Controversy Over Sale of 27 Market Street Ends in Vote of ‘No’
By MONICA CALZOLARI
ONEONTA
Tensions ran high, once again, during the three-hour debate on the potential sale of 27 Market Street at the City of Oneonta Common Council meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at Oneonta High School. The muchanticipated decision resulted in five Common Council members voting against the sale and three voting in favor.
The sale of this parcel of land on Market Street to Rehabilitation Support Services would have required six Common Council members, a majority, to vote in its favor.
In the first few minutes of the meeting, Len Carson, Sixth Ward councilmember, set the tone for the meeting. Carson objected to Mayor Mark Drnek putting his remarks at the beginning of the agenda and listing “Council consideration” at the end of the agenda. He seemed to insinuate that the mayor was trying to silence the Common Council.
Carson quoted the guidelines from a book on parliamentary procedures. City Attorney Dave Merzig came to the mayor’s defense several times. He said that according to the charter, the mayor “sets the agenda” and the mayor has “freedom of speech” to share his remarks at any point during the meeting.
Mayor Drnek calmly decided, on the spot, to invite the members of the Common Council to speak in advance of his prepared remarks. He explained that he chose the order of the agenda to allow the public to share their comments for one hour and to leave the meeting after the vote regarding RSS.
Shannon McHugh, Third Ward
FLY CREEK
Scouncilmember, said regarding the sale of 27 Market Street to RSS, “This is something Mark is pushing for. He wants to leave this as his legacy. I just wanted to put out there that many of my ward have vocalized the need for a housing plan, the need for all demographics, not just one demographic.”
“I was disturbed by the tone of the meeting we set at the Foothills’ meeting,” Mike Forster Rothbart, Seventh Ward councilmember, said. “I hope we can discuss the issues. I am glad to see so many people here. I hope you will comment on the facts and not attack other people.”
Carson softened his tone and agreed with Forster Rothbart.
“Remember, we are all neighbors,” Carson said.
pring has officially arrived in Central New York—not just in the blooming trees, but in the welcome return of visitors exploring the Cooperstown region. One of the surest signs of the season is the opening of the Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard, now welcoming guests for its 169th year.
Mayor Drnek presented his remarks, saying that “the city parcel at 27 Market is the first step in a plan for development that is the realization of a neighborhood, featuring all types of housing…market rate, supported, and work-force-affordable.”
He said housing is the central issue and “the parking argument” is “a distraction.”
“You all remember the garage? The dark, damp first and second floors…The dim, flickering lights… The stairwells that stunk of urine. The unease approaching your vehicle in the shadows and the memory of a murder.…” Mayor Drnek said.
Members of the audience and some council members gasped.
The mayor said that repairing the
garage should have been addressed by past city officials and lamented that “kicking the can is something we do.” He urged councilmembers and the audience not to kick the sale of 27 Market Street down the road, too. He said, “It has to start somewhere and 27 Market Street is our first shovelready parcel. It’s the first domino.”
Public Hearing Results
About 21 Oneonta residents and Oneonta business owners spoke during the public hearing. Two more submitted correspondence that was read during the meeting. Sixteen people who spoke publicly said they were not in favor of the sale for various reasons. Several people said the contract favored RSS.
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Located just minutes from downtown Cooperstown, the historic Fly Creek Cider Mill offers sweet and hard ciders, mill-aged New York cheddar, buttercream fudge, and the scenic charm of its millpond boardwalk. A favorite spring ritual for many is spotting the newly-hatched goslings waddling
is tied to the rhythm of the seasons, and the opening of Fly Creek Cider Mill is one of those signs that things are blooming— literally and figuratively,” said Cassandra Harrington, president and chief executive officer of Destination Marketing Corporation, Otsego County’s tourism promotion agency. “Were it not for tourism-generated state and local taxes, the average household in Otsego County would have to pay an additional $1,835.00 to maintain the same level of government revenue.”
This spring’s tourism season is already showing signs of strength. Main Street is again
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Photo by Monica Calzolari
Christine Nealon, director of strategic partnerships for Rehabilitation Support Services, addresses Common Council members and the audience one last time regarding the proposed sale of 27 Market Street.
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Mayor Mark Drnek (center) thanked students from Hartwick College’s Institute of Public Service for assisting with the public hearing on May 6. Hannah Gilliand, at his left, accepted the Spirit of Oneonta award from Mayor Drnek on behalf of the institute. From left are: Cooper Cohen, Adilyam Imyarova, Gilliand, Mayor Drnek, Sophia Telvi, Zack Corbett and Amelia Williams.
alongside the mill’s resident Sebastopol geese. “Tourism in Otsego County
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Sebastopol geese with goslings along the Fly Creek Cider Mill’s millpond.
Climbing Aficionados Set Up Base Camp at Clark Sports Center
By SARAH ROBERTS COOPERSTOWN
The Clark Sports Center has provided a home base for nearly two dozen local climbers—many between the ages of 60 and 70— who want to live an active, healthy lifestyle.
In 2019, three such climbers, Donna Mackie, Jeannine Kazacos and Bonnie Ives, approached sports center staff to request a block of time at the climbing wall for women, separate from the open, family, and children climbing times.
“At first it was a small group of women, including a few cancer survivors, and the group just continued to grow over the years,” said Maureen Newman, group member. “Our climbing group now includes 15 women, and even a few men who have shown a lot of interest have joined us.”
After the COVID lockdowns were lifted, the climbing group expanded into a broader “women’s adventure group”—partaking in activities such as hiking, cycling, canoeing, whitewater rafting, yoga, pick-
leball, and more.
Recent adventures include a five-day trip to climb the White Mountains in Rumney, New Hampshire.
“We get together to develop a program of outings we’d like to explore, present our lists to staff, and discuss details and, if the outing is feasible, then set out planning the [activity],” Newman said. “Without the Clark Sports Center, none of this would be possible. To have such a world-class gym in such a rural area is unusual to say the least, and to have its own climbing wall, bowling alley, indoor pools and such a variety of physical fitness activities to participate in is remarkable.
“The CSC staff is so helpful and encouraging,” Newman continued. “Staff accompany us on all our trips and are an integral part of our climbing team and adventure group. Without them, it would just not be possible.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those who exercise regularly, particularly at ages 65 and above, have
improved bone strength, lower risks of dementia and depression, lower risks of certain cancers, and improved balance and coordination. Blood pressure and sleep also improve in the short term.
The National Council on Aging agrees, citing exercise as one way to help relieve arthritis and to lower risks of heart disease and diabetes.
The NCOA does warn
that those over age 65 looking to start any new exercise routine should consult with a doctor first to find a safe level of activity for their age and physical condition.
“For many of us, joining the gym, getting involved with the climbing team and adventure group, has been lifechanging. The level of support and encouragement and actual cheerleading is an amazing
boost to our health and well-being. We are so grateful to have the CSC, the amazing staff, and all the varied programs to help us build our fitness,” Newman said.
Membership is open to all who are interested.
