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Chris Briggs

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Sheriff’s Office Called to Hartwick Meeting in First 10 Minutes

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...…
January 15, 2026
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State Health Dept: Water Issues Mostly Resolved

The Town of Hartwick’s water woes are approaching a resolution, according to the New York State Department of Health. Earlier this year, mold and mildew that did not impact drinking water safety were found in the building that houses the town’s reservoir. The state health department says upgrades to address the issue will be completed this fall.…
October 30, 2025
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Hartwick Officials Discuss Water and Fire Dep’t Issues

On April 21, Town Board members voted to approve expenditures up to $32,500.00 for a design from Delaware Engineering that will address ventilation, mold issues and other structural concerns in the water reservoir building. In addition to the design, the town will also contract with Delaware Engineering to bid out, award and manage the project.…
April 24, 2025
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Councilmembers Appoint Haney as Interim Supervisor

Haney, co-owner of the Cooperstown Bat Company with husband Tim, was appointed interim supervisor on Tuesday, January 21, following a motion by Bryan LoRusso. Councilmembers Chris Briggs, Bruce Markusen, LoRusso and Tom Murphy—often at loggerheads since the resignation of former Supervisor Robert O’Brien—voted unanimously in favor of moving forward with Haney taking the lead.…
January 30, 2025
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