State Sen. Jim Seward Joins Community Foundation Board Former state senator Jim Seward, R-Milford, who retired Dec. 31 after representing the county in Albany for 34 years, has joined the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC) . “My top priority has always been to work hard and collaborate with others to improve the quality of life for all those who live, work and are raising a family in this wonderful area,” Seward said on his…
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DREAMS PARK ASKS STATE OK FOR ’21 SEASON Tests, Reduced Capacity Key To Reopening Plans COOPERSTOWN – Cooperstown Dreams Park will be submitting plans to the state Department of Health to allow it to field a 2021 youth-baseball season at its Hartwick Seminary campus this summer, it announced today. The plan asks the DOH to take “into consideration camp testing and reduced capacity,” according to the statement from Attorney Garo Gozigian, the company’s local lawyer. Dreams Park said it is…
WINTER SPORTS ATTRACT MANY Ice, Snow, Single-Digits Get Enthusiasts Outdoors…
Mayor Herzig Reaffirms: He’s Stepping Down In 10 Months, He’ll Retire ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig reaffirmed in a statement issued a few minutes ago: He won’t run again. Here is the full statement: “During the past six years, by working together, the people of Oneonta have achieved remarkable progress in developing new housing options, supporting our local businesses, and strengthening our infrastructure while continuously improving upon our high quality of life. “Even an unprecedented pandemic was not able to…
County Police Review To Be Unveiled 3/3 COOPERSTOWN – The county’s Law Enforcement Task Force is planning a forum Wednesday, March 3, at the county board’s monthly meeting, to unveil its review of the county Sheriff’s Department procedures and policies, as required by Governor Cuomo’s order of last June 12. County board chairman David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, said the public will be able to view the presentation via the county’s Facebook page, and comment via email or mail through…
LUCKY SOARS! CLICK TO READ OF LUCKY’S NARROW ESCAPE…
IN MEMORIAM Thomas Hickey, 91; Mayor’s Son, Owner Of Empire State Oil ONEONTA – On Presidents’ Day the 15 of February 2021, at the age of 91, Thomas Eddy Hickey passed on at Cooperstown Rehabilitation and Nursing. By his side were his $1.99 pair of reading glasses, Ron Chernow’s 1,100-page history of President Ulysses S. Grant, and a photograph of his wife of 67 years, Jean O. Hickey. A lifelong resident of Oneonta, Tom was born on 05 August 1929 and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Fenimore Virtual Exhibit Tour VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 p.m. Zoom meeting featuring walk through of exhibit ‘Cooper, Cole, and the Hudson River School’ with manager of arts education Kevin Gray. Free, registration required. Suggested donation $5. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
CLICK TO READ POLICE REFORM PLAN Cooperstown First In County To Okay Police-Reform Plan By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – The Village Board tonight is scheduled to be the first of three entities in Otsego County to approve a police-reform plan ordered by the Cuomo Administration on June 12, 2020, after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests. The trustees are scheduled to vote on a “Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan” certification when they meet…
CLICK TO DONATE TO THE PROJECT Master Gardeners’ Fund Drive At 70% Goal: To Redevelop Cooperstown Parking Lot As Horticulture Hub COOPERSTOWN – The Grow With Cornell Cooperative Extension fund drive is more than 70 percent toward its $200,000 goal so its Master Gardener program can convert its parking lot at 123 Lake St. into a center of teaching and education. “Our success demonstrates the investment in planning conducted by Master Gardener Volunteers and staff, and the value the gardens…