Equipment is provided and instructions are available for beginners or the unsure. The group climbs Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, and members
can be found using the gym, pool, and other facilities throughout the rest of the week.
Members cited the good energy, community, supportive environment, and friendship as reasons to join their adventure group.
“We will take it from there. Show up and show an interest, and you will find the most supportive, encouraging group ever,” Newman said.
New Span Over Unadilla River Will Enhance Safety on Key Travel Route
OTSEGO COUNTY
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez
announced on Thursday, May 8 that work is underway on an $11.8 million project to replace the bridge carrying State Route 23 over the
Unadilla River between the hamlet of South New Berlin in Chenango County and the towns of Morris and Butternuts in Otsego County.
According to a press release, the project will replace a 76-year-old structure with a modern, two-span bridge that will enhance safety and
improve resiliency along an important travel route that connects the cities of Norwich and Oneonta, and provides access to popular recreational
destinations in the area, including the Wagner Farm and General Jacob Morris state forests. Additional improve-
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Photo by Sarah Roberts
Local climbers who meet regularly at the Clark Sports Center are, standing from left: Deanna Palumbo, Mark Gardner, Karen Zimba, Karen Donnelly, Bonnie Ives, Maureen Newman, Ashleen Fredricksen, and Dee Crowell; kneeling: Deb Miller, Diane Ducey, and Marcie Schwartzman.
Perspectives
EDITORIaL
An American in Rome
Last week the world got a new pope. Although this doesn’t happen very often, it is an exciting moment for the Catholic Church, as it is as well for everyone. Our new pope’s predecessor, Francis, died last month, setting the stage for this particular conclave, which, it turned out, was a relatively easy one, lasting a mere two days (as had the conclave for Francis). Conclaves can go on and on; one such went on for two years, nine months and two days, ending on September 1, 1271, with the election of Gregory X, but it’s been nearly two centuries since a conclave has taken longer than a week. An election needs a two-thirds majority vote from the cardinals; in this case, with 133 cardinals eligible to vote, the magic number was 89.
Robert Francis Prevost, the new supercleric, has chosen to be called Pope Leo XIV, after Pope Leo XIII, whose papal service spanned the last quarter of the 19th century, and who is distinguished for writing, in 1891, “Rerum Novarum” (or, “Rights and Duties of Capital and Labor”), which addresses the needs and dignity of the working class and was influential in the establishment of the church’s tradition of social justice. This is a good start.
Leo XIV, born in 1955 just outside Chicago, and his two older brothers are the products of a French/Italian father who was a school superintendent and a Spanish/Creole mother who was a librarian. The new pope attended school near Chicago’s South Side and in Holland, Michigan, where he garnered a Letter of Commendation for academic excellence, served as the editor-inchief of the yearbook, and was a member of the honor roll, the student council, and the national honor society. He went on to Villanova to collect a BS in mathematics in 1977, then to the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago for a Master of Divinity, and on further to Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome for a doctorate in Canon Law, bestowed upon him in 1987. Villanova gave him an Honorary Degree in 2014. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and French, and he reads Latin and German. Really good stuff.
Before he finished his doctorate, Leo XIV went to Peru, where he lived and worked as a missionary for nearly two decades, often tending his flock by horseback. He became naturalized in 2014 and the following year was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo by Pope Francis. He was called to Rome in 2023 as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, where he selected and managed bishops globally, and in 2024 was created a cardinal. Although considered by many to be a dark horse for the papacy—being an American didn’t help— these latter roles as well as his close relationship with Francis and a propensity to take the middle of the road elevated his prominence and eligibility as a papal candidate. We are okay with all this, too.
Pope Leo XIV is the 267th pope. He is also the second pope, after Francis, to hail from the Americas, the first born in North America, the first to be a citizen of both the United States and Peru, the first from an English-speaking country since Adrian IV (1154-1159), the first born after World War II, the first to play Wordle, the first to text, and the first to root for the Chicago White Sox, the Villanova Wildcats, and the Alianza Lima soccer team. And there’s a tennis court for him in Vatican City. More good starting points.
He does have some important challenges: Not only does he face the task of shepherding the billion and a half Catholics of the world, he also must engage with the fractured American church (20 percent of Americans are Catholic), where the hierarchy, ordinary Catholics, an increasingly influential right-wing Catholic media ecosystem, and the reigning Catholic power in Washington (more than a third of the members of President Trump’s cabinet are Catholic, as are two-thirds of the Supreme Court) are at odds. In the last few months, Leo has disagreed with the militant vision of Christian power that the Trump administration has elevated, especially disagreeing with VicePresident Vance’s comments that Christian theology might justify turning away migrants and strangers in need. Perhaps the new pope will dig deep and dish out some hope.
Leo XIV is going to keep speaking out for justice, peace, refugees, the poor and the hungry. And perhaps he’ll come visit us. Which is all good.
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The Pull of Magnet at Bassett Medical Center
On April 23, Bassett Medical Center was notified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center that we achieved Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence, the highest national honor a hospital can attain for nurse satisfaction, patient outcomes and nursing quality.
This is a very big deal. It’s not just that Bassett Medical Center has received a national distinction (though we are ecstatic about this fact). This is tremendously meaningful for our patients and communities, too. Let me explain.
This distinction demonstrates the top-tier care patients receive at Bassett. Before applying for Magnet status, the hospital had to prove that we are performing above the average or median performance of hospitals across the country for eight consecutive quarters (or two years). We submitted more than 1,500 pages of material and engaged in more than 70 survey interviews with 100 employees and community members, among many other efforts. Bassett Medical Center didn’t just meet the threshold—we exceeded it. This includes our high scores in preventing injuries and hospital-acquired infections for patients in the hospital, our quickness in triaging and treating patients who come through our doors having heart attacks, and how satisfied our patients are overall with the care they receive at Bassett.
Why does Magnet matter so much for patients?
Magnet recognition is one of the gold standards in the healthcare field for excellence in nursing and hospital performance. The fact that Bassett Medical Center is outperforming hospitals across the state and nationally—by ANCC standards—in these key clinical areas means our patients and communities
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR … In THEIR OPInIOn
Gilded Age Not a Worthy Goal
In 1913, Woodrow Wilson became president and improved working conditions across the nation, ushering in a progressive era. The new income tax paid for increasing worker protections. It also helped stabilize the country through the Great Depression. As a result, our economy became more stable, fair and efficient. It marked the end of the notorious Gilded Age. Unfortunately, Trump views that period as America’s “glorious past.”
What does Trump mean by “Make America Great Again?”
Thinking about our nation a century ago, colorful costumes and shows might come to mind. But for the working class, life was terrible. We must keep progressing toward more fairness, not less, and push back against Trump’s vision of a new Gilded Age!
Maureen Broeking Cherry Valley
So It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
“If at first you don’t succeed, try again…and again…and again….”
can depend on us for best-in-class care close to home. When every second matters in our rural area during heart emergencies, Bassett Medical Center is seamless and swift with our care. And our patients in the hospital can be sure they are receiving the highest quality and safety when they are in our care and healing.
