Fulton Daily News

Fulton Officials Approve Final School Budget

The Fulton City School District Board of Education unanimously approved the school’s final $70,336,500 budget for the 2016-2017 school year, a 2.47% increase from the current budget. The final budget approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Education also allowed for FCSD to replace retirements, lower primary sections class sizes to approximately 20 students per grade level section (kindergarten through second grade), maintain all current FTE positions from the current school year, and maintain all current educational programs, services and opportunities all while using less reserves than previous years.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

On April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fulton Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its tenth opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Kinney Drugs at 115 Oneida St.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Council Tables Response to Public Hearing

At its regular meeting in March, the Fulton Common Council advertised for a public hearing to be held the following month in regards to amending the city’s non-conforming use law. Such amendment meant that rather than restoring a home to single-family occupancy after 12 months of being vacant, as is required by current law, the council would treat each residence on an individual basis and vote whether it was able to remain zoned as a multi-family home or be restored to single-family residency. After looking into the matter further, Mayor Ronald L. Woodward reconsidered his initial opinion and has decided to table the council’s response.

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow’s State of the City Address

As we mark our official first 100 days together in office, we can all look back and be extremely proud of what we have already accomplished. For the first time in a long time, our residents are excited about our community. They are encouraged by their local government. They are paying attention and taking note of the changes and decisions we are making.

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Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow, top right, delivers his first State of the City address Monday night. Listening, from left are, City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli and councilors Pat McLaughlin and Shawn Walker.
Oswego Daily News

Mayor Billy Barlow delivers 100 Day Address/2016 State of the City

“As we mark our first 100 days together in office, we can all look back and be extremely proud of what we have already accomplished,” Mayor Barlow told the packed Council Chambers. “For the first time in a long time, our residents are excited about our community. They are encouraged by their local government.”

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Fulton Daily News

Oswego Woman Charged With Petit Larceny Following Theft From Liquor Store

On April 8 State Police responded to Discount Liquors in Granby for a report of a larceny that occurred the previous evening. State Police viewed security footage showing a female suspect entering the store, concealing a bottle of cognac in a jacket and exiting the store without rendering payment.

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