The Arts Collaborative was developed to help promote arts in Oswego County and help support other arts organizations throughout the county. While they are still searching for a permanent home, the group wants to get projects going and get more people in the community involved.
The board of education laid the schedule for future workshops on the 2011-12 budget. They plan to meet with administrators to make sure everyone is on the same page as the process moves forward. Also Tuesday night, the board heard an update on the issue of closing a school and/or reconfiguration.
If passed, Local Law #2 of 2010 would amend Chapter 63, Animals, of the Code of the City of Oswego. As of Jan. 1, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will no longer be responsible for dog licensing; the state has shifted that task to local municipalities. However, the city was looking to include other things in the law besides the shift in licensing responsibilities.
Oswego Girl Scout’s Gold Award project seeks support for the service men and women serving overseas. Camille Graham, of Girl Scout Troop 41, is organizing a program to send various items to the troops to remind them of the support that they have back home.
Oswego County residents will see another decrease in their taxes next year. When first proposed this fall, the 2011 budget contained a tax rate of $7.02 per $1,000 of assessed value, down slightly from this year’s $7.16. The tax rate in the budget adopted Thursday night is $6.99. Some legislators, however, are concerned about using projected revenues to offset costs within the spending plan.
The preliminary cause of Wednesday night’s fatal fire has been determined to be accidental – during the food preparation in Apartment B. A 25-year-old man died in the blaze.
If you’re looking for entertainment to help you get into the holiday spirit this season, the latest play at Frances Marion Theatre is an event sure to please. It is the first time the Oswego Players have presented any of Dan Groggin’s “Nunsense” series and it is a far cry from the usual Christmas-themed offerings. Final shows of a Nunsense Christmas Musical are set for Dec. 10, 11 and 12.
A body has reportedly been found at the fire scene. The victim has been tentatively identified as Robert P. Rose, age 25, of Apartment B, 6 Beech Drive.
According to a proposed resolution prepared by the New York Conference of Mayors: A property tax cap without repeal of costly state mandates will, by definition, lead to drastic cuts in essential local services and dramatic layoffs of municipal employees. They urge state leaders to reform the costs drivers that lead to higher property taxes in New York – including pension benefits, health insurance costs and the collective bargaining process.
Mentor Ambulance has made a proposal to the town board to provide ambulance coverage from the sub station they are looking to purchase on County Route 7/Byer Road. Their proposal reportedly is at no cost to the town.
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