Delhi Police Officer Justin Mohr received the 2021 Recognition of Excellence Drug Recognition Expert Enforcement Awar. This award is in recognition of his efforts deterring impaired driving in the community. Officer Mohr received recognition for his DWI enforcement efforts in 2019 and 2020. Source: https://www.facebook.com/ChiefMTMills/posts/340694911436475
SUNY Oneonta is seeking faculty and staff members to serve on the President’s Advisory Council on Sustainabilitystarting in the fall 2022 semester. This is the main group on campus that oversees and advocates for sustainability initiatives. Terms are for three years, Get details at oneontabulletin.wordpress.com. Source: Call for New Fall 2022 Members: President’s Advisory Council … Read more
New York is awarding funding under Round Three of the $40 million Buildings of Excellence Design Competition which aims to deliver carbon neutral multifamily buildings. Round Three funds early-stage support for design teams and developers to ensure the most cost-effective solutions are integrated into projects. Application deadline is this July. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-10-million-funding-available-round-three-40-million-buildings
The Village of Hobart receives a state grant and short-term, interest-free financing to construct two new water supply wells, replace existing filter pumps, replace iron/manganese filter media, and upgrade water treatment plant process piping. The combined total is nearly $800,000. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-189-million-fund-water-infrastructure-projects
We’ve learned why Walton Central School District officials were forced to change afternoon dismissal plans on Tuesday. According to police a report came in about a possible explosive device in the area of the Department of Public Works. The device was not hazardous and State Police removed it. Source: https://www.wicz.com/story/46236661/cause-of-water-street-closure-in-walton-revealed
The City of Norwich is accepting bids to buy a house at 10 Prospect St. According to the Evening Sun the house is nearly 1,600 square feet and the owner must occupy the residence. An open house is scheduled for April 12 and bids are due by April 26. Source: https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2022-03-31/36209/City-seeking-proposals-for-home-purchase
The Otsego County Deputy Sheriff PBA is offering scholarships to high school students looking to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. The scholarships are available to any high school student who is an Otsego County resident. Get details at the PBA’s Facebook page. Source: https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoSheriff/posts/320630840164606
The Rural Health Network of South Central New York receives nearly $685,000 in federal funding to provide health access services and increase capacity in its service area which includes Otsego, Delaware and Chenango counties. It’s part of $7 million awarded statewide. Source: https://www.wbng.com/2022/04/06/684000-annonced-rural-health-network-south-central-ny/
Opportunities for Otsego is awarded close to $330,000 in state funding from the Weatherization Stimulus Program. The grant goes to make homes more energy efficient and climate friendly. The total award of $34 million will help pay for upgrades in over 1,000 homes throughout New York. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-34-million-federal-funds-improve-energy-efficiency-over-1000-homes
Applications are being accepted from county administrations for the Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant Program. Money can be used to address communications deficiencies, implement national interoperability channels, and enhance regional connectivity between counties and systems. The application deadline is May 11. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-624-million-available-strengthen-statewide-emergency-communications