No, not every resident has said “no” to Rehabilitation Support Services in the city. Many have shown support for RSS. There’s a whole group dedicated to it, and you’ve likely seen their signs around town. In fact, it was the City of Oneonta Common Council who said “no” to RSS and doubled down on it.…
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Solstice Commons is more than just bricks and mortar. It is an investment in Oneonta’s future and in the values we all hold dear: dignity, community, and mutual care. RSS has been part of this community for more than 40 years, and we are committed to being good neighbors for the next 40 and beyond.…
According to the Planning Commission Meeting Materials web page, “The applicant proposes the construction of a 3-story, ±61-unit, affordable housing project known as ‘Solstice Commons’ to be located at 164 River Street, Oneonta, NY 13820..."…
HISTORICAL MARKER—2 p.m. New historical marker arrives for The Sixth Ward, 70 River Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-6450 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1110346874472900&set=a.232668738907389…
Best Bets August 12, 2021 Summer Music Festival returns, Hartwick to host tractor pull The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is back with the Grammy -nominated wind quintet “Imani Winds.” They are known for dynamic playing, adventurous programming and outreach programs, which have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The cost is $30/person. At The Otesaga in Cooperstown at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15. Call 877-666-7421 or visit cooperstownmusicfest.org for information.…
Funding Denied, But RSS Says It Will Press Ahead On Riverside Apartments Altamont Developer Will Reapply, Despite Neighborhood Opposition By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – RSS didn’t get the state funding for its controversial Riverside Apartments, but that doesn’t mean it’s giving up. The state Office of Homes & Community Renewal didn’t approve the 64-unit complex for low-income housing, but Altamont-based Rehabilitation Support Services still plans to move forward, said Ed Butz, RSS managing director. “There are…
Signs Say Loud: RSS Not Welcome Mayor Herzig Would Be ‘Surprised’ If State Funds River Street Project By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Bill Shue doesn’t see the Sixth Ward’s fight against housing developer RSS as a strictly Sixth Ward issue. “If this can happen here, it can happen anywhere,” he said. “It can happen in Center City or on the East End.” The Sixth Ward Neighbors United, which has vocally opposed Rehabilitation Support Services’ proposed 64-unit…
People Who Would Live In RSS Are Committed To Recovery, Dostal Says LEAF Director Responds To Neighbors Organizing By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – In response to the formation of “Sixth Ward Neighbors United,” LEAF Executive Director Julie Dostal said there are “misconceptions” about the proposed Rehabilitation & Support Services housing development and the 14 units set aside for people in addiction recovery. “Those people get to move into those units because they have engaged in a…
THE TARGET: RSS PROPOSAL 50 Neighbors Uniting To Fight Housing Project By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Christened “Sixth Ward Neighbors United,” River Street residents and businesspeople met for more than two hours with city, county and state elected officials at the Sixth Ward Athletic Club Thursday evening to discuss strategies to oppose RSS’s housing development in their neighborhood. “There are multiple bad reasons for RSS’s project,” said Fran Colone, a vocal critic of the housing development…
Former Reporter Plans To Run From 6th Ward ONEONTA – Mark Boshnack, retired Daily Star reporter, this afternoon said he plans to run for the Sixth Ward Common Council seat being vacated by Deputy Mayor Russ Southard. His announcement sets up a contest with Scott Harrington, who announced Friday he is seeking the Ward 6 seat. With Mark Davies announcing this morning he will vie against Seth Clark for the Ward 2 seat, at least two of five vacancies will be…
