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The effort to procure alternative banking services was led by Butternut Valley Alliance and its “Save Our Bank” task force, formed on the heels of Community Bank’s withdrawal. Members of the task force included co-chairs Ed Lentz and Maggie Brenner, as well as other BVA members Tom Washbon, Jason Cianciotto and Bob Thomas. Members at-large included Jim Tremlett, John DiStefano, Peter Martin, Arlene Martin and Andrea Hull.…
Many NYSEG/Avangrid utility consumers reported having received invoices for a four-week period that represent an estimated 400 percent increase in utility expenses when compared to previous years. In some cases, their monthly utility costs are well over $1,000.00!…
Four county employees were recognized as outstanding employees. Frazier announced that all employees and department chairs are invited to nominate individuals every six months who exhibit a high degree of commitment to outstanding service, a high level of productivity, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and effective relationships with others.…
A recent national news report revealed that physicians are quitting nationwide, said to be demoralized by the current state of the healthcare system. In the days and weeks before I wrote this “Partial Observer,” 117,000 physicians reportedly left their professions across the U.S., with projections that one in five will soon be stepping away.…
Catch up on academic honors, awards, graduations and commendations earned by students throughout Otsego County.…
For this project, the entire stream corridor along the property is receiving restorative practices, approximately 1,500 feet of stream. The stream bank was stabilized this past August to hinder further erosion.…
Built between 1800 and 1820, the museum building is the oldest surviving commercial building in the village and originally housed E.C. Williams Dry Goods and Grocery. It was moved from the corner of Main and Broad streets between 1835 and 1838 and, until 1954, functioned variously as tin, stove, hardware, and grocery stores, restaurants, an oyster and billiard saloon, a hoop skirt factory, and a barber shop.…
There is absolutely no excuse for healthcare inadequacies such as these to be allowed to continue as they are in a county that prides itself in its services. We must all do everything possible to promote political will to tackle these shortfalls in service in Otsego County.…
“We are pleased to see SFCU take this next step in its commitment to our community,” said Ed Lentz, chair of Butternut Valley Alliance. “It has been a pleasure working with them to ensure continued services in the valley and we have been impressed with their responsiveness to our needs. We look forward to the day when they are able to expand their services here.”…
This week's news briefs include information about a new COVID vaccine, various workshops, an upcoming meeting of the Oneonta Democratic Club, the Grand and Glorious Fall Fair and more.…