Town of Albion Residents. The Town Clerk will to be collecting small non-perishable food items for Blizzard Bags to be handed out to local Senior citizens during the winter to help brighten ones day.

The types of small non-perishable food items are: chicken/tuna pouches, oatmeal pockets, small cereal boxes, juice (box or bag), hot chocolate packets, granola bars, cupped microwave meals (chili, soups, stews, mac & cheese, and/or spaghettio’s), and cupped snacks (pudding, applesauce, jello, fruit and/or vegetables).

You can drop off your donations to the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours Monday thru Friday 10:00 am to 2:00pm. Thank you for helping make a fellow resident have a brighter day.

If you would like to participate, please contact the OCO at 315-598-4712 ext. 1807.

These one time bags will be delivered by volunteers and drivers during the winter.

The Oswego County Youth Bureau presents Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th from 12-3pm at the Oswego Speedway, 300 East Albany St., Oswego.

Please contact the Youth Bureau if you wish to be a vendor: Jlosurdo@oswegony.org.

National Grid is proposing to increase its electrical delivery revenues by approximately $525 million (20% increase). It also proposes to increase its gas delivery revenues by approximately $148 million (28% increase). The proposed new rates would be monthly increase to electric = $18.92 and monthly increase to gas = $18.34.

NYS Dept. of Public Service Commission will be holding three-in-person public hearings and one virtual public hearing between 9/17/24 – 9/25/24 at the following sites:

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm: Albany Public Library Auditorium, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm: Clay Town Hall Town Board Meeting Room, 4401 Route 31, Clay, NY 13041

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm: Buffalo Central Library Auditorium, 1 LaFayette Square (Clinton St. entrance), Buffalo, NY 14203

The virtual Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm The Electronic Access: www.webex.com; Event Number: 161 799 6102, Password: Sept25-1pm. The phone access: 518-549-0500, access code:161 799 6102, phone-in password: 73782501.

Any person wishing to provide a public statement on the record during the virtual public hearing must register by 3:00pm on Monday, September 23, 2024 by visiting www.webex.com, where they should click “Join” at the top right hand corner.

To register and to provide a statement by phone: By 3:00pn on Monday, September 23, 2024, by calling 1-800-342-3330, follow the prompts to the appropriate hearing, then provide your first & last name, address & phone number. On the day of the virtual public hearing, dial 518-549-0500 and enter the access code and phone in password. All participants must be muted upon entry.

For those who cannot attend any of the hearings you may write your comments to the Commission and refer to “Case 24-E-0322-National Grid” or “Case 24-G-0322”. All comments must be received by February 28, 2025.

Internet or Mail: Go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” and enter “24-E–322”, or “24-G-0323”.

The Office for the Aging will be holding it’s 2024 Health Insurance Fair on Monday, September 23rd, at the Pulaski American Legion, 3550 Maple Avenue, Pulaski, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. For more information, call OFA at 315-349-3484, Mon.-Fri. 8:30am to 4:00pm.

If you have any questions about Medicare or Medicare Open Enrollment Health or RX Plans come in and ask questions regarding your insurance options. Various insurance representatives will be available. This is NOT an enrollment event!

This program serves families with children ages 0-5. Those interested can call 2-1-1 and ask for “Help Me Grow”. They will be given referrals to resources and service providers.

Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) will be there to help make sure your child is on track with developmental & social/emotional questionnaires.

You will have ongoing support & follow-ups; you’re not alone after receiving a referral; we will continue to offer support. Email any questions to oswegocountyhmg@cpoc.org

Or visit our site at www.icpoc.org/OCHMG.

Help Program: Get hired this year with NO CIVIL SERVICE EXAM! Oswego County has been approved to fill the following positions with NO EXAM for a one-year period: Caseworker, Caseworker Aide, Community Service Worker, Social Welfare Examiner, Support Examiner. *Exams are still required for all other DSS positions*

What this means to you: You must still meet the minimum qualifications required for each position. You don’t need to worry about passing an exam and being reachable on the exam is to be considered for hire. You can feel confident leaving a current job without worries of passing an exam at a later date. Your only concern is your performance on the job, not your exam score. When the HELP Program period expires, you will remain in your position with no exam.

