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Next NY Forward Meeting Set for August 23

The Local Planning Committee for the Cooperstown New York Forward program will hold its third meeting on Wednesday, August 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Cooperstown Village Hall, 22 Main Street. The meeting is open to observers from the public, with an opportunity for public comment.…

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CCESO Garden Project: Pretty with a Purpose

Members of the public gathered under cloudy skies and scattered showers on Thursday, July 27 to celebrate the completion of phase one of the “Grow with Cornell Cooperative Extension Garden Project.” Master Gardener volunteers guided between 20-30 visitors through garden beds constructed earlier this year dedicated to pollinator plants, native plants, deer resistance plants, potpourri flowers, and vegetables grown in raised beds to launch the new garden learning and activity center at CCESO’s Education Center at 123 Lake Street.…

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Local Rider Enjoying Success

Calamanzo, a flea-bitten grey horse owned and ridden by Grace Shipman of Cooperstown, New York and Ridgefield, Connecticut, was named 3’3” Reserve Grand Champion at the 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships East on July 1 in Traverse City, Michigan.…

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Artist Helen Quinn To Speak at Art Garage

Internationally active artist Helen Quinn will present a free artist’s talk on Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m. at the Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, just outside of Cooperstown. Quinn’s program is offered as part of the current show, “Passages: Creatures and Curiosities.” The three-person exhibit also includes work by Ava Fedorov and Petey Brown.…

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Research Library To Offer Free Books, Periodicals

COOPERSTOWN—The Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum Research Library will offer a selection of surplus books and periodicals free to the public. All items will be accessible August 14-18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in front of the Research Library.…

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Cooperstown Native Makes Good at Rowing Nationals

Colin Wilcox didn’t think he would ever return to rowing. The 2016 Cooperstown Central School graduate and Long Island resident competed at the collegiate level at SUNY Geneseo, but he thought his career had ended when the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to his senior season. After more than two years out of practice, he returned to the sport with the New York Athletic Club and put up impressive performances at two national competitions in July.…

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Cooperstown Community Says Farewell to One of Its Own

Four-time Academy Award-winning actor Katherine Hepburn famously said, “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.” In many ways, longtime Cooperstown resident Bob Faller, who passed away on July 12, channeled the mantra of Hollywood’s leading lady. He was also renowned for his strong personality, independence and outspokenness, much like the talented screen actress.…

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Catherine Davis Black Award Winner Named

Cooperstown Central School graduate Charlotte Pope is the recipient of the Cooperstown Rotary Foundation’s 2023 Catherine Davis Black Scholarship. Pope was acknowledged at this year’s CCS Commencement Ceremony on June 25th and received the $1,500.00 scholarship at the July 18th Rotary Club of Cooperstown luncheon at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.…

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Meet, Greet Planned For Tuesday, August 1

COOPERSTOWN—Welcome Home Cooperstown will host its next Community Meet and Greet on Tuesday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall at 22 Main Steet. This is the fourth in a series of monthly gatherings designed to bring together new area residents with longtime community members.…