Around the Neighborhood: Summit

By Karen Cuccinello

The tree lighting in Charlotteville

11/28-12/5

There’s a skim of ice on Summit Lake.

Christmas tree lighting in Charlotteville sponsored by the Charlotteville Schoolhouse was a very nice event. Judy Kramer in the photo from Joann Rosa.

CESRPL Team and High Individual Match Scores 11/21/2025 Match VII. Stamford/Richmondville beat Oneonta: 1096-19X to 1068-16X. High Stamford/Richmondville Scores were from: Gus Mueller 277-6X; Cori Tubbs 275-6X; Jim Hitt 274-5X; and Brian Righi 270-2X. High Scores for Oneonta were: Adam Nichols 272-7X; Al Nichols 271-2X; Carl Morganstern 266-3X; and Scott May 258-9X.

November 28- Black Friday Hike at Mine Kill State Park 10am, call for info 518-827-6111.

November 29 – Holiday Market for small Business Saturday at Jefferson Central School, contact Andi Cammer if interested in being a vendor 607-652-7822 or acammer@jeffersoncsd.org.

December 2- West Fulton Rod & Gun Club meeting, for info. email westfultonrodandgunclub@gmail.com

December 4 – Fulton Historical Society meeting and covered dish for holiday celebration 4pm at Fulton Town hall. Snow date December 5^th. Check The Town of Fulton Historical Society Facebook page for any changes.

December 5 – Miracle on Main Street in Middleburgh 5:30-8:30pm.

December 6 – Schoharie Valley Concert Band Holiday Concert 7pm at CRCS High School.

December 6 – Christmas Parade in Cobleskill leaves Price Chopper parking lot at 5pm.

December 6 – Defensive Driving Course at Charlotteville Firehouse 9am-3pm, cost $35, call Sherry Stewart 607-538-9632 or Georgia VanValkenburgh 607-422-6000 to register.

December 7 - Summit Fire Dept. Annual Community tree lighting and Kids party with games, crafts, snacks and a Very Special Guest 3-5pm. Tree Lighting at 5pm.

December 7- Charlotteville Schoolhouse off-site fundraiser at Aubuchon Ace Hardware 783 East Main St Cobleskill Brooks BBQ chicken halves $10 - we start serving hot off the grill at 11am until sold. Assorted baked goods from our member volunteers will also be available for sale.

December 7 – Holiday Market at Panther Creek Arts, West Fulton 1468 Sawyer Hollow Road noon-5pm, pub open 4-8pm.

December 12 – Christmas at Stamford Library 3pm includes stories with Mrs. Claus, ornament making, letters to Santa, and lots of delicious cookies and cocoa! At 5 p.m., we will bundle up to sing Christmas carols along Stamford's Main Street!

December 13 – Chocolate Jumble/Jumbo Cookie Contest at Old Stone Fort Badgley Museum Annex- cookie drop off 10am-1pm- judging 1-3pm.

December 13- Wreaths Across America ceremony 11am at Charlotteville Cemetery, Baptist Church Rd. There are 78 veterans in the cemetery that will be getting wreaths.

December 13 & 27 - Fulton Recycling Saturdays 7am-noon at the town hall 1168 Bear Ladder Rd.

December 14 – Last day in 2025 that the Richmondville Antiques & Flea Market is open.

December 18 – Summit Town Board meeting 7pm at town hall.

December 25 - Christmas

History

December 24, 1896 Jefferson Courier – Eminence - Wm. Myers has bought another horse. - Miss Polly Beard has a fine Phonoharp. -  Will Face was at Dan Voorhees. - Miss Catherine Proper has been sewing at David Gray’s.  - Frederick Ham is manufacturing very fine hickory ax helves. -Chas. Conrow and wife visited at Arthur Ploss.-  J. S. Pindar was at Grand Gorge with a load of potatoes. - Turkeys have been selling at 10 cents per pound and chickens at 7 cents. - Silas Springstead has re-sided his house which makes it more impervious to cold. - Mrs. Sarah Proper is preparing to put up a fine family monument at her late husband’s grave. - Geo. Mickle has returned from a short visit in Delaware county and is on his way to his home in Mariahville. -Emory Pierce has been at Caleb Jump’s near Richmondville. - The tax collectors W. and G. Haverly of Blenheim took in the taxes from this part of the town and John Foot, the Summit collector took tax at A. Ploss.

