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Village Board Discusses Grants, Linden Ave. Dog Park Proposal
By SARAH ROBERTS
COOPERSTOWN
The April meeting of the Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees opened with a number of public comments regarding the future and status of a dog park proposed just outside village limits. Five community members spoke, all of whom presented positive rationales for the project. As of the time of the meeting, 132 local residents had signed a petition in favor of the dog park.
“We, the undersigned Cooperstown area residents and supporters of a pet-friendly Cooperstown,” reads the petition, “respectfully request the establishment of a dedicated dog park on Linden Avenue.
“Cooperstown is home to many dog owners, yet we currently lack a designated area where dogs can safely play off-leash. A dog park on Linden Avenue would provide much-needed recreational space for dogs and their owners, improve community health, strengthen neighborhood ties, and reduce off-leash conflicts in public spaces…
“We believe that by utilizing a portion of the land on Linden Avenue where Cooperstown has a permanent easement for recreational use, Cooperstown can create a low-cost, high impact community asset that meets the needs of pet owners and improves public space for everyone,” the petition concludes.
Additional statements given regarding the potential benefits of such a park include the importance of “third places”—a term generally meaning a place other than home and work or school, where people can engage in a
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public space recreationally—a boost in human interactions for the owners of the dogs, and the park as a potential asset to attract new faces to a growing community.
One speaker was so passionate about what he feels are the positive impacts of the dog park that he finished his comment to village trustees by stating: “This is the thing that got me off the couch and to come talk to you.”
There were no dissenting opinions among those making public comments at the meeting. However, on social media some community members have expressed concerns about aggressive and unfriendly furry patrons, the spread of disease either canine-to-canine or canine-to-human, ugliness and dog feces, and the lack of usefulness of the space for non-pet owners.
Other matters addressed in the meeting by the Board of Trustees included a review of village police
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By SARAH ROBERTS
All Aboard! Rail Explorers Opens for Fifth Season of Excursions
By BILL BELLEN MILFORD
During the warmer months of the year, the sight of red pedaling bikes traversing the rails between Milford and Cooperstown has become a familiar sight for locals. Since 2021, Rail Explorers Cooperstown has operated out of the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad’s depot on East Street in Milford. Bruce
ust a few days ago, Mark Donnell of Unadilla opened his “Little Pink House’” art stand once again. For years, Donnell has sold crafts and artworks, as well as mugs with photos of the art, from his building at 326 Butternut Road in Unadilla.
Donnell postponed the opening, originally planned for April, in the name of expanding his current form of artistic expression—oil paintings.
“I [was] hesitating opening because I’m playing with my painting,” he joked, adding, “The oil pictures are new this year, barely anybody has seen them. Not even my family has seen them.”
Donnell has created 97 pieces for the Little Pink House his year. His works are all inspired by hobbies from his childhood that help to keep him busy during the cold months of winter. He has been crafting over the winter for years, he said, and has found that people happily buy what
Hodges—president of the Leatherstocking Historical Society, which manages the railway— had invited Rail Explorers to open a division on the line. Rail Explorers has been offering locals and tourists rail excursions each season ever since.
“We [go] in two directions,” Michelle Weigel, division manager at Rail Explorers Cooperstown, said. “We go toward Cooperstown, and we also go toward Portlandville … That’s our south-
back, whereas our north tour, which goes toward Cooperstown, is 12 miles round trip, so six down, six back.”
As of April 26, these tours take a scenic journey along the railroad in both cardinal directions, with the southern route predominantly crossing through a plethora of farm vistas and a trestle bridge over
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bound tour. That is [an] eight mile round trip. You go four down, four
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The Rail Explorers Cooperstown crew poses with one of their two-person bikes.
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Mark Donnell describes his art stand on Butternut Road in Unadilla as the “good luck shop.”
Hartwick College Honors Employees with Quinquennial Celebration
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Elizabeth “Betty” Powell ‘82, associate director of athletics, director of compliance and senior woman administrator, after 55 years of service to Hartwick College, stood to a standing ovation during this year’s Quinquennial Awards Celebration.
Held Tuesday, April 29 in the Celebration Room of Shineman Chapel House, the ceremony recognized 50 dedicated faculty and staff for reaching milestone anniversaries in their careers at Hartwick, officials said in a press release issued Monday, May 5.
For Powell, the longest-serving honoree of the day, the moment was both moving and meaningful.
“It was a wonderful celebration and sharing it with others being recognized made it even more special,” Powell said. “It was very emotional for me because whatever I’ve been able to accom-
plish could not have been possible without the help and support of so many amazing people inside and outside of athletics, as well as my family. In some ways, I feel like this was a way to recognize everyone who helped me along the way.”
Hartwick College President James Mullen reflected on the lasting impact of Hartwick’s employees and the power of community.
“The Quinquennial Awards remind us of the extraordinary people who define Hartwick College,” Mullen said.
“Betty Powell’s 55 years of service reflect a deep commitment not only to her profession but to a life of purpose, balance and impact. Her journey, and that of all our honorees, illustrates the strength of a community where personal dedication and institutional mission come together in powerful ways. I’m grateful for their unwavering dedication, which continues to inspire and strengthen our community.”
The list of 2025 Quinquennial Award recipients includes:
Fifty-five years: Elizabeth Powell ‘82, associate director of athletics/senior woman administrator.
Forty years: Charles Whitmore, Aramark Facilities, groundsman and group leader.
Thirty years: Stephanie Brunetta, associate director of communications for web services; Ann Carman, director of advancement services; Brooke Chilson ‘94, office manager for the
Popular Benefit Auction Returns
By SARAH ROBERTS
ONEONTA
On Thursday, May 15, Hartwick College will host an Athletics Benefit Auction, known informally as the “Wine Auction.” This is a reawakening of a traditional benefit event held in previous years, where local businesses came together to raise money to support Hartwick College’s
student-athletes. According to Tony Avanzato, one of the event organizers, in
2005 Hartwick College was Division 1 for soccer and water polo,
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Department of Music; Linda Robinson,Aramark Facilities, floater; and Mary Wrench, Aramark Dining Services, food service worker.
Twenty-five years: Lisle Dalton, professor of religious studies; Laurel Elder, professor of political science; Susan Navarette, professor of English; Kurt Sheldon, Aramark Facilities, custodial supervisor; and Mark Wolff, professor of French.
