Construction work at Bassett Medical Center’s outpatient clinic building in Cooperstown has temporarily closed the main entrance as repair work is being done. All patients, visitors, and employees are being redirected to the side entrance on Mill Street. Source: https://www.facebook.com/Bassett.Network/posts/4632014740153159
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced the city will spend the rest of its 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funding on expanding opportunities to enjoy healthy outdoor activities. Many of those projects are additions to Neahwa Patk along with renovations and improvements there. It also includes replacing the Wilber Lake Trail bridge. Source: Press release
Today is a free fishing day for veterans in New York to help encourage more people – whether skilled or new to the sport – to get outdoors and enjoy the many world-class fishing opportunities available. Although veterans don’t need a fishing license all other fishing regulations remain in effect. Source: https://wbng.com/2021/11/10/state-dept-of-environmental-conservation-honors-veterans-with-free-fishing-day/
Now that the merger between Price Chopper and Tops Markets is complete there will be changes to the Tops stores in Norwich and Cooperstown. Those locations will become Grand Union stores as the new company is forced to divest the stores as a condition of the merger. The change takes effect next year. Source: https://www.wktv.com/content/news/12-Tops-stores-to-become-Grand-Union-supermarkets-575713321.html
Next month the Cooperstowm Board of Trustees will vote on prohibiting cannabis sales. According to All Otsego a public hearing on the law will take place before the vote. Under New York law municipalities have until the end of the year to opt-in or out of allowing sales. Source: Cooperstown to consider cannabis opt-out law … Read more
Delaware County Public Health reports 2 more residents died from COVID-19 related complications. It’s not clear if either were vaccinated. There’s been 67 COVID-19 related deaths. Otsego and Chenango Counties reported no additional COVID-19 deaths. Delaware County will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on November 18 with details forthcoming.
State Senator Peter Oberacker announced that United States Navy Construction Mechanic 1st Class Richard R. Scheiner is the 2021 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame from the 51st District. The Worcester native was a Naval Seabees from 1979 to 1994. Source: Press release
A heads up if you use Dietz St. in Oneonta between Main St. and Wall St. Next week that section will be closed while a private contractor does work usilizing a crane. Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sidewalk access will remain open on the west side of the street. Source: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9079445/
The Otsego County Department of Health is holding a COVID -19 vaccine clinic today for children 5 to 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at at the Oneonta High School gymnasium. Registration is required. by going to otsegocounty.com. Children musi be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Source: https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/d-m/health_department/covid-19_vaccination_clinics.php
New York unveils its ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ Vaccine Incentive Program which can earn 5 to 11-year-olds a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school. Parents or guardians of kids who get their first dose by Dec. 19 are eligible. 10 winners will be drawn for 5 weeks starting Nov. 24. Source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-launches-new-vaccinate-educate-graduate-vaccine-incentive-program-5-11-year