City Clerk Nancy Powell Retires; Deputy Clerk Steps Into Position ONEONTA – After five years, City Clerk Nancy Powell has announced her retirement, with deputy clerk Kerriann Harrington expected to be appointed by vote during the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1. “Nancy has a long history with the City of Oneonta,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “She started as Oneonta’s first female firefighter, and has committed to serving the people of the city. We appreciate all she’s done and…
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City Hall Opens For Appointments ONEONTA – Following three months of closure, Oneonta City Hall will be open to the public by appointment only. Residents may make appointments for certain in-person transactions by contacting the necessary department using the online Department Contact Form, or by using the department-specific contact information.…
Herzig, Rissberger Initiating Review Of OPD Practices Chief Brenner Denounces ‘Practices That Hurt, Demean, Destroy Trust’ By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The mayor and a senior Council member have already opened conversations with Police Chief Doug Brenner on how to review departmental operations in the wake of nationwide unrest following the May 25 death of George Floyd while being taking into custody in Minneapolis. “First of all, I have confidence in our police chief and police…
NYSEG Plans Main Street Repairs, City Hall Phone Lines To Go Down ONEONTA – NYSEG is scheduled to perform emergency transformer repairs this afternoon on Market Street, shutting off power to the south side of Main Street from Grand Street to the Otsego County Office Building, and the entirety of South Main Street, according to a message sent by City Hall.…
6 Newcomers, 2 Incumbents Sworn In On New Year’s Day ONEONTA – City Hall is planning a swearing-in ceremony for the six newly elected Common Council members, plus two incumbents, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Common Council Chambers at 258 Main St. Mayor Gary Herzig will preside. New council members are Luke Murphy (Ward 1), Mark Davies (2), Kati Lipari Shue (4), Len Carson (5), Scott Harrington (6) and Mark Drnek (8).…
INFORMATIONAL MEETING 11/14 County Manager Decision Is Near The first of two informational meetings on creating a county manager for Otsego County is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Oneonta City Hall. County Rep. Meg Kennedy, C-Hartwick, who chairs the county board’s Administration Committee, announced the second will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Otsego County Courthouse in Cooperstown. A public hearing on the creation of a county manager position was set for 10 a.m. Wednesday,…
No Tax Hike Foreseen In Proposed 2019 Budget Public Hearing At 6 p.m. Today In City Hall By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The public hearing on the City of Oneonta’s proposed 2019 budget is at 6 p.m. this evening in Council Chambers,and Mayor Gary Herzig promises some good news. “I am very pleased there will be no increase property taxes,” he said, “despite increasing costs in other areas, such as personnel.”…
With Snow Due, City Hall Allowing Parking In Deck ONEONTA – In anticipation of the predicted snowfall, the City of Oneonta is lifting parking regulations in the parking garage and other municipal lots. Drivers are reminded that anytime there is more than 2 1/2″ of snowfall, vehicles must be removed from city streets or they are subject to ticketing and/or towing at the vehicle owners expense.…
City Hall: Snow Due, So Park In Municipal Lots ONEONTA – In anticipation of up to perhaps 15 inches of snowfall, predicted to begin this evening, City Hall has lifted restrictions of municipal lots as of 7 p.m. today so drivers can park there overnight. Cars parked on the street are towed after 2 ½ inches of snow falls.…