Twenty years: Benjamin Aldridge, lecturer in music; Jason Antrosio, professor of anthropology; Tammy Barriger, Aramark Facilities, floater group leader; Gary Burlew, technical director and lighting technician; Min Chung, professor of mathematics; and David Griffing P’14, P’18, professor of geology and environmental science.
Fifteen years: Lisa Depperman, clinical assistant professor of nursing; Amy Forster Rothbart, associate professor of political science; Burdette (Toby) Gallup, Aramark
Dining Services, food service supervisor; Uli Speth, lecturer in music; and Justin Wellman, associate professor of psychology.
Ten years: Geneen Bolton P’22, academic affairs liaison to the School of Nursing; James Buthman, associate professor of political science; Jonathan Dono, director of systems and networks; Edward Gabrys, associate director of residential life and student conduct; Donald LaSala, head men’s lacrosse coach; David Lubell, assistant director of alumni, parent and family relations; Debra Maison, Aramark Facilities, custodian; Lorena Marra, assistant professor of nursing; Namita Sugandhi, associate professor of anthropology; Mark Theophel, associate head football coach, defensive coordinator; and Karina Walker, assistant professor of Spanish.
Five years: Danielle Basso, Aramark Facilities, custodian; J.R.
Bjerklie, director of institutional research and effectiveness; Samantha Butcher, head women’s tennis coach and admissions liaison; Matthew Chick, assistant professor of political science; James Cochran, assistant professor of English; Honora Fallon-Oben, head women’s lacrosse coach; Kevon Johnson, Aramark Dining Services, general utility worker; Eric Luben, athletic trainer; Li Luo, assistant professor of accounting; Kimberly Noorlander, lecturer in physical education; Timothy Raimy ‘17, assistant director of civic engagement and fraternity and sorority life; Michelle Rokahr, clinical adjunct professor of nursing; Ashley Snow, Aramark Facilities, floater; Aaron Stephens, associate professor of business administration and accounting; Weian Wang, assistant professor of management information systems; and Tessa Yang, associate professor of English.
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Hartwick College’s Quinquennial ceremony highlights the college’s deep apprecation for its staff, from professors and athletic coaches to those in finance and student support.
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EDITORIaL
Are Vehicles the New Housing?
Abill authored by Democratic Assemblymember Corey Jackson currently under consideration by the California Assembly, if passed, would allow college students to live in their vehicles because they can’t find affordable housing. Roughly three out of five of the state’s community college students are housing insecure, according to a survey conducted in 2023 by the Community College League of California—one in four experiences homelessness.
California Assembly Bill 90 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB90) would require community college districts “to adopt a plan to offer an overnight parking program to eligible students, as defined, and would require the plan to be developed in consultation with basic needs coordinators and campus security, as specified. The bill would require the plan to include, among other things, a procedure for issuing an overnight parking permit. The bill would impose duties on basic needs coordinators related to the community college programs, including when acceptance of applications from eligible students would begin.”
According to a “Newsweek” article published April 26, the bill requires community college districts to adopt plans by September 2026, with a vote on implementation to follow by December 2026. California State University campuses, upon legislative approval, would implement similar programs.
A report issued in September 2022 by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, titled “How Communities Are Responding to Vehicular Homelessness,” points out that communities are seeing an increase in “visible vehicular homelessness” as housing prices continue to rise in many of the nation’s cities. Vehicular homelessness is defined as “people residing in passenger vehicles, including cars and vans.” If recreational vehicles and campers are in disrepair, lack access to utilities or are parked in non-designated locations, this applies to them as well. The report says people sleeping in vehicles are considered to be experiencing unsheltered homelessness by HUD.
The causes of vehicular homelessness are varied and can include job loss or eviction, seasonal employment, inability to afford or secure rental housing, and displacement from natural disasters, the latter two of which are most prevalent.
The ICH report points out that although cities on the West Coast probably have the largest and most visible numbers—people living in vehicles in Los Angeles as of 2020 represented almost half of the city’s unsheltered population and, in California’s Santa Clara County, from 2015-2019 the number of people living in vehicles increased by 146 percent—vehicular homelessness exists across the nation’s cities, suburbs, and in rural areas like ours as well.
A number of communities nationwide are addressing this growing problem with safe parking programs, providing portable or indoor toilets, handwashing, showering, changing stations, food, Wi-Fi, child care and tutoring, documentation services, counseling, financial help for housing and/or vehicle issues, and housing placement services.
Other communities have laws restricting vehicle residency, 35 percent of which, as of 2019, make it difficult or impossible to lawfully reside in one’s vehicle according to the National Homelessness Law Center.
So where are we going with all this? Well, right here in Otsego County, the City of Oneonta—with two colleges—continues to struggle to effectively address its unsheltered population. And, while the situation here is not nearly as dire as in the state of California, is it possible that adoption of a safe parking program in or near the city might be part of the solution?
City officials recognize that the lack of affordable housing remains a significant barrier to addressing homelessness, and the unsheltered population is growing, creating increased concerns about quality of life and public safety. Housing and services solve homelessness. Maybe it’s time for us to think outside the box and consider implementing strategies that will address not only vehicular homelessness, but that will help those who are housing insecure—men and women, young and old, individuals and families—get off the streets, out of their cars, and on the path to living in affordable homes.
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From a Cold War Veteran: Challenging Misconceptions about History
When my family and I emigrated from the former Soviet republic of Armenia to the United States in the late 1990s, we came not to dwell on victimhood or history but to build new lives. Like many immigrants, we sought roots, opportunity, and normalcy—a chance to leave behind the shadows of the past and move forward.
Yet as someone who has emerged from the other side of the Iron Curtain, I have encountered some startling misconceptions about the Soviet Union and its people during my time in the United States. One of the most egregious is the claim that “Russia” (aka the former Soviet Union) fought alongside Nazi Germany during World War II. This misrepresentation not only ignores the union of 15 republics that made up the Soviet Union—each with its own unique culture, history and language—but also disregards the devastating toll the war took on Soviet citizens.
The Cold War’s lingering stereotypes have skewed perceptions of the Soviet Union, even among intellectuals. A colleague at SUNY Oneonta, where I’ve taught since 2005, once argued that the Soviet Union was allied with Nazi Germany due to the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, a short-lived non-aggression agreement. I reminded him of the tens of millions of Soviet citizens killed by the Nazis, including members of my own family. Less than two years after the pact, Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, triggering one of history’s bloodiest conflicts. Soviet casualties reached an estimated 27 million, with 19 million civilians and 8.7 million military personnel lost. Comparatively, Germany sustained 5.3 million military deaths, primarily on the Eastern Front.
