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Letter from Vera Talevi

Not Happy with OLT

My subject is the Otsego Land Trust and further commercialization of the Brookwood Point property formerly owned by Bob and Harry Cook, which is now owned by OLT.

OLT wants to expand use of its 22-acre site to allow for greater access and use by the general public. The property, when Bruno and I purchased the house in which I now live, was owned by Bob and Harry Cook. It was for single-family use—just Bob and Harry. Sadly, Bob and Harry eventually passed away and their home fell into disrepair. Eventually, the property was transferred to OLT.

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