Angry Townfolks Object To Annexation Talk ONEONTA – A workshop to look at the process of annexing brought out a full house of Laurens and Town of Oneonta citizens who accused Common Council of planning to annex the Oneonta Municipal Airport and the city’s water supply. “You must have some reason for holding this workshop,” said Bill Starna, the retired SUNY Oneonta anthropology professor. “Otherwise, are you just poking around in the dark?” “There is no proposal here,” said Council Member…
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Harrison, Mattice Given Key To The City By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – For their tireless efforts in clearing Oneonta streets and sidewalks during Winter Storm Stella, Mayor Gary Herzig awarded Public Service Superintendent Larry Harrison and City Engineer Greg Mattice each with a Key to the City during Common Council this evening. “I couldn’t be prouder of the work that DPW and the city engineer did,” said Herzig. “They provided exceptional public service to the people of…
Oneonta Extends Snow Emergency ONEONTA – Due to the continuing snow emergency, on-street parking continues today and until further notice to assist snow-removal efforts, Mayor Gary Herzig announced. Cars may be parked on streets where the snow has already been cleared. If in, doubt check the list of streets open to parking at oneonta.ny.us/city/government/city-snow-removal/.…
State of Emergency Lifted in Oneonta Travel Ban Still in Place For County ONEONTA – Though the snow emergency has been lifted for the City of Oneonta, Mayor Gary Herzig is still advising caution when traveling the snowy streets. “There are many pedestrians in the roads and visibility is restricted due to the large amount of snow lining the streets,” he said. “Drivers and pedestrians alike should use extreme caution. Let’s all work together to get through this storm safely.”…
Snow Day Oneonta! Schools, City Hall Closed As Storm Stella Blankets State ONEONTA – With schools, the Huntington Library and City Hall closed, Oneonta has effectively taken a snow day for Winter Storm Stella. Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a State of Emergency for all 62 counties in New York, and locally, Mayor Gary Herzig has asked all residents to avoid any unnecessary travel. “To protect the safety of all, Oneonta residents should stay home on Tuesday unless travel is essential,”…
Small-Business Support, Signs, Westcott Lot Top DRI Projects By IAN AUSTIN & LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The redevelopment of the Westcott Lot, new signage on Main Street, upper-floor apartments and, the centerpiece – the Mohawk Valley Food & Beverage Innovation District – were all recommended for a piece of the $10 million DRI funding by Stantec and the three Downtown Revitalization Initiative subcommittees during their annual meeting this afternoon. “No one person in this group will get everything…
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City Manager Search Begins This Friday ONEONTA – The search for Oneonta’s new City Manager will formally begin on Friday, Jan. 6. “Our consultant, Catherine Tuck Parrish, will begin looking at applications,” said Mayor Gary Herzig during the Common Council meeting held earlier this evening. “She’ll weed out and present us with the candidates that she believes will be the best fit.”…
Common Council Passes $22 Million City Budget ONEONTA – Common Council unanimously passed the $22,917,579 budget this evening. The budget included a 10 percent increase in water rates across the board to help pay for upcoming water infrastructure projects. “We have pipes that are in need of maintenance,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “These increases will help pay for those repairs.” The six present members all voted yay. Council Members Michelle Osterhoudt, Fourth Ward, and Russ Southard, Sixth Ward, were absent.…
Council Will Name Judy Pangman Community Development Director By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Judy Pangman, a former Lamont Engineering project manager and beef farmer in Carlisle, will be appointed as Oneonta’s new director of community development at tonight’s Common Council meeting. At Lamont Engineering, Cobleskill, she was instrumental in the development and management of infrastructure projects for communities throughout the region, from small ventures to multi-million dollar projects.…