In the initial proposal documents obtained by AllOtsego, applicants did not write that the property would be used for agricultural purposes. The property, located at 357 County Road 9, currently has a house, garage and a barn. It is currently zoned for RA-40, Residential Agricultural District.…
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As someone who had attended the most recent Common Council meeting, I admire Mayor Mark Drnek’s tenacity about having money allocated to improving Damaschke Field and paid parking.…
Since beginning my position at Tobacco Free Communities: Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie in December 2019, I have learned smoking affects every organ of one’s body, and increases the risk of contracting many harmful and lethal diseases, including Alzheimer’s.…
Christine Nealon’s October 2nd piece [“Solstice Commons—a Thoughtful Step Forward for Oneonta”] painted a lovely picture of the proposed Rehabilition Support Services development in Oneonta’s 6th Ward named “Solstice Commons.” Of course, that’s her job—to make sure these facilities get built. But beneath that polished presentation lie some uncomfortable truths.…
According to a press release issued on Friday, October 10, to date 2,500 No Kings Day 2.0 rallies are planned nationwide—surpassing the number of rallies held on June 14, the first No Kings Day. Participants are asked to bring one non-perishable food item for a rally day food drive for “Your Safe Haven” Food Bank and Soup Kitchen in Oneonta.…
Fifth-grader Maya Patton’s design, featuring a patriotic cat and a mouse casting their ballots for “dog,” captured the hearts of the four judges, which included three Hartwick College students and an Oneonta High School student. …
This weekend's Oneonta Rotary Road Rally Scavenger Hunt, a passport fair at the Unadilla Town Hall on Saturday, Cooperstown Central School soccer updates and the Butternuts Neutral Host Mobile Tower Pilot Project are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
The Yellowjackets took control early with a combination of a dominant defensive performance and an unstoppable running game. All of Oneonta High School’s scores came from running the ball. Quarterback Chase Jervis rushed for four out of the team’s five touchdowns on the night. Jervis ran for more than 170 yards total.…
Huntington was born on February 24, 1949. He grew up in East Lansing, Michigan, and attended Michigan State University. Post-graduation, he traveled to Norway, where his passion for literature and language was born.…
As many of you know, we are in the midst of a government shutdown. Regardless of your political affiliation, the impact is felt far and wide, particularly by local nonprofits. Many of these organizations are heavily funded by federal and state sources to do the work that they do in order to deliver essential services throughout our community.…
