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The Oswego Village Board last week authorized a bond issuance that is expected to save Oswego?s taxpayers approximately $1 million over the next 15 years. Similar to refinancing a home mortgage to lower your interest rate, municipalities with outstanding debt can sometimes issue new bonds to pay for their existing bonds at a lower rate, a practice called refunding, and save money over the long term.?
?These savings are important because that $1 million we save on interest can be used for projects that are important to our community, like roads and maintenance, or to retire existing debt,? Village President Troy Parlier said. ?I want to thank Trustee Thomas, Finance Director Mark Horton, and our bond underwriter, Baird Public Finance, for identifying and working to achieve these savings on behalf of our residents.?? Learn more.?
 The reconstruction and widening of Wolf?s Crossing Road is closer than ever thanks to another recent funding announcement and a project approval announced by the Illinois Department of Transportation today.
On Thursday, June 10, the Village of Oswego received confirmation that the State of Illinois would release $91,820 in Illinois Transportation Alternative Program grant funds for pedestrian-related improvements near Wolf?s Crossing and Harvey Road. Today, IDOT announced it has approved Phase 2 Engineering for that intersection that will allow the project to move forward into the design and construction phases. As a result of the two announcements, this first segment is now fully funded and approved, and construction is expected to begin within the next two years.? Read more.
The Village of Oswego and Village President Troy Parlier invite senior residents to learn more about the operations and future of our water system at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at the Well 11 Water Tower, 6701 Tuscany Trail, Oswego. Participants will get to tour the water tower, and Village staff will be available to answer questions about what's happening around Oswego.?
This event is free to attend and is sponsored by Symphony at The Tillers. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact Community Engagement Coordinator Julie Hoffman.
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Learn more on the future of Oswego's drinking water supply?
Join us for a presentation of?Option Details and Key Considerations, during the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 p.m. this Tuesday, June 22.?The presentation can also be viewed online at www.oswegoil.org/watch.?
Find past presentations on and more information on our?New Water Source page.?
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Save money and conserve water this summer
The Chicagoland region is experiencing drought this summer, stressing our already rapidly-depleting water supply. Even-odd water restrictions are already in effect in Oswego, but you can help even more by conserving water without sacrificing your lawn or garden.?
During times of drought, do not over-water -- one inch of water per week is all your plants and lawn need. Over-watering can kill plants and cause disease. Keep your lawn longer to keep the roots cooler, add fresh mulch around your shrubs and bushes, and consider a more efficient drip hose instead of sprinkling. During the summer, water bills can double and even triple. In fact, about 32% of your annual water bill goes to summer water use. Think before grabbing the garden hose, and find more information on how to save water on our Water Conservation page.
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Free indoor parking while you shop downtown?
Oswego's downtown parking garage, with entrances on Harrison and Adams Street, is free and open to the public from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.?To park, simply pull up to the door. If the door is closed, such as during inclement weather, it will open on approach.?The two levels do not connect inside; however, a counter system with a digital display showing available spots on each level will be installed this summer at each entrance.?
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Finance Assistant
The Village of Oswego is seeking a forward thinking, detail-oriented, self starter to serve as the next Finance Assistant to?process payments of all types, maintain the fixed asset system, reconcile bank accounts, create reports and spreadsheets, control the vendor file, enforce financial policies and procedures, and?answer inquires from residents.
Candidates must possess a two-year degree in accounting, business or similar, plus at least two years of office experience or equivalent experience. A four-year degree and experience in municipal government accounting preferred. Strong communication skills are required. The deadline to apply is 8 a.m. on Monday, June 21.
More information and application instructions are available online at www.oswegoil.org/jobs.
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