Why does Magnet matter so much to nursing staff and our communities?
The general public probably doesn’t realize this—but the reason this designation is called Magnet is because it quite literally draws nurses to an institution to grow their careers. The Magnet seal is an internationally understood symbol among nurses that signifies a hospital has proven its commitment to empowering nurses by giving them a voice, prioritizing their education and growth, and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes. In short, nurses LOOK for Magnet hospitals as a criterion for how to choose where they land. This designation just opened an amazing amount of doors for Bassett in the recruitment realm—and you better believe we are already shouting our distinction from the rooftops as nursing graduation season kicks off. Moreover, after hospitals achieve Magnet, research shows it leads to higher job satisfaction among nurses and a lower number of nurses leaving their positions when compared with other healthcare organizations. We hope this trend proves true for Bassett Medical Center and we can welcome many new nurses to our already-strong units. We are so thankful for the commitment to care, tireless spirit, and medical expertise displayed by Bassett Medical Center’s nurses day in and day out. None of this would be possible without the long hours
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There was a brash judge from Dubuque Whose disdain for Donald Trump made him puke.
So, he made up a reason To blame him for treason And issued a judicial rebuke.
Waldo Johnston
Vero Beach, FL and Cooperstown
Board of Reps
Called To Action
Editor’s Note: The following letter was read to the Otsego County Board of Representatives during privilege of the floor at a recent meeting.
I’m Adrian Kuzminski, a long-time resident of Otsego County. Let me get straight to the point.
The United States is in a constitutional crisis. The president has declared a series of national emergencies not authorized under the Constitution. These allow him to rule by decree through executive order, bypassing Congress and the federal courts. We can no longer rely on due process and the rule of law. Instead we have autocratic rule by one person. Autocratic rule is uncertain and capricious. You can get an enlightened monarch, or a tyrant. Administrative law replaces actual law. Executive orders, which can change without warning, ignore existing legislation and court rulings. Already, approved funding has suddenly and arbitrarily been withheld from state and local governments, social programs, educational institutions, and civic organizations. Tariffs have been arbitrarily imposed and adjusted. Government agencies and workers have been abruptly eliminated. Foreign nationals have been arrested for their opinions. The surveillance powers of the government have been turned against its citizens. Critics of the government have been subject to punishment, and may soon be labeled traitors. In a remarkable speech on the Senate floor the other day, on the 30th of April and available on YouTube, Republican Senator Rand Paul went further than any prominent Democrat I know in pointing out that the Continued on page 7
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HOW BIG IS THIS, REaLLY? anGEL a BELmOnT
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by Tom HeiTz/SHARoN STUART
160 YEARS AGO
The new three-cent coin is coming into circulation. The size of the piece is precisely that of the dime, which may not have been wholly forgotten. The obverse bears the head of Liberty, with the legend “United States of America,” and the date “1865.” The reverse has the Roman numerals “III” surrounded by a wreath. The edge of the coin is plain unlike that of the ten-cent piece, which is milled. When new, the piece has a silvery luster, but the large proportion of copper employed will probably cause it to tarnish rapidly. The law authorizing the issue of this coin passed March 3, 1865 makes it a legal tender for all sums not exceeding sixty cents, and prohibits any further issue of three-cent fractional currency.
May 19, 1865
110 YEARS AGO
Cooperstown and vicinity abounds in Indian lore although it is over a century since the red men camped on Otsego Lake and journeyed up and down the Susquehanna River and its banks. During recent years considerable numbers of relics have been found on the lake shore and near the Susquehanna River from the village down as far as Sidney. The spring of the year is the most preferable time for excursions by Indian relic hunters—although in the autumn after the crops have been harvested and the fall plowing done searchers may also be rewarded with success.
May 12, 1915
85 YEARS AGO
The world is witnessing the effort of a powerful, relentless people, led by a man of fanatical skill and daring, to wipe out the principles upon which civilization is based. For centuries, man has struggled to establish his rights as an individual, to enjoy personal integrity, freedom and peace. Now man stands with his back to the wall, in a desperate struggle to prevent obliteration and the consequent return to intellectual and economic serfdom. For there can be no doubt that Hitler is gambling everything in the attempt to make good his announced plan of destroying England and France as world powers. If successful, the sequel will be Germany’s domination of Europe and eventually of the world.
May 15, 1940
60 YEARS AGO
More than 200 persons attended an open house held Tuesday night of last week at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in observance of National Hospital Week. With some 65 members of the hospital staff taking part, a simulated mass casualty situation was demonstrated for visitors with 14 members of Boy Scout Troops 12 and 54 serving as “victims.” As each “casualty” was brought into the hospital’s emergency section, groups of ten visitors were assigned as observers to follow through the treatment routines for burns, fractures and other injuries. The scouts had been made up with simulated injuries by Dr. John S. Davis, a Bassett Hospital physician.
May 19, 1965
35 YEARS AGO
On April 18, Susan Marie Lasher, daughter of Mrs. Barbara Lasher of Lake Street and David Lasher of Cooperstown, was recognized at the Honors Awards ceremony at Connecticut College for achievement in Hispanic studies. Susan Lasher is a 1986 graduate of Cooperstown Central High School.
May 16, 1990
20 YEARS AGO
Great Brook Enterprises, a company installing solar, wind, micro-hydro power systems and geothermal heat pumps, will host free “open house” tours on Saturday, May 14 at 119 East Hill Road. Each tour of this residential solar electric system will take between 30 minutes to an hour. Interested parties are encouraged to come any time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13, 2005
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Seed Starters Have Been Planning, Planting
The plants sold at Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego’s annual Otsego Master Gardener Plant Sale are produced through the careful work of the Otsego Master Gardener Volunteer Seed Starters, who raise the plants. The Seed Starters have set a goal to raise 2,000 plants for the 2025 Otsego Master Gardener Plant Sale, which will be held this Saturday, May 17, rain or shine, at CCESO’s Otsego Education Center, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown. Come meet some of the seed starters at the sale, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be delighted to tell you about the plants they raised! Seed Starter Committee Chair Carol Phelps explains how the work of the Seed Starters will get your garden off to a good start.
We also choose varieties not commonly found in garden centers. Over the years, we’ve learned that there is a demand for our herbs, native plants, and blight-resistant and heirloom tomatoes. Then, we buy the seeds from companies with whom we’ve had success in the past.
What is each seed starter asked to do?
How does the Seed Starter Committee decide what to grow?
The committee meets in the fall to plan for the plants that will be grown for the spring sale. We choose plant varieties that will do well in upstate New York’s climate and match our growing season. For example, we look for pepper varieties that bear fruit in about 60 days. For basil and cilantro, we select varieties that are slower to flower and bolt.
