Proposal looks to add $65K/year engineer job Aug 6, 2010
Published: Thursday, August 5, 2010 8:04 PM EDT During Wednesday s second Oswego city 2011 operating budget workshop, councilors heard from several city departments, and questioned the mayor s potential addition of a $65,000 consent decree engineer to the payroll. Councilors Mike Myers, R-2nd Ward, Bill Sharkey, R-6th Ward, and Connie Cosemento, D-1st Ward, asked City Engineer Tony Leotta if he believed a consent decree engineer would save the city money ... Leotta said there was no engineering... (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
No Shady Banking Buddy Left Behind Aug 6, 2010
In January 2010, the bank entered a consent decree with federal and Illinois state regulators. It required Broadway Bank "to raise tens of millions in capital, stop paying dividends to the family without regulatory approval, and hire an outside party to evaluate the bank's senior management." The city's former inspector general blasted Giannoulias and his family for tapping $70 million worth of dividends in 2007 and 2008 as the real estate crash loomed. (Human Events Online)
City’s leaders must step up Aug 6, 2010
It was only after the consent decree of Castro v. Beecher that the Boston Fire Department began hiring qualified black and Hispanic firefighters in significant numbers. The court action became necessary because the political leadership lacked the will to provide equal opportunity to all Boston citizens. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Thomas Wallace: Small-business legislation is needed to save and create jobs Aug 5, 2010
Last week another local bank was put under a consent decree by the FDIC. They may very well survive the "Great Recession," however, over the past two years some 17 other bank charters with significant operations in Southwest Florida have been closed or forced into mergers. Credit, even to creditworthy small businesses, is tightly constrained by these facts. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
City firehouses still stuck in a racial divide Aug 1, 2010
Nearly 90 percent of firefighters hired since the consent decree ended in 2003 are white ... Mark S. Brodin, an employment discrimination specialist at Boston College Law School, said he finds it very disappointing that many of the department s units have become sorted by race, a development that he said could not have been envisioned by the federal court or the civil rights lawyers whose lawsuit led to the consent decree ... In 2003, the US District Court declared an end to a consent decree... (Boston Globe)
Atlanta fires four watershed staffers Jul 31, 2010
The watershed department is operating under a federal consent decree, which has put in place a series of ladders that the city has to meet before a 2014 deadline. The city is trying to get that extended to 2029. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
IBM’s Reorganization: Bad News for Oracle Jul 30, 2010
Years ago I deeply researched IBM s struggles in the 1980s and early 1990s and the key trigger event that began the struggle was the consent decree that IBM signed decades earlier that separated hardware and software. This put in place policies and practices that over time made IBM less efficient. (Datamation)
IBM Merges Hardware, Software Units Jul 27, 2010
That's pretty much how IBM did it in the days before government scrutiny brought about a consent decree, which finally ended in 2001. The between IBM and the U.S. Justice Department came about as regulators sought to break IBM's monopoly over both the hardware business and what then passed for a software business. (CIO Information Network)
Feds plan massive wild horse roundup in Wyoming Jul 26, 2010
In 2003 -- after wild horse populations soared to nearly 7,000 in Wyoming -- the state and BLM signed a "consent decree" dictating that the agency meet the state's wild horse population objective with roundups over the next few years. Under the decree, when data is gathered that indicates a herd management area is over its population objective, the BLM has one year from discovery to remove the animals to the low range of the management area. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Genzyme stock soars amid merger talk Jul 24, 2010
Genzyme, which is best known for making expensive drugs to treat rare diseases, has faced serious manufacturing problems at its plant in Allston and is operating there under a consent decree with federal regulators. But the company has long been one of the biotech industry s most profitable businesses, generating annual revenue of more than $5 billion. (Boston Globe)
Genzyme profits erased as shortages linger Jul 23, 2010
Continuing manufacturing problems there, both before and after the shutdown, prompted the to launch an enforcement action against the company, called a consent decree. This was a difficult quarter as reflected in our financial results, but based on the progress we ve made with our recovery efforts, the outlook for the second half of 2010 is promising, said Henri A. Termeer, Genzyme s chairman and chief executive officer, in a statement. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