The “Big Four” Allied Forces— the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union and China—formed the backbone of the alliance that ultimately defeated the Axis powers. The collabora-
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tion among Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin at the Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam conferences set the terms of this historic partnership. To suggest that the Soviet Union was a Nazi ally denies the sacrifices of millions and misrepresents history. Another common misconception is that the Soviet Union prohibited religious practice. While Communist Party members faced repercussions for attending church, religion was not universally banned. Karl Marx’s declaration that “religion is the opium of the people” influenced Communist ideology, but churches and seminaries were preserved as cultural heritage—and, reportedly, as intelligence assets. My own family practiced Christianity without issue; my brother and I were baptized as teenagers at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The cathedral served as the seat of Vazgen I, a Romanian-born philosopher and theologian who guided the Armenian Church through the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As the first Catholicos of newly independent Armenia, Vazgen I held this venerable position until his death in 1995. The Soviets never banned him.
Lastly, many Armenians in the West assume a collective hatred of Turks stemming from the 1915 genocide. This perception is not universal. While the topic of Armenian massacres was being erased from Turkish history books, a group of 200 Turkish intellectuals launched the “I Apologize” campaign in December 2008, challenging long-standing taboos in their country. Led by Professor Ahmet İnsel, politician Baskin Oran, Dr. Cengiz Aktar, and journalist Ali Bayramoğlu, the initiative garnered 26,000 signatures and gained traction among academics, writers, and journalists who called for empathy and acknowledgment of the suffering experienced by Ottoman Armenians in 1915. The move-
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Government transparency isn’t a luxury—it’s the backbone of democracy. Without timely access to information, the public cannot hold power accountable or participate meaningfully in civic life. That’s why we have Freedom of Information laws like FOIA at the federal level and FOIL here in New York.
But how well are these laws working?
The recent U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 FOIA Report paints a troubling picture: A record 1.5 million requests were filed—a 25 percent spike. Agencies processed more requests than ever, but backlogs still jumped 33 percent, topping 267,000—the worst in a decade. Even “simple” requests took an average of 44 days, more than double the statutory limit. Appeals rose by nearly 40 percent, and even “expedited” requests took almost twice as long as the law allows.
And New York isn’t doing much better. In fact, we might be doing worse. A recent report from Reinvent Albany found
that 170,000 FOIL requests were filed in New York City in 2024, yet 16 percent remained open after a year. The Department of Corrections averaged 485 days to respond.
The Mayor’s Office: 283. Many agencies don’t even use the city’s OpenRecords portal. And even when records are released, they’re not always made publicly available, forcing people to file repeat requests.
That’s just the city. The rest of the state? We simply don’t know. Unlike the federal government or New York City, New York State does not collect or publish any statewide FOIL compliance data. We don’t know how many requests are filed, how many are fulfilled, or how many are delayed or denied in violation of the law. There is no transparency about transparency.
That’s why the New York Coalition for Open Government supports the “Report FOIL Activity” bill (A2321/S452).
The bill has already passed the Assembly. It’s time for the Senate to act—and for Governor Hochul to sign it into law.
Axel Ebermann President, New York Coalition for Open Government
I’m Setting the Record Straight
Chip Northrup’s letter to the editor titled “‘We the People’ Versus Tyrants” that appeared in the April 24 edition of “The Freeman’s Journal” accurately portrayed my distant ancestor, John Adams, as an ardent critic of the tyranny of King George.
But Mr. Northrup failed to note that Adams, once he was president, signed into law the four Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 [the Naturalization Act, the Alien Act, the Alien Enemies Act, and the Sedition Act ] that were designed to thwart the mischief of his opponents.
These included restricting immigration and limiting free
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It’s simple, common-sense legislation: require agencies to submit their FOIL logs to the Committee on Open Government, so New Yorkers can finally see how well our own access-to-information laws are being followed.
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he creates.
The Little Pink House is known for the intricate rock stacks that Donnell creates with a technique he has found through experimentation and trial and error during more than 30 years of rock stacking.
“I figured out a technique to make the rocks stand over the winter,” he said, noting that 95 percent of them remain standing despite the rapidly-changing conditions and other wear on outdoor artwork as a result of storms and cold weather.
Donnell retired after being a home designer, remodeler and builder for years.
“The art I do now is the same as the business— when I do a design, it has to be beyond the norm and so beautiful you just have to sit there and admire it,” he explained, “It’s a nice thing for a retired guy to be doing.”
“Rocks and cups bring big smiles and good luck,” he said. “It’s a good luck shop, is what we call it.”
The Little Pink House is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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nology Program for eight years. This experience in higher education included two years as program director of my department.
I am currently the director of veterinary services at the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. My husband is a nurse practitioner at Bassett Medical Center and we have two children at Cooperstown Central School.
When it was brought to my attention by members of our local NYSUT, the Teachers Union, that there were two empty board seats and only one candidate running for election, I knew this was an opportunity that I could not pass up.
I believe in working toward a common goal of providing the best education for our children by supporting students, parents and teachers. I believe that I can help create an environment in our school that encourages collaboration, communication and transparency. I am committed to this community and its future success.
Having two children in the district and working in a community-centered organization also positions me well to engage with members of the district to hear their concerns and ideas about our schools.
I have the support of the local NYSUT and would appreciate your write-in vote on Tuesday, May 20. Thank you.
Jenny Lukovsky Cooperstown
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ment ignited widespread discussion and controversy, demonstrating the power of individual voices to confront sensitive historical narratives. While its impact continues to be debated in Turkey and beyond, raising questions about reconciliation and collective memory, my own family’s narrative hinges on the acts of compassion by Turkish neighbors who rescued, sheltered, and nourished my relatives during their struggle to survive that harrowing time.
Renowned American author Peter Balakian, a New Jersey native who came to embrace his Armenian heritage later in life, showed a measured disappointment regarding my enthusiasm about fostering dialogue between Armenia and Turkey. While such dialogue remains crucial, despite resistance from both sides, the broader geopolitical landscape raises questions about external influences, with Russia potentially finding strategic value in maintaining animosities against a neighboring NATO member. In essence, fostering hatred is a subtle yet insidious form of indoctrination. Collectively, we must remain vigilant against the seeds of discord that could sow the foundations of new cold—or hot—wars.
Dr. Gayane Torosyan is a professor of media studies in the Department of Communication and Media at SUNY Oneonta.
