City council eyes college parties and bus routes over complaints
The council discussed student party noise and bus safety, with bus owner Lee Walker defending transit as a safer option that reduces drunk driving. Residents urged broader dialogue with college officials while councilor Todd emphasized addressing the party scene more than buses. Officials will study rerouting plans and similar measures to ease tensions.
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Drugged driver hits pole triggering wide power outages
Fulton police say a drug impaired driver struck a pole at Broadway and West First Street, causing outages managed by National Grid. About 2,500 customers faced outages after a second transformer fire on West Fifth Street, with 90 still out by Monday morning. Fire crews battled the pole blaze, and the driver MacDonald faces multiple charges including driving under influence and unlicensed operation. He was arraigned and released on bail, with a Thursday Fulton City Court appearance set.
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City moves closer to Route 104 improvements contract
The city approves Bergmann as planning consultant for the Route 104 project with a $285,000 contract largely funded by a $225,000 NYSERDA grant and a $60,000 city match. Council debates bid choice, cites state DOT partnership and potential grants for 2017 construction. The plan targets sidewalks trees and landscaping with a December 2016 plan completion and a multimillion dollar construction outlook.
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