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NOTICE OF MEETING - Cobleskill Agricultural Society

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Membership meeting of the Cobleskill Agricultural Society will be held at the Cornell Co-Operative Extension Building located at 173 South Grand Street, Cobleskill, New York, on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

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Middleburgh Library - Week of November 30, 2025

12/2 - 10:45 AM - Drop-in Storytime - Join Miss Terry for this fun, interactive storytime geared toward little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers!  We will read books, sing songs and watch a short film based on our weekly theme.  No registration is required.

12/2 - 1:00-4:00 PM - Mahjong - Join the ladies for games of Mahjong.  If you don't know how to play, they will help you.  Men are welcome also.

12/4 - 11:00-12:00 - Homeschool Explorers - The Homeschool Explorers Program is designed for homeschooled students to engage in fun and educational activities alongside their peers. Taking place on the first Thursday of each month(except in January) throughout the school year, our program offers a diverse range of experiences, including:

• Art and crafts projects

• Hands-on science experiments

• Kid-friendly cooking activities

• Group games and playtime

• Homeschool Science Fair held in March 2026

Each session provides a unique opportunity for homeschooled students to develop new skills, build lasting friendships, and explore their interests. In addition, our annual Homeschool Science Fair in March allows students to showcase their knowledge and creativity through exciting science projects.
Join Homeschool Explorers and discover a world of learning and exploration as we support the homeschool community through enriching experiences and social connections.  Registration is appreciated!

Be sure to check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs.  Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
 

 

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SUNY Chancellor King Launches Agritech Center and Convenes an Agriculture Technology Summit at SUNY Cobleskill = SUNY Agritech Center Addresses the Future Needs of the Agriculture Industry

Dr. King with Assemblywoman Michelle Hinchey at SUNY Cobleskill Monday

New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. speaking seated next to SUNY Cobleskill President Dr. Marion Terenzio (to his right).

 

COBLESKILL – State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Cobleskill to announce the launch of the SUNY Agritech Center to support New York’s farm workforce and promote the use of emerging technologies in agriculture. The SUNY Agritech Center, part of Chancellor King’s 2025 State of the University Policy Agenda, brings together key partners in state government, industry, and SUNY campuses focused on meeting current and future needs of the agriculture industry.

“The SUNY Agritech Center embodies SUNY’s important role supporting rural communities to be leaders in the agricultural economy,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “The launch of the SUNY Agritech Center builds on New York State’s ongoing work to address industry needs through education, workforce development, research, and more. I look forward to seeing our SUNY campuses work with state and local partners to lead innovation in this industry.”

SUNY has more than 7,500 students enrolled in agriculture and other related programs across New York State from Agribusiness Management to Equine Science, Environmental Science, Viticulture, Veterinary Science and Food Systems & Technology. Each year, some 1,400 students graduate from agriculture and related programs. Agricultural innovations in the SUNY system include climate protections like carbon sequestration and agrivoltaics research, robotic deployments, invasive species and pest control practices, and farm-based data collection and research.

The SUNY Agritech Center will continue to position New York State’s rural communities to lead in the modern agricultural-based economy by bringing together key partners in state government, industry, and SUNY campuses focused on meeting the needs of the agriculture industry in education, workforce development, career awareness, recruitment, research and applied research, entrepreneurship and innovation, and adoption of the next generation of technology. 

