Beauty Contest

COOPERSTOWN—The Inn at Cooperstown, 16 Chestnut Street, took top honors in the 2026 Clark Foundation Cooperstown Beautification Contest in Category I: Most Attractive Floral Display in a Business Setting. “The planters and hanging baskets complement the building beautifully. The color palette is spot on, and the thoughtful use of materials reflects true expertise,” the judges said. See page 7 for the complete list of this year’s winners. “The contest was founded more than 70 years ago by Susan Vanderpoel Clark.