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Vote On Replacement Flagpole

May Come Monday, Falk Says

The cars in this vintage postcard suggest a flagpole at Pioneer and Main has been a Cooperstown fixture at least going back to the 1940s.

By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

Trustee Falk

COOPERSTOWN – Village Trustee Cindy Falk, Streets Committee chair, said a few minutes ago she hopes to have a motion for a new flagpole at Main and Pioneer ready for approval by the Village Board at its monthly meeting on Monday.

DPW Superintendent Mitch Hotaling is exploring the options and will be making a recommendation, Falk said.  She estimated a new pole alone will cost about $3,000, and wants to make sure there’s a sufficient base to allow better illumination when the flag flies at night.

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