Cooperstown Observed: Why Cooperstown? (cont’d) – All Otsego

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Cooperstown Observed by Sam Goodyear

Why Cooperstown? (cont’d)

A few weeks ago, we noted in this column some of the reasons why we value life in Cooperstown.

Here are some more of the whys:

—Because pedestrians are apt to give a nod of thanks when drivers stop at crosswalks. That’s why.

—Because of the singularly fine school system here. That’s why.

--Because of the annual celebratory community dinner on Main Street, between Fair and River streets, in September. That’s why.

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