The Bassett Research Institute conducted an investigation into health care access and the use of telemedicine within Bassett Healthcare Network. The project was funded by a $50,000 grant from the National Institute for Health Care Management. More information about telemedicine and the Bassett Research Institute is at bassett.org. Source: Press release
The Sidney Center Improvement Group is holding a grand opening at the renovated Sidney Center Park & Playground on July 3 at 11:30 a.m. A mural will be unveiled which was created by local artists and attendees will be invited to participate in a community art panel of the mural. Source: Press release
SUNY Oneonta’s Office of Student Success is hosting seven gtrdh,am orientation sessions next month. The focus is on connection, academics, and expectations. Parents and guardians will be attending separate sessions introducing them to college resources. Additional information and session dates is on the Office of Student Success webpage. Source: Summer Orientation – Welcoming New Students … Read more
The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a free rabies clinic on July 12 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Edmeston Town Barn. Dogs, cats and ferrets are eligible for the vaccine. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoCountyDepartmentofHealth/posts/396196485873933
Matt Sickles is named as the superintendent of Cobleskill-Richmondville schools. According to the Times-Journal he is currently the superintendent at Midlakes Central School in the Finger Lakes area. The board started with 12 “good quality” candidates before narrowing the list to three. Sickles’ first day at his new job is July 1. Source: https://www.cobleskilltimesjournal.com/article.asp?id=105954
The Chenango County Health Department holds a COVID-19 booster clinic on June 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Weiler Park in Norwich. No appointments are necessary but you will need to complete a health screening form before getting your shot. Be sure to bring your vaccine card for updating. Source: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/norwich-vaccine-clinic-june-27th/
Otsego County has received nearly $14,000 in funding from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. According to All Otsego the money can go to public and private voluntary agencies providing food and housing. Application deadline is June 27 at 4:00 p.m. Source: Federal funding available for housing, food
Chobani & Willow Run Foods are holding a Recruitment Event this Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the CDO Workforce office on O’Hara Drive in Norwich. Chobani is hiring for a number of positions and Willow Run is looking for CDL drivers. Appointment are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Source: https://www.cdoworkforce.org/public-documents?task=download.send&id=886&catid=2&m=0
Oneonta workers will be temporarily turning off water service today to parts of Cherry Street to allow the new water main on West Street to be connected to the existing water mains. When service is retored the water may be discolored but running your cold water faucets will clear it up. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9493255/
New York has a new law making it easier to sue over discriminatory voting policies and requires areas with a history of civil right violations to get approval before changing election rules. The law prohibits deceptive and suppressive voter practices, establishes a voting and elections database and make electronic election interference a misdemeanor crime. Source: … Read more