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but the funding for these programs was running short and was about to be cut completely. Local businesses and community members including Cal Chase, Ian McIntyre—a Hartwick alum who is now head coach for the Syracuse University soccer team—Tony Avanzato and brother Vinny, and others came together to raise money for the teams. The event was a success and was repeated for 14 years, raising a combined $450,000.00 for the college.
In 2020, Tony Avanzato began working at Hartwick College and now he and his brother are helping to bring the benefit auction back.
“One thing I am excited for is that the [Hartwick College] Board of Trustees will be there. I’m excited for them to see that locals care about the college,” he said.
Avanzato added that he and his brother have been in the area for a long time, running some of “the best restaurants in town.” He said the best part of an event like this is getting the local community involved and invested in the colleges.
“We want to bring the community together with both colleges, not just Hartwick,” he continued. “The students put the food on our tables. Without them we wouldn’t have been in business all these years.”
Items available for auction include tickets to see the band Maroon 5, and for sporting events
featuring such teams as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and New York Giants, along with signed merchandise and goods including vinyl records by John Mellencamp and Riley Green, a shadow box signed by Taylor Swift, and various pieces of sports equipment signed by Patrick Mahomes, Rob Gronkowski, Dan Fouts, Franco Harris, Wayne Chrebet, and Jim Kelly. Golf outings, lessons and equipment will be auctioned as well.
Also up for bid will be “hard-to-get” wines, according to Avanzato, and “getaways,” including a three-night stay in a vacation home in Lake Placid, a four-night stay with complimentary horse riding in Isle of Wight, England, a luxury hotel experience in New York City or Miami, and more.
“There will also be handcrafted items,” according to the Hartwick College website, “such as charcuterie boards in various styles, art work, barbecue grills, gift baskets filled with goodies including more wines and spirits, a Gucci bag, various gift cards, and—last but not least—who doesn’t love a YETI cooler?
The event will be held at tje Anderson Center for the Arts from 6-9 p.m. on May 15. Tickets are $50.00 per person or $90.00 for a couple, and can be purchased in advance at www.hartwick. edu/alumni-and-friends/ or at the door.
Part-Time Seasonal
Fenimore Farm and Fenimore Art Museum are seeking motivated food service workers for our café’s. Ability to work weekends, events and holidays are necessary. Point of sales knowledge is helpful. A background in food service is preferred, but not necessary. Pleasant attitude and a professional appearance is required. Reliable transportation a must. Starting wage of $15.50 - $16/hr. To apply, send a completed Employment Application to Human Resources, PO Box 800, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Applications can be found at fenimoreart.org or fenimorefarm.org, under the Employment tab. Human Resources can be reached at 607-547-1462 or email mary.myers@fenimoreart.org.
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the Susquehanna, while the northern route takes pedalers past Cooperstown Dreams Park, in the direction of the Americana of Cooperstown itself. In tune with the baseball frenzy the area sees throughout the summer months, the peak season of Rail Explorers largely mirrors that of its neighbors. Tourists come in droves to see the beauty of New York by rail, whether it be rain or shine.
Nick Anabel, Rail Explorers training coordinator, commented, “I’ve seen people come and ride in the summertime when it’s hot out, and
Charles David Barnes 1942-2025
ONEONTA—Charles David Barnes, 83, passed away April 29, 2025 at his home, The Hampshire House in Oneonta. He was born March 30, 1942 in Oneonta, the only child of Charles H. and Lucy Marguerite (Wilber) Barnes.
David graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960 and SUNY Morrisville with an associate’s degree in automotive mechanics. He worked in Schenectady for two years and continued his career at
then they come ride later in the season, or earlier in the season, and it’s raining, and they’re like, that was fantastic. Like, that was awesome, even though it rained. You still had a blast.”
The bikes used by the company also come with quite a few perks to enhance rider experience. Whether it be the two- or four-person seaters, each bike has a custom designed motor that allows minimal pedaling for maximum momentum.
“The bikes themselves are pedal assist bikes, so they require very, very little effort,” Anabel explained. “We have what we call our Rex Propulsion System,
SUNY Delhi as a teacher in auto mechanics. He was dearly loved by his hundreds of students and many local mechanics who have learned so much from David.
He married Mary Jo “Jody” Mitchell on June 1, 1985 in Oneonta. David could fix anything, not just an automobile, from furnaces, boilers, to old coke machines. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, and hanging out with Jody and friends. He was fond of antique cars, especially proud of his 1938 Ford Coupe and his 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible, which he and Jody brought to many car shows.
He was a member of the Oneonta American Legion and the Oneonta Elks Club, where he was a trustee. He was also a part-time member of the Oneonta Fire Department.
A special thank you Rachelle, Bridget, and Sally, as well as his many new friends and staff at The Hampshire House,
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so it’s a pedal assist. You just move the pedals and the bikes do all the work for you. So, relatively easy; it’s suitable for all ages, which is something we take pride in.”
With this familyfocused agenda in mind, Rail Explorers Cooperstown has built a symbiotic relationship with the railroad it shares these tracks with. Train rides offered by the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad end right as Rail Explorers begin to load passengers for theirs, and vice versa. This unique scheduling opportunity has enabled visitors to jump from one ride to the next, allowing them to travel both directions the line has to offer
in two entirely different experiences.
Though some general criticism has been laid against the company for playing into the gimmicks tourists subscribe to, Rail Explorers Cooperstown has made a consistent effort to integrate themselves into the wider surrounding community.
“We run our Red Rider Wristband, which we’re kind of still in the works of revamping, but essentially, we like to partner up with local businesses, and when you sign in or check in, you get a little red wristband. Once we revamp this Red Rider Wristband program, we partner up with local businesses and they actually offer a
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for helping David to live his life to the fullest. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Betsy and Ronald Brazier; brother-in-law Joseph and Christine Mitchell; nieces Mary and David Stalder and Amy and Craig Harvey and their families, Erin Stalder, Nicolas Stalder, and Meredith Smithling.
He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Jody, on July 26, 2024.
Visitation will be at 11 a.m. to the Celebration of Life Service at noon on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta. The burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Oneonta Condolences may be sent to www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Susie A. Renwick Conklin 1938-2025
HARTWICK—Susie
A. Renwick Conklin, 86, passed away at her home on April 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born May 7, 1938 in Cooperstown, the daughter of James and Louise (Kukenberger) Renwick.
She graduated from Hartwick High School in 1956 and was proud to be a Hartwick Huskie.
Susie married Richard Allen Conklin on July 27, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Lady of the Lake Church in Cooperstown, New York.
