Adam Stoutenburg, Casella territory sales representative, nominated The Arc Otsego based on its expansion of recycling efforts since the opening of the Otsego ReUse Center in 2018. Stoutenburg said when he joined Casella, he saw what the agency was doing with recycling in the community and made sure that Casella was a strong partner in making it grow.…
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“We saw a clear need to reduce plastic waste in our community, and NexTrex offered a smart, scalable solution,” said Faith Tiemann, chief marketing officer of The Arc Otsego. “It’s a meaningful way for residents to contribute to a greener Otsego County.”…
The 7th anniversary of the Hartwick Seminary Fire Department, contaminated salted smoked split herring and the final book collection for the Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown's Summer Book Sale are among the topics covered in today's news briefs.…
“The Climate Smart Communities Task Force in Oneonta has been working hard for several months to promote [actions] that individuals and the city can take to both mitigate climate change and adapt to the inevitable shifts that a changing climate will bring to our community,” said Chair Liz Brown.…
The goal of the GMU challenge is to educate the community on proper recycling of plastic grocery bags and other plastic film items, which cannot be recycled through regular curbside recycling programs.…
The Clarvoes, who have lived in Hartwick since 1980, are long-time advocates for environmental issues, including the importance of recycling. One of their largest recycling efforts was the restoration of a building in the hamlet of Hartwick, reusing many of the materials in the building and employing construction methods to ensure energy conservation.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 23 Otsego ReUse Center presents College Move-Out Day Sale MOVEOUT DAY SALE—9 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to browse items donated by SUNY Oneonta students on move-out day. Held at the Otsego ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street, Oneonta. (607) 353-7831 or visit facebook.com/OtsegoReUseCenter DINE FOR A CAUSE—Each Tuesday through May 31, eat out at Social Eats Project 607 and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support local non-profit, Helios Care. Social Eats Project…
Nonprofit to Collect Bikes, Sewing Machines Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace, in an ongoing effort to recycle unwanted items, will hold a used bicycle and sewing machine collection on Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Otsego ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street, Oneonta. Rust free adult and children’s bicycles in repairable condition and working portable sewing machines and sewing notions can be dropped off rain or shine throughout the day. Bikes for parts, disassembled bikes, tricycles and…
Environmental Stewards Enjoy Earth Fest Fun Maureen Murray, Cooperstown, and Barbara Deemer, Oneonta help separate Styrofoam and plastics for Eva Davey, Westford, to put on the truck for recycling during the annual Earth Fest event at Milford Central School this afternoon. At right, Bill Hardy, Oneonta, of the ARC’s Oneonta ReUse Center, holds before photos of their re-purpose contest winner; an industrial fan that was made into an unique coffee table by Joanne Mkytyn of Oneonta. Guests could browse the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Celebrate The Harvest Season HARVEST FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2 days of music, performances, activities, workshops, meet the animals, learn about old-time trades, participate in the harvest. Entry, $12/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/Harvest-Festival BENEFIT JAM SESSION – 3 – 10 p.m. “Play it Forward” all day jam session with musicians from Florida, Long Island, Brooklyn mix with local musicians. All instruments, genres, vocalists invited. Enjoy raffles, BBQ, music. All…