SUNY Cobleskill President Marion Terenzio said, “The SUNY Agritech Center represents a strategic response to the defining challenges of our time: ensuring food security, advancing sustainable practices, and preparing the next generation of leaders who will advance these vital industries. In bringing together the expertise of SUNY campuses, state partners, and industry leaders, SUNY is creating new pathways for innovation that will strengthen New York's agricultural economy and position our graduates to create impactful change in communities across the state. We are honored to be a founding partner in the SUNY Agritech Center and to work alongside Chancellor King and our partners to advance the state’s agricultural interests.”

The groundwork to launch the SUNY Agritech Center began early in Chancellor King’s tenure through the convening of the first Agriculture Technology Workforce Summit at SUNY New Paltz in September 2023. Chancellor King and Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Senator Michelle Hinchey were joined by New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball, industry partners, SUNY campus presidents, SUNY students, and agriculture and technology experts to discuss climate change, emerging technology, and workforce needs. 

This year's Agriculture Technology Summit was held at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, known for its immersive approach to learning, combining undergraduate research with hands-on application, and as a regional and state leader in advancing agriculture workforce development through its Institute for Rural Vitality. The Institute, designated as the Entrepreneurial Assistance Center for the Mohawk Valley by Empire State Development, has helped its business clients achieve more than $2 million in new revenue in the past 12 months through comprehensive business support and access to shared-use facilities on campus. 

Earlier this year, SUNY Cobleskill received $176,000 in targeted investments from SUNY System Administration and the SUNY Construction Fund to strengthen their farm infrastructure and biosecurity protocols. Supporting its commitment to innovation in agriculture, SUNY Cobleskill has also partnered with Empire State Greenhouses to bring a 315,000-square-foot carbon-negative vertical grow facility to land adjacent to campus, slated to begin construction in 2026. Other industry partnerships are helping SUNY Cobleskill lead on research into patented waste-to-energy gasification technology and providing heavy equipment training aligned with New York State’s transformative shift toward electric vehicles. 

The SUNY Agritech Center will continue efforts to support the current and future agriculture industry in areas such as cybersecurity, drones, precision farming, agrivoltaics, and waste management. Other SUNY campuses are also advancing agricultural research and workforce training. For example, the State University of New York at Buffalo is using artificial intelligence for the early detection of nutrient deficiencies, pests, and other problems, as well as optimizing LED lighting for indoor farming to enable fruits, vegetables, and other food products to be grown closer to where they will be sold to consumers, including communities with limited access to fresh food. Additionally, the State University of New York at Binghamton is using drones to monitor field health.

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country’s oldest school of maritime, the state's only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.4 million students across its portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.16 billion in fiscal year 2024, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.

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Chung’s Six Threes Propel SUNY Cobleskill to First Win, 74-56 over Keystone

Chrischen Chung poured in 24 points, six for seven from deep, to give Tigers first win of the season

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team picked up their first win of the season with a commanding 74-56 home victory over Keystone College on Tuesday night in the Iorio Gymnasium.

Senior guard Chrischen Chung (Poughkeepsie, NY) led the Tigers with a game-high 24 points, tying his career high, while adding five rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. Chung was nearly perfect from deep, knocking down six of seven three-point attempts. Off the bench, Conor Holland (Marathon, NY) provided a spark with 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals, shooting five for eight from the field. Andrew Wright (Berne, NY) added 13 points and seven rebounds, while Spencer Daby (Au Sable Forks, NY) contributed eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Zander Poissant (East Greenbush, NY) chipped in six points off the bench.

The Tigers held the shooting edge, connecting on 38.6 percent from the field (27-70) compared to Keystone’s 31 percent (18-58), and were hot from three-point range, hitting 37.5 percent (9-24) from deep. Cobleskill also controlled the paint, outrebounding the visitors 47-43, and moving the ball efficiently with 16 assists to Keystone’s six. The Tigers outscored Keystone in points off turnovers (17-10) and points in the paint (32-20), while the bench dominated, outscoring the visitors 24-2.

