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Oswego Looks To Amend Snow Removal Ordinance
The council will schedule a public hearing on the proposed changes at its Sept. 27 meeting. Aldermen will consider the proposed amendments two weeks after that.
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Committee Recommends Shifting Funds To OFD
The Administrative Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation Monday night to replenishing the fire department’s payroll account. The budget line is nearly depleted, according to Chief Jeff McCrobie. “Right now our accounts are down, almost drained completely,†he said.
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Retirement Beckons Nancy Bellow
But, the Executive Director of the Office of Business and Community Relations at SUNY Oswego doesn’t plan to slow down too much. She’s proud to have increased collaboration between college and community in a variety of ways. She plans to do some traveling. But she will also remain committed to the community service work she’s doing in Oswego.
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SUNY Oswego Breaks Ground For New Science Building
The students of today showed off their Summer Scholars Program projects at the groundbreaking ceremony for the science, engineering, and innovation corridor building of the future on SUNY Oswego campus Friday.
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Firefighters Move Ahead With Eastside Memorial Plan
The Oswego Common Council paved the way Monday night for a firefighters’ memorial. Councilors approved the Fire Department’s request to use public space on the west side of the Eastside Fire Station, on the grass between the station and the walking path, for construction of a firefighters’ memorial including a flagpole, decorative pavers and benches.
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Redistricting Returns To School Board Agenda
The Oswego school board revisited the possibility of conducting a redistricting and relocation initiative in the district. The board conducted a discussion this week with consultants from Syracuse University’s Office of Professional Research and Development. The board concluded the discussion without setting a timetable for any decision to be made.
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Port City, SUNY Oswego Embrace Green Technology
The city and college are both making large strides to reduce their carbon footprints.
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United Way Kicks Off 2010 – 2011 Campaign
Novelis got the ball rolling – donating a check for $5,000 and another for $1,000 from activities they had under way prior to the official campaign kick off. This year’s theme is: ‘Live United Live Well’ with a campaign goal of $800,000.
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Oswego Celebrates Its Role In Underground Railroad
The Port City celebrated its prominent role in the Underground Railroad Saturday with the unveiling of a panel outside of the Oswego Public Library. The unveiling was followed by a powerful performance delivered by storyteller Vanessa Johnson at a luncheon hosted by Bridie Manor. The event was sponsored by Pathfinder Bank.
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Oswego Agrees To Pay Fine Regarding OFD
At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council agreed to the Stipulation and Order set forth by the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services regarding violations by the city’s fire department. The state mandated the city pay a $10,000 fine for those violations – $8,000 will be suspended if the department doesn’t violate any other laws.