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Prior to 9-1-1 being introduced, Susie answered fires phones for the Hartwick Fire Department Company #1. She was a member of the Butternut Valley Garden
discount,” Anabel said.
“We’re revisiting all the local businesses we had with the program, just trying to update and make sure the agreements are either the same, or even better,” Weigel noted.
For locals still concerned about the pricing of a ride along the rails, Weigel had this to say:
“Last September, we did offer…a locals’ discount. To receive that discount, they had to call our phones team, which is based in Rhode Island. It was a 35 percent discount. Unfortunately, no one took advantage of that last September. So now, we’re trying to get the word out about it more, about coming in to at least talk with us.”
Club, Hartwick American Legion Auxiliary #1567, Hinman Hollow Grange, and a member of Otsego County 4-H. She was an active member with the Lena Cemetery Association, holding every position. Susie was an avid gardener and floral arranger, and was a New York State Champion of Miniature Flower Arrangements. Susie adored a good tussie mussie.
She was an accomplished painter and was a student of Janet and Charles Munro. The “Teaching Yourself To Paint” seminars with the Munros, under the tents at The Farmers’ Museum, were some of her happiest days. She was also known for her Yankee pot roast, her baked goods and holiday cakes. However, her pride and joy was her apple strudel; a much coveted family recipe.
Susie’s favorite season of the year was…kidding season. And baby goats could be found each season in the house, eating the wallpaper off the bathroom walls.
She is survived by her children, Leanne Summers (Don Bogle), Jacqueline Conklin, Mark Conklin Sr. (Darci), and Jan Conklin (Ritchie Coster); grandchildren Victor (Alicia), Brent (Missy), and Shane Jones, Mark Conklin Jr., Brooke Gamble
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Rail Explorers Cooperstown has quickly made a sizable summer footprint between Milford and Cooperstown. As lines of cars travel to Cooperstown for the baseball season, rail riders can be seen cruising alongside the Susquehanna and through the farmlands in the surrounding countryside. With programs to incentivize locals to ride, programs to support local businesses, and an enthusiastic and helpful team behind them, Rail Explorers is intent on providing a unique experience for all those interested.
To learn more, visit https://www.facebook. com/RailExplorersUSA/.
(Tyler), and Dustin Snell (Tara); great-grandchildren Cameron, Bentley, Keagan, Killian, Brennan, Cailin, Gunner, Bryler, and Weston; former son-in-law and friend, Lyle Jones Jr.; sister-in-law, Jacalyn Renwick; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Richard; sonin-law Robert McGuire; and siblings Victor Renwick, Helen Jewett, John Renwick, and James Renwick. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Helios Care. We would also like to thank the friends and family that came for hugs, visits, kisses and laughter in her final week of life. Brigid, you were her dear friend to the end. To Lisa, Jackie, and Kathie, thank you for keeping us on our feet and fed. To New Light Baptist Church of Greater New York, thank you for calling every day, for praying over the phone with us every day, and for helping us surround her with the promises of God.
There will be no calling hours.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta with the Rev. Christopher Welch as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Lena Cemetery in New Lisbon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lena Cemetery Association, c/o Victor Jones, 225 County Highway 59, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Arrangements are entrusted with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta; www. lhpfuneralhome.com.
Lois T. Porteus 1935-2025
ONEONTA—Lois
T. Porteus, 89, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital with her family by her side. She was born September 6, 1935 in Oneonta, the daughter of Howard and Mary (Smith) Thompson. She was a graduate of Oneonta High School and SUNY Delhi, receiving an associate’s degree in secretarial science. Lois married Thomas Porteus on November 1, 1958.
Lois was a switchboard operator for A.O. Fox Hospital. She then worked for several local businesses as a bookkeeper. She retired from the Town of Oneonta, where she served as the deputy town clerk for many years.
She was dearly known as Mrs. Claus for her large collection of Santa Claus memorabilia. Lois enjoyed volunteering for her son’s youth sports. She also enjoyed the many bus tours she took with friends and family.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff and Victoria Porteus of Davenport and Kevin Porteus and Mary Beth Jensen of Buffalo; grandchildren Sunny and Jonathan McDermott, Brittany and Jacob Baxendale, Connor Porteus, and Kyle Porteus; and greatgrandchildren Aurora, Morgan, Johnny, and Aubrie.
The family would like to acknowledge the ongoing companionship and loving care of Lois’ niece, Pat (Clapp) Krupper, for whom Lois held a special place in her heart. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Thomas; and her sister, Ellen Clapp. A graveside service and a Celebration of Life will be held in the fall. Details to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta; www. lhpfuneralhome.com.
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INDEX NO. 2023-813
In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding in Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by Otsego County
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 31st day of march, 2025, the Otsego County Treasurer, hereinafter the Enforcing Officer of Otsego County, hereinafter the “Tax District”, pursuant to law filed with the Otsego County Clerk a PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (“Petition”)