Cobleskill jumped out to an early 10-4 lead after a fastbreak layup from Chung, assisted by Poissant, and extended the advantage to 15-6 at the 15-minute mark following a Wright layup. Wright’s inside basket later gave the Tigers a double-digit lead at 24-14 with under seven minutes remaining in the first half. After holding a 24-17 edge, Cobleskill went on a 10-0 run in two minutes, fueled by three-pointers from Chung and Rowan Morel (Manhattan, NY), to push the lead to 34-17. The Tigers took a 37-23 lead into the break.

Cobleskill carried their momentum into the second half, opening with an 8-0 run, highlighted by five points from Chung, to extend the lead to 45-28 with 15 minutes remaining. Keystone struggled to find answers as Cobleskill’s defense held strong, and a three-pointer from Holland pushed the lead to 52-33. A layup from Fermin Fabian (Schenectady, NY) gave the Tigers their first 20-point advantage. Poissant added five straight points, keeping Cobleskill comfortably in control at 68-49 with three minutes remaining. The Tigers closed out the game strong, securing a decisive 74-56 win.

Cobleskill returns to action Friday, November 21, traveling to UMaine-Farmington for their first conference game of the season. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.

 

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Cobleskill National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

LATHAM — Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Cody Martin from Cobleskill, and assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, received a promotion September 1, 2025 to the rank of technical sergeant.

Air National Guard promotions are based on a Airman's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.

"The New York Air National Guard is built on a foundation of talented and motivated Airmen, and this month's promotions are a shining example of that excellence," Bank said. "I am honored to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our Airmen, and I look forward to seeing their continued growth and contributions to our organization."

These promotions recognize the best qualified Airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.

Air National Guard Citizen Airmen who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).

 

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CRCS Presents Safety Plan Changes

By Joshua Walther

COBLESKILL - Before their regular meeting on Monday evening, the CRCS Board of Education held a special public hearing to detail their required and recommended changes to their district emergency preparedness plan.

To begin, their biggest required update was the addition of a cardiac emergency response annex, which sought to bring staff awareness to AED locations and procedures for accessing help, as well as staff awareness around the warning signs of cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.

Staff will also be educated on response steps in a life-threatening emergency, outlining how to ensure scene safety, call for help, begin CPR, use an AED, transition the emergency to EMS, notify contacts, document the event, and a follow-up debrief.

In addition, Superintendent Matthew Sickles also revealed that they will be educating the students in each building on what an AED is and why it is used, with those lessons being aided by scaling grade-appropriate vocabulary and discussion topics.

Further required changes saw the addition of new mandates like Desha’s Law, implemented in July of 2025, protocols to confidential building-level plans in September of 2025, and the upcoming addition of district-level plans by the end of next January.

The biggest recommended changes were new protocols for before and after-school activities that are designed to apply safety plans to extended school hours.

Similarly, the plan also saw the implementation of new assessment and response protocols to threats, violence, suicide, and TIG integration.

Once the changes were covered, Superintendent Sickles elaborated on their next steps, saying that the public comment period will run from November 6th to December 7th, after which there is anticipated Board action for the safety plan on December 8th.

With no comments from the audience, the Board swiftly closed the public comment section of the meeting, although the district will still accept community input until the 7th of next month.

 

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Cobleskill Has the Spirit of the Holidays

By Elizabeth Barr

COBLESKILL — A December to Remember Committee in Cobleskill is in the process of making snowmen out of tires.  They will be available to businesses to purchase.  There is a minimum donation of $30 or more for each snowman, check or cash paid to CPI of Cobleskill.  Deliveries will be on December 1st.  Once you have purchased the snowman, it will be yours to keep.  We hope they will be displayed every year during the Holiday season.  Please contact Donna Gunzinger at 518-281-0931 if you would like one. A big thank you goes out the PJ’s Auto and Tire Center for the use of their building and all the painting they did.  Thanks goes out to Kelly’s Farm & Garden, DBA Cobleskill Agway, and Aubuchon Ace Hardware for donating the paint and Jubilee Thrift Store for their donation of Scarves.

