‘A Country Christmas’ was highlighted by open houses showcasing sales for the Christmas season, music by a brass band, the annual tree lighting in the village square and of course a visit by Santa Claus.
The Common Council authorized the mayor to execute an Order of Consent/Stipulation with the NYS Department of Conservation. The city had been cited for alleged violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. The city will pay $10,000 and has agreed to other stipulations including submitting a revised operation and maintenance schedule of the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant.
You could say it was a hands-on experience as dozens of people helped make a 12’ x 15’ American Flag. The red stripes for the flag were made of handprints from Phoenix residents and other volunteers – young and old.
Two Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boats (MLB)s were underway on Lake Ontario for heavy weather training when one of the vessels rolled more than 90 degrees about a half mile north of Oswego Harbor Wednesday.
A group of local athletes are planning a triathlon for June 2011. The triathlon is a non-stop event that includes a swim, followed by a bike, followed by a run. It would bring about 400 to 500 people to the Port City. Organizers are seeking the approval of the city to hold the event. They will return to the council with a concrete proposal in the near future, they said.
Bullying has risen to new heights in the past few years. And, the finger of blame is pointed at the technology of the younger generation, according to one local expert on the subject.
New York State Canal Corporation Director Carmella Mantello and Village of Phoenix Mayor Anthony Fratto joined representatives from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and other state and local officials on Tuesday to announce the completion of waterfront improvements to Henley Park, North and Lock islands.
Just two and a half months into the current school year, the Oswego board of education has decided to get a headstart on the coming academic year’s budget. On Tuesday, the board members weighed in on what they would like to budget to be.
Representatives from Harborfest and the city gathered Monday night to discuss what they could do to help each other – and save time and money in the process. The city is going to support Harborfest, according to Mayor Randy Bateman. “We’re just trying to decide at what extent,” he added.
The agency works on behalf of the county legislature for the betterment of the residents of Oswego County, its executive director said. Its mission is to “interpret, disseminate and deliver research-based information and knowledge on issues relevant to Oswego County.”
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