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against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. Such Petition pertains to the following parcels: Cert# Taxmap # Street Address Owner names citY of oNeoNta 7
288.14-3-44
46 EAST ST KROPP DENNIS M; KROPP AMY D 11
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288.17-4-4 48 WEST ST MIRABELLA FRANK E 20
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288.17-1-30 93 CLINTON ST KELLEN MARY V; THUSS JUDY K 30
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32
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39
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288.19-3-20 503 MAIN ST 503 MAIN STREET HOLDINGS LLC
50
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67
300.23-1-14 227-231 MAIN ST DWELL ORENDA 1 LLC; DWELL ORENDA 2 LLC
68
300.6-2-51 24 GRAND ST GRAND RENTALS LLC
73
300.5-2-48 26-28 HIGH ST THE ESTATE OF THOMAS M MERLINO; MERLINO DOLORES JEAN; MERLINO CHRISTOPHER TYNEL 74
300.5-2-54
8 HIGH ST THE ESTATE OF JACK
NICKERSON 76
300.5-3-37 5 LAWN AVE ICTHUS PROPERTIES, LLC
77
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300.9-3-92 8 LUTHER ST SCHEER JEFFREY S; SCHEER MICHELE M
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95.00-1-2.01 117 HOVICK RD HERNANDEZ BRETT
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268.00-1-14.14 MUSSON ERWIN RD LUM MATTHEW; LUM AMBER L
168
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170
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182
281.00-1-19.00 657 OREGON RD THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY A BAKER; THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL A SCOTT
186 281.00-1-9.00 746 OREGON RD DUNNING SAMUEL; HAMOY AUDREY
188 282.00-1-3.00 1321 ST HWY 51 FERGUSON CHARLES
191 282.10-1-53.00 22 MAPLE ST THE ESTATE OF RALPH R DUBBEN; THE ESTATE OF
LOUISE DUBBEN 197 284.00-2-15.00 752 TAYLOR RD MODERN RETREATS, LLC 202 293.00-1-31.32 ST HWY 51 MORRIS JASON J 204 294.00-1-16.31 131 SHAW BROOK RD POLYZOS DIONISIOS; ZAHARIOUDAKIS MARINA 210 304.00-1-40.01 112 CROSS RD BELLO CARL J; BELLO CRISTINE 211 304.00-1-58.00 TOWN LINE RD DEFILIPPO VINCENT; LAFFERTY BRIEN 212 304.00-2-4.00 BUTTERNUT RD BENNETT ERNEST O 213 313.00-2-13.02 RIVER RD MONROE III JOHN WILSON; MONROE ROSEANNE CANORE toWN of cherrY VaLLeY 215 18.03-1-8.00 3282 CO HWY 31 FITCH ROBERT 218 30.00-1-35.00 SALT SPRINGVILLE RD THE ESTATE OF SERGIO D’ANTONI; D’ANTONI MARTA 220 30.00-1-46.00 SALT SPRINGVILLE RD THE ESTATE OF SERGIO D’ANTONI; D’ANTONI MARTA 221 30.00-1-52.00 SALT SPRINGVILLE RD THE ESTATE OF SERGIO D’ANTONI; D’ANTONI MARTA 221
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MARY EVANS; MESSLER SAMANTHA 245
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WEST RD POWERS DANIEL; WEIGEL CYNTHIA
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Town of Laurens 418
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SMITH
MICHAEL 439
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RUSSELL HILL RD
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MORE JEFFERY T 459
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MORE JEFFERY T 460
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229.00-1-33.00 385 DOG HILL RD JEFFERS MICHAEL; JEFFERS AARON N 513
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246.00-1-19.00
729 CENTER RD POST JASON S; POST SHAWNA M 548
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POST JASON S; POST SHAWNA M 549
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GREEN JOSHUA T 551
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261.00-1-76.01 LEONARD RD KUONEN RYAN G 564
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262.00-2-16.00 127 BUSH HILL RD JOHNSON ELWIN SR; HILLIER APRIL 566
262.00-2-17.00 IRON KETTLE RD BENJAMIN CRAIG; BENJAMIN AMANDA KOVACS 567
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278.00-1-3.00 EASY LN PALMERI PAUL; PALMERI JOSEPH; FALCO GIOVANNI 579
278.00-1-4.00 EASY LN PALMERI PAUL; PALMERI JOSEPH; FALCO GIOVANNI Town of
MiddLefieLd 518
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101.00-1-3.10 156 BOYD RD MORRIS DALTON 583
101.00-1-3.14 460 HUBBELL HOLLOW RD STALTER JOEL; THE ESTATE OF JACKIE STALTER 585
116.00-1-12.00 154 KRAHAM RD BECKMAN RHETT 586
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133.03-1-6.02 CO HWY 35 PAGE MICHAEL; NICHOLSON DREW; SALERNO JESSE; THE ESTATE OF LOUIS CIULLO, JR.; SAUTKULIS JOHN JR; THE ESTATE OF EDWARD DEGOSKI; NICHOLSON THOMAS; THE ESTATE OF RONALD NOVINSKI; THE ESTATE OF DONALD DEGOSKI; NOVINSKI WILLIAM JR; PENESKI RICHARD J 598
133.03-1-8.00 3688 CO HWY 35 SAUTKULIS JOHN JR; THE ESTATE OF DONALD DEGOSKI; NOVINSKI WILLIAM JR; THE ESTATE OF RONALD NOVINSKI; NICHOLSON THOMAS; NICHOLSON DREW H; SALERNO JESSE; PENESKI
RICHARD J; THE ESTATE OF EDWARD DEGOSKI
602
148.00-1-10.04
3363 CO HWY 35 HOAG RICHARD JR; HARRIS KELLY
603
148.00-1-15.02 194 TABOR RD RIFANBURG DENNIS 604
148.00-1-15.03
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RIFANBURG DENNIS; RIFANBURG CHERI A 605
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148.00-1-30.00 CORNISH HILL RD UNKNOWN OWNER 607
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164.00-1-16.31 1241 ST HWY 166 NURRE DOMINIC VINCENT; HENNADIGE MOHAN WARUSHA 616
179.00-1-32.01 EGGLESTON HILL RD HOSEIN ANTHONY; SWIRE DEBRA 619
179.00-1-4.03 152 FRED OTTAWAY RD THE ESTATE OF CHARLES A. KNOBLAUCH SR 622
195.00-1-1.00 CO HWY 33 MORE JEFFERY T 623
195.00-1-3.00 345 CO HWY 33
MORE JEFFERY T 624
195.00-1-5.00 CO HWY 33
MORE JEFFERY T 625
70.14-1-13.00 158 PEGGS BAY RD SMIRK LIVING TRUST 626
72.00-1-12.01 3724 CO HWY 33 UPSON CORNELL D 630
85.00-1-23.47 173 BOWEN RD MOAKLER WAYNE T Town of MiLford 577
194.20-2-64.00 59 S MAIN ST BLACK CASA BIANCO 578 194.20-2-65.00 55 S MAIN ST BLACK CASA BIANCO 635
194.00-2-11.213 3985 ST HWY 28 KOLKA ROBERT S 636
194.16-1-5.00 137 N MAIN ST A.L. LIQUORI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC 637 194.20-1-14.00 109 E MAIN ST THE ESTATE OF BARBARA A CAMPBELL 639
