Glimmerglass Festival names three ‘Honorary Life Trustees’ The Glimmerglass Festival’s Board of Trustees this week named Nellie Gipson, Robert Schlather, and Senator James Seward Honorary Life Trustees, recognizing the trio’s exceptional involvement with the world-renowned program. “Honorary Trusteeships were established several years ago by the governing board to recognize and acknowledge individuals from our ranks for their extraordinary service and exceptional contributions,” said Board Chairman Robert Nelson. “Nellie, Bob, and Jim have provided and continue to provide invaluable guidance as…
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Cooperstown Central plots anti-racism strategy, addresses complaints Cooperstown Central School Superintendent Sarah Spross says she and the district’s Board of Education are moving quickly to address student-raised complaints about bullying and racism on school grounds as they investigate complaints parents have raised about school leadership. “Any complaint that has been brought to my attention has been investigated,” Ms. Spross said. “Personnel matters at any level demand complete confidentiality. We know people want immediate action or an immediate response whenever a…
Chillin’ with Telly Telly the two-year-old Bernedoodle couldn’t have been happier with last weekend’s snow and ice as she hung out on the snowbank in front of her mom’s shop on Cooperstown’s Main Street. Jen Howard, owner of Cooperstown Classics, said, “Telly lives for this weather. It’s her favorite time of year!” The full-grown pooch weighs in at 75 pounds and looks ready to go! [Photo for allotsego.com by Tara Barnwell.]…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Make Art With The Group ART GROUP – 1 p.m. Express you feelings & experiences through sketch, collage, calligraphy & more with a supportive group. Make friends and learn new skills. Please bring your own supplies. Will include time to share and inspire each other. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
Governor ends mask mandate for businesses Governor Kathy Hochul said today (February 9) she will end the mask mandate in place for indoor businesses beginning Thursday, February 10. Citing “tremendous progress after two long years” and declining rates of hospitalization, the Governor said New York’s infection rates had dropped to levels not seen since last November, prior to the spread of the Omicron variant. Schools and ‘congregate settings’ such as transportation hubs and correctional facilities remain under the state Department…
State says ‘no’ to gifting pot New York’s Office of Cannabis Management this week will send cease-and-desist letters to businesses in the state thought to be “gifting” marijuana as a means of skirting the prohibition against its unlicensed sale. The OCM Enforcement Unit letter tells vendors that while the state’s 2021 Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act establishes parameters for regulated sale of cannabis, “The MRTA clearly states that any unlicensed sale of cannabis is illegal.” “It has come to the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Planetarium Shows Return PLANETARIUM – 7 – 8 p.m. Hop online for virtual deep dive into space and its wonders. Free, registration REQUIRED. Presented by The A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, SUNY Oneonta. Visit www.eventbrite.com/o/science-discovery-center-and-planetarium-14332374215 GET ON BOARD – Noon. Zoom meeting for local non-profits to pitch their organizations to the public and discuss what they need, from board members to volunteers to furniture. Presented by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. 607-432-4500 or…
In Memoriam J. Peter Doherty Sept. 8, 1945 – Jan. 20, 2022 Virginia Beach, VA – Joseph Peter Doherty passed away January 20, 2022 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born September 8, 1945 in Hartford, CT, to parents Gerald H. and Nancy Shepard Doherty and attended the Loomis School in 1963, Yale University in 1967, and the University of Virginia Law School in 1971. Peter was an East Coast collegiate sailing champion and, as a member of the U.S.…
COVID update for February 7 The latest information from the Otsego County Health Department shows: 24 new cases 7 hospitalized 0 new deaths reported 8.7 seven-day average percentage positive Otsego County and all of New York State remains under an indoor-mask mandate from Governor Kathy Hochul, with exceptions under certain conditions when proof of vaccination is required for entry to an indoor public facility. Read more about New York State’s mask requirement at this link.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Tour ‘Elegant New York’ Exhibit Online VIRTUAL TOUR – 2 – 3 p.m. Join live tour of exhibit ‘Elegant New York – Historical Garments made in NY’ with Cassidy Percoco, Collections Manager of Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum. Free, suggested donation $10. Presented by The Fenimore Art Museum. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
