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Crafters Wanted For Two Popular Events

Written By Editor on 1/29/25 | 1/29/25


Applications are now being accepted for two popular craft events in Richfield Springs-- the 44th Annual Friendship Craft Festival to be held on Saturday, June 14 in Spring Park  and the 5th Annual Fall Craft Fair scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at the Cullen  Pumpkin, 587 Cullen Road. Both events are sponsored by the Church Of Christ Uniting  in Richfield Springs.  

For information and an application for both events go to  

www.rschurchofchristuniting.com and click on the “Guild” tab or email  friendshipcraftfestival@yahoo.com (June) or fallcraftfair@yahoo.com (October). 



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Legal Advertisements - Week of January 24, 2025

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 1/23/25 | 1/23/25

LLC Notice
NOTICE OF FORMATION of EFTHIMIOU AGENCY LLC. Art. of Org. filed with New York Sec'y of State (SSNY) on 09/19/2024. Office location: Delaware County. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 91 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13850. Purpose: any lawful activity. 
LLC Notice
The name of the LLC is COMPOUND 2024, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on 09/26/2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.  The office of the LLC is to be located in Greene County.  The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served.  The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 8 Pipe Court, Unit 2134, Athens, NY  12015.
LLC Notice
Notice of Formation of Preferred Property Solutions NY 2 LLC, filed with SSNY on 11/06/2024. Office: Albany County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to LLC: 418 Broadway, Suite R, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.  
LLC Notice
Notice of Formation of Preferred Property Solutions LLC, filed with SSNY on 11/06/2024. Office: Albany County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to LLC:  418 Broadway, Suite R, Albany, NY 12207.  Purpose: any lawful act or activity.  
LLC Notice
NOTICE OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: TALLY HO RICHFIELD SPRINGS LLC, The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/17/24. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 367 Dugan Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
LLC Notice
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW (“LLCL”)
1.  The name of the foreign limited liability company is Nick N Dom Auto Sales, LLC (the “LLC”). The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.
2.  The date of filing of the application for authority with the Secretary of State is September 13, 2024.
3.  The jurisdiction of organization of the LLC is the State of Pennsylvania and the date of its organization is November 20, 2018. The principal office of the LLC is: 711 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA 17603.
4. The County within the State of New York in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Delaware County.
5.  The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 1 Howell Street, Walton, NY 13856.
6. The name and address of the authorized officer in its jurisdiction of organization where a copy of its certificate of organization is filed is: SECRETARY OF STATE, 401 North Street, Rm 302 Harrisburg, PA 17120.
LLC Notice
A&D WELDING LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/8/2024 Schoharie Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to 41 STATE STREET, SUITE 112, ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, 12207 General Purpose
LLC Notice
Notice of LLC Formation of Tillapaugh Land LLC, a NY limited liability company (LLC). Arts. of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (NYSS) on 11/27/2024. Office: Schoharie County. NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail process to:  The LLC, 226 Cemeteay Road, Carlisle, New York 12031-3510. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
LLC Notice
MEYER CABINS LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 10/01/2024 DELAWARE Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to ROBERT J MEYER LLC 1494 STOCKBRIDGE ST, LOXAHATCHEE, FL, 33470, USA General P
LLC Notice
NOTICE OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: TALLY HO RICHFIELD SPRINGS LLC, The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/17/24. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 367 Dugan Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
LLC Notice
CONSCIOUS CONTROL CREATIONS LLC Arts of Org. filed SSNY 11/7/2024 Schoharie Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to 41 STATE ST, STE 112 ALBANY, NY, 12207, USA General Purpose
LLC Notice
Articles of Organization of SMS ONEONTA HOLDINGS, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 17, 2024, effective on the date of filing.  Office Location: Delaware County.  SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 4694 Gun House Hill Road, South Kortright, New York 13842, which shall be the principal business location.  The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the NYS Limited Liability Company Law.
LLC Notice
Notice of Formation of PDU HERO, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/02/2025. Office location: Greene County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to PDU HERO, LLC: PO BOX 3, SOUTH CAIRO, NY, 12482. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Public Notice - 
Stamford CSD
The Stamford Central School Board of Education will be attending Board of Education Budget Workshops on February 26, March 12, March 26, and April 9, 2025 (if needed), at 6 p.m., in the cafeteria, at Stamford Central School, Stamford, NY. No business will be conducted.
Maria Hitt
District Clerk
Stamford Central School
Public Notice - Greene Co.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that there has been duly presented to the County Legislature of the County of Greene on the 15th day of January, 2024, LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NUMBER 1 OF 2025, A LOCAL LAW ENTITLED “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2023 RELATING TO PROVIDING REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND AMBULANCE WORKERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 466-A AND 466-L OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW”