A December to Remember committee is requesting that everyone in the community turn on their porch lights from December 1st – 31 from 5 – 8 pm to show the holiday spirit. 

On Saturday, December 6th the parade will begin at 5 pm.  The tree lighting in Veterans park will end the parade.  Then head down to Cobleskill Fire House, the Cobleskill Fire Department Inc. Auxiliary Company will be working with A December to Remember from 6 – 8 pm sponsoring pictures from Santa and Mrs. Claus and gifts from Santa.  There will also be hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn, and craft activities. Children can write and send letters to Santa – the mailbox is at the firehouse. 

Area churches will be singing at the 4th Annual Christmas caroling in Veterans Park on Sunday, December 21st at 4 pm.  The Brick House Bakery will have refreshments after caroling. Happy Holidays!

 

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Get to Know Your Hospital - Erin Vollmer, RN

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL — Erin Vollmer, MS, RN, NC-BC, NE-BC, CHOP-B, has much experience in New York, ranging from growing up in the Hudson Valley to working in the greater Syracuse area before starting her current role as Director of Nursing and Director of Operations Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

The current head of several programs at Cobleskill Regional Hospital originally studied Art History and Art Therapy at SUNY Oswego before earning degrees in nursing and nursing education. Throughout her career, Vollmer was able to take on a number of important roles in critical care, trauma and emergency services, neo-natal intensive care, a hospital’s rapid response team, and teaching. Her experience allowed her a closer look into the field of nursing, developing nursing programs that could be completed online. The work aimed to “close the nursing workforce gap,” she said.

After her children grew up, Vollmer spent three years on the road with an accreditation organization deemed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, working at various hospitals across the country seeing “all sorts of organizations” and realized that she was homesick. She wanted to be part of a team helping in a community.

Since October, Vollmer has been working at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, describing her experience so far as “really wonderful.” She especially appreciates “how great the mission is supporting the community.

Serving in the two roles is a challenge, but exciting, she said. Her experience gives her insight to help oversee operations at the hospital,  where she says she has received incredible support from the local staff. There is a great deal of care and efforts being made to bring the team together.

Vollmer said that during the pandemic, a number of health operations across the country became “siloed” and are now in the process of “getting back together.”

The unique culture at Cobleskill Regional Hospital allows for “symbiotic” relationships and a constructive workplace community.

As a new hire, Vollmer is also “learning what’s working from the team.”

She is proud of the system that Bassett Healthcare Network and Cobleskill Regional Hospital have developed,  so that the hospital can fulfil its crucial mission as a critical access hospital. She said that she’s seen other hospitals that are entirely situated in one main room. Cobleskill is “really lucky” to have the staff and facility it does, she said.  As part of a larger system, Bassett Healthcare Network, represents “perfect support,” she said.

The role of Bassett has also helped through its network, allowing for a “thriving” environment at Cobleskill.

Vollmer said that she hopes to express to the community that Cobleskill is prepared to help them no matter what their health needs are. The hospital has more than just an emergency department and critical access, she said. Regular appointments, annual check-ups, mammograms, and more are available.

There is a common perception that critical access hospitals sometimes lack resources. This is not true at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, said Vollmer. Those starting cancer care can receive help at Cobleskill in between other treatments. The hospital also does as much care as it can and can arrange for further treatment elsewhere.

There is a “seamless process for patients with a higher level of care.”

Underpinning much of it is the local nature of the hospital, with “neighbors caring for neighbors” with a “certain loyalty and expectation,” she said.

“The community doesn’t have to worry about those components. We have you covered. All you have to do is show up.”

The hospital also provides many services outside of regular treatment, including food pantries, social events, and efforts to raise local awareness. Each is intended to bring the community together and show that “you can rely on us.”
This is even the case for employees at the hospital. When seeking care, Vollmer said, many of the staff return to the hospital. They have a “certain expectation” of care already, she said.

