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OGDENSBURG — City Council voted Monday night to pay an $825,000 debt to St. Lawrence County that’s been accumulating since 2003.

OGDENSBURG — A heated debate ensued at Monday night’s City Council meeting over the appointment of a new member to the city’s vacancy committee — an appointment that ultimately prevailed.

OGDENSBURG — A heated debate ensued at Monday night’s City Council meeting over the appointment of a new member to the city’s vacancy committee — an appointment that ultimately prevailed. Mark Knowlton, a city resident who does business with one councilor, was appointed by a 4-3 vote to the spot left vacant by former committee chairman Michael Frary. Mr. Frary was first appointed to the seat in November 2011, but his term expired Dec. 31, 2020. Mr. Knowlton’s term began immediately following his appointment Monday and will run through Dec. 31, 2025. Councilors John A....

OGDENSBURG — Gathered on the steps of City Hall before Monday night’s council meeting, a sea of colorful signs rose into the air while about 50 citizens chanted for the resignation of the mayor and three councilors. “Out the door with the ‘Fab 4,’” “All 4 are guilty, all 4 must go!!” and “Step down now” were just a few signs on display for about 45 minutes leading up to Monday’s 6 p.m. City Council meeting. “We have great concerns with the way City Hall is running business,” city resident Angie D. McRoberts said during Mondayâ�...

OGDENSBURG — One City Council member has submitted a resolution calling for the mayor and three councilors to resign following an arbitrator’s decision this week that the city charter was violated when the body agreed to eliminate four police officers. But the resolution has been omitted from Monday night’s council agenda. Councilor Daniel E. Skamperle confirmed Friday that following the arbitrator’s decision, the minority members of council — himself, Michael B. Powers and Nichole L. Kennedy — submitted a resolution Thursday calling for the majority of council t...