EPA cites car rental agency at Bradley over idling Jul 20, 2010
If approved, a consent decree lodged in federal court will require Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co. of Boston and CAMRAC LLC, current owners and operators of National Car Rental, to also continue with anti-idling measures. Marc Silvestrini. (Republican-American)
Afraid of drowning in rising water bills: Ratepayers brace for steep hike in fees as city is forced to upgrade wastewater treatment facilities Jul 18, 2010
"Sources interviewed in gathering information for this story acknowledged the DiBernardos are far from alone.For many, such a sharp and sudden increase in their bills would cut into entertainment, home improvement or even basic-need budgets. Many are reluctant to speak about the issue.The city is required under a court-enforced consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a master plan for wastewater, a component of which is a new or substantially upgraded wastewater... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fulfilling sewer pact to cost city $4.7 billion Jul 17, 2010
5 billion in sewer construction projects planned over the next 10 years will help the city comply with a consent decree to settle years of litigation alleging deficiencies in the city's sewage and waste-water treatment systems, officials said ... If approved by the federal court, the consent decree would settle a 2004 lawsuit filed against the city by the Sierra Club and other environmental groups, while also addressing various issues raised by the state and EPA. ... 5 billion in sewer... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pasco fairgrounds settles complaint Jul 16, 2010
The consent decree settling the complaint requires training of the association s board members and employees, adoption and posting of nondiscrimination policies and procedures in Spanish and English, adoption of complaint resolution procedures and monitoring by the government. A federal judge must approve the decree, the release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Tacoma settles with EPA for $525K Jul 16, 2010
(Seattle July 15, 2010) The city of Tacoma will pay nearly $225,000 in penalties for the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) stemming from its refrigerated appliance disposal service, according to a consent decree lodged by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ... Due to a flawed purging process, an estimated 4,600 pounds of refrigerant was released to the environment, according to the consent decree. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Hannemann praises Council approval of sewage settlement Jul 16, 2010
Mayor Mufi Hannema 00004000 nn today applauded the City Council for its unanimous approval of a proposed consent decree to end years of litigation over the city s sewage and wastewater treatment systems ... Mayor Mufi Hannemann today applauded the City Council for its unanimous approval of a proposed consent decree to end years of litigation over the city s sewage and wastewater treatment systems. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
City Council approves waste-water treatment settlement Jul 15, 2010
The City Council today gave unanimous approval to a proposed consent decree to end years of litigation alleging deficiencies in the city's waste-water treatment facilities ... Announced earlier this month by Mayor Mufi Hannemann, the consent decree requires improvements to the city's sewage structure with a longer-term schedule for upgrades for secondary treatment of sewage at the city's main treatment plants at Sand Island and Honouliuli ... The Sierra Club, along with environmental groups... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Seattle set to spend $500M on sewer system Jul 13, 2010
The city is negotiating a consent decree with EPA and Ecology that in turn will help shape the extent of capital investments - and influence drainage and wastewater rates through 2025. The work will affect a significant number of residents and businesses, with construction projects planned in about 15 parts of town over the next 15 years. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
The remarkable judge who struck down DOMA Jul 13, 2010
Not long after he received the case, Tauro visited the Belchertown premises -- whereupon he persuaded the state attorney general and other officials to enter into a consent decree rather than attempt to defend the indefensible. The complaints of the Belchertown families were true, he said. (Salon)
High Product Demand Bodes Well for Intel, AMD Earnings Jul 8, 2010
"We believe that damages to Intel will prove to be mitigated (avoidance of fine). In our view, Intel's compliance with FTC rulings (via consent decree) suggests that significant alterations in business practices, including pricing, process technology, licensing, roadmap and go-to-market strategy, are unlikely," he wrote. Andy Patrizio is a senior editor at , the news service of , the network for technology professionals. (HardwareCentral)
Lee Cataluna Jul 7, 2010