By MERL REAGLE
Once the Seed Starters Committee decides the varieties of plants we will start, individual seed starters choose which of these seeds he or she wishes to start. Some become specialists in one variety, like Lemon Gem marigolds or heirloom tomatoes. Not all varieties are planted at the same time. Each seed starter plans so each variety they are growing will be ready for the plant sale—some begin in February and some later, depending on the seed. Before planting their seeds, each seed starter sets up shelving and lights where the plants are grown. After planting the seeds, plant germination must be monitored daily and, as the plants grow, they need to be carefully watered, transferred to bigger pots, lightly fertilized, and rearranged so all the plants get the right amount of light, since not
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otsego master Gardener volunteers Carol phelps (left) and susan Jones “potting up” seedlings. as the plants grow, they need to be transplanted into bigger pots. omGvs often meet as a group to pot up and transplant.
Trans History Lecture Slated
ONEONTA—The Oneonta Commission for Community Relations and Human Rights will host Dr. Carolyn Wolf-Gould for a presentation on the history of transgender medicine in the United States at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Oneonta City Hall. Wolf-Gould, who retired last month, is a nationallyrecognized leader in the field and founded Bassett’s Transgender Wellness Center in Oneonta. Among other books and articles, she is the author and editor of “A History of Transgender Medicine in the United States: From Margins to Mainstream,” published by the SUNY Press, Albany, in 2025. The talk is free and open to the public.
Notre-Dame
Subject of Talk
HARTWICK—The Otsego County Historical Association will host a talk by local contractor and Timber Framers Guild Director Jackson DuBois at Kinney Memorial Library in Hartwick at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. He will discuss his experience restoring the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after the 2019 fire. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Lane Closures Announced
ONEONTA—The New York State Department of Transportation announced upcoming lane closures on Lettis Highway (State Route 23) northbound in Oneonta between Fair Street and Main Street. Drainage installation work will begin on Monday, May 19 and continue for about two weeks. Motorists are urged to slow down and move over for highway workers. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.
Gas Prices Holding Steady
UTICA—A slight dip in demand and surging inventories across the northeast drove the average price of gas in New York State down a penny to $3.09 a gallon in the week ending Monday, May 12, AAA Northeast announced. Crude oil prices remain near a five-year low due to increased production by the OPEC+ nations, and the return of the Phillips 66 refinery in Linden, New Jersey to full capacity after seasonal maintenance helped pad regional gasoline supply. New York’s average price is two cents lower than last month and 63 cents lower than this time last year. To view the full weekly report, visit gasprices.aaa.com.
Rogers To Read May 22nd
TREADWELL—Bright Hill Press and Literary Center of the Catskills will host poet, translator and artist Bertha Rogers for its Word Thursdays poetry night at 7 p.m. on May 22. Rogers will read from her new collection, “What Want Brings: New and Selected Poems,” and will be joined by nine friends with their own work during the open mic portion of the evening. The event will be held in person at 94 Church Street in Treadwell and via Zoom at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81577446746. Light refreshments will be served. There is a suggested donation of $5.00. To be considered for an open mic slot, e-mail info@brighthillpress.org.
MGVs Discuss Space Saving
COOPERSTOWN—Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers will kick off the summer gardening series with a program on space saving techniques at 123 Lake Street at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. The demonstration garden will be open for self-guided tours at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.cceschoharie-otsego.org.
‘Talking Opera’ Dates Released
COOPERSTOWN—The Guild of Glimmerglass Festival’s popular “Talking Opera” presentation program will return for its 23rd year this summer, in conjunction with the festival’s 50th season. Each program features background and history on a production and its creators, as well as excerpts from its music and analysis of the upcoming production at Glimmerglass. All five programs begin promptly at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Festival Music Director Joseph Colaneri will present on “Tosca” and “The Rake’s Progress” at Fenimore Art Museum on Friday, May 30 and Friday, June 13, respectively. The remaining three “Talking Opera” programs will take place at the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown, 21 Elm Street. Conductor and noted Sondheim scholar Michael Ellis Ingram will speak on “Sunday in the Park with George” on Friday, June 20, followed by Director Chia Patino’s presentation on “The House on Mango Street” on Monday, June 30. Librettist Kelley Rourke will discuss the restaging of her youth opera, “Odyssey,” on Monday, July 7. All programs will be recorded and posted on glimmerglassguild.org.
Water Trail Opening Scheduled
COOPERSTOWN—New York State’s newest outdoor tourism destination, the Susquehanna Basin Water Trail, will have its grand opening at Council Rock in Cooperstown at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. Elected officials, business leaders and other stakeholders from across the Southern Tier will gather to celebrate the official launch of Paddle607. com, connecting 190 miles of waterways from
Cooperstown to Corning. Paddlers in canoes and kayaks will break through a ribbon across the river at its source.
EOH Awards $67K in Grants
EARLVILLE—The Earlville Opera House announced $67,500.00 in cultural funding for 49 nonprofit organizations and artists through New York State’s 2025 Arts in the Community Grants Program. The Opera House considered applications totaling $147,000.00, demonstrating the vitality of cultural expression and organization across the Southern Tier. Nearly half of the recipients are based in Otsego County, including: Community Arts Network of Oneonta; Orpheus Theatre; Fenimore Chamber Orchestra; Cherry Valley Artworks; Otsego Dance Society; Samye Heritage New York; The Telegraph School; and several local libraries, municipalities, and community organizations. For more information or to view the full list, visit earlvilleoperahouse.com.
Fishing, Heritage Day Planned
SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association’s popular Fishing and Heritage Day will return for its 16th year from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. There will be two fishing clinics and demonstrations of aquaculture techniques at the state fish hatchery, as well as displays by a wide variety of environmental, conservation, public safety, and artistic organizations. Doris Wilkins-Wilt of the Oneida Nation Cultural Center will conduct two workshops for crafting beaded strawberry picture frames. Ron Patterson, also of the Oneida Nation, will present on the history of maple sugaring and hunting and fishing techniques, and there will be an exhibit of Haudenosaunee artifacts and history. The Town Park will host art and craft vendors, food trucks, antiques, children’s activities, raffles and live music, as well as more historic industrial demonstrations. There will be a parade of vintage tractors at 1:30 p.m. For a complete schedule of this free family event, visit ovfish.org.
Historical Society To Meet
SCHENEVUS—The Town of Maryland Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the AmVets Building, 25 Main Street, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. In addition to the business meeting on plans and programs for the upcoming year, there will be a presentation on the history of the society’s new building at 99 Main Street. The public is welcome.
Ecstatic Dance Returns
ONEONTA—Ecstatic Dance Oneonta will return for a first anniversary celebration at the Unitarian Universalist Society building, 12 Ford Avenue, from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. This judgmentfree space for authentic expression through movement will feature “abunDANCE,” a 90-minute movement meditation created by local artist Isha Justyna Kostek. Doors open at 5:45. The event is free, but an RSVP through EventBrite is required due to space constraints. All are welcome, with no experience needed.
Exhibit Submissions Closing
COOPERSTOWN—Submissions for Cooperstown Art Association’s 90th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition are due via cooperstownart. com by the close of business on Thursday, May 15. The show will run from July 12 to August 15. The Regional Juried Art Show, now closed for submissions, will open on Saturday, May 17 and run through June 25.
