The already tense atmosphere was exacerbated by the recent discovery that Briggs, who serves as deputy supervisor, failed to sign the oath of office for that position. As per state law, the oath book must be signed within 30 days of appointment. Thus, the town also now finds itself without a deputy supervisor.…
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Bryan LoRusso and several former Town of Hartwick employees want Hartwick Town Board member Chris Briggs to resign. A contingent of concerned Hartwick residents wants LoRusso, also a Town Board member, to resign. Hartwick Town Supervisor Robert O’Brien will be relocating before the end of the year, leaving that post unfilled. And the town’s attorney, William Green, has resigned, effective January 1, 2025.…
Halloween-themed events, a daffodil bulb giveaway, the next Springfield Historical Society meeting and a presentation on light pollution are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
Happy Service Anniversary! COOPERSTOWN—The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum recently recognized staff members who are celebrating milestone service anniversaries this year. Pictured from left are: Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark, Coordinator of Rights and Reproductions John Horne, Library Associate Dan Bennett, Manager of Exhibits and Special Projects Mike Fink, Manager of Digital and Outreach Learning Bruce Markusen, Director of Museum Education Stephanie Hazzard, Director of Communications Craig Muder, Fulfillment and Shipping Associate Tina…
Town of Hartwick residents can once again dispose of old household furniture, yard trash, scrap metal, electronics, tires and more during the town’s popular Fall Clean Sweep event on Saturday, September 16. The collection will take place at the Hartwick Town Hall, 103 Town Drive.…
A look at key local contests By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Oneonta Mayor The months-long race to replace longtime Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig comes to an end next week when voters choose between Common Council members Mark Drnek (D) and Len Carson (R). The League of Women Voters hosted the candidates in a debate last week, during which Carson thanked Drnek for joining him in running a “gentleman’s campaign.” Drnek said he feels he is in “good shape”…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Baseball Author Discussion AUTHOR SERIES – 2 p.m. Enjoy interview with author of “Billy Ball: Billy Beane and the Resurrection of the Oakland A’s” Dale Tafoya with Bruce Markusen. Free, registration required. Presented by The Baseball Hall of Fame. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/virtual-author-series-Dale-Tafoya?date=0…
CLICK HERE TO VISIT ‘HAUNTED TRAIL’ 3 Creepy Local Activities On State’s Halloween List…
$19 MILLION BUDGET OK’D CCS Voters Pick Hayes, Spencer COOPERSTOWN – Incumbent Tim Hayes was reelected to the Cooperstown Central school board today, joined by newcomer Gillian Spencer. The tallies were Hayes 283, Spencer 280, Kim Jastremski 272, Jeff Woeppel 246, and Bruce Markusen 188. The $19 million 2017-18 budget was approved, 577-211. Leasing a new bus was approved, 584-85. The budget for the Cooperstown library and Hartwick’s Kinney Library was approved, 526-146. …
Polls Open For School Elections CLICK HERE FOR CANDIDATES’ QUESTIONNAIRES…