JEFF HYMAN AT COOPERSTOWN FUN PARK Proposed Waterpark Scale Won’t Be ‘Overwhelming’ Developer, Visiting Prospective Site, Says Market Study Guarantees Success By JIM KEVLIN • for www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – It’s going to be big, but not as big as the maximum build-out in the Hotel & Leisure Advisors market study. H&LA’s report, released on Wednesday, estimated a year-’round waterpark development planned in Hartwick Seminary could fill 400 rooms. Jeff Hyman is planning 200 rooms, the principal of Hyman Hemispheric, the development…
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Onward To Victory! Balloons and cheers sent off the CCS Lady Hawkeyes, who paraded down Cooperstown’s Main Street this morning on their way to the state finals at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Left, Christina Noto, standing atop a pick-up truck, readies to release balloons as the bus drives by. Top right, the Cooperstown Town Board cheers as the girls drive by. Bottom right, Maureen Schuermann and Jen Millea cheer for their daughters, Maggie and Liz. The girls play…
OWL Migrates To Fortin Park By LIBBY CUDMORE • for AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – OWL, the Oneonta World of Learning, will take up a permanent nest in the house at Fortin Park. The Town of Oneonta has given OWL use of the house, starting in late August, for their play space, as well as use of the playgrounds, fields and pavilions. With this arrangement, OWL will also be able to add outdoor activities to its offerings, which include PaintFest, Dig Dirt…
Will Charter Revisions Dilute City Manager’s Qualifications? Concerns Aired At Packed Committee Meeting By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A recommendation to move the city manager’s qualifications out of the city charter received the most negative comment this afternoon when proposed revisions were unveiled before a Common Council committee. City Council Member David Rissberger, Third Ward, a member of the original Charter Revision Commission, said putting the qualifications in the charter was a response to public input. “That was…
IN MEMORIAM: Herb Fiederer, 80; With Wife, Operated Latham Homes WORCESTER – Herbert J. Fiederer, 80, of Worcester, who operated Latham Homes on Route 23, Oneonta, since 1972, died on March 7, 2016, in Venice, Fla., peacefully in his sleep. Herbert was born in Westford on July 9, 1935, the son of Frank and Genofiva (Markavits) Fiederer. He graduated from Schenevus Central School. Herb worked construction and was in the carpenters union. He and Patricia owned and operated Latham Homes…
Work Beginning On Park In Honor Of Mayor Miller…
Jim Kevlin Speaks On WAMC About Water Park Market Study Jim Kevlin, Editor and Publisher of The Freeman’s Journal, Hometown Oneonta, and AllOTSEGO.com spoke on WAMC Northeast Public Radio this morning in a segment called “Morning Headlines.” Mr. Kevlin spoke about a market study of a water park planned for Otsego County. In this interview with David Guistina you will hear Jim talk about the size, scope, and some of the challenges of planning such a massive undertaking. CLICK HERE TO HEAR…
Cooperstown Fun Park Site For New Waterpark…
WATERPARK IMPACT: $16M ANNUAL TAXES 10-Year Economic Impact On Local Market: $1 Billion By JIM KEVLIN • AllOTSEGO.com EXCLUSIVE ONEONTA – A market study released today by a Cleveland-based tourism consulting firm recommends construction of a “400-room full-service destination indoor waterpark resort” in the Town of Hartwick. If built, a separate economic-impact assessment estimates the project would have $1 billion financial impact on Otsego County over 10 years, and create more than 800 jobs. It would also generate $16 million…
Trustees At Governor’s Mansion As Cuomo Fetes Piazza Elevation…