FCO Hosts Composer Talk
COOPERSTOWN—Fenimore Chamber Orchestra will present a talk on the groundbreaking contributions of women composers by Artistic Director Maciej Żółtowski at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. The free event will be held at the Fenimore Art Museum, and will cover important historical figures such as Louise Farrenc, Amy Beach, Florence Price, Joan Trimble and Graźyna Bacewicz. It will serve as a prelude to FCO’s June 7 concert, featuring work by Trimble and Bacewicz. For more information, visit fenimore-orchestra.org.
Parade Participants Sought
ONEONTA—The Oneonta Memorial Day Parade will return at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26. It will line up on Market Street at 9 a.m. Marching bands, schools, businesses, community groups and other organizations are invited to participate by contacting info@destinationoneonta.com.
Fire Department Elects Officers
COOPERSTOWN—Members of the Cooperstown Fire Department selected their officers for the upcoming year in an election on Monday, May 12. They will take their seats at the next regular meeting on May 28. The new department organization is as follows: Chief, William Smith (first term); First Assistant Chief, Victor Jones (first term); Second Assistant Chief, Chris Satriano (fourth term); Captains, Joel Bostwick (third term),
Joel Roach (fourth term) and Steven Clancy; Fire Police Captain, Jim Leslie (eighth term); Fire Police Lieutenant, Jim Tallman (third term); President, Monica Carrascoso (first term); Vice President, Anthony Ferrara (second term); Secretary, Thomas Redding (10th term); and Treasurer, Frank King (10th term).
‘Some Bodies’ Exhibit Opens
ROXBURY—”Some Bodies,” a group exhibition exploring identity and intimacy through depictions of the human figure, will open at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, with an artists’ reception from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. This exhibit, featuring work by more than 30 artists from Delaware County and across the Northeast, will be on display through July 26. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit roxburyartsgroup.org.
CAA Holds Classes for Kids
COOPERSTOWN—Artist and educator Claire Jensen will host pop-up after school art classes for children ages 6-14 at Cooperstown Art Association from 3:15-5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13 and Friday, June 20. The first session will focus on acrylic still life painting, while the latter will cover drawing. Lexi LeRoux will run a kids’ art camp from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18. The daily sessions will focus, respectively, on rock photo holders, painting with unusual items, ribbon wall hangings, decoupage, and sidewalk painting and mindfulness jars. Daily and weekly rates are available. For more information or to register, visit cooperstownart.com or contact (607) 547-9777 or gallery@cooperstownart.com.
NAACP To Screen Film
ONEONTA—The Oneonta NAACP will host a screening and discussion of the film “Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP,” on the oftforgotten civil rights leader who led the organization from 1929 to 1955, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. Held at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, the event seeks to trace White’s life and explain his disappearance from the popular conception of history. Like all Oneonta NAACP Third Thursday Series Films, the event is free and open to the public.
Tennis Wins Two, Loses One
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown Tennis defeated Herkimer 5-0 on the road on Wednesday, May 7 during a brief break in the rain. Owen Marling, Alfred Hom and Hayden Spencer won the singles matches 10-3, 10-0 and 10-0, respectively.
The team narrowly defeated Sauquoit Valley 32 at home on Thursday, May 8. Henry Ayers won the first singles match 6-2, 6-2. Marling and Hom won second and third singles 6-0, 6-0 and 6-1, 60, respectively. The doubles teams, consisting of Bianca Adam and Alexis Wolfe and Micah Raffo and Rigzin Gazan, were each defeated. The Hawkeyes received the second seed in team sectionals for the Class C Tournament.
Cooperstown fell 4-1 to seventh seed Cazenovia in the Section III Class C quarterfinals at home on Monday, May 12. Ayers took their only victory of the day with a 7-5, 7-5 win at first singles. The Hawkeyes fell to 8-1 for the season and will compete in the individual sectionals at Watertown on Monday, May 19.
Sofball Up, Baseball Down
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown softball rolled past Laurens/Milford for a 12-3 win on the road on Thursday, May 8. Junior Katie Crippen had an outstanding afternoon, going four-for-four with a home run, four stolen bases, four runs and four RBI. Senior Grace Sperry hit two triples, scored, and batted in three more runs. Senior Emmy Lippitt earned the win with two strikeouts, allowing four hits, two earned runs and walking seven.
Lippitt struck out 10 more batters over seven innings in a 9-4 road victory over Oriskany on Monday, May 12. She allowed only two hits and two walks. Junior Evie Baldo went three-for-four, scored a run, and stole two bases. Sperry recorded another run and two more RBI. The Hawkeyes rose to 6-1 for the season and 3-0 in their division, and will host Waterville after press time on Tuesday, May 13.
Cooperstown baseball fell 4-1 to Oriskany on Monday, May 12. Brody Murdock, Joey Paterno and Elijah McCaffrey held Oriskany scoreless in all but one inning, but their four-run third inning made all the difference. Murdock took the loss, giving up five hits and two walks in three innings. Braden Rawitch reached base on an error in the top of the seventh, and Wyatt Butts and Aaron Katz walked to load the bases. Murdock grounded into a fielder’s choice double play to bring Rawitch home for the lone Cooperstown run of the evening. The Hawkeyes fell to 2-3 for the season and 1-1 in their division.
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Leo Club Provides Opportunity To Help Community Members
By BENJAMIN LEWIS COOPERSTOWN
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Leo Club is a student-run nonprofit organization affiliated with the international Lions Club. The Lions Club was established in Chicago in 1917 with an original focus on helping business clubs become more involved in their communities. After World War I, the club expanded to include philanthropy. The Leo Club was established in 1957, centered around youth service. Both the Lions and Leo clubs expanded across the country and the world, forming an international service network that spans 200 countries, with 49,000 local chapters and close to 1.4 million active members.
The Cooperstown Leo Club was established in 2004. The service club has been a long-standing organization, with thriving student participation. Currently, the club has 39 student members. The Leo Club’s teacher adviser is John Brotherton, and the Lions Club adviser is Dr. Paul Weber.
The Cooperstown Leo Club is a charitable organization that consistently organizes events for the community. For example, the Cooperstown Food Pantry and the Leo Club partner on the Cooperstown BackPack Program, which allows participating students at both the elementary and high schools to anonymously pick up a back-
pack full of food for the weekend.
The annual pancake breakfast at the Cooperstown Veterans Club is another popular fundraiser for the Leo Club. Tickets to the breakfast are given to Leo Club members to sell. At the event, students in the club wait tables and serve all types of breakfast items. All proceeds go to the Cooperstown Lions Club to be used in support of various causes.
While the Leo Club hosts charitable events, requests for volunteer service around the community are just as important to its mission.
Dr. Paul Weber perfectly illustrates the organization’s philosophy: “We’re here. We want to help. What do you need?”
Raking leaves, gardening, shoveling snow and other tasks that may be arduous for senior citizens are the types of activities the club is willing to perform. The club encourages people to reach out if they need assistance, because community service is the backbone of the club, and its members strive to help.
