Numerous commentators confirmed that while the state clearly has an interest in developing renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the developments must be sited with respect for adjoining property owners and the protection of significant cultural and historic assets. Faced with mounting criticisms, New Leaf cancelled the project.…
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The dining table will be set up on Main Street from Fair to River streets on Sunday, September 29 from 4-7 p.m. Stoddard Hollow String Band will once again be on hand to add to the festive harvest mood, and games for kids will be available on the library lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market building in Pioneer Alley, off Main Street.…
But for the Gilbertsville area’s strong resistance to a long-standing Army Corps of Engineers plan to dam up the area, the tour would not have taken place at all, as, like the sad fate of some Catskill Mountain towns, Gilbertsville and other nearby towns and villages would today be under water.…
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.…
News from the Garden Club of Richfield Springs, the Otsego County Historical Association, Connections at Clark Sports Center and more.…
A century of pictures of club members from years past, accounts of Rotary events over the century—it goes on and on through the years, all assembled and displayed by past President Ellen Tillapaugh and her husband, Gary Kuch.…
“It’s a local service club focused on the community,” Cooperstown Rotary Club Board President Ellen Pope said. “But there is a strong belief that you need to be connected to others around the world, so there is less of a fear of the other and more of a sense that we are all one community.”…
If you’re a very recent newcomer, you may know us best for our programs that add to the vitality of daily living in Otsego County. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market (1991) was established to bring farmers and artisans to their customers and those customers back to Main Street at a time when even baseball writers were lamenting the takeover by baseball shops.…
Since its inception 50 years ago, the Winter Carnival has been a way for those who brave the winters here to have a bit of respite and fun. The following is an overview of some of the more popular events on Saturday and Sunday.…
Otsego 2000 Executive Director Ellen Pope coordinated the Holiday Market and participation with other local shop owners. “We’re calling it a Holiday Stroll and welcome everyone to participate in this festive tradition that celebrates local farmers, artisans, makers and businesses,” she said.…
