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November 2013 was cooler and a tad wetter than average, according to Bill Gregway, local observer for the National Weather Service. The average temperature last month was 38.9 degrees. That is 1.7 degrees below average. Total precipitation for November wound up at 0.12-inch above average.

The purpose of this change was to offer options to those who otherwise have no alternate parking solution. This year, we will again be utilizing the “Alternate-Side Parking Restriction” during the winter months; however, discretion will be used in imposing the restriction until weather conditions require it. It will be publicly announced when it is imposed.

The tentative spending plan for the coming year is $34,574,842 for all funds. That is an increase of 14.2 percent compared to the original fiscal year 2013 budget of $30,112,264. The mayor says a tax increase might hurt now. “But, if we don’t do it, it’s going to hurt a whole lot more down the road,” he added.

The Oswego City Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of its new K-9 unit consisting of Officer James LaDue and Crixus, a two-year-old Dutch Shephard donated by the State Police.