Leo Club members are also given unique educational opportunities in addition to their community service, the most popular of which is a trip to the United Nations. The Lions Club International assisted in the formation of the United Nations charter. Each year, a Lions Day with the United Nations is held at the U.N. in New
York City. The opportunity to visit the U.N. and meet students from other Leo Clubs builds enthusiasm and involvement for the group.
The Leo Club is an excellent opportunity for students to become involved in their community. The constant activities run and participated in by the Leo and Lions clubs provide students plenty of exposure to different service projects and an opportunity to contribute, and Lions Day at the U.N. is another interesting experience offered exclusively for Leo Club members.
New members are always welcome and can join starting in the seventh grade, as young students are encouraged to become involved early in their high-school career. Those interested in learning more about the Leo Club and its activities can contact John Brotherton at jbrotherton@cooperstowncs.org.
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Otsego County is home to more than 1,200 businesses. Expanding and growing these businesses and attracting new businesses to the county is the mission of Otsego Now.
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direct conflict with what Congress has already enacted by law.
Trump’s first 100 days have been among the most damaging in U.S. history. Far from resurrecting some imagined version of past American greatness, they have unleashed destructive forces that have weakened what makes this country great.
Karen Mihan Cooperstown
The Cardinals Got It Right
You don’t have to be a Catholic to love the Pope. But it sure seems to help. It is a case of massive psychological transference, as confirmed by his
name in Latin: “Father.” I met Pope John XXIII when I was 12. We talked about bicycles. I had a three-speed Schwinn. He had a 12-speed Bianchi. But he didn’t try to lord that over on me bikewise. He looked a bit like my hero, Yogi Berra. My mother arranged the audience and we flew over from Idlewild Airport in a four engine prop plane that stopped at Gander, Newfoundland to refuel, then Shannon, Ireland to refuel, then at a dusty little airport outside of Rome. Good times. I was a big fan of Pope Francis, who, as a Jesuit, was savvy enough to pave the way for an American to succeed him, a Christian American, an increasingly rare breed. Pope Leo spent most of his career in Latin America,
helping the poor. So the cardinals sent the world a message: Here is the American Pope you’ve been waiting for, and, surprise, this one actually understands what Christianity is all about. This guy is as woke as Jesus.
Other religious movements have been hijacked by charismatic grifters that preach the gospel of prosperity, who would make a virtue of avarice, a sacrament of gluttony. Growing up in Texas, most parish churches had Mexicans and Black folks, including Creoles, like Pope Leo’s grandparents. So, from childhood, my impression of other religions— Baptists, Methodist, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Jewish—was that they were not integrated, reflecting the apartheid of the South. But not our parish, Holy Trinity. Not the Cathedral of Guadalupe downtown. We looked like the UN General Assembly. Or the College of Cardinals. But don’t get me wrong, the Catholic Church has a long, sordid history of getting Christianity wrong. Their acquiescence to fascism in Germany and Italy was monstrously wrong. And pederasty is not exactly scriptural. But, god bless ‘em, the cardinals didn’t miscue this time. Not with this fellow. Good choice. Maybe a great choice. Christianity is a great model of how to live. All avowed Christians should give it a try some time. Chip Northrup Cooperstown
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Pope John XXIII, with Chip Northrup’s younger self, his beaming mother and the pope’s interpreter.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Oneonta City School District, Otsego County, New York, will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in at the Oneonta Senior High School
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Cafeteria, 130 East St., Oneonta, NY 13820, pursuant to Section 2017 (4) (5) of the Education Law of the State of New York, for the presentation of the budget document.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and a vote, by voting machine, will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta, at which time the polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., EST, for voting on the following items:
To adopt the annual budget of the Oneonta City School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable real property of the District,
To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education, each to serve three (3) year terms, commencing on July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028, to succeed Maureen Artale, Ryan Swan, and Eamonn Hinchey, whose terms expire on June 30, 2025.
To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York.
Voting at said Annual Election will be by use of voting machines.
aLL VotiNG WiLL taKe pLace at: tHe footHiLLS 24 MARKET STREET, ONEONTA, NEW YORK
Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education to fill three (3) expired terms of three (3) years shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the District Office, no later than April 30, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District and state the residence of each signer; the name and residence of the candidates.
NOTICE, is also given that any person, otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered for any general election, pursuant to
Section 5-100 of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote without further registration pursuant to Sections 2014 and 2606 of the Education Law.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN THAT military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District by requesting to be registered by the District Clerk at 607-433-8230 rmcguinness@ oneontacsd.org.
Military voters who are registered and qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk at the phone number or email address listed above. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 5, 2025. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. The School District will transmit military ballots to military voters on May 5, 2025. Completed military ballots must be received by the School District by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025, in order to be counted.
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At such hours and place, any person who has not permanently registered by May 5, 2025 or who did not register for the general election held on November 5, 2025, or who is permanently registered, but at the time of such registration resided in a school election
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The register so prepared pursuant to Sections 2014 and 2606 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at the Board of Education Offices at 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district beginning May 5, 2025, between 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.
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AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN 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
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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 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?
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Others said that the appraisal was outdated.
City Administrator Greg Mattice confirmed that the proposed sale price of $477,500.00 matched the appraisal that is more than one year old.
Seven people supported and encouraged the sale to RSS. Most in favor of the sale were in favor of affordable housing.
Not in favor of the Sale
John Hamill, a frequent speaker at Common Council public hearings, quoted the bible.
“No one can serve two masters,” he said.
He told councilmembers, “You can either serve your constituents or your own interests, not both.”
Mary Tingley, 82 Clinton Street, Seventh Ward, spoke for the first time. She described herself as “a fairly new resident and homeowner” who has “some concern over the PILOT.”
Carolyn Marks, a frequent participant in these public hearings and a resident of the Seventh Ward, submitted a written statement to the Common Council that was read by City Clerk Kerrie Harrington. She said she is not in favor of the sale to “the nonprofit.” She said, “RSS is tax exempt” and described the city’s Comprehensive Plan as “outdated.”
Marie Lusins, Seventh Ward, said, “I have lived in the town and the city of Oneonta….Rents are much higher than they should be because of baseball rentals…. We have a short tourist season for 11 weeks. I urge you to vote no. We want the downtown to become the small business it was once.”
Breck Tarbell said, “I
do not live in the City of Oneonta. I own two businesses in town….I own a business and I have to say no. I think we need more market-rate building.”
Jay Shultis of 58 Elm Street described some of the verbal attacks he heard during the meeting as “petty.”
He said, “I invest in housing, like Bryan [Shaughnessy]. I own housing that ranges from students to commercial to professionals…I own Table Rock Gym.”
Shultis spoke in favor of market rate housing and big businesses being part of Oneonta’s economic development.
“My partners and I are not in favor of [the sale to RSS],” Shultis said. “Let’s look at housing for everyone.”
Charles Hartley of 13 Central Avenue said he is not in favor of the RSS plan.
“Put more businesses in downtown,” Hartley urged. “That is what will attract traffic.”