BE IT ENACTED by the County Legislature of the County of Greene, as follows:
SECTION 1.  The purpose of this Local Law is to amend Local Law Number 1 of 2023 by amending Section 2 (a) to read as follows:
(a) the applicant resides in the County of Greene and is a member of an incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service which provides service within the city, village, town or school district or who provides service to a neighboring city, village, town, county, or school district.
SECTION 2.  This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Secretary of State.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the County Legislature of the County of Greene will conduct a Public Hearing on the aforesaid Local Law on the 19th day of February 2025, at 6:25 p.m. in the Legislative Meeting Room, County Office Building, 411 Main Street, 4th floor, Catskill, New York at which time all persons interested in the subject matter thereof will be heard concerning the same.
TAMMY L. SCIAVILLO
Acting Clerk, Greene County
Public Notice - 
Middleburgh
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York at a regular meeting of the Town Board held on the 9th day of January, 2025, duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which is as follows: A resolution providing that subject to permissive referendum, the Town of Middleburgh intends to accept the transfer and annexation of parcels of land from the municipal boundary of the Town of Cobleskill to the municipal boundary of the Town of Middleburgh being four (4) parcels of vacant land located on and off Oak Meadow Drive pursuant to a petition filed by all owners of said vacant parcels as follows: 
Paul J. O'Neil & Amber D. Tatnall, Cobleskill SBL #70.-2-15.13 to be combined with Middleburgh SBL #70.-4-24.12; being 2.20 acres of vacant land; assessed value of $9,000.00 
John A. Pasquale, Jr. & Dawn D. McLea, Cobleskill SBL #70.2-15.111 to be combined with Middleburgh SBL #70.-4-24.16; being 0.40 acres of vacant land; assessed value of $4,000.00. 
Darren E.P. Keyser & Tara M. Keyser, Cobleskill SBL #70.-2-15.113 to be combined with Middleburgh SBL #70.-4-24, 115; being 0.70 acres of vacant land; assessed value of $4,500.00. 
Town of Cobleskill, portion of road known as Oak Meadow Drive, has no SBL# approximately 1.83 acres of vacant land; no assessed value. 
The full text of this resolution and the petition may be procured by contacting the Town Clerk at her office set forth herein. 
Public Notice - 
Stamford Job
The Town of Stamford Justice has an opening for a Court Clerk.  The Clerk must be able to work the hours designated by the Justice.  Please contact the Town Justice with any questions @ 607-538-1825. 
Public Notice - 
Lexington
The Town of Lexington Fire District is selling a 1994 Mack tanker truck, model RD600GK, 172,281 miles, manual transmission, 3000 gallon tank, 18 HP Hale portable pump. Please send offers to: Town of Lexington Fire District, PO Box 90, West Kill, NY 12492 with your contact information. 
Public Notice - 
Schoharie Co.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors at a meeting held on January 17, 2025, duly adopted on said date Local Law #1-2025 titled: INCREASING THE SALARIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS WHO ARE ELECTED OR APPOINTED FOR A FIXED TERM, subject to a permissive referendum.
Section 1.  As per Section 201 of County Law, the Board of Supervisors can only increase the salary of a county officer who is elected for a fixed term or appointed for a fixed term, in the middle of that term of office, if Section 24 (2)(h) of the Municipal Home Rule Law is complied with.
In keeping with that compliance, Local Law #1 of 2025 is hereby enacted setting the annual salaries for the year 2025 for the following county officers who are elected or appointed for a fixed term, and whose terms did not expire on December 31, 2024.
POSITION
2025 Annual Salary 
Board of Supervisors Chair
$26,295 
Board of Supervisors Members
$15,123 (x15)
County Treasurer 
$104,445 
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 
$69,184 
County Administrator
$139,772 
Real Property Tax Service Director 
$98,533
County Clerk 
$104,445  
County Attorney 
$63,443
District Attorney
$221,100
Elections Commissioners
$26,112 (x2) 
DPW Commissioner
$104,445 
IT Director
$90,925 
County Sheriff
$104,445 
Probation Director 
$100,332 
OES Director
$98,533 
Director of Public Health 
$98,533 
Director of Mental Health 
$98,140 
Director of Public Transport 
$87,696 
Social Services Commissioner
$117,354 
OFA Director 
$74,675 
Youth Director 
$64,098 
Director Old Stone Fort 
$63,842
Veterans Services Director 
$65,530
Personnel Director 
$94,653
Director of Planning & CD
$94,653
Administrator of Indigent Defense 
$124,397 
County Historian
$6,226
Section 2.  These increases in salary shall be effective as of January 1, 2025.
Section 3.  This Local Law shall take effect after the provisions of Section 20 and Section 24 of the Municipal Hole Rule Law have been complied with, and after filing with the Secretary of State.  All Department Head salary changes will be implemented uniformly after such filing.
Public Notice - 
Bids Wanted
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York, sealed bids for the purchase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Ultra Low Sulfur Kerosene delivered to the Town Highway Department, Harpersfield, NY will be received.  The Town of Harpersfield is looking for fuel delivery for the time period between February 12, 2025, and February 11, 2026.  
Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall bear on the face thereof the name and the address of the bidder.  Specifications are available to any interested bidder at the office of the Town Clerk, located at 25399 State Hwy 23, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 AM – 10 AM & 11 AM – 3:30 PM and Wednesdays 9 AM – 12 PM 1 PM – 5 PM.  Bids are to be filed with the Town Clerk by 5:00 PM on February 12, 2025.  The bids will be publicly opened at the Town Board meeting which will be held at 7:00 PM on February 12, 2025.  All bidders must include a Certificate of Non-Collusion.
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.  The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are not in the best interest of the Town.