Employee Benefits (specific benefits vary based on union): Health Insurance; Prescription Drug benefit; Paid holidays: annual & sick leave; Life Insurance (no cost to employee); Flexible Spending (FSA); Dental & Vision (union sponsored); NYS Retirement; Deferred Compensation plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

To apply now go to: www.oswegocounty.com/civilservice or Humanresources@oswegocounty.com or call 315-349-8209.

Consists of trained Veteran Services Officers that will assist veterans, their spouses, and dependents with filing for VA benefits. They will also assist with VA claims such as Disability Compensation; Pension; Burial; Survivor Benefits; Education & Home Loan.

To schedule an appointment at any of the following locations, please call 315-591-9100, or email: veterans@oswegocounty.com. The offices are closed for lunch from Noon to 1pm.

The Main Office is located at 200 N. 2nd St. , Fulton. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. from 8am to 4pm and on Thursday, from 8am to Noon.

VA Outpatient Clinic is located at 293 NYS Rt 104, Oswego every Tuesday from 8am to 4pm.

H. Douglas Barclay Courthouse is located at 1 Broad St., Pulaski the 1st & 2nd Thursday from 8am to 4pm.

Transportation to out of County Doctor appointments for those 60+ years of age. To register for a ride please call the OFA Office at 315-349-3484. Reservations are required.

Upcoming Events: Thursday, June 20th at the Oswego Farmer’s Market, the Longest Day Event will happen. This will begin at 4:45pm with a short presentation then followed by a walk around the Bridge St & Utica St. bridges.

The 2024 Senior Picnic has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th. This will be at the Mexico VFW.

Transportation update: The Office for the Aging was able to provide 12 trips to date. All trips were to Syracuse. GoGo Grandparent has added local Taxi Companies to their list of options.

All rabies clinics are by appointment only on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Suggested donation is $7.00 per pet.

If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call to cancel it. If you or your pet(s) are sick, please reschedule your appointment. All pets must be at least 3 months old. Pets receiving their first rabies shot MUST get a booster within 10year.

All pets must be restrained on a leash or in a pet carrier. Proof of previous vaccination is required to qualify for a three-year certificate. Accepted forms of proof are (a) “Certificate of Vaccination” obtained from a veterinarian or Oswego County Environmental Division or (b) :Dog License” showing rabies expiration date.

March 27th: Oswego County DPW Scriba Garage, 31 Schaad Drive, Oswego

May 1st: Fulton Community Center, 605 W. Broadway, Fulton

May 15th: Oswego County DPW Pulaski Garage, Centerville Rd, Pulaski

June 12th: West Monroe Town Highway Garage, 46 Co. Rt 11, West Monroe

July 17th: Hannibal Town Highway Garage, 68 Cemetery Drive, Hannibal

August7t6h: Bristol Hill Landfill Maintenance Building, 3125 ST Rt 3, Fulton

September 18th: Oswego County DPW Parish Garage, 24 Dill Pickle Alley, Parish

October 16th: Oswego Town Highway Garage, 2227 Co Rt 7, Oswego

Public Health Law requires all dogs, cats, ferrets be vaccinated by 4 months of age against rabies. For more information, visit Oswego County Health Department: 70 Bunner St., Oswego, NY 13126. Phone: 315-349-3564 or www.oswegocounty.com

Second Notices are being sent to those who have yet to pay their 2024 Town & County Taxes. I’ll be collecting in person on April 1, 2024 from 10am to 4pm. I’ll also will be accepting postmarked mailings of April 1, 2024.

The 2024 Tax Season will officially be over April 2, 2024. I return my books to the County on April 16th.