194.20-1-45.00 9 BROOK ST BESSEZ FABIEN 640 194.20-1-5.01 119 N MAIN ST A.L. LIGOURI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC 642
194.20-2-11.01 66 W MAIN ST THE ESTATE OF DONALD BANKS; BANKS CAROLINE 644
194.20-2-31.00 15 MAPLE ST ADAIR HUGH R JR 645
194.20-2-56.00 82 W MAIN ST BELMONTE PAUL 646
194.20-2-60.00 94 W MAIN ST BURCH LAURA 647
194.20-2-61.00 69 S MAIN ST MILFORD CORNER STORE INC 648
195.00-3-27.01 2096 CO HWY 35 THE ESTATE OF THURMAN L YAGER; THE ESTATE OF JULIA YAGER 651
195.00-3-8.00 111 RIVER ST PARTRIDGE ROBERT C 654
195.17-1-23.00 RIVER ST PARTRIDGE ROBERT C 662 209.00-1-22.51 604 LOUGHEED RD BENNETT ZACHARY; DOLOUGHTY HEATHER 664 209.00-1-40.01 LOUGHEED RD STS, INC OF BREVARD 673
210.08-1-9.00 17 S MAIN ST R&F FINE HOME INVESTORS LLC 678
226.00-1-10.00 419 LOWER DUTCH HILL RD HOAG BRIAN A; BORDEAU BRIAN 679
226.00-1-2.00 215 CONCRITE RD TEIXEIRA NANCY 686
242.00-1-49.02 376 BANNER RD MILLER NATHANIEL N; MUNSON SHAYNON R 697
243.14-1-13.01 2863 ST HWY 28 RUSSELL KATHERINE R 703
259.00-1-50.00 342 EVENING INN RD HASSICK BRIAN J 704
259.00-1-6.01 619 GIFFORD HILL RD THE ESTATE OF JAMES A DEMING; DEMING CAROL A 705
259.00-1-6.02 GIFFORD HILL RD THE ESTATE OF JAMES A DEMING; DEMING CAROL 706
259.00-1-6.03 595 GIFFORD HILL RD THE ESTATE OF JAMES A DEMING; DEMING CAROL 708
260.00-1-11.00 323 CO HWY 35 KROPP DENNIS; KROPP AMY 718
260.06-2-7.00 BOB WILSON RD HOEY KEVIN 731
260.18-1-41.00 165 SILLIMAN COVE RD THE ESTATE OF VICTOR FINNE
734
276.00-2-8.03 575 EVENING INN RD GEORG DALE VAUGHN 738
277.00-1-35.00 136 SWAMP HOUSE RD THE ESTATE OF CHESTER EGGLETON 740
277.00-1-56.01 168 CASTLE LAKE ESTATE LN WILLIAMS KENNETH T 609
243.00-1-29.00 COUNTY HIGHWAY 35 MANDIGO CAROL A
Town of Morris 668
221.13-2-73.00 21 WATER ST BANKS CHRISTINE M 747
204.00-2-11.00 3095 ST HWY 51 REYNOLDS RANDALL C 748
204.00-2-17.05 ST HWY 51 SIECK RICHARD K; SIECK DAWN C 751 218.00-1-6.00 2083 CO HWY 18 BENJAMIN DOUGLAS JR 754
219.00-1-14.21 964 ST HWY 23 HAZEN DARREN; HAZEN LAURA 757
220.00-1-17.00 637 JONES RD THE ESTATE OF BRIAN MCKINNEY 763
221.00-1-50.02 ST HWY 23 WERNER FRANCIS P JR; WERNER SHARON DECKER 764
221.00-1-51.00 CO HWY 49 WERNER FRANCIS P JR; WERNER SHARON DECKER 765
221.00-1-52.00 148 CO HWY 49 WERNER FRANCIS P JR; WERNER SHARON DECKER 766
221.00-1-57.00 2009 ST HWY 23 THE ESTATE OF ROBERT SCHACHT 771
221.13-1-30.00 6 WEST ST SPOOKY HOLLOW HOLDINGS LLC 773
221.13-1-41.00 16 LIBERTY ST THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D HENNESS; HENNESS DONNA L 774
221.13-2-67.00 8 WATER ST TRACY MICHAEL A; TRACY EILEEN M 777
221.18-1-33.00 12 MECHANIC ST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM R PICKENS; THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE PICKENS 778 221.18-1-53.00 71 BROAD ST THE ESTATE OF MARCOS ARIEL FERNANDEZ; PEREZ-POBLET ESTEFANIA J 779
222.00-1-18.00 2309 ST HWY 23 RUTKOWSKI GERALD L 788
234.00-1-8.07 1739 CO HWY 18 INGA LESLIE Town of new Lisbon 719 189.00-1-42.00 103 MYERS MILLS RD STROH LESLIE 745
205.00-1-6.00 686 PEGG RD THE ESTATE OF JOHN L PEGG; THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA L PEGG 747 205.00-1-7.03 PEGG RD THE ESTATE OF JOHN L PEGG; THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA L PEGG 750 700.00-3-57.00 1.00 MILESTONE COMMUNICATIONS 796
142.00-2-21.02 671 BACKUS RD HILTS JOHN W JR 797 143.00-1-1.25 QUINLOG RD BRADLEY NA’IM R 807
173.00-1-21.00 3741 ST HWY 51 BAKER CHASTIDY; BAKER THOMAS JR; BAKER TARA 809
173.00-1-46.00 BARDIN RD MCIVER WADE 811
174.00-1-2.01 601 CO HWY 16 LOPEZ ROBERT DANIEL 812
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174.00-1-44.00 GILBERT LAKE RD DEVINE RICHARD; DEVINE MAUREEN 817
174.00-1-6.00 114 N WELCOME RD THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE R. YODER 823 189.00-1-26.02 172 MYERS MILLS RD JOHNSON ALAN 825 189.00-1-31.22 173 MYERS MILLS RD JOHNSON ALAN B; JOHNSON WENDY 829
835 190.00-1-9.01 352 WHEAT RD MYERS DEREK; ROWLAND KATHRYN H 847 205.00-1-7.02
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action—with 57 calls and five arrests in the last month—as well as a warning about the “bad” understaffing. The topic of cameras in the village was also reintroduced in passing.
Concerns over the quickly fading street lines were discussed, and it was recognized that alternatives that would not require regular painting or upkeep seem prohibitively expensive.
“We can continue to
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the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and each day, except Saturday or Sunday, prior to the day set for the election, May 20, 2025, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.
Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, during the period of seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing to be held on May 7, 2025.
Copies of the proposed budget will be available on said days at the Board of Education Office, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday during the period of fourteen days immediately preceding the date of the annual meeting and election, and on the date of the election.
AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS GIV-
EN that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District shall provide for early voting and absentee ballots for the election of Board of Education member, the school budget and any other referenda stated in this notice. Applications for early voting and absentee ballots for said annual election are available at the Board of Education Offices, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Educa-
explore [the options],” Deputy Mayor Cindy Falk said on the matter.
During the meeting, it was announced that NY Forward grant monies in the amount of $2,260,000.00 have thus far been awarded to the village toward five municipal projects. These are:
• Improve the pedestrian environment in Pioneer Alley by repaving the surface with macadam and brick and adding lighting.
