Two endeavors dealing with antique, vintage or used goods will be opening their doors soon—Patina House and the Olde Stonehouse Emporium.…
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Butternut Valley
The privately-owned property was identified by OLT and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition as a priority for ecological restoration. It borders Cahoon Creek, an important tributary of Butternut Creek, and joins a larger network of protected lands that safeguard wetlands, farmland, forests, and scenic views in the Butternut Valley.…
Making up the panel were Tanya Shalor, chief executive officer of Opportunities for Otsego; Maggie Johnson, executive director of Community Cupboard of Edmeston; Dr. Diane Georgeson, health officer for the City of Oneonta; Carolyn Lewis, director of legislative affairs and grants at Bassett Healthcare Network; and Tamie Reed, director of the Otsego County Office for the Aging. Stephanie Bauer of the Cooperstown Area League of Women Voters served as moderator.…
The effort to procure alternative banking services was led by Butternut Valley Alliance and its “Save Our Bank” task force, formed on the heels of Community Bank’s withdrawal. Members of the task force included co-chairs Ed Lentz and Maggie Brenner, as well as other BVA members Tom Washbon, Jason Cianciotto and Bob Thomas. Members at-large included Jim Tremlett, John DiStefano, Peter Martin, Arlene Martin and Andrea Hull.…
Many NYSEG/Avangrid utility consumers reported having received invoices for a four-week period that represent an estimated 400 percent increase in utility expenses when compared to previous years. In some cases, their monthly utility costs are well over $1,000.00!…
The Gilbertsville Historic District, which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, was inspired by a plan to place dams that would flood the Butternut Valley, destroying the historic landscape. In the Village of Gilbertsville, this is just one example of the advocacy that has led to action in the areas of education, natural resources and human rights.…
Five months after CBNA’s closing in Morris, the BVA has announced a partnership with Sidney Federal Credit Union. SFCU will now take the necessary measures to open a full-service branch in Morris.…
SFCU will now apply to the New York State Department of Financial Services for designation as a Bank Development District. This designation will make the branch opening financially feasible and will also allow municipalities to bank with the credit union.…
On Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m., Gilbertsville’s Dunderberg Gallery will present composer and pianist Jacob Friedman in a program titled “Improvising on the Elements.”…
Otsego County to receive low interest disaster relief loans for Butternut Valley flooding in July Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com As a result of severe flooding that affected the Butternut Valley area in July, the Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to businesses and residents affected by the flooding. Businesses may borrow up to $2 million for repairs and $200,000 for homeowners to replace and repair real estate as well as $40,000 for personal property. Interest rates are…
