. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting declaring the new pier officially open to the public followed by live music featuring The SkyCoasters. Th event is open to the public. Food trucks and drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

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