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Viewing Platform Project Plans on Hold

Discussion of the proposed Lakefront Park viewing platform project has been tabled for the time being, following Monday night’s informational meeting, led by Delta Engineer Director of Landscape Architecture Michael Haas, and the subsequent Village Board meeting. Haas reviewed plans for the platform, which was to be installed at the northern terminus of Pioneer Street, in Lakefront Park. The plans received push back from members of the public as well as some village trustees.…
November 29, 2024

Editorial: The More You Know…

When Iron String Press received the first e-mail from a concerned citizen who said they knew nothing about the Village of Cooperstown’s plans to install a cantilevered viewing platform at the terminus of Pioneer Street, we were surprised. It was not news to us, because we had covered the village’s NY Forward $4.5 million grant process from beginning to end, and the viewing platform was one of a number of projects being considered for funding.…
November 28, 2024

Cooperstown Observed: Oh, for Art’s Sake!

In a village famous for its museums, the grande dame is Fenimore Art Museum, with its permanent collection, its visiting exhibitions, and its native-American splendors. The staircase leading to the lower galleries is a work of art in itself. Not to be overlooked, is the Community Gallery tucked away in a corner on the second floor. As its name implies, it displays works from local sources and is not to be missed.…
September 5, 2024

Happenin’ Otsego: 07-02-24

CONCERT—6:30 p.m., food truck opens at 6. “Cooperstown Lakefront Concert Series,” featuring the Small Town Big Band with the Cooperstown Children’s Choir performing at 6:15. Lakefront Park, Cooperstown. (607)322-4068  or visit https://www.wearecooperstown.com/events/cooperstown-lakefront-concert-series-2/…
July 1, 2024

Happenin’ Otsego: 07-11-23

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JULY 11 Hanzolo Presents Final Performance LAKEFRONT CONCERT—6:30 p.m. Hanzolo performs an explosive, emotional, and danceable mix of soul, jazz, rock, and more in the band’s last concert. Lake Front Park Bandstand, Cooperstown.office@cooperstownchamber.org or visit facebook.com/CooperstownLakefront/…
July 10, 2023

LORD: Many Hands Protect Otsego Lake

Letter from Paul Lord Many Hands Protect Otsego Lake The Otsego Lake and SUNY Oneonta communities worked together to protect property, life, and the environment around Otsego Lake on Saturday, November 5. Saturday morning had me concerned about whether the autumn no-wake zone buoy Buoyfest would be a success or would be only the first day of a multiple day effort to retrieve our NWZBs. Winds were strong enough to cause concern, and we had lost the services of four…
November 18, 2022

Cooperstown & Around: July 8, 2021

Cooperstown & Around Village to host concert series at Lakefront Park Cooperstown will host the Lakefront Concert series, which began Tuesday, July 6, and will take place every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages. The next concert will be Tuesday, July 13, and will feature the Kennesaw Mountain Boys. Richfield to host concerts in the park The Richfield Springs ‘Concert in the Park’ series, a free event, will be…
July 8, 2021

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or digital-only access to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice: Friends of the Feral-TNR, Super Heroes Humane Society, or Susquehanna Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 

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