Oswego News Update

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Proposed cricket stadium update

At the November 7 Village Board meeting, the Board will consider the Breybourne Cricket Stadium proposal. The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) has recommended special use approval for the stadium, restaurant and hotel, as well as final approval of the project?s preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) with conditions.

Phase 1 of the project, the cricket field of play and drainage tiles, has been?recommended by the PZC for final approval. In addition, the PZC has recommended preliminary approval of the remaining phases, but subject to several conditions including requiring each phase to return to the PZC for review and Village Board for approval.

Attend the meeting at Village Hall on November 7 at 7 p.m., watch the meeting live or access the video afterward. Learn more about the cricket stadium proposal.?

Great raking weather this weekend

This weekend's forecast calls for sunshine and temperatures in the high 50s. Take advantage of the warmer weather to prepare your leaves for the Village's?free leaf collection.?

Identify your zone and collection dates, plus get tips for preparing your leaves.?

Fall back on November 5

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour to local standard time before bed on Saturday, November 4.

It's also a great opportunity to check and replace batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as make sure your fire extinguishers are in working order.

Christmas Walk countdown

Only 29 days until?Christmas Walk?is presented by Allied First Bank on Friday, December 1.?Bring the whole family for this popular hometown holiday event that transforms downtown Oswego into a winter wonderland. Make a dent in your gift list at shops decked out for the season and enjoy free, festive activities for all ages.

We still need volunteers! Adults can lend a hand to check in vendors, and all ages are welcome to assist along the parade route. Contact Events Manager?Julie Hoffman?to learn more and register.?

Items needed for Veterans

Support veterans in need by dropping off items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper and winter gear on Veterans Day, November 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Rotary Club of Oswego is sponsoring a Veterans Drive which will take place at the Club's gazebo in front of Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill.

To learn more and get suggestions on what to donate.?

Shop 'til you drop

Shop, sip and mingle at the Oswego Downtown Association's annual Holiday Open House from November 2 to 5. Check out these great businesses and many other experiences that downtown Oswego offers.

Participating shops include Bella-gia Boutique, Blooming Succulents Studio, Floral Expressions & Gifts, Ginger Thomas Soap Company, Jinxy's Boutique, Happenstance Goods, Hudson Design House, Mixed Market Thrift, Mod Stich Co. Boutique and The Scoop.?

Upcoming dates

November?2-5 --?Holiday Open House, Oswego Downtown Association
Week of November 6 --?Leaf collection Zone B
November 6 --?Special Committee of the Whole
November 7 --?Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
November 10 --?Veterans Day (observed). Village offices closed; garbage collection unaffected.
November 11 --?Veterans Day, ceremony at Oswego Veterans Memorial
November 11 --?Veterans Day collection at Village Hall gazebo by Rotary Club?
Week of November 13 --?Leaf collection Zone C
Week of November 13 --?Fall Clean-up collection
Week of November 20 --?Final leaf collection for all zones
November 23 --?Thanksgiving. Village offices closed; no garbage collection.
November 24 --?Day after Thanksgiving. Village offices closed.
November 25 -- Shop Small Saturday, Oswego Downtown Association?
November 28 --?Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
December 1 --?Christmas Walk