In 1978, children with disabilities didn't have the access to education that they do now thanks to the Felix Consent Decree ... In 1978, children with disabilities didn't have the access to education that they do now thanks to the Felix Consent Decree. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Trinity to pay $55,000 to settle EEOC suit Jul 7, 2010
The consent decree settling the suit was filed Tuesday for approval by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The decree also requires Trinity Products to distribute a notice on employees rights under federal anti-discrimination laws, provide sexual harassment training to all managers, and permit the EEOC to inspect records of internal complaints of such harassment. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Anthem to refund $6M to Ohio customers Jul 6, 2010
Anthem said the changes tied to the consent decree won t affect a majority of policyholders. With roughly 90,000 Dayton-area members, Anthem ranks as the largest local managed health plan. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Council panel OKs agreement to upgrade city sewage facilities Jul 5, 2010
A City Council committee has approved a proposed consent decree to end years of litigation alleging deficiencies in the city's sewage and wastewater treatment facilities ... If approved by the full Council, the consent decree would then go to the federal court for its OK and a public comment period ... STAR-ADVERTISER / 2007 The consent decree approved by a City Council committee calls for the city's main wastewater plants at Sand Island and Honouliuli, above, to be upgraded to provide secondary... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lee Cataluna: City's settling of sewer suits means mayor can collaborate Jul 3, 2010
The proposed consent decree would settle lawsuits filed by several environmental groups over the city's sewage collection system and its treatment of waste water ... The proposed consent decree would settle lawsuits filed by several environmental groups over the city's sewage collection system and its treatment of waste water. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
KPMG resigns as KVs accountant Jul 2, 2010
In its report on KV s consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2009, the pharmaceutical company s most recent annual report, KPMG said: ;The company has suspended the shipment of all products manufactured by the company and must comply with a consent decree with the FDA before approved products can be reintroduced to the market. Significant negative impacts on operating results and cash flows from these actions including the potential inability of the company to raise... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Quotas are problem Jul 1, 2010
A 30-year-old consent decree restricts the number of firefighters it can hire by creating a quota system based on race ... In 1980, the lawsuit was settled with a consent decree in which 30 other Louisiana cities including New Iberia were added because they, too, had all white or mostly white fire and police departments. (New Iberia, LA)
City Council committee recommends approval of proposed sewage settlement Jul 1, 2010
A City Council committee today recommended approval of a proposed consent decree to end years of litigation alleging deficiencies in the city's sewage and waste-water treatment facilities ... A City Council committee today recommended approval of a proposed consent decree to end years of litigation alleging deficiencies in the city's sewage and waste-water treatment facilities. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Analysis: SEC may use Goldman Sachs to improve its image Jun 29, 2010
For example, the agency could seek a consent decree that enables the company to neither admit nor deny serious wrongdoing but requires it to let an outside observer behind-the-scenes for a certain number of years to assure the government that Goldman is obeying the law. "That's a big deal, and Goldman may not want to have that," Robinson says. (USA Today -- Money)
The Citizen Police Review Board: Just the facts, man Jun 27, 2010
"Police and citizens have to find a way to work together.'' As much as police complain about a lack of cooperation from citizens when investigating crimes, particularly violent crimes, Mr. Udin believes there's more trust now than before there was a review board. The same year the board was approved, the city entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Justice Department amid citizen charges of excessive force, false arrests and failure to discipline officers properly. The city came out of that... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Suit continues Jun 26, 2010
At a conference Friday in U.S. District Court, Elliott Rockler of the Department of Justice acknowledged that the consent decree Erie Coke entered with the state Department of Environmental Protection on June 17 has taken "a big bite" out of the federal case that is still pending against Erie Coke ... He said the state's consent decree goes a long way toward resolving long-term pollution problems at the plant ... As the company begins to work on the three-year improvement plan laid out in the... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Twitter Settles FTC Charges That It Failed to Protect User Data Jun 25, 2010
