The village’s attempt to capitalize on some of its unique
baseball heritage is a step in the right direction.
The plan to take advantage of the village’s iconic Doubleday
Field by licensing the commercial use of images of
the field and marketing a newly developed logo creates a
welcome new revenue stream.
In January, the board of trustees approved a $1,000
``location fee’’ to be paid by anyone using the field for a
location to produce movies, commercials, products or other
promotional items. And last week, a Japanese television
production company was in the village to do some filming
at Doubleday Field and happily paid the fee.
``They did not bat an eyelash when I told them how
much,’’ Village Clerk Teri Barown said.
How much revenue can be generated is difficult to tell
at this point, but the plan was put into place with minimal
cost and should require few ongoing expenses. And in
these tough economic times, any additional revenue is
welcome.
If the new Doubleday Field logo is well received by
merchandisers and consumers, the village could begin collecting
royalties for its use.
``It’s another one of these ideas that will increase revenues
and avoid tax increases,’’ Deputy Mayor Jeff Katz said.
We agree, and it’s the kind of idea the village needs. The
additional revenue, like that from paid parking, offsets
expenses to lessen the burden on taxpayers.
Thanks for
the weekend
Our hats are off to the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee
for another fun-filled weekend of events and activities
to break the monotony of a long, cold winter.
The celebration is now 44 years old and continues to be
the highlight of the winter season here in Cooperstown.
The committee and its many volunteers put in long hours
each year to ensure there’s plenty going on and that a good
time was had by all.
Thanks again for another great carnival.
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February 12, 2010
Every little bit helps
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- Littering a major problem The annual observation of Earth Day is April 22, and the Earth Festival that has been held in Milford for the past five years is this Saturday.
- Mayor, board deserve praise Hats off to the mayor and village board for their work on formulating a budget for the coming year that calls for a reasonable tax rate increase while maintaining services and planning for capital improvements.
- It’s time to be creative For the last few weeks, we’ve devoted a lot of space in the paper to the dire news coming out of Cooperstown Central School regarding their projected budget for next year. With state aid decreasing, teachers and programs may be eliminated next year to make up the shortfall.
- Time to work together The election is over and we offer our congratulations to Joe Booan, Alton Dunn III, Lynne Mebust and Leslie Friedman for their victories.
- Katz is our choice for mayor Next Tuesday’s annual village election has a full slate of candidates for mayor, trustee and justice. Our choice for mayor is Jeff Katz, the senior member of the village board and the current Deputy Mayor.
- We’re in this together This year’s village election offers an interesting look at a pervasive aspect of small town politics _ newcomers versus native sons or daughters.
- Jump is annual highlight Our hats go off to all jumpers who took the plunge into freezing-cold water during the 15th annual Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump held on Saturday.
- Classic changes should enhance fans’ experience After last year’s inaugural Hall of Fame Classic, we wrote an editorial outlining some changes that we felt would make the game more appealing to baseball fans. Coincidentally or not, we’re pleased to see museum officials have addressed most of those concerns for the second Classic, which is scheduled for Father’s Day, June 20.
- Every little bit helps The village’s attempt to capitalize on some of its unique baseball heritage is a step in the right direction. The plan to take advantage of the village’s iconic Doubleday Field by licensing the commercial use of images of the field and marketing a newly developed logo creates a welcome new revenue stream.
- Village should speak up Two weeks ago, Congressman Michael Arcuri said what should be obvious to everyone _ our water supply is our most valuable resource.
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