Column from Dan Sullivan Projects on the Horizon in Northern Otsego Over the past several years, the Town of Richfield and Village of Richfield Springs have built a coalition of residents, civic groups, and local government officials to form a revitalization plan for the two municipalities. Momentum began to build back in 2015, with the formation of a Joint Town/Village Comprehensive Plan Committee. Working with a professional planning firm, under a grant secured by Otsego Now, a Joint Comprehensive Plan…
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Positively Stunning With the guidance of head librarian Mindy Baker, Richfield Springs Public Library has created a Positivity Rock Garden. Thanks to a generous donation of colorful aggregate from Ruby Lake Glass and assistance from students at Richfield Springs Central School, the library’s eye-catching Positivity Rock Garden will inspire and lift the spirits of residents and visitors to the community. The rock garden surrounds a tree on the grounds of the library and the large painted rocks of the garden…
In Memoriam Bradley J. Myers, 33 July 28, 1989-Oct. 12, 2022 RICHFIELD SPRINGS—Bradley J. Myers, age 33, of Lake Street formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1989 in Cooperstown, a son to Donald J. Myers and Cheryl Bancroft Richardson. He was raised and educated in Richfield Springs. Bradley grew up on the family farm, later worked for Sadlon Farms in Richfield Springs, Caruso Cattle in Frankfort,…
A Fond Farewell to Fall Otsego County and Central New York are expected to hit peak leaf peeping season in the coming days, with foliage estimated at 65 percent changed in Cooperstown last week according to the I LOVE NY “Fall Foliage Report.” This year, shades of orange and yellow seem to be outshining the reds, as shown here. The top photo showcases the view from Beaver Meadow Road in Cooperstown, the middle picture is a shapshot of Allen Lake…
In Memoriam Barbara Steckler, 88 July 2, 1934 – September 8, 2022 RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Barbara Steckler, 88, native of Richfield Springs, passed away on September, 8, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1934, the youngest daughter of Reginald and Mary Louise Joslyn. Barbara spent the majority of her life in the Village of Richfield Springs. In her youth she was active in school, both academically and in athletics, as well as performing in band and chorus. Barbara graduated…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Family Fun Night in Richfield Springs COMMUNITY NIGHT – 4 – 7 p.m. Come enjoy a night of free food, check out some local vendors, and have fun with the family and friends. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann St., Richfield Springs. 315-858-3200 or visit www.facebook.com/richfieldspringscommunitycenter/…
‘Friendship’ craft show back in Richfield Springs…
Richfield Springs Co-op hosts Congress candidate tonight Matt Castelli, Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives, holds a meet-and-greet tonight (Wednesday, June 15) at the Richfield Springs Community Food Cooperative at 140 Main Street in Richfield Springs. The event is free of charge and takes place from 7 – 8:30 p.m.…
Celebration of Life Michael A. Elliott, 61 April 26, 1960 – November 29, 2021 RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Michael Andrew Elliott, 61, passed away on Nov. 29, 2021 at the Regional Hospice, Danbury, CT, after a short illness with his loving wife of 29 years at his side. Michael A. Elliott was born in New Brunswick, N. J. on April 26, 1960 the second child of Harvey W. Elliott, Sr. and Barbara Lockburner Elliott from Sussex N. J. Mike’s family moved…
It once was Ruby’s and it’s still a gem — a column from Ted Potrikus Dan Sullivan – the Town of Richfield Supervisor and co-founder of the Richfield Springs Community Food Cooperative – invited me out last week for a tour of the store on the village’s West Main Street. I had been there only a few minutes talking with Kari James, the store’s full-time manager, when the proprietors of B. Blossom Catering came in with the morning delivery of…