Under consent decree terms, Twitter must establish an information security program, which will be assessed by a third party every other year for 10 years ... FTC lawyers listed on the consent decree are Laura Berger, Cora Tung Han, Christopher Olsen, Maneesha Mithal and David Vladeck. (Law.com)
Stoneham Savings changes leadership Jun 24, 2010
Stoneham Savings entered into a consent decree with state and federal regulators, agreeing to draw up plans to raise capital and return to profitability. It was the worst year in our history, Donovan told the Globe in February. (Boston Globe)
Judge Decrees Demographic Election Jun 22, 2010
As if having a judicial-made voting system doesn t already say enough about the low regard for the rule of law, the Consent Decree also requires assistance in the Spanish language regarding all aspects of the electoral process, including but not limited to voter registration, voter registration cancellation, absentee voting, early voting ; procedures at the polls including translation of the ballot, and training of polling officials and translators. The town was also required to hold 12 general... (Human Events Online)
FDA fines Red Cross for sloppy blood screening Jun 20, 2010
Under the terms of a 2003 consent decree, the Red Cross pledged to investigate and correct its chronic blood safety violations. "FDA is encouraged by recent efforts made by the Red Cross leadership," the federal agency said in a statement, adding "the FDA is hopeful these fines will encourage the Red Cross to act more quickly to take the actions necessary to address and correct the issues.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Erie Coke agreement Jun 19, 2010
com: Local News - Consent decree leaves Erie Coke little room for escape ... Consent decree leaves Erie Coke little room for escape ... By LISA THOMPSON An act of God -- a flood, fire or strike -- might relieve Erie Coke Corp. of the obligations imposed in a newly filed consent decree with the state Department of Environmental Protection. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie Coke, DEP settle Jun 18, 2010
But on Thursday, DEP and Erie Coke Corp. filed a consent decree in Commonwealth Court that aims to force an end to pollution at the plant while letting it and its 120 workers remain in operation ... The news of the consent decree came just one day before a state Environmental Hearing Board judge in Pittsburgh, Thomas Renwand, was set to rule on Erie Coke's appeal of a closure order DEP issued against Erie Coke on May 24 ... Under the terms of the consent decree, Erie Coke and its owner, J.D.... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Erie Coke fined $6M for air quality violations Jun 18, 2010
The consent decree comes less than a month after the state Department of Environmental Protection ordered the plant to close and revoked its air quality permit, citing chronic emissions problems there, and a day before a judge was to rule on whether to suspend the shut down. Under the agreement, the company agreed to make improvements over several years, including repairing or replacing its emissions control device and rebuilding 27 of its 58 coke ovens. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Apple Under Pressure to Ease Software Limits as Jobs's Influence Increases Jun 14, 2010
FTC officials can issue a so-called consent decree that details the behavior a company needs to avoid, Gavil said. In some instances, a company will change tack before the government forces its hand, said Jonathan Potter, an attorney and former executive director of the. (Bloomberg)
Wyoming briefs Jun 11, 2010
The old jail had become outdated and operated under an American Civil Liberties Union consent decree. Carbon County Commission Chairman Terry Weickum said the special purpose tax funding that has been paying for the jail can now be used for other projects. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wild horse management takes new direction Jun 10, 2010
In 2003, after wild horse populations soared upward of 7,000 animals, the state and the BLM signed a "consent decree" dictating that the BLM meet the state's wild horse objective. The decree calls for wild horse roundups to occur one year after the BLM gathers information that indicates a herd management area is over the BLM's desired population level. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
State settles landfill claims Jun 8, 2010
A proposed consent decree (), filed June 3 in U.S. District Court, involves state natural-resource damages claims against the site owner, operator and various companies and public agencies that sent hazardous waste materials for disposal to the site ... Another consent decree calls on the city of Denver, Inc., and to pay the state $500,000. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
KV sells Particle Dynamics for $24.6M Jun 4, 2010
