Oneonta Mayor Daniel Buttermann opened the meeting by announcing the launch of “Community Conversations,” a series of open forums intended to bring residents into earlier, more frequent dialogue with city leadership.…
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The specially scheduled meeting for the presentation, which did not include public comment and lasted around two hours, covered some site plans, cash flow estimates, electricity and water usage, technologies that will be used, local partnerships, changes over the proposal’s history, and more.…
“BVA has done such important and impactful work in the region, and I’m thrilled to join as the first full-time executive director to help usher in its next chapter,” Miller said. “With everything happening in the world today, ensuring our local communities are vibrant and welcoming is more important than ever."…
Forster Rothbart was appointed to the 7th Ward council member seat in November 2024, following Bryce Wooden’s departure from Common Council. He has been serving in the position since January 2025.…
It’s not enough just to say “not in my back yard.” It is critical that we voice what we do want to see in our communities. Here at Otsego 2000, we strongly support housing projects that increase the number of year-round small- and mid-sized apartments, homes, and townhouses that would serve low- to middle-income individuals and families, young people, and retirees.…
What we’re getting at is this: Without the advent of additional housing of all kinds, and without thoughtful economic development, we cannot begin to address the needs of Otsego County’s low-income individuals.…
At nearly five times the Town of Richfield’s annual budget, the project funding represents an unprecedented development opportunity for the community of a few thousand residents. The projects aim to develop and revitalize Richfield/Richfield Springs’ historic downtown.…
As he has done for the past six months, Shaughnessy gave the council a litany of reasons why maintaining 27 Market Street as a parking lot is the best option for business development in the short term.…
“I look forward to working with Judy McKinney-Cherry and all of the team members who have done a fantastic job for the region since the inception of the Council in 2011...."…
The key to a stronger, more vibrant and more secure American economy could be staring us right in the face. A groundbreaking new report circulating in Washington reveals that one of America's leading industries still has untapped potential to drive job creation, competitiveness and long-term economic growth.…
