Village Gives Thanks
To Retiring Barown
Mayor Praises Her Institutional
Knowledge, Efficiency, Expertise
By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www. AllOTSEGO.com
COOPERSTOWN – Despite the rain, they came to praise her: Teri Barown, village administrator for the past five years and village clerk for 10 before that.
"Teri's leadership abilities were always apparent and so very valued," said Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch, who also emceed the ceremony. "...All have benefited from her professional and skillful handling of village administration.
"She could keep the day-to-day operations of this village flowing smoothly and, at the same time, was willing to take on new tasks, learn new skills and accept new challenges," the mayor said. "And she always did it calmly and impartially."
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