The Water Quality Coordinating Committee did, indeed, address important issues—that have only gained in urgency. Invasive plant and animal species, harmful algal bloom occurrences and, most importantly, the very safety of water for drinking and recreation, are concerns that have all grown since 2016.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Lectures on Climate and Population CLIMATE CHANGE—5:30-7 p.m. “Can New York Combat Climate Change Without Destroying Communities?” Discuss the state’s plan for a carbon free energy grid, and the ecological and financial costs. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/ CONSERVATION—7-8:30 p.m. “Be Informed Lecture Series: Is It Me or Are There Less People Here? Explaining Population Decline.” Dr. Alex Thomas discusses the relationship between metropolitan growth, second homeownership and our…
Sunday's walking tour led by Dr. Cindy Falk and a mushroom walk with Margret Grebowicz (registration required for both) are among the events and announcements included here.…
News Briefs: May 2, 2023 NYSEG and RG&E to Offer Repayment Assistance NEW YORK STATE—New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric, subsidiaries of AVANGRID Inc., announced new assistance and repayment plans for customers on April 17. Pandemic-related and winter-season pauses on service disconnections have ended, as has the corporation’s late-payment charge suspension from last fall. Customers are encouraged to contact the companies’ service lines as soon as possible to learn about repayment options. NYSEG and RG&E…
Butternut Valley Alliance JoinsOtsego Outdoors Collaborative By DARLA M. YOUNGS OTSEGO COUNTY Having recently welcomed the Butternut Valley Alliance to its ranks, the Otsego Outdoors program has now grown from a trio of partner organizations to a quartet. Otsego Outdoors, known for its seasonal Otsego Octet Challenges, connects county residents and visitors with year-round recreational opportunities. The collaborative program was begun in May of 2017 by Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association.…
Film Plastic Recycling Challenge Returns OTSEGO COUNTY—The Otsego County Solid Waste Department and the Otsego County Conservation Association are teaming up once again to promote the Otsego County Schools Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The challenge promotes recycling of film plastics and is open to all public and private K-12 school buildings located in Otsego County. The challenge kicks off on America Recycles Day, November 15, and runs through April 14, 2023. During the challenge, students are encouraged to collect clean,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Find Fun Holiday Gifts HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get ready for the holidays. Many vendors will be selling cookies, Jewelry, Antiques, Collectibles, Crafts, Natural Products and more. Also, stop at the Book Nook for your next read or at the snack bar. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-4102 or visit firstumc-oneonta.org BE AN ANGEL – The Angel Tree Program has returned. The community is invited to adopt a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Grand & Glorious Fall Fair To Support Catskill Choral Society GRAND & GLORIOUS FAIR – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free community event featuring live music, garage sales, games, food, local arts & crafts, more. Presented by the Catskill Choral Soceity in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Visit catskillchoralsociety.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JULY 30 Festival, Exhibits, and Morefor Laurens Community LAURENS COMMUNITY DAY – All Day. Stop by Laurens for a day full of yard sales, activities and a concert. Activities at the school are 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and include glitter tattoos, the Utica Zoomobile, BJ the clown, make your own sundae, and more. The Fire Department will also be hosting an open house at 8 a.m. and will be serving hamburgers from 11 a.m. – 2…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Celebrate Our Earth CLEAN UP – 9 a.m. – Noon. Morris residents are invited to join the Butternut Valley Alliance, others, to show your love for our Earth and help clean up the local roadways and streams, donate to the food bank, more. Parking Lot, Morris Central School, 65 W. Main St., Morris. Visit www.butternutvalleyalliance.org RECYCLING – Noon – 3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day and recycle responsibly. Bring your hard to recycle items including rigid…