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Village Historian Hugh MacDougall

Honored At Village Hall Reception

Cooperstown Village Historian Hugh MacDougall was presented a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his contribution to Otsego County history at a reception in Village Hal this evening following the swearing-in of Trustees Falk and Dean. Making the presentation is Mayor Jeff Katz, left. At right is Hugh's wife Eleanor. (Ian Austin/allotsego.com)
Cooperstown Village Historian Hugh MacDougall was presented a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his contribution to Otsego County history at a reception in Village Hall this evening following the swearing-in of Trustees Falk and Dean. Making the presentation is Mayor Jeff Katz, left. At right is Hugh’s wife Eleanor. (Ian Austin/allotsego.com)

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