Public Notice - 
Bids Wanted
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York, sealed bids for the purchase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Ultra Low Sulfur Kerosene delivered in 7500 gallon lots to the Town Garage, Harpersfield, NY will be received. The Town of Harpersfield is looking for a fixed price for the time period between February 12, 2025, and February 11, 2026, per gallon on Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Ultra Low Sulfur Kerosene. The Town of Harpersfield is also looking for a fluctuating price, based on prices in the JOC Group Oil Price Daily for Kerosene and Diesel, under the heading, “Daily Petroleum Prices”, Albany Reseller only, which are designated for ultra low sulfur products. Prices will fluctuate according to the Albany “Ultra Low Sulfur Kero” and “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel” postings selected. The simple average of the high and low prices shown in the JOC Group Oil Price Daily postings will be used to compute the daily price revisions during the contract period. Price revisions will be rounded at four (4) decimal places for all price adjustments throughout the contract period.  If the prices are not posted on the date of delivery, the previous business day on which the specified prices are posted will be utilized. Bidders shall provide a firm differential over the JOC average for the time period between February 12, 2025, and February 11, 2026. The Town of Harpersfield Town Board will decide whether to use the fixed price or the fluctuating price for this time period. Bids are to be filed with the Town Clerk by 5:00 PM February 12, 2025, and will be opened publicly at the scheduled Town Board meeting on February 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids that are not in the best interest of the Town. All bidders must include a Non—Collusive Statement.
Public Notice - 
Conesville
The Conesville Town Board is seeking input regarding the future of the Conesville Light District. This notice serves to invite comments, suggestions, and feedback from all residents and property owners. Feedback includes but is not limited to:
Continuation of the current Light District 
Expansion of the Light District
Dissolution of the Light District
Funding and budgeting of the Light District 
All interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments in any of the following ways:
Email: conesvilletownclerk@yahoo.com
Mail: Conesville Town Clerk, Conesville Town Hall, 1306 State Route 990V, Gilboa, NY 12076 
Public Meeting: Attend and be heard at a Town Board Meeting on February 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Conesville Town Hall at 1306 State Route 990V, Conesville, NY 
Comments received by the public will be reviewed by the Conesville Town Board for consideration as part of the initial process of any potential changes to the Light District which will be submitted to the public in a future formal public hearing for further comments and questions. 
Public Notice - 
Gilboa- Conesville CSD
The resolution published herewith has been adopted on the 15th day of January, 2025, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. 
A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the School District Clerk, 132 Wyckoff Road, Gilboa, New York for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. 
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 15, 2025 OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GILBOA-CONESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING NOT TO EXCEED $4,210,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF $3,685,000 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS DISTRICT BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND SITES AND DEMOLITION OF A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE AT AN ESTIMATED AGGREGATE MAXIMUM COST OF $7,895,000, LEVY OF TAX IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS IN PAYMENT THEREOF, THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH SUM FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 
Class of objects or purposes: construction and reconstruction of various District buildings, facilities and sites, demolition of a residential house, acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings, facilities and sites are to be used and payment of incidental costs thereto 
Maximum Estimated Cost: $7,895,000 
Period of probable usefulness: Thirty (30) years 
Amount of obligations to be issued: $4,210,000 Amount to be expended from the Capital Reserve Fund: $3,685,000 
Public Notice - 
Stamford
The Village of Stamford Board of Trustees will hold a Workshop on Tuesday, February 11th   2025 at 7:00pm at Village Hall to discuss the Water and Sewer budgets for 2025-2026.
Public Notice - 
Stamford
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 601 of the Abandoned Property Law of the State of New York that: 
The undersigned as County Treasurer of the County of Schoharie has on deposit or in her custody certain monies and property paid or deposited in actions or proceedings in the several courts in the said county. 
The persons whose names and last known addresses are set forth below appear from the records of the said County Treasurer to be entitled to certain such property of the amount of $50 or more. 
B.A. Construction Services, LLC, 1 Mill Road Latham, NY 12110 
Birches at Schoharie. L.P., C/o Birchez Associates, LLC PO Box 2641 Kingston, NY 12401 Devon Chindano-Klimm, 5426 State Rte. 145 Cobleskill, NY 12043 
Core Building Materials of Albany, 117 Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205 Stone Industries, LLC, 4305 Route 50 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 The Palombo Group, 6030 Route 82 Stanfordville, NY 12581 Versatile Office Trailer, 527 State Route 31 Port Byron, NY 13140 
Take Further Notice That: 
(A) A list of names contained in this notice is on file and open to public inspection at the office of 
the Schoharie County Treasurer; and 
(B) Any Such unclaimed monies or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirty first day of March to persons establishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same; and 
(C) In the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed 
monies or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore. 

