UPDATE:
The Oswego County E-911 Communications Center reports that the problems preventing people from certain areas being able to dial 911 have been resolved, and all county residents are now able to call 911.
Oswego County continues to celebrate its bicentennial with another “History Moment” from Oswego County Legislator Shawn Doyle, District 3, and chairman of the Oswego County Bicentennial Committee. In honor of Black History Month in February, his talk at the monthly Legislature meeting highlighted local black residents and the Underground Railroad movement that swept across the county.
The Oswego County E-911 Communications Center reports that people with some land lines in the Fulton area are still having difficulty reaching 911. Telephone company technicians are continuing to work on problem.
Assemblyman Will Barclay said, The lack of transparency in this budget process was nearly incomparable. Bills were brought to lawmakers just hours before we were required to vote. Assemblyman Bob Oaks added, The state budget was finally adopted … after being negotiated behind closed doors and requiring a “message of necessity” from the governor to waive the ability of legislators and the public to take the normal three days to study and critically review the budget before it came up for a vote. Senator Patty Ritchie said, Just a few short months ago, we set out to craft a spending plan that strengthens the middle class, grows our economy and improves educational opportunities for students. Today, I’m proud to say we succeeded in achieving those goals, approving a new state budget that will help to build a better future for all New Yorkers.
The Oswego County E-911 Communications Center reports that some land line telephones in Oswego County are having difficulty reaching 911. These lines appear to be in the Fulton area. 911 officials are working with the local telephone company to resolve the problem.
Hundreds of people took advantage of the first rabies clinic of the year on Wednesday night to safeguard their pets from the rabies virus. “Rabies continues to be a threat in Oswego County,” said Jiancheng Huang, Oswego County Public Health Director. Three wild animals so far this year have tested positive for the disease. The two most recent attacked unvaccinated pets.
The Oswego Common Council approved the formation of an ethics board Monday night. The vote was 4-3. Councilors Shawn Walker, John Gosek, Nate Emmons and Robert Corradino voted in favor. Voting no were councilors Pat McLaughlin, Caitlin Reynolds and Eric VanBuren. One of the sticking points was that some feel that if the mayor appoints the three members, they could be perceived as beholden to the city’s chief executive, regardless of whether or not they actually are.
Recently, Mayor Billy Barlow had the opportunity to meet with Oswego Firefighter Derrick Backus and his canine fire investigation partner, Kyrie. Both Firefighter Backus and Kyrie are specially trained in accelerant detection, a critical component of fire investigations.
The newly-formed Oswego County Land Bank Corporation met March 21 to elect officers and officially develop and approve policies and procedures. The corporation is a nonprofit entity whose purpose is to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties to productive use. This was the first official meeting of the new corporation.
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