Oswego Mayor and Council Strike Curb and Sewers Compromise
Oswego mayor William Cahill and the Common Council reached a compromise on the 1.8 million curb and sewer project after pressure over charter changes. Cahill agreed to allow work to begin if an emergency declaration was approved, enabling bond issuance and contractor start. The dispute centered on financing method and charter amendments, with residents citing sewer backups and erosion concerns as proof of urgency.
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Oswego
William S. Cahill Jr
Common Council
Cahill
F. Rizzo Construction Co
Auburn
Coun
Cil
John Canale
Lathrop Street
Bridge
Oneida
Leonard Ponzi
Thomas J. Halpin
Fifth Ward
Sunrise Terrace
William S. Cahill Sr
New York State Nurserymen’s Association
Sollecito
Syracuse
James Sollecito
Nurserymen's Association
Clockville Road crash kills 20 year old Canastota woman
Oneida state police report Lori A. Fieldson of Clockville Road RD 1 died when her car left Clockville Road in Clockville, struck a fence, overturned into water about 10:40 p.m. yesterday. She was taken to Oneida City Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. autopsy pending.
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Lincoln
Canastota
Clockville Road
Lori A. Fieldson
Clockville Road RD 1
Fieldson
Tim Boehlert
Oneida City Hospital
Man charged in sexual offense case in Williamstown
Frank M. Tanner a 17 year old of County Route 26A Williamstown was arrested at his home Friday on charges of sexual misconduct for allegedly having intercourse with a 14 year old girl without her consent. The offense is said to have occurred June 26 at Happy Valley Campground. Tanner was arraigned before Justice William Russell and released on his own recognizance. Nearby Auburn plant workers evacuated after gas leak fixed by NYG&E crew.
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Williamstown
Frank M. Tanner
Oswego County
Sheriff's Department
Happy Valley
Tanner
William Russell
Oswego tree contract dispute heats up with Sollecito clash
In Oswego the council and Sollecito Landscaping clash over tree replacements and contract fulfillment. Aldermen Halpin and Canale say trees planted this spring are dying and calls arise to halt payments. Sollecito argues he will replace seven trees and disputes harassment while noting prior contracts with multiple towns.
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Sollecito
Syracuse
Soliecito
Halpin
John Can
Sollecita
Canale
Harald A. Nelson
Nelson
Two convicted in school vandalism get prison terms
Oswego County Court sentenced Louis A. Massey Jr. and Paul M. Pedder to two to six years and two-and-a-half to five years respectively for third degree burglary and related charges tied to vandalism at Pennellville Elementary School. Each received a $75 court fee. Pedder had prior burglary convictions.
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Oswego
Pennellville
Louis A. Massey Jr
Elmira
Paul M. Pedder
Godfrey Road
Attica
Oswego County
Sheriff's Department
Depu
Robert G. Hurlbutt
Peddar
Onondaga County
David R. McEwen
Oswego considers citywide HUD repair funds expansion
Oswego Common Council approves extending a HUD funded home repair program beyond the East Side target area to all eight wards by Aug 1, enabling grants from 20 to 100 percent plus low interest loans. Priority remains for target residents. 7-1 vote with Alderman Clavelli dissenting amid past complaints of aid to well off residents. Also council seeks environmental review for Smiths Beach neighborhood and updates alcohol control ordinance to restrict open bottle consumption on public property.
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Oswegco
Oswego
Common Council
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Nancy Sterio
Department of Community Development
Sterio
Steric
Frank C. Clavelli
4Th Ward
East Side
Smith's Beach
Julian Prucnal
Department of Environmental Resources
Supreme Court
Mexico's Funniest Man Quest Sparks Local Revelry
In Mexico village, residents name on North Street farmer Bob Monson as a leading candidate for humorist after recalling memories and TV dabblings. Neighbors cite Monson's quick wit, with others like George Manson, Bob Roach, and John McCormick contributing memories to the lighthearted search.
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Monson
Mexico
George Manson
Bob Roach
George
Roach
John McCormick
Main Street
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Jahrullivan
Sullivan
Charter Review Commission
Columbus St
New York Gas and Electric
Herald-Journal
Stephen D. Cannerelli
Toby Alter
Tommy Moe
East Elm Street
Tommy
Toby
Say
Liverpool
Baldwinsville
Rome
Utica
Hees St
Fulton
McEwen
William Lagadich
John Weaver Jr
Black Clawson Co
Fulton Court
John E. Dubiel
Murray St
Hurlbutt
Dubiel
Steve Carlie
Horace Hoyt
Hoyt
Humm
Bob Monson
North Street
Pip
Georgiana
Allen Wood
Troy
Todd Halsey
George Monson
Sanday Night
Buddy Hackett
Manson
Charlie Roach
Charlie
Horace H. Hoyt
Robert Monson
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