“We are pleased to see SFCU take this next step in its commitment to our community,” said Ed Lentz, chair of Butternut Valley Alliance. “It has been a pleasure working with them to ensure continued services in the valley and we have been impressed with their responsiveness to our needs. We look forward to the day when they are able to expand their services here.”…
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BVA Chairperson Ed Lentz agreed and added, “We’re very happy to be putting on this event again. It’s a good time, with plenty of attractions for kids as well as young and not-so-young adults, and a good chance to meet with friends, old and new, from throughout the watershed and beyond.”…
The half-mile scenic trail featured 125 student art works from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris central schools. Thirty-three other artists with a connection to the Butternut Valley also exhibited their works.…
FESTIVAL—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “On the Trail of Art.” Stroll a forest gallery featuring art by local students and professionals, demonstrations, participation art, and strolling musicians. New this year: theater performances, a shorter trail and a crystal ball treasure hunt. Presented by the Butternut Valley Alliance at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest, New Lisbon. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ButternutValleyAlliance/…
The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris central schools. In addition, local artists with a connection to the Butternut Valley will exhibit their works. Strolling musicians, art demonstrations and “participation art” opportunities will also be part of the festival.…
A top priority at this point is to pursue designation as a Banking Development District, an initiative fostered by the New York State Department of Financial Service and designed to encourage the establishment of branch banks in underserved areas across the state.…
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.…
Led by BVA, Alternatives Sought for Banking in Morris Area By TERESA WINCHESTERMORRIS In October 2023, Community Bank NA announced the January 19 closing of yet another of its branches—this one in Morris. A hue and cry immediately went up throughout the area. The closing affects not only the Village of Morris but a wider geographical swath which includes the towns of New Lisbon, Morris, and Butternuts, the Village of Gilbertsville, and the hamlet of Garrettsville. Calls were made, e-mails…
A public meeting, coordinated by the Butternut Valley Alliance, was held November 20 to identify the greatest concerns to the community. From that meeting, a working group of volunteers was established.…