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One of the benefits of living in a rural setting is the strength of our social bonds. We know our neighbors and generally support and help one another. Our social fabric is tightly interwoven and it’s more apparent how interconnected people are in a smaller community compared to an urban area.…
City officials have been talking about the zoning of neighborhood markets for several months, since a late 2023 proposal to open an Oneonta location on Walnut Street of the popular Cooperstown business Stagecoach Coffee provoked strong responses from neighborhood residents, resulting in the withdrawal of that proposal.…
It’s especially exciting to see how the Downtown Renaissance has sparked a wave of community-driven initiatives, such as the Oneonta Storefront Project, which fills vacant storefronts with art, and downtown business owners collaborating on promotions like sidewalk sales. Organizers and artists already doing cool things like the second Saturday Nighttime Alley Market have been able to harness their efforts to something bigger with the Oneonta Downtown Renaissance, too.…
Briefs include a performance in Muller Plaza, a free summer lunch program in Oneonta, summer story time at the Richfield Springs Public Library and more.…
We all want a vital downtown business district. Our quality of life and the city’s economy desperately require it. So, this summer, we are changing the dynamic of the Main Street experience. We are making Oneonta THE place to go if you are looking for a fun and engaging experience—after work, during the day, and on the weekend.…
In the mid-20th century, Oneonta was the mecca and the “place to be.” In this new paradigm, we’ll find reconnection to our vibrant past as well as to our possibility and potential.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Oneonta Tree Lighting Ceremony HOLIDAYS – 5:30 p.m. “Tree Lighting Ceremony.” Includes horse carriage rides, Nutcracker dancers in the windows and more. Muller Plaza, Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or visit https://www.facebook.com/DestinationOneonta COMMUNITY TABLE—11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch each first Thursday. St. Joseph the Worker, 37 Canadarago Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-1682 or visit https://stjoseph.work/google-calendar…
Kaler Carpenter, program manager of the Youth Clubhouses operated by Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, summarized his organization’s contributions at a Common Council meeting on October 17, 2023.…
Letter from Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek Muller Plaza Plans Outlined in Video A vibrant downtown that attracts locals and visitors is our shared hope for Oneonta’s near and long-term future. To spur that along, we’ve made Muller Plaza our focus this summer. I’m happy to report that, despite rainouts and closures due to smoky skies, we are seeing an organic growth in use of the space. With an increasing interest from service organizations, businesses and entertainers, it’s likely that we’ll…
Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek, former mayor Kim Muller and Otsego County Chamber of Commerce President Sean Lewis (above) recently took part in a ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the recently reimagined Muller Plaza. Named in honor of former mayor Muller, the plaza will host various activities throughout the summer.…