“It’s a perfect example of being exactly what you say you are,” she said.

The job has been excellent so far, and Vollmer said that she has remained "enthusiastic, energetic, and learning about people and patients.” 

She cited a nurse on staff who raised his own honeybees and brought in honey for the team. Vollmer used the example to describe an “intricate web of people and caring.”

The opportunity at CRH is a great one, said Vollmer, and she hopes to continue learning more about the area and providing quality care for the community.

 

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Financial Audits Go Well For Sharon Springs School District

By Chris English

SHARON SPRINGS _ Some recent audits of Sharon Springs School District finances went well, Business Manager Tony DiPace reported at the Monday, Nov. 17 school board meeting.

A financial audit and extracurricular financial audit came back with no major issues, he said.

"A very clean audit," DiPace noted. "My hat's off to the staff down there, they did a great job as always."

He said there was a comment on the financial audit about the district not doing an independent audit of fixed assets in a couple of years.

"They are very expensive," DiPace said of this kind of audit. "We determined that the $20,000 was better suited to teaching our kids. We'll look at it again at budget time and see if we can squeeze it in (for 2026-27 school year)."

He added there was also a comment on the extracurricular financial audit about some very small inactive accounts with relatively small balances in them. In his report, DiPace noted his department should have a fund balance report ready for the December school board meeting.

In other actions from the Nov. 17 meeting, the board approved a records retention resolution which was an update on how long the district keeps certain records and what records have to be kept permanently.

Superintendent Thomas Yorke reported on the recent teachers' conference.

"The camaraderie among the staff is nice to see," he said, noting there had been a lot of retirements after last school year and some new faces have been introduced to the faculty. Yorke added that a recent Veteran's Day event at the school had its largest turnout.

Yorke continued that the Spartan Summit, a student lounge where juniors and seniors can spend study hall and other free time, appears to be a big success.

Students spend the time in the lounge playing card games like Uno or board games, enjoying a movie and other activities, said student representative to the school board Kaylee Crewell.

"It's a good spot to debrief from the day," she said. "It's a great space, I'm glad we made it this year."

In personnel actions near the end of the meeting, the board approved termination recommendations for a cleaner and a bus driver, and also approved a recommendation to hire bus driver Thomas All effective Jan. 5, 2026. Also approved was a recommendation to hire full-time equivalent cleaner Freman Wainwright effective Nov. 18.

Various winter sports hires were approved. They were Christopher Smith, boys varsity basketball coach; Cyle Conley, boys junior varsity basketball coach; Kelsey Girard, boys modified basketball coach; Randi Korona, girls varsity basketball coach; Brittany Pitonza, girls JV basketball coach; David Nedelsky, girls modified basketball coach; Alex Yorke and Samantha Holmes, JV/Varsity cheer coaches; Lorelyn Webb, JV/Varsity basketball shot clock keeper; and Renee Bade and Brittany Pitonza, JV/Varsity basketball scorebook keepers.

The first annual alumni basketball game will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 in the school gymnasium. Organized by the Varsity Club, it will feature co-ed teams of men and women playing against each other. There will also be refreshments available at a concession area.

 

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History from the Old Stone Fort - A View of the Revolution & Civil War

Photo of Civil War First Sergeant

The identity and regiment of this Soldier is unknown, but the lozenge (diamond) on top of each yellow chevron pattern (the three stripes) indicates that he was a Cavalry First Sergeant. The photograph itself is an enlarged copy of a hand-tinted daguerreotype. This image is in reverse as with most daguerreotypes.

 

 

Lower Fort Provision Return, 1779

This document was a provision return of an attachment of Colonel Peter Vrooman’s Militia Regiment. Colonel Vrooman commanded the 15th Regiment of the Albany County Militia and fought during the 1780 Johnson Raid.

 

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