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Our Opinion: Bassett should know better

2012-05-24T09:12:48-04:00

Last week, Bassett Healthcare tried to take over two of the village’s public parking lots for the exclusive use of its employees. The lots are on East Lake Road near the entrance to Fairy Springs Park, and Bassett put up signs that said the lots are for Bassett Healthcare staff parking only.

Our Opinion: Support the Quiz Team

2012-05-18T10:31:03-04:00

The Cooperstown high school quiz team will take on faculty in a live quiz showdown on Sunday. The event is being held to help raise money so members of the team can compete nationally in Washington, D.C. Donations will be accepted at the door. The Quiz Bowl is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the Sterling Auditorium and we encourage members of the public to go support the team in its academic endeavors.

Your Opinion: May 17, 2012

2012-05-18T10:21:52-04:00

Our Opinion: Vote for Pohl

2012-05-11T09:52:55-04:00

Cooperstown Central School graduate Phil Pohl is among 10 finalist in the Lowe’s Senior Class Award. First off congratulations, Phil. You have always shined on and off the baseball diamond. Pohl graduated at the top of his class and was a two-time Class C New York state Player-of-the-Year while at CCS.

Your Opinion: May 10, 2012

2012-05-11T09:46:01-04:00

I am a candidate to continue with another term on the Cooperstown school board. My background is a graduate degree in technology education and professional experience in financial planning and management and regulatory compliance as director of a nonprofit community development corporation. I started on the Cooperstown board in 1996 and have seen much change in how New York manages public education in funding support, mandates, and expectations.

Our Opinion: Put an end to the chemicals

2012-05-03T09:08:11-04:00

The use of chemical herbicides and pesticides was the main topic at a meeting of the village’s environmental conservation committee meeting Tuesday morning.

Your Opinion: May 3, 2012

2012-05-03T09:05:51-04:00

Our Opinion: Town board made right decision

2012-04-26T09:22:08-04:00

Last week, the Otsego town board voted to grant the village’s Gateway Project “limited zoning immunity.” The decision nullified a stop work order issued to the project earlier by Otsego Town Code Enforcement Officer Hank Schecher.

Our Opinion: Small tax increase a good idea

2012-04-12T13:59:03-04:00

The village board held its public hearing on the budget Monday night and no one showed up to voice opposition to the 2 percent tax increase approved late last month by the trustees.

Enjoy area activities, attractions

2012-03-29T13:00:02-04:00

With the rising gas prices many people are counting pennies just to keep food on the table, much less thinking about taking a family vacation.