The budget is a decrease from the adopted $11,554,408.00 last year, largely attributed to a reduction in debt service obligations and calculations in grants.…
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Gerry Miner Welch, 78, of Cooperstown, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 26, 1947 in Cooperstown, Gerry was the son of Mildred Miner Welch and Alva Curtis Welch, both well known for their contributions to the community.…
According to Emergency Services Coordinator Victor F. C. Jones, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Otsego County 911 dispatched the Cooperstown Fire Department for a reported house fire at 125 Lake Street.…
A few years back, a chance encounter between Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh and Dr. Anush Patel at the Friends of the Village Library Winter Carnival Book Sale launched an idea that has since become a beloved community event. For three years now, the monthly Welcome Home Cooperstown meet and greet has been welcoming newcomers...…
MEET & GREET—5:30-7 p.m. “Welcome Home Cooperstown.” Gathering to welcome new residents to the Village of Cooperstown. Celebrate Fire Prevention Month with the Cooperstown Fire Department, meet neighbors and learn about the community. Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit https://www.facebook.com/welcomehomecooperstown…
An opening reception on Friday night at the Cooperstown Art Association, registration for this weekend's SQSPCA Barktoberfest and Dog Show, a reading by The Writrixes in Cherry Valley, and CCS sports results are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
OPEN HOUSE—2-4 p.m. “Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Squad—EMS Week Open House.” Tour the new ambulances, firehouse, EMS UTV and Command Trailer, new equipment, and learn about EMS and volunteer opportunities. Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. Michael.simons@cooperstownfd.org or https://www.facebook.com/events/1398079314716865/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D…
The two most-discussed topics at the Cooperstown Village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, August 26 had trustees looking both low and high across the village landscape. On the one hand was an issue related to amending a Special Use Permit in order to allow the construction of dwellings over a stream and culvert on a private property in the village. On the other hand was whether to pursue a request made by interested parties to update village law in…
This week's "Around the Towns" pictorial page includes photos from an Arbor Day planting in memory of Bill and Liz Clark, an aerial view of this year's induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center, and more.…
In addition to the Pearce Enforcer containing new and updated equipment, it represents a quantum leap in performance. For example, where previously it would have taken almost 10 minutes to set up the ladder before it could be hoisted, the new unit will complete that process in 40 seconds.…
