The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market announces a new challenge for Winter Saturday Markets shoopers. Become a “Hardy Locavore” by shopping at 10 or more markets through March 26. Hardy Locavore punch cards are available at the welcome table and when you make a purchase, bring the card to a Farmers’ Market volunteer. Source: https://www.otsego2000.org/2022/01/13/hardy-locavore-cooperstown-farmers-market-winter/
The Film Society of Cooperstown is back for 2022 after a hiatus due to COVID-19. The series of 6 films kicked off last weekend at the Village Library and continues through Mar. 23. The next showing is the 1991 movie “The Committments” and takes place Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m. Source: https://www.facebook.com/FilmSocCoop/posts/1258581324554022
Town of Schoharie officials agree to take over plowing the 2 private roads leading into Schoharie Business Park. According to the Cobleskill Times-Journal the roads weren’t being plowed or maintained which became an issue when EMS crews were called to a hotel in the park. Costs are estimated at $10,000. Source: https://cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105762
Helios Care announced that Kelly McGraw is promoted to Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for management of on-going operations and the integration of strategic initiatives leading to organizational growth. Erika Morell is promoted to the Director of Nursing. McGraw joined Helios Care over 15 years ago while Morrell is an 18-year veteran. Source: Press release
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils her 2022 state budget proposal today and it’s expected to include more school funding, a remaking of the state’s public college and university system plus more money to bolster the health care workforce. Observers say a middle-class tax cut could be in the proposal. Source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2022/01/17/9-things-to-watch-for-in-hochul-s-budget-plan
Chenango County records its 100th COVID-19 related death. It’s not known if that individual was vaccinated. The county has close to 580 active cases. Otsego County reported an additional COVID-19 death bringing the total to 99. Delaware County officials report 4 COVID-19 deaths so far in 2020.
The Uplands Center is partnering with Supplies For Life and Delaware Opportunities fpr a free Narcan Training on Saturday, February 5th, at 2641 Dunk Hill Road in Walton starting at 11:00 p.m. You’ll learn how to use Narcan to treat a drug overdose. Register by emailing renee@uplandscenter.org. Source: https://www.facebook.com/theuplandscenter/posts/1154595441751067
State lawmakers reject proposed redistricting maps drawn up by a an independent committee which were the result of the 2020 census. The committee will now make another try at redistricting with a Feb. 28 deadline. If those maps are rejected the legislature will craft their own. Gov. Hochul is to approve the final redistricting. Source: … Read more
State Police will conduct a car child seat check event on Jan. 25 at the Deposit Fire Station on 2nd. St.from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Technicians will install, inspect and/or check your child car seats for free. Appointments are preferred by calling (607) 561-7605. Source: https://www.nyspnews.com/car-seat-check-event-scheduled-for-january-25-in-deposit.htm
Construction in Neahwa Park along David Brenner Drive begins Tuesday, weather permitting. The work is to run through mid-February and includes replacement of the sanitary sewer main and new manholes. A short section of sanitary sewer main running west from the corner of Railroad Avenue will also be replaced Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9197045/