After canceling a press conference
scheduled for Monday afternoon,
new Mayor Joe Booan made the
following statement during the
village’s reorganizational meeting
Monday night concerning Friday’s
shooting incident.
``Last Friday afternoon, just three
short days ago, our small, beautiful
community was the site of a tragic
event involving
our children. What
was considered
invulnerable became
vulnerable.
We are confused
and saddened.
``Our thoughts
and prayers go out
to the two young
men and their
families. We can’t imagine what they
are going through.
``Many young people, friends, and
visitors were in our village last Friday.
Our sincerest thoughts go out
to them as they seek to understand
the past few day’s events.
``Our response as a community
was swift. We took immediate
steps to be safe. As mayor, I have
been in direct communication
with our Chief of Police, Otsego
County Sheriff’s Department, New
York State Police, and the District
Attorney’s office. I have also been in
contact with our superintendent and
principal at Cooperstown Central. We
have debriefed as a village staff. We
are working collaboratively to provide
assistance to our community.
``I will take every measure to
ensure that our village remains a safe,
healthy, and vibrant community in
which to live and work. Life will go on
and together, we will move forward
from this event.
``I ask the board of trustees and our
village employees that all contacts
with the media go directly through
my office. As we all know, no specific
information can be given as this investigation
is continuing. As soon as
it is possible, the village will release a
press statement. At that point, I ask
that all inquiry be directed to the
District Attorney’s Office.
``I appreciate your cooperation.’’
‘‘Thank you.’’
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Shooting leaves residents dismayed: New mayor’s statement
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- Olympic rower launches program A two-time Olympic rower and head coach of Cooperstown Crew will be starting a new indoor rowing program in partnership with the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club.
- Autism walk to be held Saturday at Glimmerglass State Park Cooperstown will be among five sites kicking off Autism Awareness Month this Saturday.
- Shooting leaves residents dismayed Village residents are expressing shock about Friday’s shooting incident and are eager to reach an understanding of why it happened in a small, close-knit community like Cooperstown.
- Earth Festival is Saturday at MCS The Earth Festival, now in its fifth year, is an environmentally focused, interactive event featuring exhibits, workshops, vendors, food and entertainment, all with a fun, earthfriendly twist.
- Booan takes the helm as new C’town leader Joe Booan was sworn in at noon Monday and later that evening set an aggressive agenda for the village during the board of trustees’ annual reorganizational meeting.
- Shooting leaves residents dismayed: New mayor’s statement After canceling a press conference scheduled for Monday afternoon, new Mayor Joe Booan made the following statement during the village’s reorganizational meeting Monday night concerning Friday’s shooting incident.
- Hage appointed village trustee Mayor Joe Booan appointed Charles Hage to the board of trustees to fill the vacancy created when he was elected mayor.
- CCS makes more cuts to lower tax levy Last-minute changes have been made to the Cooperstown Central School proposed 2010-11 budget.
- Cuts likely at CV-S Cherry Valley-Springfield Superintendent Robert Miller says he has been losing sleep during his time preparing for the 2010-11 school budget.
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