The Partial Observer: Adrian Kuzminski Fate of Home Rule, State Budget Now Depends on State Legislators On March 1, the Otsego County Board of Representatives stood up for their constituents in what could be an historic vote. In a welcome show of solidarity, the board voted unanimously to oppose key provisions of Governor Hochul’s proposed New York State budget for 2024, which would concentrate state power at local expense while trampling our constitutional right to home rule. This newspaper, reflecting…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Local Democracy with David Bliss & Ben Bauer DISCUSSION—6:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Cooperstown present “Making Democracy Work Close to Home: A Conversation with Two Local Officials” featuring County Board Chair David Bliss and and Otsego Town Supervisor Ben Bauer. The two officials will be discussing the importance of running for office, delineating its challenges and rewards, and what compelled them to run for office. Held in the Community Room at the…
Making Democracy Work Close to Home: A Conversation with Local Officials The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area will sponsor an informal discussion with Chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives Dave Bliss and Town of Otsego Supervisor Ben Bauer on Monday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Clark Sports Center Community Room. The two lawmakers will speak on the importance of running for office, delineating its challenges and rewards, and what compelled them to run…
Gas tax holiday, drinks-to-go, volunteer fire department aid in state’s $220 billion budget Drivers in New York will enjoy at least a partial break from the state’s gasoline tax beginning June 1. The state’s new budget knocks 16 cents off the price of a gallon of unleaded or diesel gasoline between June 1 and December 31. It’s part of a $220 billion budget New York’s state Legislature approved April 7 and 8. Governor Kathy Hochul urged county governments across the…
County Office Building Shut for Repairs According to David Bliss, Chair of the Otsego County Board, the Otsego County Office building at 197 Main St., Cooperstown, will be closed for repairs on Wednesday, February 16, for repairs following a water main break in the building. Normal emergency closure procedures are being followed. The building is expected to reopen Thursday, February 17 pending completion of the repairs.…
County’s lawmakers agree: better broadband is the key Federal, state, and local representatives all agreed broadband access remains a significant impediment to Otsego County’s economic growth as they spoke to the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s virtual “2022 State of the State” presentation on January 11. The Chamber lined up Congressman Antonio Delgado, State Senator Peter Oberacker, Members of Assembly Chris Tague, John Salka, and Brian Miller, County Board of Representatives Chair David Bliss, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek, and Cooperstown…
New York opens COVID-19 testing facility in Milford after Otsego County officials cite need for access New York Governor Kathy Hochul responded this week to a request from Otsego County officials and will locate a new, state-run COVID-19 testing site in Milford. The new site — one of only 13 throughout the state — opens Wednesday, December 29 at the American Legion Post at 86 West Main Street; its hours of operation are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from…
Letter by Harry Levine Writer endorses Dave Bliss for re-election in District Seven I have known David Bliss for over 15 years during all of which time he has served in public office. He is open, collaborative, fair, and dedicated to our community. He is a true public servant. Please re-elect him as a representative to our county legislature. Harry Levine Springfield …
Community Foundation announces $2 million fund, initial campaign success By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Community Foundation of Otsego County announced Tuesday, May 11, that it is launching a new funding campaign to raise $2 million and has already taken in most of that money in pledges. The 16-member board was formed about two years ago to help solve issues of business and poverty that are affecting Otsego County. When the coronavirus pandemic hit not long after the…
Otsego preps for hiring new administrator By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Otsego County’s legislators began an in-depth look at crafting the county administrator position at a special all board workshop Monday, May 10. The 14 board members listened and asked questions during a two-hour meeting as County Attorney Ellen Coccoma reiterated to them the details of the local law they passed in 2019 to establish the position and several experts on local governments that are using a county…