The Hartwick Town Board’s July 20 meeting brought forward a mix of public concerns and internal operational challenges, beginning with a detailed water‑billing dispute and expanding into broader discussions about roadside tree‑cutting practices, financial procedures, and departmental accounting.…
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Interviews with Town Supervisor Cody Moore and Councilman Bryan LoRusso reveal differing perspectives on how the town is functioning, but both acknowledge that Hartwick is in a period of transition, with significant work ahead.…
I enjoyed reading Maureen Murrray’s crisis of recycling and congratulate her on her son’s wedding and environmental consciousness. However, rather than the metaphysical crisis portrayed...…
In a special meeting on Friday, March 20, the Town of Hartwick Town Board unanimously passed a six month solar moratorium—with the support of the developer for a proposed solar project in the town.…
All entities of government, including schools, need to wake up and realize that they need to live within their means or people will continue to leave this state in droves.…
Ruffles told attendees that for the prior year the total value of all property in the Town of Hartwick was about $306 million, according to New York State. “This year, they came in and said Hartwick is worth $360 million,” Ruffles said.…
When Otsego County residents received their property tax bills last week, those observing residents of Hartwick were again in shock. We were told by the county that there would be a 5 percent increase but instead found an increase of 13.1 percent.…
The Town of Hartwick’s town board organizational meeting the night of Monday, January 12 barely made it past the pledge of allegiance without incident. After a visit from two Otsego County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles with deputies speaking to opposing factions, the meeting proceeded with only a few raised voices over the following three hours...…
In an interview with AllOtsego, Moore attributed the victory to the people of Hartwick desiring “stability and honesty and calmness,” something she felt the slate demonstrated throughout the campaign.…
The Town of Hartwick’s water woes are approaching a resolution, according to the New York State Department of Health. Earlier this year, mold and mildew that did not impact drinking water safety were found in the building that houses the town’s reservoir. The state health department says upgrades to address the issue will be completed this fall.…
