On Monday, August 25, the Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees approved Resolution No. 4 of 2025, regarding the federal government’s policies on immigrant seizure, detention and deportation.…
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In this installment of “Town Talk,” Village of Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh answers a few quick questions from General Manager/Senior Editor Darla M. Youngs to update readers on village business.…
Following in the footsteps of the New York State Canalway Water Trail and the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail, this new route traverses eight counties and covers 190 miles of river from its headwaters in Cooperstown to its final destination in Corning. Self-described as having 43 designated river communities along the way, 50 official access sites, and 11 preformed itineraries to guide travelers, the SBWT is touted as an ideal experience for both novice and masterful river goers.…
“All camera work (the televising of sewer lines) by the subcontracted camera firm was completed Monday,” Tillapaugh said in an e-mail on Tuesday, April 8. “If the lines required cleaning in order to get images, notices informing the occupants of the camera work were delivered to residences in advance of working on their street.”…
Local Laws 2-5 were passed by the trustees. Local Laws 2-4 involve parking—Number 2 prohibits parking on the east side of Brooklyn Avenue, Number 3 prohibits parking on Upper Main Street from Grove Street to Averill Road, and Number 4 allows overnight parking on Fish Road in Lakefront Park from November 1 through April 1 on the east side of the roadway.…
As the discussion turned to grants and projects, most of the talk revolved around Fairy Spring Park, including the addition of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant bathrooms and ramps. “The public is going to want to know what we commit ourselves to,” said Trustee Joseph Membrino. “Every meeting that we’ve had about this, the same stumbling has seemed to occur…we aren’t tight on what we actually [intend].”…
“This milestone not only represents the community’s enduring commitment to preserving history, but also shows its dedication to ensuring the bright future of our creative community,” said Janet Erway, executive director of CAA and The Smithy.…
In summary, our view shed is unparalleled, with plentiful bench seating for all in a lovely, natural setting. The construction of a viewing deck with lights, railings, trash receptacles, etc. detracts from a setting that must be preserved and maintained as it is.…
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.…
If those who voted “no” are not related in any way to our hometown heroes of fathers, mothers, sisters, and brothers, or others, then why should they care, and why should they have a say in a vote that has no bearing on them?…
