DOUG KENDALL RESIGNS AS ONEONTA CITY CLERK ONEONTA – In the midst of the turmoil at City Hall, City Clerk Douglas Kendall has submitted his formal resignation, effective Sept. 8. Kendall, who has a Ph.D. in American and New England studies and a background in the museum field prior to becoming city clerk post two years ago, has accepted the position of coordinator – the equivalent of director – at Hartwick College’s Yager Museum. In his remaining time at City Hall, “I’m hoping…
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At Reception, Herzig Details What 4 Mayors Accomplished He Affirms City-Manager Structure, Outlines Vision By JIM KEVLIN • for allotsego.com ONEONTA – In a speech interrupted a several points by applause and laughter from 125 supporters, Gary Herzig, the sole candidate who has emerged for mayor of Oneonta, affirmed his support for the city-manager form of government. On taking office Jan. 1, he will lead the new Common Council in “hiring the right person” and implementing the right “oversight” to ensure…
Council Fails To Gain Majority To Approve Hungerford Stipend ONEONTA – With her allies – Council members Mike Lynch and Larry Malone – absent from this evening’s Common Council meeting, a motion to give Acting City Manager Meg Hungerford a $31,771 stipend failed for lack of a majority. The vote in favor of the stipend was 4-2, with Dave Rissberger and Bob Brzozowski voting no. Rissberger specifically cited budget concerns. “This isn’t a reflection on the job Meg is doing,”…
IN MEMORIAM: Esther K. Elfenbein, 89; SUNY Oneonta Award-Winning Instructor ONEONTA – Esther K. Elfenbein, 89, a highly regarded instructor of speech, costume design and construction, stage makeup and other courses at SUNY Oneonta, passed away late Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2015 after a very brief illness. Esther was born Dec. 22, 1925 in Denver, Colo. A lover of art from an early age, Esther studied art and costume design, earning a BFA from the University of Iowa (and remained…
BLOODY FOOTPRINTS LEAD TO FELONY ARREST IN CITY ONEONTA – A trail of bloody footprints in front of the Townhouse Inn on Main Street led city police to arrest Evan C. Bowker, 21, on charges of kicking in a window in the Ruffino Mall, a class E felony. This can result in a prison sentence which will heavily impact Bowker’s future. There are services like RJF Felons which would be able to help him find employment when he is released,…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roseboom, 51; Auditor With HUD’s Inspector General OTEGO – Richard B. Roseboom, 51, an award-winning senior auditor for HUD’s inspector general, passed away Monday, Aug. 03, 2015 at Albany Medical Center . He was born Aug. 23, 1963, in Cobleskill, the son of Herbert and Lucille (Ball) Roseboom. Richard graduated from Worcester Central School, then continued his education at SUNY Cobleskill and Hartwick College, graduating with honors. He married Linda Sriyanti on Jan. 15, 2007, in Bogor,…
Raise Considered For Acting City Manager ONEONTA – Common Council will consider giving City Finance Director Meg Hungerford a $31,771 raise while she serves as acting city manager until a successor is found to Martin Murphy, who left city employ in July. The item was the topic of a “supplemental agenda” to the agenda for Tuesday evening’s regular council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall.…
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Telephone Service Out At Oneonta City Hall ONEONTA – Please be aware that the telephones at City Hall are currently out of service. The city is awaiting service from its telephone contractor. Both emergency phones and non-emergency numbers at the Oneonta Police Department and Oneonta Fire Department ARE working. Phone service to Oneonta City Court is working normally. The Oneonta Police Department non-emergency number is (607)432-1113 The Oneonta Fire Department non-emergency number is (607)433-3480 The Oneonta City…