Fraydun Manocherian, a Manhattan developer who owns 800 acres and wants to build 50 homes in the town, still objects to the plan, despite recent amendments, according to a letter from his lawyer.…
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The unveiling of signage honoring Revolutionary War soldiers, Prof. Chris Keegan's talk on "Dialogue for Democracy" and an upcoming Oneonta Community Concert Band performance are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Since August, the two municipalities have been arguing about which should be designated “lead agency” with state-granted authority to assess the environmental impacts and what to do about them.…
The public will soon get a chance to comment on the Town of Otsego’s much discussed land-use plan. The town will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m.…
Residents interested in the future of Otsego Lake and its surrounding watershed are being encouraged to review recommendations from the recently presented Otsego Lake Nine Element Watershed Management Plan and submit public feedback through Wednesday, October 9.…
Scientists, municipal leaders, environmental organizations and residents gathered for the meeting, hosted by the Watershed Supervisory Committee, to review progress on a federally recognized Nine Element Watershed Management Plan.…
The citizens of Otsego County have a right to know what their local governments are doing and how decisions are being made. But the public’s access to information can vary, especially when the towns are small, with tiny staffs, and the issues are complex.…
Your September 3, 2026 article on whether the Town of Springfield or the Town of Otsego should be the lead agency for the proposed Manocherian subdivision raises some important questions (“Springfield Asks the State for ‘Lead Agency’ Authority Over the Manocherian Project” by Debra Moffitt).…
Town of Springfield officials have asked the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to settle a dispute with the Town of Otsego over which municipality should be the “lead agency” and key decisionmaker about a controversial plan to build 126 homes west of Otsego Lake.…
In “The Freeman’s Journal” dated August 20, 2026, I read that the Town of Otsego may allow grandfathering of existing businesses but only until the grandfathered property is sold. (“Town Softens Language on Subdivision Acreage, Short-term Rentals” by Debra Moffitt.)…
