Rotary group highlights Stuff-A-Bus program in Fulton
Alison McGrath outlined the Oswego County United Way Stuff-A-Bus effort at Fulton Rotary. The program, in its 13th year, collects school supplies for needy students across all nine Oswego County districts with distribution set for Aug 19. Contact McGrath at 593-1900 for details. Oswego Hospital hosts two day Red Cross blood drive Aug 20 9am 3pm and Aug 21 2pm 6pm in the JPC conference room seeking O negative B negative and A negative donors. Appointments 349-5586. Walk-ins welcome.
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Oswego County delays aerial spraying in Big Bay Swamp area
Oswego County postpones the scheduled aerial spraying of Toad Harbor Big Bay Swamp due to weather. If conditions allow, spraying will occur Sunday between 6 and 9 p.m. Residents in the spray zone will get alerts via Hyper Reach and 911 services. postponements will be shared through media and the county website.
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Oswego County Legislature reworks PILOT IDA funds plan
Oswego County lawmakers voted to end the IDA revolving loan fund using PILOT revenue and instead keep 10 percent of PILOT funds to build an economic development fund capped at 2.5 million while excess funds return to offset property taxes. The move follows a state audit highlighting oversight gaps.
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Dollar General projects move forward in Minetto and Oswego Town
Preliminary construction has begun on two Dollar General stores in Oswego Town and Minetto along Routes 104 and 48. Oswego Town will house a 7,300 square foot sales floor and open around mid to late October, while Minetto will offer 7,200 square feet on a 9,100 square foot building with a fall opening target. Local business owner Doug Malone supported the project, predicting economic benefits as approvals were finalized after zoning debates.
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Dredging of Lake Neatahwanta Moves Ahead in Fulton and Granby
Fulton Mayor Ron Woodward Sr and Granby officials advance a second year of sediment removal at Lake Neatahwanta. Groh Dredging will set up this week, with sediment removal to resume next week. Officials say the 750 acre lake can again serve as a community recreational resource and improve water quality after decades of unsafe conditions.
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Fulton City School District to use leftover funds for upgrades
Two Fulton City School District capital projects came in under budget, totaling 13.2 million, allowing the district to consider alternate projects. Board president David Cordone said the savings enable more improvements. The 2014 project remains on schedule with roof work finishing at Granby and Lanigan Elementary Schools.
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Oswego County to Hold Hearing on Hotel Tax Increase
Oswego County lawmakers vote to hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Local Law Number 1 to raise the hotel and motel occupancy tax from 3 percent to 4 percent. The measure, requiring gubernatorial signature to take effect, was approved unanimously and set for September 10 during the county Legislature meeting.
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