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Appreciating What We Have Achieved

During the weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year, there is so much to be thankful for. But for many of us, it can be challenging to find time to pause and appreciate the moment amidst the hustle and bustle of preparing for hosting family, cooking, traveling, volunteering, gift-wrapping and giving, and so on. Today, I take a moment to appreciate everything I am thankful for, including the vibrant community I live in—where I’ve made my home, where I’m surrounded by family and friends. In my letter from October 2021, I reflected on everything I love about Otsego County, our region, and the City of Oneonta. It was then I wondered: How do we attract people to our area who want to build careers and families? How do we transform our region from “a place to visit” to “a place to live”?

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