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‘Very Large Crowd’ At Motel

Auction Worries Coop Police

Police and emergency officials are worried next Friday's auction of Cooperstown Motel's contents will hinder emergency traffic on the main route to Bassett Hospital. (AllOTSEGO.com)
Police and emergency officials are worried next Friday's auction of Cooperstown Motel's contents will hinder emergency traffic on the main route to Bassett Hospital. (AllOTSEGO.com)

COOPERSTOWN – Local police have been alerted by Village DPW Superintendent Brian Clancy a “very large crowd” is possible for next Friday’s (the 8th) auction of the furnishings and other contents of the Cooperstown Motel – including potentially valuable baseball memorabilia – and to plan accordingly.

The auction, by MacFadden & Sons of Sharon Springs, begins at noon.

The motel, at Beaver and Chestnut, is at the “major access point” to Bassett Hospital, according to an e-mail from Chief Michael Covert to Rob O’Brien, county 911 director.

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