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Oswego Fire Department hold dress inspection, mark 145th anniversary

OSWEGO — Mayor Billy Barlow held a dress inspection of the Oswego Fire Department in honor of the 145th anniversary of the department being incorporated as a paid fire department on May 20, 1876. Mayor Barlow and Fire Chief Randy Griffin offered remarks to the department before holding the dress inspection and posing for department photos. In 1828, Oswego was incorporated as a village and Henry Eagle, Francis Rood, Thomas Ambler, and William I. Kniffen were appointed fire wardens. In 1842, an act by the state legislature providing for the incorporation of a fire department in Oswego was passed. The first steam engine for the department was purchased in 1867 and finally, in 1876 the old volunteer department was superseded by a paid department, and the present system was put in operation.

Recognition bonus awarded to essential city of Oswego workers

OSWEGO — Mayor Billy Barlow announced the city of Oswego will use funding from the American Rescue Plan to offer a recognition bonus to city employees deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. City of Oswego essential employees include workers in the Department of Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, Animal Control Department, Water Treatment Plant employees and individuals who work at either of the city’s wastewater facilities. Each employee will receive a $500 bonus and another $250 bonus if they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccination by May 6 for a total of up to $750 per employee. “During the height of COVID-19, our essential workers reported to work every day, despite the risks, and did their jobs while the rest of us stayed home or reduced activity to stop the spread of COVID-19 and remain healthy,” said Mayor Barlow. “City of Oswego police officers, firefighters, DPW workers and our plant workers performed their duties without interruption and were there when we needed them most. I thank them for their service and appreciate all they’ve done for our community throughout the on-going health crisis,” Barlow said.

K-9 Crixus retires from Oswego Police Department

Mayor Barlow Announces K-9 Crixus Retirement From Oswego Police Department

Oswego Councilor Praises Lowered Water, Sewer Fees During Common Council Meeting

Oswego Common Council Meeting, Monday, March 8. Image from City of Oswego's YouTube channel. OSWEGO – Reduced water and sewer bills dominated the evening’s discussion during the Oswego Common Council meeting on Monday, March 8. A resolution was voted on and unanimously passed that would lower sewer and water rates for residents by $100 annually; a goal Mayor Billy Barlow and the council decisively worked toward since the beginning of the mayor’s first term in office. Councilor Robert Corradino spoke passionately about the new legislation, and the positive impact it would have on the community; also reflecting on the prior administration’s vote for a substantial increase in water and sewer bills for Oswego residents during their final Common Council meeting in December of 2015.

City Of Oswego Submits Their Police Reform Plan To NY

By Dave Smith Feb 9, 2021 Oswego, N.Y. - The City of Oswego's Police Reform and reinvention plan has received unanimous, bi-partisan support and approval from the Oswego Common Council. Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow, says they will now submit the plan to New York State. This comes about after a June 12 executive order from Gov. Cuomo, requiring that every law enforcement agency should adopt a police reform plan by April 1. Syracuse has not submitted their plan to the state as of yet. The draft of the plan was recently presented to the common council.  

Oswego Mayor Highlights Home Buying Incentive, Lowered Water Fees During State Of The City Address

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Mayor Barlow Announces Continued Reduction In City-Wide Overtime Spending

Oswego's City Hall repairs delayed | Oswego County

The repairs were scheduled to be done by December. City Engineer Jeffrey Hinderliter explained the reasons for that extension. “A large part of the project was replacing the roof and replacing the gutter system that goes around the roof,” Hinderliter said. “The architect chose to use a reinforced concrete product. So, it’s a pre-cast gutter system that’s colored to match the color of the building. Those were custom ordered to match the old cornice molding up there. They’re beautiful, but obviously, they’re labor intensive and specialty work. So, the subcontractor that manufactured those for us, due to COVID, was a couple months behind. Those panels were all supposed to arrive in August, but they didn’t show up until the end of October. So, they were unable to get them all installed. So, the challenge for the winter. So, we had them complete the First Street side of the building, which is now installed 100% on that side of the building. It’s really sharp-looking. In the spring, they’ll come back and finish the rest of the building. It’s unfortunate. Contractors bid other jobs, so nobody’s happy about the delay. They’re hoping to be doing other things in the spring, but they’re trying to make the best of the situation, as everybody is with all the changes from COVID.”

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