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The chamber’s requests for funding for several events as well as requests dealing with the Independence Day Parade, farmers’ market and Pumpkin Fest among others all received a favorable recommendation. The Oswego Lions Club request for use of Veterans’ Memorial Park for an expanded event was also sent on to the full council.

Mayor Gillen has declared an Emergency Parking Ban in the city of Oswego, effective at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 22. This ban will be in effect until further notice. The Emergency Parking Ban calls for no unnecessary travel on city streets and no parking on any city street until the ban is lifted.

The meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, January 30 with the meeting called to order at 5 p.m., the board moving to executive session and it is expected the public portion of the meeting will reconvene at 6 p.m. at the Education Center.

Road conditions throughout Oswego County are extremely hazardous due to heavy snow and wind conditions. The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office and Oswego County Highway Superintendent urge people to avoid traveling in the northeast portion of the county.

The Renaissance Charter School project has been revamped over the last few months. Now, organizers are ready to give the project another shot. “We are carrying on with the charter school application,” said Rodica Ieta. “We will hold an open public meeting Thursday in the Community Room of the Oswego Public Library from 5 – 6 p.m.”

Mayor Tom Gillen officially proclaimed Feb. 1 and 2 as Warm Up Oswego Weekend, saying, “Oswego is known for its spectacular winters.” Warm up Oswego is a two-day festival that includes a bonfire on Feb. 1; snow sculpture contest, wine, chocolate and cheese event Feb. 2, Performers throughout the day and fireworks at night Feb. 2.