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Mayor Barlow signs agreement with Fire Union to benefit US Veterans

Feb 13, 2019 - Oswego Mayor William J. Barlow, Jr. met recently with Oswego Firefighters Association Local 126 Union President John Geraci and members of the Oswego Fire Department to sign a memorandum of understanding that would provide a mechanism to reconcile the City – Union contract language with New York State Law which allows qualified US Veteran's the ability to "buy-back" their military time to use toward their New York State Retirement benefit.
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Mayor Barlow announces $25,000 grant for Pizza Villa expansion project

Feb 12, 2019 - Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow has announced a $25,000 grant for Pizza Villa, a long standing 53 year old business in the City of Oswego.
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Mayor Barlow announces $15,000 grant for Richardson-Bates House Museum

Feb 5, 2019 - City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow has announced a $15,000 grant for the Richardson-Bates House Museum to be put towards repairs to the roof of the museum, a repair desperately needed to prevent future damage to the museum.
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Mayor Barlow announces $100k grant for expansion of Northland Filter, adding 50 jobs

Feb 3, 2019 - City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced today Northland Filter, LLC, a filter manufacturing company, will purchase a building at 249A Mitchell Street in Oswego and conduct a multi-million 15-30,000 square foot expansion adding 50 jobs in the next two years.
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Mayor Barlow proposes expanding tax exemption eligibility for Senior Citizens in Oswego

Jan 31, 2019 - Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow is proposing to update and expand several tax exemptions for Oswego residents 65 years old and older, likely living on fixed incomes.
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Mayor Barlow announces City Credit Rating Upgraded

Jan 25, 2019 - Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow made an announcement today regarding the City of Oswego's credit rating being upgraded from A2 to A1, reflecting a strong and improving financial position, supported by conservative budgeting, new fiscal policies, a positive economic outlook and steady tax base growth.
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Mayor Barlow announces Handicap Accessible Playground coming to Oswego

Jan 24, 2019 - Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced today his plan to construct the first fully handicap accessible playground in the City of Oswego at Hamilton Park on Oswego's east side.
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Mayor Barlow appoints Richard Freeman Chair of City Planning Board

Jan 23, 2019 - Mayor Billy Barlow announced today he has appointed Mr. Richard Freeman as Chairman of the City of Oswego Planning Board.
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ZBA Meeting Rescheduled to February 26th

Jan 22, 2019 - Please be advised that the meeting of the City of Oswego Zoning Board of Appeals, originally
scheduled for February 20, 2019, is rescheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd floor of City Hall.
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City of Oswego Looking for New Firefighters. Test date April 27, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 - City of Oswego is looking for new Firefighters.
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Mayor Barlow proposes $200 reduction to City of Oswego sewer bill

Jan 18, 2019 - Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced in his State of the City Address he was proposing a $200 annual reduction in the City sewer bill for homeowners in the City of Oswego.
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Oswego Parking Ban Goes into Effect

Jan 17, 2019 - The City-wide parking ban will go into effect this evening, until further notice, due to the weekend snow storm approaching.
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Mayor Barlow delivers 2019 State of the City Address

Jan 14, 2019 - City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow delivered his fourth State of the City Address, recapping his first three years in office and outlining his plans for 2019.
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A Year in Review - A Yearly Newsletter from Mayor Barlow

Dec 27, 2018 - As we wrap up 2018, I wanted to take the opportunity to craft a third City of Oswego Newsletter to keep our constituents apprised and current with Oswego City government happenings.
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Mayor Barlow Announces LeRoi, Inc re-locating to Oswego with 50 jobs

Dec 20, 2018 - City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced LeRoi, Inc, a jewelry manufacturing company is re-locating from the City of Fulton to the City of Oswego.
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City of Oswego Wins $934,200 in Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Grants

Dec 18, 2018 - The City of Oswego was awarded grant funding through the CNY Regional Economic Development Council for the State's Consolidated Funding Application process for the Wright's Landing Marina Boater Services Improvement project.
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Mayor Barlow Announces Body Worn Camera Program for OPD

Dec 13, 2018 - Mayor Billy Barlow is pleased to announce the implementation of body worn cameras for members of the Oswego City Police Department
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Mayor Barlow announces $75,000 grant to the Oswego YMCA & YMCA Boxing Club

Dec 6, 2018 - Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow has announced that the Oswego YMCA Boxing Club and the Oswego YMCA will receive a $75,000 from the City of Oswego to expand, renovate and assist with the YMCA Expansion Project.
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The City of Oswego Celebrates “An Oswego Christmas”

Nov 26, 2018 - The City of Oswego will host the 31st annual tree lighting event at Civic Plaza on December 1st from 1:00pm to 6:30pm. The theme of this year's annual tree-lighting is once again "An Oswego Christmas."
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Mayor Barlow announces new effort to increase tourism in Oswego

Nov 19, 2018 - City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow has launched a new tourism initiative in Oswego to complement the improvements currently taking place in Oswego's downtown and along the Oswego and Lake Ontario waterfront.
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