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News from the Noteworthy: Bond Act Offers Many Possibilities for County

Representatives overseeing the New York State $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act are asking the public to help determine how the funds will be used. Governor Kathy Hochul is hosting an educational listening tour around the state to gather project ideas that will exemplify funding priorities. Officials from Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association attended a recent session in Albany and a subsequent virtual session to advocate for projects in our region and learn about the details of…

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Future Taking Shape for EV Conversions in Otsego County, Experts Say

Future Taking Shape for EV Conversions in Otsego County,Experts Say By CASPAR EWIGCOOPERSTOWN The Otsego County Conservation Association and Town of Middlefield Climate Smart Community Task Force presented a panel discussion, “The Future of Transportation in Otsego County,” on Thursday, March 30. Amanda Kaier, Clean Energy Communities coordinator at the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Inc., began the program with an overview of the electric personal vehicle market in Otsego County and New York State as a whole. Other panelists…

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Oneonta Adds New Electric Vehicle Charge Station On Dietz

Dietz Street Lot Gets Electric-Car Charger By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Looking for a “Clean Energy Communities” designation, a ChargePoint Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station has been added to the Dietz Street parking lot. “Over the last two years, there was a joint effort among City departments and the Council to takes steps to earn the Clean Energy Communities designation,” said Council member Melissa Nicosia, Second Ward. “I am proud to have been a…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through July 31st, new or lapsed annual subscribers to the hard copy “Freeman’s Journal” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or electronically to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.

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