Sue Hartley, who lives in the Seventh Ward, was not in favor of the sale to RSS, claiming that “RSS picks its tenants in a lottery.” She suggested that local residents would not necessarily become tenants of the proposed $25 million property.
Gail Foyer, who does not live in Oneonta but owns property in the City of Oneonta, said the potential disadvantages outweigh the advantages. She stated that she is “not against low-income individuals.”
Referring to the Dietz Street Lofts, Foyer said, “Police are there every day. Tenants are getting evicted. They pose considerable threat to the city.”
Theresa Cyzeski, former owner of Theresa’s Emporium on Main Street, said she planned on being there [in business] another 10 years. She closed her business and cited “no parking” and “dirty” as
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two of the reasons.
“We need to change the dynamics of Main Street,” Cyneski said.
Cyneski pointed out that Oneonta, where she has lived all her life, is full of people with “big hearts” and we have several “food pantries.”
She said, “I am sure we can find another spot that is wonderful and better.”
Michelle Catan, advanced certified business advisor at the New York Small Business Development Center, spoke against the sale to RSS, saying, “I live in the Town of Oneonta and own property in the city. I work in downtown Oneonta every day. The businesses are hurting.”
Catan referred to 27 Market Street as “a prime business location.”
Michael Stolzer said, “I am another taxpayer without a vote. I live in the Town of Oneonta and own property in the City of Oneonta.”
He was not in favor of the sale to RSS. He said “They can tie up the property for 40 months….RSS can sell the property. This is a very favorable buyer’s contract.”
Chip Holmes, coowner of The Working Kitchen on Main Street, submitted correspondence not in favor of the sale.
He said of RSS, “All the marbles sit in their hands. They do not have any of the funding.”
Holmes called the RSS proposal a “topdown solution” and urged council to “find a bottom-up solution.”
Lisa Montanti, general manager at Southside Mall, said, “I urge you to not sell out Oneonta.”
“I changed my mind. I want the parking,” Ben McGill said.
Alex Simon, Seventh Ward, said, “I am stressing that the Common Council [may] delay the vote.”
He moved to Oneonta about a year ago with his wife, who is from Binghamton, and his 3year-old son. They had trouble finding a place to rent as a family and bought a home.
in favor of the Sale
Danny Lapin of 3 College Terrace spoke twice.
“I want to speak strongly in favor of increasing our housing units,” Lapin stated.
Later he said, “Surface parking does not create jobs. I urge the council to vote yes [on the sale to RSS].”
“I am a Hartwick student. I do not own a car. I ran here in the rain,” Josephine Becker said.
She spoke in favor of the sale to RSS, saying she and her classmates would like to stay in Oneonta and need affordable rentals and a place to live that does not require a car. She pleaded for “equity and justice for all.” She said the voices of students are not being heard.
Stacey Mitchell of Hickory Street in the First Ward said, “I support the project.”
Mitchell is the minister at the Unitarian Universalist Society on Ford Avenue.
Heidi Siegfried said, “I live in the city. I am disappointed in the hostility to low-income people….I don’t think we need more market-rate housing. The jobs that we have now do not support marketrate housing. Some of us have been taking a course with John Nadar. Hundreds of immigrants came to Oneonta and lived in box cars.”
Jacey Chase also spoke in favor of the sale to RSS.
“I moved to Oneonta a couple of years ago. I have a fully remote job [with a company based in California]. I make good money—$30,000.00$40,000.00 more than
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the going rate offered locally. The jobs available here do not match the rents….I am very privileged and very lucky,” he said. “We desperately need housing. I think it is shameful. Poverty is not a crime. I grew up in affordable housing and on food stamps.”
Kristin Sloth of the Fourth Ward spoke in favor of the need for “compassion and stable housing.” She asked councilmembers to be “courageous” and vote yes.
Charles Sherrard of 391 Chestnut Street is a frequent speaker at Common Council public hearings. He spoke in favor of the sale as well.
Mayor Drnek asked for unity during his remarks at the beginning of the extra-long, fourhour meeting.
“Whatever the vote… whatever the outcome… I ask that we leave this meeting with respect for the process and the decision, and for one another,” Drnek said.
Otsego Media videotaped the meeting. Six students from Hartwick College’s Institute of Public Service greeted the public, recorded who wanted to speak and provided speakers with microphones.
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►Fri.y, May 16
7:30 a.m. “2nd
David S. Svahn Humanities in Medicine Memorial Lecture: Embracing the Art of Medicine in Uncertain Times.” Presented by guest lecturer Dr. Lisa Wong. Bassett Medical Center, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown. (607) 5473456.
SENIOR COFFEE
HOUR 10 a.m. Coffee, tea, pastries, games, puzzles, special events and good conversation. Held each Friday. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11 Hartwick. (607) 2936600.
YOGA 10 a.m. Held each Friday. WorcesterSchenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309.
STORY TIME
10:30 a.m. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Morris. (607) 9886661.
NON-PROFITS 1 p.m.
“Otsego County Executive Director Convening: The Follow Up.” Review of initial convenings and discussion of next steps regarding the federal landscape and impacts on the regional nonprofit community. Presented by the Community Foundation for South Central New York and others. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 772-6773.
OPENING RECEP-
TION 5-7 p.m. “Essential Art: 34th Annual Regional Juried Art Show;” “Fantasy Clocks 2025,”
“Leatherstocking Brush & Palette Club Fine Arts Show.” On view through 6/25. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9777.
HUNTINGTON PARK
5:30 p.m. “Celebrate the Park.” Festive celebration featuring live music, refreshments, a community art project and a rock painting station. Huntington Park, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
FIRE PIT FRIDAYS
6-10 p.m. Live music, food and more. Featuring high energy and good vibes from 90’s Noise. The Tap House, Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. (067) 5441800.
DANCE LESSONS
6:30-7:15 p.m. Basic Tango Lesson. Led by Joanne Callahan and Linda Leverock. Free with purchase of $25.00 ticket to the May 16 Pedro Giraudo Quartet concert. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta.
THEATER 7:30 p.m. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?” Presented by Bigger Dreams Productions. Also showing 5/17 and at 2 p.m. on 5/18.
Production Center, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-5407.
CONCERT 7:30 p.m.
“Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet.” Presented by the Oneonta Concert Association. Fees apply. Wright/Wilber Bank Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080.
►Sat. May 17
HIKE All day. “Saturday Hike: Landis Arboretum.” Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring your own lunch. Registration required. Hike leader Laurie Pike, (609) 713-9338. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance.
BIRDING 7-9 a.m.
“Birding with Becky.” Presented by DelawareOtsego Audubon Society Co-president Becky Gretton. Free; pre-registration required. Otsego County Conservation Association, 7207 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. (607) 5474488.
FUNDRAISER
7:30-11:30 a.m. “Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department Fly-In Pancake Breakfast.” All-you-caneat pancakes, real maple syrup, more. Fees apply. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, 866 State Highway 166, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9007.
YARD SALE 8 a.m.
“Otego Days @ Red Barn.” Red Barn Farm Brewery and Kountry Kitchen, 3883 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 267-4353.
