“Blackberry Pickers Sharing,” 2022, Ashley Norwood Cooper. Oil on panel. On view through May 14 at Fenimore Art Museum. (Photo courtesy of Fenimore Art Museum) Artist Examines Edge of Nature ‘Swarm’ is Intense, Colorful By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN Internationally famed artist and Cooperstown resident Ashley Norwood Cooper visited the Fenimore Art Museum on April 26 to walk visitors through her exhibition, “Swarm.” The visit was part of the museum’s “Food for Thought” series of events, each of which features lunch and…
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Habitat for HumanityTaking Applications Open House Set for This Saturday By WRILEY NELSONOTSEGO COUNTY Habitat for Humanity Otsego County is accepting applications for local families or individuals who are interested in partnering with Habitat to become homeowners. HFHOC will discuss the process with anyone who submits an interest form, and is holding an open house at their site on McFarland Road in Oneonta on May 6 at 1 p.m.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MAY 4 Meet Pulitzer Winning Cartoonist At The Cooperstown Library MEET THE ARTIST—2-4 p.m. Stop at the library to meet Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, novelist, playwright and illustrator Jules Feiffer, whose work is on display at the art association. Feiffer recently moved to the area and looks forward to meeting his new neighbors. Followed by a book signing. Held at the Cooperstown Art Association/Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777 or visit cooperstownart.com COMMUNITY TABLE—11:30 a.m. to 1…
Simone Mantellassi bakes schiacciata, an Italian flatbread, to give away at Gilbertsville’s first ever Hullabaloo, held April 30. Mantellassi baked his bread at the Gilbertsville Expressive Moment’s Sculpture Park, 12 Commons Drive. (Photo by Teresa Winchester) Gilbertsville’s First HullabalooWas a Real Hoot! Repeat Event Will Take Place May 7 By TERESA WINCHESTERGILBERTSVILLE A rainy day had little impact on either the turnout or the crowd reaction to Gilbertsville’s first-ever Hullabaloo, held April 30. Upwards of 20 vendors were set up to…
Averill Road Activity COOPERSTOWN—Not much has happened at the Village of Cooperstown Averill Road site since April 6, when Madison County Supreme Court Justice Hon. Patrick J. O’Sullivan ruled the Templeton Foundation could proceed with geotechnical testing contingent upon New York State Department of Environmental Conservation compliance. Today, however, there were workers on-site chipping brush and branches, and hauling lumber from the property. Templeton’s proposed housing project, which has been the subject of two lawsuits to date, is intended for…
News Briefs: May 2, 2023 NYSEG and RG&E to Offer Repayment Assistance NEW YORK STATE—New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric, subsidiaries of AVANGRID Inc., announced new assistance and repayment plans for customers on April 17. Pandemic-related and winter-season pauses on service disconnections have ended, as has the corporation’s late-payment charge suspension from last fall. Customers are encouraged to contact the companies’ service lines as soon as possible to learn about repayment options. NYSEG and RG&E…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Create Beautiful Origami Flowers with Huntington Memorial Library ART WORKSHOP—6-7 p.m. Spring has sprung. Learn to make beautiful origami book flowers from recycled books and colored paper. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 2 Hike through Betty & Wilber Davis State Park with Susquehanna Adirondack Mountain Club COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. All are invited for a group hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Please bring appropriate clothing, gear and enough water to stay hydrated, and be aware of your level of fitness. Contact hike leader for more information. This week’s hike will be at Betty & Wilber Davis State Park, 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, with hike…
Coop Mayor Launching Welcome Initiative Tomorrow COOPERSTOWN—“Welcome Home Cooperstown,” a new initiative from Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, will kick off a series of monthly meet and greets on Tuesday, May 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Village Hall at 22 Main Street. The goal is to welcome area newcomers, assist them in building connections to established residents and institutions, and encourage them to make Cooperstown their permanent home. Information about community events will be available and refreshments will be served. All members of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Bike Rodeo & Open House at Clark Sports Center BIKE RODEO—9 a.m. to noon. Safe Kids of Otsego County presents an education event on bike safety. Get the kids’ helmets checked, sit them down to learn the rules of the road, challenge them with the obstacle course and much more. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 or visit facebook.com/clarksportscenter PARK CLEAN-UP—1 p.m. Help clean up a local park ahead of the summer season. Bring your rakes,…
