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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!…
The Gilbertsville Historic District, which was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, was inspired by a plan to place dams that would flood the Butternut Valley, destroying the historic landscape. In the Village of Gilbertsville, this is just one example of the advocacy that has led to action in the areas of education, natural resources and human rights.…
Five months after CBNA’s closing in Morris, the BVA has announced a partnership with Sidney Federal Credit Union. SFCU will now take the necessary measures to open a full-service branch in Morris.…
SFCU will now apply to the New York State Department of Financial Services for designation as a Bank Development District. This designation will make the branch opening financially feasible and will also allow municipalities to bank with the credit union.…
On Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m., Gilbertsville’s Dunderberg Gallery will present composer and pianist Jacob Friedman in a program titled “Improvising on the Elements.”…
Otsego County to receive low interest disaster relief loans for Butternut Valley flooding in July Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com As a result of severe flooding that affected the Butternut Valley area in July, the Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to businesses and residents affected by the flooding. Businesses may borrow up to $2 million for repairs and $200,000 for homeowners to replace and repair real estate as well as $40,000 for personal property. Interest rates are…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Butternut Valley Summer Harvest Fest HARVEST FEST – 3 – 6 p.m. Celebrate Summer Harvest featuring Farmers Market, Live Music, kids zoomobile, more. Free admission, food. Guy Rathbun Park (behind firehouse), 117 Main St., Morris. Visit butternutvalleyalliance.org CABARET – 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join the Guilty Pleasure Cabaret for a fun, all-levels, dance class sure to get you sweating. Combines elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, fitness, stiletto heals to bring out your inner diva, build…
JAMES HOFFMAN COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 2 COMMUNITY OF RESIDENCE: Pittsfield EDUCATION: Army Corp of Engineers, Army Airborne School PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Owner/Operator, Oneonta Redemption Center, South Side Drive, Oneonta COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: School fundraising, Mentoring kids/teens to learn that good work ethics result in what they receive FAMILY: married , three children PHILOSOPHY OF GOVERNMENT: Government can’t fix our problems, government is the problem MAJOR ISSUES FACING OTSEGO COUNTY: Lack of leadership and direction MY QUALITIES: Military leadership, family values and common sense ! STATEMENT: Otsego county…