Multiple town officials and individuals familiar with recent proceedings describe a breakdown in coordination between the supervisor’s office, the Town Board, and department heads, culminating in a formal legal opinion that found the town acted improperly in a recent payroll matter.…
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Interviews with Town Supervisor Cody Moore and Councilman Bryan LoRusso reveal differing perspectives on how the town is functioning, but both acknowledge that Hartwick is in a period of transition, with significant work ahead.…
Some will argue that political debates have devolved into political theater. Others will disagree, contending such debates are a vital ingredient to better public policy and public leadership. But at the end of the day, both locally and nationally, a refusal to debate clearly does not necessarily weaken a candidate’s chance of being elected.…
An ICE spokesperson, who did not give their name, told AllOtsego they would require more details to confirm whether Martinez had an active immigration warrant.…
GOP leaders across the state have endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the race. But for some locals, Sharpe is the better choice.…
Ruffles told attendees that for the prior year the total value of all property in the Town of Hartwick was about $306 million, according to New York State. “This year, they came in and said Hartwick is worth $360 million,” Ruffles said.…
The Town of Hartwick’s town board organizational meeting the night of Monday, January 12 barely made it past the pledge of allegiance without incident. After a visit from two Otsego County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles with deputies speaking to opposing factions, the meeting proceeded with only a few raised voices over the following three hours...…
“We are working with Delaware Engineering to address additional ventilation revisions to improve the structure,” Haney said. “There will need to be repairs made to the gable end walls, replacing the sheathing, new exhaust fans, and vent covers.…
This letter is in rebuttal to Bruce Markusen’s letter, titled “Town of Hartwick Coverage Lacking,” published in the May 1, 2025 editions of “The Freeman’s Journal” and “Hometown Oneonta.” These are areas of that letter with which I disagree.…
This story began in early April with reports of mold being found on two walls of the Hartwick reservoir, as posted by Councilman Bryan LoRusso on one of his Facebook political pages. This issue of mold and moisture is not new, nor has it created a water safety issue, either now or in the past.…
