Council Reconsiders Firefighter Layoffs Amid Budget Talks
The council vows to revisit OFD layoffs as negotiations with nearby towns lag and officials warn against relying on others due to slower response times. Federal aid may arrive next year, not in time to save jobs, while attrition could trim nine positions. Several retirees loom, with discussions aiming to save at least six posts to keep two ambulances running and maintain fire protection. Public input planned later this month as the workshop notes highlight open meeting challenges.
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Jon Change
OFD
Change
Barlow
Pat McLaughlin
2Nd Ward
John Gosek
Ruth Ward
van Buren
DPW
Fire Department
Oswego County Fair showcases agri products and family fun
The Sandy Creek fair runs daily from 10 a.m. on Ellisburg Street with crafts, rides, food and games. Organizers plan a county map of local agricultural products and locations to help customers support farmers and crafters. Hastings-born twins Sandra McKiernan and Sharon Zagyra return with grandchildren Cole, Ethan and Brandon Parton, enjoying outdoor activities and a family atmosphere. For schedule details visit oswegocountyfair.com or call 387-3834.
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Hastings
Ethan
Negra
Ellisburg Street
Sandy Creek
Oswego Firefighters Rally Against Proposed Cuts
Firefighters and families protested proposed Oswego budget cuts that would lay off the most recently hired personnel. Mayor Barlow and councilors met to workshop the budget as union leaders urged preserving safety services and avoiding job losses that families say would hurt the community.
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Barlow
John Geraci
Oswego
Nicholas Cherchio
Jamie Davis
Cherchio
Davis
Foster care costs rise statewide in Oswego County memo
DSS Commissioner Stacy Alvord reports foster care costs jumped sharply this year to 7.7 million with 2016 projected at 4.8 to 7.8 million, driven by mistreatment and parental drug addiction. Oswego County faces 19 percent poverty and 37 percent on public insurance, prompting calls for community mentoring and in home interventions. Local funding shortfall and three year old state data delay worsen the burden while legislators urge evidence based programs and broader community involvement.
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Stacy Alvord
Alvord
Oswego County
Frank Castiglia
D-Fulton
Castiglia
Shane
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