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ONEIDA, N.Y. Backyard Chickens for Oneida, a committee of residents dedicated to allowing private ownership of hens within the city’s inside district, has now moved the question of backyard hen ownership to the forefront of city planning. On March 19, the Common Council authorized the creation of a special committee to determine what changes, […] ....
ONEIDA, N.Y. Oneida’s Common Council conducted a public hearing Tuesday evening to help determine whether the city will allow residents to keep hens in the city’s inner district. The hearing has been part of an ongoing discussion on the risks and responsibilities this ownership would have on the city. There was no vote related […] ....
ONEIDA, N.Y. Oneida Mayor Rick Rossi spoke to a number of topics including an update on the former Hotel Oneida, and a pair of downtown businesses. During the City Council meeting, he also announced a public hearing on hen ownership in the city. City Manager Douglas Selby also spoke about sidewalk snow removal and […] ....
ONEIDA, N.Y. Oneida residents promoting the private ownership of chickens received a voice favoring their position when life-long Oneida resident Joan Klish spoke up for home food production at the recent Common Council meeting at City Hall. A number of Oneida residents have been advocating for the city to discuss and approve chicken ownership. […] ....