GRADUATION
9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Dewar Arena, Alumni Field House, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. (607) 436-3500.
OUTDOORS
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “2025 Glimmerglass Triathlon.” Presented by the Clark Sports Center. Fees apply. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800.
TOURNAMENT
9 a.m. “Asst. Chief Adam C. Burgess Memorial Golf Tournament.” Presented by the Mount Vision Fire Department. Fees apply. Colonial Ridge Golf, 203 Bateman Road, Laurens. (607) 263-5291.
FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “12th Annual Splash Path 5K & Fun Walk.” Vendors, food trucks and live music. Admission fees apply. Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston. (607) 965-8377.
SPRING 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Otsego Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale.” Cornell Cooperative Extension, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2536 ext. 228.
GRADUATION
10 a.m. “93rd Commencement Ceremony.” Elmore Field, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta.
BLOOD DRIVE
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Southside Mall/Oneonta YMCA, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.
org
FUNDRAISER 11 a.m. until sold out. “Otego Fire Department 60+ Years BBQ Chicken.” Part of Otego Days events. Fees apply. Otego Fire Department, 5 River Street, Otego. (607) 988-7911.
FINALE 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “French Connection: The Political Art of Olivier Bonhomme.” The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 9419607.
PREMIER 11 a.m.
World premier of “Silver the Brave.” Stop animation movie by local kids. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 3977309.
MEDITATION 11 a.m.
“Sangha Saturdays.” Start with meditation session for all, followed by potluck lunch, then “Exploring the Dharma” study group on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition at 3 p.m. Held Saturdays through June 7. Samye New York, 412 Glimmerglen Road, Cooperstown. (607) 5475051.
BENEFIT 1-6:30 p.m.
“Feral Fest 2025.” Benefit for Friends of the Feral TNR Otsego. Tastings, local entertainment, fingerfood, cash bar, raffles and more. Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta.
WORKSHOP 1-3 p.m.
“Discover the Art of Needle Felting.” All welcome. Fees apply; registration required. The Gatehouse, 129 Main Street, Morris. (607) 285-4111.
OPERA 1 p.m. “Salome.” Livesteam from the Metropolitan Opera House. Fees apply. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080.
POTTERY
1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org.
LIBRARY 2 p.m.
“Places to Explore In Otsego County.” Presented by Peg Odell of Otsego 2000. Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600.
THEATER 6:30 p.m. “Dance Nation” by Clare Barron. Tickets required. Performed at The Carriage House, 76 Main Street, Stamford. ►Sun., May 18
CAR SHOW Noon to 4 p.m. Food truck, outdoor bar, trophies, prizes and more. Ommegang Tap House, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown. info@ ommegang.com.
LIBRARY 1-4 p.m.
“Cooperstown Writers Group.” Village Library of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.
HISTORICAL SOCI-
ETY 2 p.m. The Town of Maryland Historical Society presents a program on the history of their newly-acquired building at 99 Main Street, Schenevus. They will be discussing plans and programs for the coming year, including a building project. Held at the AmVets building, 25 Main Street, Schenevus. (607) 638-9343.
CONCERT 4 p.m.
“Cooperstown Summer Music Festival: Attacca Quartet’s Playlist.” Christ Episcopal Church, 46 River Street, Cooperstown. (800) 316-8559.
FUNDRAISER 6 p.m.
“Be Kind to Animals Month Bingo.” Presented by Super Heroes Humane Society. Minimum food/beverage purchase applies. Roots Public Social Club, 175 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 349-3842.
►Mon., May 19
BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD 8-9 a.m. Casual meet and greet with Cooperstown village trustees to discuss local projects, agenda items, more. Includes coffee and donuts. All welcome. Held fourth Monday of each month. Village Board Room, Village Hall, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown.
ARBOR DAY
9:30 a.m. Tree planting in honor of Rich McCaffery. Delaware Street (near the intersection with Beaver Street), Cooperstown.
(607) 547-2411.
CONNECTIONS
11 a.m. to noon.
“Alzheimer’s Support Group.” Presented by Ann Thayer. Safe space for people living with dementia and their care partners to develop a support system. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com.
BLOOD DRIVE Noon to 5 p.m. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. RedCrossBlood.org
CONNECTIONS
12:30 p.m. “The Art of Card Making: Spring Theme.” Presented by Gloria Waro. Free; registration required. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com.
LIBRARY 6:30 p.m.
“Harris Library Board Meeting.” General business and more. Public welcome to attend/provide input during public comment portion of the agenda. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. “Oneonta Normal School to SUNY Oneonta.” Presented by Mark Simonson with the Otego Historical Society. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Route 7, Otego. (607) 287-4095.
►tueS., May 20
KNITTING CIRCLE
9 a.m. Bring a knit project and work with the group. Beginners welcome. Held each Tuesday. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
COMMUNITY HIKE
9:45 a.m. Hike with the Susquehanna Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment/water and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be on the Twin Fawns Trail at Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. Contact hike leaders Jenny Grimes and Tam Rutenber, (607) 434-4766.
CRAFT 10 a.m. “SVG Paper Flower Wreath Craft.” Registration required. Also held at 6 p.m. on 5/21. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 10-11:30 a.m. Free drop-in group open to all aged 18+. Facilitated by staff trained in grief and loss. Held third Tuesday of each month. St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-5525 to register.
SENIOR MEALS 11:30 a.m. Seniors are
invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of coconut pineapple curry on chicken noodles, Sonoma-blend vegetables and pudding parfait. (607) 547-6454.
• Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Each Tuesday and Thursday. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs.
BLOOD DRIVE
12:30-5:30 p.m. Bassett Hall, 31 Beaver Street, Cooperstown. RedCrossBlood.org
GARDEN 3-5 p.m. “Growing Green Thumbs.” Afterschool club open to grades K-2 at 3 p.m. and grades 3-6 at 4 p.m. Fees apply; registration required. Held Tuesdays through 6/17. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800 ext. 124.
OUTDOORS
3:30-5 p.m. “Afterschool Fishing Club.” Open to children in fifth and sixth grades. Fees apply. Registration required. Held each Tuesday. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 5472800 ext. 107.
ONEONTA HISTORY
4 p.m. “Electric Lake: Oneonta’s Forgotten Gem.” Presented by local historian Jim Loudon. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980.
ART SHOW
5:30-7 p.m. “Cherry Valley-Springfield School Art Show.” Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, 597 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3265.
MEDITATION
5:30 p.m. “Let’s Meditate: Sahaja Meditation DropIn Classes.” Presented by Sahaja Meditation. Held each Tuesday through 6/24. Cooperstown Coworks, 6 Doubleday Court, Cooperstown. (518) 428-4692. TRANSIT 6-10 p.m. OPT offers a night bus each Tuesday through Saturday at the top of each hour. Oneonta.
►Wed., May 21
MOVE OUT 9 a.m. until gone. “SUNY Move Out: Everything Under the Tent is Free.” Donated by SUNY Oneonta students on move-out day. Otsego ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street, Oneonta. (607) 353-7831.
