A public hearing will be held next month regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 280 Zoning Section 280-65 – Illuminated and Digital Electronic Signs. Changes would include replacing “flashing” with “Digital and Electronic” in the title; adding revolving signs to the list of those prohibited and adding digital and/or electronic operated signs shall be allowed only as a steady state light display.
The Oswego Public Library used grant funding to purchase new video conferencing equipment for its Public Computing Center. Adding video conferencing equipment to the center for training and education will help to stimulate employment and job opportunities, according to the facility’s director.
At about 7 p.m. on June 16, the Oswego City Police Department Criminal Investigation Division was notified by a concerned citizen of what appeared to be an illegal drug transaction taking place in plain view in Franklin Square (West Park). Two Oswego men were charged as a result of the investigation.
Three business organizations, a successful entrepreneur and a long-standing economic development advocate were also honored for significant contributions to economic development and job creation in Oswego County.
Following this week’s Common Council meeting, Connie Cosemento told the media that she has decided not to seek re-election to a new term. She cited “a bouquet of reasons” for her decision.
Dave White, creator of New York’s Sea Grant’s Discover Clean and Safe Boating education campaign, wants to help spread information on how boaters enjoying what they love can also stay safe and help avoid the spread of invasive species.
The British Flag was lowered and the American Flag was raised over historic Fort Ontario as a large audience, mostly elementary students, learned about the history of the flag and the fort, too.
The entire student body turned out Monday morning to salute the flag. Special guests at the program were John Canale and members of Oswego’s Battle of the Bulge organization.
The former deal expired June 30, 2010. The new contract is effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2015. The agreement sets a starting rate of $7.90 per 1,000 gallons for the first year. It then increases 3 percent per year for each year after. The college will also pay a share of the cost of the upgrade of the city’s westside wastewater treatment plant.
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