This is the first measure KV must meet to comply with a consent decree it entered into with the FDA in March. KV does not anticipate shipping any products until the fourth quarter of 2010 at the earliest. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Tyson to Pay Workers for Time Donning Safety GearPoultry powerhouse settles long dispute with Labor Department. Jun 4, 2010
In a consent decree filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Birmingham, Ala ... Tyson admitted no wrongdoing under the consent decree, which affects up to 38,000 of its U.S. employees at poultry and certain prepared-food plants. (ABC News -- Business)
Cost, location key in upgrading Portsmouth's wastewater treatment plants May 29, 2010
"David Mullen, executive director of the Pease Development Authority, said any decision would require the board's consideration and a consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration."We haven't had to entertain any discussion of expansion as yet," Mullen said.The city plans to turn in proposals for both plant locations Tuesday, June 1, the deadline under the EPA's consent decree for a draft wastewater master plan. Without an exact number in hand but with a deadline fast approaching, Rice... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Contamination notices hurt Springfield May 26, 2010
Although some of the impacted property owners blame the city for the snail-paced clean-up, Manning said the city wasn t actually allowed to start the clean-up except for extenuating circumstances such as school and church sites until a 450-page consent decree was finalized by the EPA. The document, which defines in minute detail the testing and clean-up process, was issued by the circuit court in July 2008. Although not all the properties in the impacted area even have ash, and no one has been... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Covington, Hogan Counsel Genzyme on $175 Million Settlement May 26, 2010
Under the terms of the proposed consent decree, Cambridge, Mass. based Genzyme, which specializes in expensive drugs aimed at treating rare genetic disorders, will pay a $175 million penalty and submit to a strict regime of government oversight that could last up to eight years, according to the and. (Law.com)
FDA fines Genzyme $175M for manufacturing problems May 25, 2010
Under terms of the consent decree, Genzyme must map out a plan for overhauling the plant and stick to a preset timetable or face additional fines. The consent decree still must be approved by the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, Genzyme said in a separate statement. (WCAX.com, VT)
Supervision of 7-8 years ordered for Genzyme May 25, 2010
The timetable was spelled out in a consent decree struck between and the Food and Drug Administration ... Yesterday s consent decree comes as the Cambridge biotechnology company struggles to revamp its production operations, regain the confidence of patients and investors, and fend off a bid by activist investor Carl C. Icahn to get himself and three allies elected to the board ... Although the company said last month that it expected to pay the $175 million fine, other terms of the consent... (Boston Globe)
No easy solution to Portsmouth's pollution problem May 24, 2010
"The consent decree came forward last fall, after the EPA and state DES sued the city for discharging wastewater-containing pollutants such as bacteria in excess of the EPA's limits into the Piscataqua River and South Mill Pond on "numerous occasions" over the course of about five years. Michael Wagner, enforcement counsel for the Boston office of the EPA, said previously it was a prevalent issue during heavy rainstorms, that the aging wastewater facilities and infrastructure in the city were to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Help from the inside May 11, 2010
Whitworth also challenged another theme advanced by some Genzyme critics that an expected consent decree and $175 million fine from the Food and Drug Administration over the manufacturing problems are clear signals that regulators want dramatic change inside the company. I don t think that s the signal, he said. (Boston Globe)
Conferences move Cascino case along May 11, 2010
Cuomo s office has also brought civil charges against Cascino to force him and his businesses, 13 Lackawanna Properties LLC and Copake Valley Farm LLC, to comply with a 2007 court settlement, a Consent Decree, barring any dumping at his farm on Lackawanna Road off Route 22 in Copake ... On Monday, Assistant Attorney General Michael Myers said he was willing to wave the need for a hearing on the matter as this was a motion to enforce the already existing Consent Decree but that Schlenker was... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Washington dithers as immigration roils states May 7, 2010
(For the record, they don t, under a 1977 federal consent decree in Weeks v. Public Housing Authority of Waltham. Judge Frank H. Freedman ruled that an alien status test for public housing violated the equal protection clause of the US Constitution. (Boston Globe)
Boeing agrees to Duwamish cleanup plan May 6, 2010
