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Viewing Platform Project Plans on Hold

Discussion of the proposed Lakefront Park viewing platform project has been tabled for the time being, following Monday night’s informational meeting, led by Delta Engineer Director of Landscape Architecture Michael Haas, and the subsequent Village Board meeting. Haas reviewed plans for the platform, which was to be installed at the northern terminus of Pioneer Street, in Lakefront Park. The plans received push back from members of the public as well as some village trustees.…

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McKenna: Vote Glynn for Otsego Justice

Lauren says, “It’s Important to “show up” as a justice and be available to your public.” The world is run by those who “show up”—a quote from Ben Franklin—a phrase I have often quoted during my career. Lauren is youthful and wise, passionate and practical, patient and driven.…

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Cooperstown Communes At 8th Annual Harvest Feast

SUNNY EVERY YEAR, ORGANIZER SAYS Cooperstown Communes At 8th Annual Harvest Feast Dolores Wharton, left in top photo, and Elma Del Rosario each recognized a kindred spirit in the other late this afternoon at Cooperstown’s eighth annual Community Harvest Dinner: Both were wearing MIT gear. (In the background is Dolores’ husband, retired SUNY chancellor Clifton R. Wharton Jr.)  Again this year, Main Street was closed off between Fair and Lake streets and 200-300 people participated in the Village of Cooperstown’s…

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Midstate Executive Appointed Bassett Chief Operating Officer

Midstate Executive Appointed Bassett Chief Operating Officer COOPERSTOWN – Andrew R. Manzer,  a hospital president/CEO in Schuyler County, has been selected as executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) of the Bassett Healthcare Network, effective March 1, Bassett President/CEO Vance Brown announced today. As COO, Manzer will be responsible for the operating performance of Bassett Hospital and for leading operational efficiencies and performance across the Bassett Network, including Fox Hospital.  He will also be tasked with helping to envision and create models of…

Bassett COO Bertine McKenna Planning To Step Down Shortly

Bassett COO Bertine McKenna Planning To Step Down Shortly COOPERSTOWN – Bassett Healthcare Network’s chief operating officer for the past 13 years, Bertine McKenna, is retiring, she and President/CEO Vance Brown announced jointly today. Brown and McKenna said succession planning for network operations has routinely been discussed since he arrived. When it comes to succession planning, most companies decide to recruit internally, so they can prepare and train these employees as soon as they start showing promise. But all in…