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The “Welcome to the Town of Oneonta” banner in West Oneonta is one of four new signs that identify the unique neighborhoods that make up the town: the East End, the West End, the hamlet of West Oneonta and Southside by the Southside Mall. (Photo by Monica Calzolari)

Town of Oneonta Shows Pride in Identity with New Signage

By MONICA CALZOLARI
ONEONTA

Have you noticed new welcome signs in the Town of Oneonta? The expression “Teamwork makes the dream work” applies here.

When Janet Hurley-Quackenbush served on the Town of Oneonta Board from 2000-2013, people would often ask her where the City of Oneonta ends and the Town of Oneonta begins. People were confused.

The Town of Oneonta encircles the City of Oneonta. Hurley-Quackenbush obtained a grant and had banners printed identifying the four unique neighborhoods that make up the town: the East End, the West End, the hamlet of West Oneonta, and Southside by the Southside Mall.

“It was a labor of love,” she said. “We just wanted something to beautify the town and make people feel welcome.”

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