said it s agreed to a U.S. Justice Department consent decree to clean up an area along the Duwamish Waterway in Seattle near several aging buildings where B-17s were built during World War II.. As part of the agreement, Boeing will create a five-acre habitat restoration area for salmon and restore a half-mile of the Duwamish River Waterway. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Baxter recalls Colleague pumps; to take $400-$600M charge May 4, 2010
(Reuters) - said on Monday it will recall certain infusion pumps from the U.S. market on an order from the Food and Drug Administration under the company's June 2006 consent decree with the agency. Baxter projected that it will record a pre-tax special charge of $400 million to $600 million in the first quarter for the cost of the recall and said it is not otherwise revising its earnings guidance for the year in connection with the recall. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Atlanta wants more time to finish, pay for sewer work May 4, 2010
City Watershed Management Commissioner Rob Hunter wants the consent decree deadline extended from 2014 to 2029 to give Atlanta more time to pay for the project ... U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash, who is overseeing the consent decree, would have to approve the extension, Hunter said ... In 1999, the city agreed to a consent decree to fix its chronic sewer overflows and other sewage problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Brown University profs, admin face off on high tenure rate Apr 28, 2010
The suit was by Louise Lamphere, who was denied tenure in anthropology, and the resulting consent decree in place until 1992 specified hiring and promotion procedures with more detail than is the case at many institutions. Many said that the consent decree put Brown ahead of the curve in terms of promoting sound hiring practices, assuring lots of rigor and consistency and limiting the influence of "old boy network" hiring. (USA Today -- News)
Common council advances motions Apr 20, 2010
Administrative Services voted to send a request for the mayor to sign Amendment No. 1, as revised, with Stearns & Wheler, for $300,000 for construction phase services for the west side sanitary sewer system catch basin removal project, and a professional services agreement of $21,000 for quarterly reporting, as required under the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) consent decree. The committee forwarded a resolution authorizing the purchasing agent to seek bids for... (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
New Balance sidesteps Made in USA ad rules Apr 17, 2010
Haddad said the consent decree was unrelated to its labeling standards for shoes that are manufactured in the United States. Carissa Ray / msnbc. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sonic to pay $70,000 in sex harassment cas... Apr 16, 2010
A consent decree that settled the dispute, signed Monday by a U.S. District Court judge in Athens, includes provisions for equal employment opportunity training, reporting, and postings. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, April 15, 2010. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Contamination suspends Cabot's Pa. gas drilling Apr 16, 2010
Then, in November, the agency signed a consent decree with Cabot in which the company agreed to pay a $120,000 fine, take steps to improve its drilling operations, and restore or replace the affected water supplies in Dimock. But the DEP said the company failed to meet a March 31 deadline to fix defective casings on three wells, and that gas continues to pollute groundwater. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Cannon & Wendt to pay $100,000 in bias lawsuit Apr 16, 2010
A trial had been scheduled, but Foster said the company agreed to settle with a consent decree as a business decision ... In the consent decree, Cannon agreed to apologize to Cortez, give training to supervisor Mark Ghose, stop national-origin harassment and retaliation, change its anti-discrimination policies and conduct extensive training for its supervisory workforce over the next three years. (AZCentral -- Business)
Case against Sonic settled Apr 16, 2010
A consent decree that settled the dispute, signed Monday by a U.S. District Court judge in Athens, includes provisions for equal employment opportunity training, reporting and postings ... Among other things, according to the consent decree, Sonic will provide employees with training that teaches them their rights and obligations under Title VII.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Council OKs funds for H'fest OT, change in residency requirements Apr 13, 2010
The resolution passed after debate in which each councilor agreed that Harborfest would be put on notice that with the impending Department of Environmental Conservation consent decree costing the city $87 million, that money to support in-kind services might not be forthcoming next year. Harborfest is not going to support the city of Oswego, but we are asked to support them, Sharkey said. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
