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Monday, June 03, 2013  Neighbors and business owners expressed their frustration at a board meeting over a 22% property tax increase.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  It was the first time the public could speak out against the Baldwinsville and Lysander Fire Departments consolidating, and they took advantage. During the question and answer period, people both for and against the merger grilled not only Baldwinsville Volunteer Fire Department Attorney Mark Butler, but each other as well.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  The next time you call 911 in Utica, a different police agency will pick up the phone.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  In a close vote, Salina residents decided against a plan to consolidate the town hall and highway facility in a new building.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Tuesday, voters will decide if they want to dissolve the Village of Camillus into the town.

Saturday, October 22, 2011  This November voters in Salina will decide whether or not to consolidate the town hall and highway facility and move them into a new building the town would buy.

Monday, October 17, 2011  The Village of Minoa is changing the way it provides ambulance service.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  The people have spoken in the Town of Camillus by voting to abolish the job of tax receiver.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Another State University of New York (SUNY) school is agreeing to share services to help cut back on spending.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The Village of Yorkville is considering consolidating it's police force to save money, and hand over duties to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department.

Monday, August 08, 2011  The Yorkville Village Police Department is in talks with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department, and that isn't sitting well with some residents.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  People on both sides of the issue are meeting tonight.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The Town of Camillus will hold a public vote to decide on abolishing the town tax receiver office, just a few weeks after the former receiver passed away.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  A first-of-its-kind poll finds most New Yorkers want to consolidate at least some local government services, but don't want their home town or school district dissolved in the process.