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Letter: Cooperstown vote reform

Letter: Cooperstown vote reform It seems like almost every day we hear about state legislatures across the country passing laws that make it harder to vote. Systemic voter suppression continues to degrade our democracy and the consequences of doing nothing will be felt by generations to come. I’ve been thinking a lot about what we can do on a local level to improve the system of elections in our village. As a Village Trustee, I feel it’s my obligation to…

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John D. O’Connor, 82; Teacher, Richfield Springs Village Trustee

IN MEMORIAM: John D. O’Connor, 82; Teacher, Richfield Springs Village Trustee RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John D. O’Connor, a retired teacher who served on the Village Board here for many years, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born in 1938, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Weiler O’Connor and was raised in Richfield Springs. For 30 years he taught at Ilion Central School, retiring in 1998.…

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MEBUST: Democratic Chair – Vote Bergene, Falk

LETTER from LYNNE MEBUST Democratic Chair – Vote Bergene, Falk To the Editor: Tuesday, March 16, is Election Day in the Village of Cooperstown, and I encourage all residents to come out to the fire hall on Chestnut Street between noon and 9 p.m. to vote for Cynthia Falk and Hanna Joy Bergene for village trustee. Cindy has served the village for several years as trustee and deputy mayor and is seeking re-election. Her service, experience and record of success…

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BERGENE: ‘Someone’ Who Cares Running for Village Trustee

LETTER from HANNA JOY BERGENE ‘Someone’ Who Cares Running for Village Trustee To The Editor: My name is Hanna Joy Bergene and I am honored to be running for village trustee alongside our current trustee/deputy mayor, Cindy Falk in the village election next Tuesday, March 16. Many in the local business community may know me from my time working at the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Paperkite, Stagecoach Coffee and the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee. I’ve called Cooperstown home my entire…

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GREEN: Candidate Sees Bigger Picture

LETTER from SUSAN GREEN Candidate Sees Bigger Picture To the Editor: It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of endorsement for Hanna Bergene, candidate for Trustee for the Village of Cooperstown. I have known Hanna for over six years, first when I was a board member for the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce while she was the director of marketing and events. Hanna’s work ethic and dedication impressed me in all of our interactions; she was prepared and…

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MacGuire Benton Seeks Full Village Board Term

ALL INCUMBENTS RUNNING AGAIN MacGuire Benton Seeks Full Village Board Term COOPERSTOWN – Trustee MacGuire Benton has announced he plans to seek a full term on the Village Board to make sure Cooperstown “continues to be a vibrant and quaint community for all.” That means all three Village Board incumbents, Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch and Trustee Joe Membrino, plan to seek reelection in March 2020.…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Oneonta Student Art Show ART SHOW – 5-6:30 p.m. Art exhibit featuring works by students of the Oneonta City School District opens at Fox Care Center, Oneonta. Info, www.oneontacsd.org DEBATE – 7 p.m. The Candidates for the CCS Board of Education will debate each other and answer questions from the audience. Hosted by the League of Women Voters. Jr./Sr. Library, Cooperstown High School. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org/league-of-women-voters-to-hose-board-of-education-candidates-debate/ CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE – 7 p.m. “US Energy Transition: The…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAR. 21

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAR. 21 Village Polls Open Noon-9 VILLAGE ELECTION – Noon-9 p.m. Cooperstown residents will have the opportunity to vote on which candidates will become a Village Trustees. Cooperstown Fire hall. Info, cooperstownny.org/village-election-to-be-held-march-21-2017-noon-to-9pm-at-cooperstown-fire-hall-click-here-for-details/ COMMON COUNCIL – 7 p.m. Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 258 Main St., Oneonta. Info, City Clerk (607)432-6450 HIGH SCHOOL MID-WINTER CONCERT – 7:30-9 p.m. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstowncs.org…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.