• Transform Hoffman Lane by improving pedestrian design and devel-
tion at said address no later than May 13, 2025 if mailed, and May 19, 2025 if personally delivered. Early voting and absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 the day of said election, to the address of the Clerk of the Board of Education.
A list of all persons to whom early voting and absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sundays, and on the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any other proposition not requiring official notice in the call of the Annual Meeting may be voted upon at said election, subject to the provisions of Section 2035 of the Education Law, provided a proposition is filed with the District Clerk on or before April 21, 2025 prevailing time; said proposition must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District: must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name of each signer. The School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition that fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is
oping Hoffman Lane as a gateway to Lakefront Park.
• Install sidewalks and crosswalks to facilitate connectivity between Main Street, the Trolley Lot and Glen Avenue.
• Design and implement improvements to Fowler Way to enhance safe pedestrian and vehicular circulation, improve ADA access, and enhance the gateway to Doubleday Field from Chestnut Street.
• Install new wayfinding signage along upper Main Street in
required by the proposition. The District reserves the right to alter the language of a proposition in order to ensure compliance and conformity with the law.
PROPOSITION 1 – PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES
Shall the bond resolution adopted by the Board of Education on March 19, 2025, authorizing the purchase of school buses including minivans, at a maximum estimated cost of $625,000, and the issuance of $625,000 bonds of said School District to pay the cost thereof, to mature over a period not exceeding five years, providing that such bonds shall be payable from amounts to be levied in annual installments on taxable real property of said School District; pledging the District’s faith and credit for the payment of such bonds; delegating powers to the chief fiscal officer with respect to the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes and such bonds, containing an estoppel clause and providing for the publication of an estoppel notice, be approved?
Dated: March 19, 2025
Oneonta, New York
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regina Ranieri
McGuinness
Regina Ranieri
McGuinness, District Clerk 2LegalMay.15
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COOPER’S HAVEN 28, LLC.
Filed with SSNY on 03/28/2025. Office: Otsego County. SSNY desig-
order to draw pedestrians to points of interest between the Trolley Lot and lower Main Street.
Additional NY Forward grant monies will support two private projects:
• Develop 13 new residential units in a mix of apartments and townhomes in the Willow Brook/Railroad Avenue district, including the integration of an historic structure on the site.
• Rehabilitate a significant historic structure, 53 Pioneer Street, for yearround use as a community
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nated as agent for process & shall mail to: 61 EAST RAMAPO AVE., MAHWAH, NJ 07430. Purpose: Any Lawful 6LegalJun.12
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N otice of com PL etio N of t H e te Ntati V e S o L i D Wa S te US er fee ro LL
Notice is hereby given that Otsego County Solid Waste Department has completed the tentative Solid Waste User Fee for 2025. The Solid Waste User Fee Roll contains solid waste billing units established for each parcel. A copy has been filed in the Solid Waste Department Office located at 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown, New York. Individuals interested in examining the tentative roll may visit the Solid Waste Department during normal business hours or an electronic copy can be viewed online at the following web address: https://www. otsegocountyny. gov/departments/ solid_waste/ solid_waste_user_ fee.php
Kyle King
607-547-4225 solidwaste@otsegocountyny.gov Otsego County Solid Waste 1LegalMay.8
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board for the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard:
22 Glen avenue / 36 Grove Street – Site Development Plan review for proposed apartments/ townhomes.
The plans for this project are on file with the Village
art space and artist studio. A $300,000.00 NY Forward Small Project Fund is being overseen by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development DistrictaccordingtoMayor Ellen Tillapaugh. Those monies are earmarked for “facade restoration, small building improvements, and public art and business assistance.”
The board meeting wrapped up with a short discussion on transitioning the village website to a .gov domain rather than its current .org domain.
Clerk’s Office at the Village Office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, and may be seen during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Public comments must be provided by email to the Zoning Officer at zoning@cooperstownny.org or by regular mail to the address below no later than Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York.
Jenna Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 Tele: (607)5472411 Email: jutter@ cooperstownny. org 1LegalMay.8
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Village of Cooperstown, New York, has received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of the General Village Tax of the Village of Cooperstown for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026. Taxes will be collected in two equal installments by mailing to the Village Treasurer’s Office, Village of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, N. Y. or may be paid online at www. cooperstownny. org under the payment tab at the top of the page from June 1, 2025 and by November 1, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The first installment to be collected from June 1, 2025 to Sunday, June 30, 2025 without ad-
ditional charges.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that on the first installment of all such taxes remaining unpaid on July 1, 2025 (5%) five percent will be added for the first month and an additional (1%) one percent for each month and fraction thereafter, until paid or returned to Otsego County Treasurer.
VILLAGE TREASURER VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN 22 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 346 VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN, N. Y. 2LegalMay.15
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N otice of PUBL ic H eari NG NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing in the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York on Monday, May 19th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to discuss the following:
Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2025 - amend Section 270-11all Night Parking- by adding that the parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited in the parking area known as the Blue Lot, in the parallel parking spaces along Linden avenue, between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Any resident of the Village of Cooperstown is entitled to be heard upon said local law at such public hearing. Disabled citizens, who require assistance in attending said public hearing, or in furnishing comments or suggestions, should contact the Village Clerk to request assistance. Copies of the proposed local
In addition, both water and sewage treatment plants are currently operating normally, officials reported, but discussion was held about whether or not these would be affected by changes in water levels over the summer and additional usage as visitor traffic increases in the coming months.
aDDitioNaL NeWS itemS caN Be foUND eacH WeeK oNLiNe at aLLotSeGo com
law is available for inspection at the Village Clerk’s office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dated: May 6th, 2025
By order of the Village Board Village of Cooperstown
Jenna L. Utter, RMC Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.org 1LegalMay.8
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Notice to Bi DD er S Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 05, 2025 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using https://www.bidx. com/ A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www. dot.ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www. dot.ny.gov/doing-business/
opportunities/ const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.
NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)4572124.
Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/M/WBE’s and SDVOBs.
The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.
BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.
Region 03: New York State Department of Transportation 333 E. Washington St., State Office Bldg., Syracuse, NY, 13202
D265508, PIN SRCC25, Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Seneca, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins Cos., SIGN REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT - Regions 3 & 9, Various Locations, No Plans, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $125,000.00), Goals: MBE: 5.00%, WBE: 10.00%, SDVOB: 6.00% 2LegalMay.15
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Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/14/25. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 525 St. Hwy. 51, Gilbertsville, NY 13776. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalJun.12
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