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Village Board saves $1.58M by tackling debt

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Just like in your own family?s finances, aggressively tackling the Village?s debt means a better path for the future.

That?s why in June the Oswego Village Board decided to refund its bonds, allowing the Village to repay some of its debt at a lower interest rate. At Tuesday night?s board meeting, staff announced that the rate on the bond issuance has been locked in, and as a result, Oswego?s residents will save nearly $1.58 million over the next 15 years. Learn more.


Save the date for our grand opening Aug. 19

Save the date: The amphitheater's grand opening is Aug. 19!

Oswego's new entertainment venue officially opens Thursday, Aug. 19. The public is invited to a brief program featuring live music and honoring those who helped make this project a reality, at 4:30 p.m. on Station Drive. Stay tuned for more details at https://www.oswegoil.org/i-want-to/learn-about/oswego-entertainment-venue.?

Our calendar is already jam-packed with fun at the new Oswego Entertainment Venue. Visit www.oswegoil.org/amphitheater?for the full calendar of events.

The Greatest Showman

Aug. 12:?The Greatest Showman?

Shout out to our sponsors, MetroNet, providing free bottled water and $5 off your two-taco order at Freddie's Off the Chain, which will be on site. Good for the first 100 patrons in the door!

The birth of show business itself is celebrated in this biopic about the life of P.T. Barnum, the visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.?Mark your calendars and join us for Movies in the Park:?The Greatest Showman?on Thursday, Aug. 12.?The film?begins at twilight, between 8:45 and 9:05 p.m. Entry starts at 6 p.m. More details on our website.

Vince Neil on stage

Aug. 26-29: Vet Fest 141

Just announced: Vince Neil headlines Saturday, Aug. 28

Vet Fest 141 comes to Oswego's new entertainment venue Aug. 26-29, featuring LoCash headlining Friday night and Vince Neil of Motley Crue headlining Saturday night. This event is produced by the Vet Fest 141 organization. Proceeds from Vet Fest 141 benefit local veterans organizations, and?carnival will also provide fun for all ages.?Learn more and buy tickets!


Final round of water meter replacements underway

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The Village of Oswego is nearing the end of its three year long meter replacement program and to date has replaced more than 12,000 meters. The new meters are allow the Village and its water customers to more accurately track water consumption, and replacement is mandatory.?If you have not yet had your meter replaced, call 1-800-355-7299 to schedule your appointment.?

Residents who do not respond to repeated requests to schedule an appointment may have their water service discontinued until their meters are replaced. Learn more on our Water Meter Replacement page.


Last Chance! LUNAFEST Women's Film Fest is this Sunday!

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Buy your tickets now for LUNAFEST, a fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues and? highlighting women filmmakers, this Sunday, Aug. 8, at Oswego Village Hall. Proceeds benefit Mutual Ground.?

This unique film festival includes seven short films by lauded women filmmakers who have earned Emmy nominations, Peabody awards, and recognition at Manhattan Film Festival, SXSW, Sundance and more. And did we mention there's brunch??See the full line-up and buy tickets now!


Subdivision

Take our survey on building ordinances

Village staff are working to create a Unified Development Ordinance, or UDO, that brings together the Village's current patchwork of zoning and subdivision ordinances into a single unified set of codes. Learn more about the proposed UDO and take the survey.


Upcoming dates

  • Sunday, Aug. 8 - LUNAFEST 2021. Buy tickets.?
  • Thursday, Aug. 12 - Movies in the Park:?The Greatest Showman. Details.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 17 -?Village Board, 7 p.m. and Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m. Watch live.
  • Thursday, Aug. 19 - Amphitheater Grand Opening, 4:30 p.m. Details.?
  • Aug. 26-29 - VetFest 141 with headliners Vince Neil and LoCash. Buy tickets.?


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