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The packed agenda included a lengthy discussion about the need to support downtown businesses and increase foot traffic on Water Street. City Administrator Greg Mattice gave a presentation about parking and the lingering public perception that the lack of convenient parking is negatively affecting downtown.…
On Tuesday, December 3, the City of Oneonta’s Common Council initially declined to pass the tentative 2025 budget that they had approved on November 19. When put to a second vote, six of the seven council members consented to pass the 2025 budget of $20 million, with the caveat that there would be future budget cuts and solutions to cover the deficit while drawing down less of the reserves.…
LETTER from SHANNON McHUGH Basile Election Will Bring Energy, Openness To Board To the Editor, I would like to officially announce my support for Jill Basile who is ready to lead District 14 within the City of Oneonta into greater times. She is running for the county Board of Representatives in the hopes of bringing new energy to Ward 7-8. As a small business owner for the past 14 years in this city, I wholeheartedly believe in and support Jill’s…
Help L’il Ladybugs Daycare Expand; Support ‘Mission Main Street’ Grant ONEONTA – Shannon McHugh has turned her home into a community for children of all socio-economic, family and cultural backgrounds. And now, she hopes the community will help her expand L’il Ladybugs Daycare with the click of a button. McHugh, who was selected as one of the Hometown Oneonta & The Freeman’s Journal “20 Under 40,” is in the running to receive a $100,000 grant from Chase Bank’s “Mission Main…