Legislator Fred Beardsley (R) was nominated by the Republican majority to take over the position held last year by fellow Republican Barry Leemann, who didn’t seek re-election. He defeated Amy Tresidder (D) in a vote that went mostly along party lines. He said he hopes to continue to find ways to improve the county for all residents.
Today’s news in RaiderNet Daily: Start the new year right
Scattered snow flurries are expected as well as bone-chilling cold today.
Oswego Mayor Tom Gillen greeted Doris Allen on Sunday afternoon following his inaugural ceremony in City Hall. It was 60 years ago to the day that Allen was sworn into office as the Port City’s very first woman alderman.
Fulton city leaders hope a Herkimer County community can help them replace fire trucks without having to buy more expensive new vehicles.
Mayor Ron Woodward said the city has its eye on a used pumper truck with a 75 foot ladder being sold by the town of Frankfort in Herkimer County.
An attempt by the Oswego City School District to add one more period of instructional time appears to be headed back to the bargaining table after the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court rules against the district.
One by one, they put their hands on a Bible and promised to do the best they can for the city.
The 2012 members of the Fulton Common Council swore their oaths of office in a brief New Year’s Day ceremony, then got down to the first work of the new year.
But not before a pep talk from Mayor Ron Woodward, who urged the Council members to stay positive and find good things to say about the city.
INSIDE: A gallery of photos from the swearing-in ceremonies, and video of the Mayor’s address.
Mayor Thomas W. Gillen says he has a good feeling about Oswego’s future. He pledged to stay focused on the strategic priorities that will make the Port City stronger.
Also in December, the county approved its spending plan for 2012. A former Oswego Common Councilor publishes a book highlighting local Battle of the Bulge veterans. The new tax deal with the nuclear plants is OK’d. And, a World War II veteran finally receives his high school diploma.
Happy New Year !
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