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At a special meeting today (Nov. 16), the Oswego County Legislature scheduled a public hearing on a local law that paves the way for a new tax deal with the Nine Mile Point I and II nuclear power plants. It would increase Constellation’s base payments to the county from $7.45 million to $10 million annually. The payments would go up the next two years of the deal also.
Twenty-year-old Anthony Paris of Oswego may be twice as old by the time he gets out of prison after his guilty plea this week to charges of counterfeiting.
Paris is one of four people charged in February with printing phony $10 and $20 bills, passing them at Oswego-area businesses.
At the recent county meeting, County Chairman Barry Leemann presented Lt. Col. John Freda and members of his squad with a proclamation honoring them for their championship drill team. This spring, it was named fifth best in the entire country. The group was also cited for its service to the community.
Two of Oswego County’s most valuable properties will soon have an actual value for taxpayers.
The Oswego County Legislature meets in special session Wednesday to hear the details of a tentative agreement with Constellation Nuclear for tax payments on the Nine Mile One and Two nuclear plants in Scriba.
The new grassroots organization vows to attempt to attend every public city council meeting in Oswego and take part in working toward forwarding the community in a positive way.
A large crowd of veterans, friends and family gather to observe Veterans’ Day Friday, despite the winter-like temperatures. The flags at Veterans’ Memorial Park were retired until next spring.
Thanks to the support it receives from the county, the agency is able to help make life better for area residents, Paul A. Forestiere II told the legislators at Thursday’s meeting. He also applauded the legislators for showing up and taking part in many of the agencies programs.
At its meeting Monday night, the Planning and Development Committee approved setting a public hearing regarding Tree City USA. On two previous occasions, the council has unanimously agreed that Oswego should become certified as a “Tree City USA.”
Tom Gillen won the task of leading Oswego city government in 2012 with a strong victory Tuesday in the county’s most prominent contested election. He beat Republican Dave White by about a 65 – 35% margin, according to unofficial results from the county Board of Elections.
Gillen will take over for Randy Bateman, who chose not to run for reelection.
In Fulton, incumbent Republican Mayor Ron Woodward has won another term.
He faced challenges from Conservative Tom Kenyon, a member of the Common Council, and independent newcomer Ralph Stacy, Jr.
Woodward took 55% of the vote in unofficial tallies. Kenyon earned 27% of the vote and Stacy received 17% of the vote.
Inside: Details on other races.
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