The Oswego Fire Department gained five new firefighters and a lieutenant Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Oswego Police Department saw four of its members promoted to the rank of sergeant. Oswego Police Chief Tory DeCaire acted as master of ceremonies for the program.
The public is cordially invited to attend the inauguration ceremony for the Honorable Mayor Thomas W. Gillen and Honorable Members of the Common Council of the City of Oswego. It will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. It will start at 1 p.m. in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall.
John Canale’s tome highlights the many local veterans who, like himself, took part in the Battle of the Bulge. Information for the book that details the human side of the “greatest land battle that was ever fought,” comes directly from the men who were there.
Following a few changes to the 2012 spending plan Thursday night, Oswego County Legislators approved the $193 million budget. The vote was 20-4-1. Voting against the budget were the four Democrats Mike Kunzwiler, Amy Tresidder, Doug Malone and Jacob Mulcahey. Legislator Mark Fruce was absent.
At its meeting this afternoon (Dec. 15), the Oswego County Legislature voted to authorize the chairman of the legislature to execute the proposed tax agreement regarding Nine Mile Point Unit I and Unit II on certain terms pursuant to RPTL – 485 with Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC.
One speaker addressed the board in a brief public hearing Tuesday. The proposed tax agreement is expected to be voted on by the board at a meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Councilors Connie Cosemento, Cathy Santos and Bill Sharkey all didn’t seek re-election. Neither did Mayor Randy Bateman. At Monday’s council meeting, the foursome was honored for their service to the city. It is likely their last regular council meeting.
During the month of October, members of the Oswego City Police Department Anti-Crime Team began an investigation into the sale and trafficking of illegal drugs by members of Delta Kappa Kappa and Sigma Tau Chi. The probe has resulted in several arrests.
The possible death of a student in a nearby school district is on the minds of students at Oswego High this morning, in the day’s daily update.
What happened to winter? Expect some sunshine and rather mild temperatures.
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