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February Veteran Events

By Alexis Pencar

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Check out the February schedule of events provided by the Schoharie County Veterans’ Dwyer Program. There are countless resources available for Veterans! Please reach out for more information! 

If you have questions, want to get involved, or just need to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Office at (518) 295-8360 or Cell at (518) 929-2382 or email at CountyVA@co.schoharie.ny.us.

February Schedule:

Feb 6 starts SUNY Equine 4PM at the riding arena

FYI for all the club meets, you don’t have to wait for the Veterans specific day, you can join and attend all the activities anytime

Feb 1 8-2 PM SCCA Ice fishing Derby, Vly Pond

Feb 5-7 PM Richmondville Fish and Game meeting

Feb 6-2 PM SUNY Equine Walking with warriors

Feb 7th- 9th Homeward Bound Adirondacks Veteran and spouse retreat at the Minnowbrook Conference Center,

Blue Mountain Lake

Feb 8 8-2 PM West Fulton Ice Fishing Vly Pond

Feb 11 7 PM Veterans Camaraderie meeting - 3673 NY 145

Feb 12 9:30 AM Cobleskill Diner Veterans Breakfast

Feb 12 7 PM Ridge Runners of Middleburgh meeting

Feb 15 8-2 PM Richmondville Fish & Game Ice Fishing Derby, Fancher Pond

Feb 19 11 AM SUNY Cobleskill Veterans meeting

Feb 19 12 PM Veteran Lunch at the Gathering Place

Feb 20 10 AM Conesville Country Store Veterans Breakfast

Contacts:

SUNY Equine - Carolyn (518) 225-5900 
The Gathering Place Luncheon - Kim (518) 823-4338 

Homeward Bound Adirondacks - Shane (518) 618-7776

Richmondville Range - Emmett (518) 657-9067

Ridge Runners Middleburgh Club - Doug Handy (518) 231-0970

Caving – John Pitt (518) 231-4123

For any general questions, please contact The Veterans’ Service Agency Office. They are located at 284 Main Street 3rd Floor Schoharie, NY 12157 or call (518) 295-8360.


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Oak Meadows Resolution Approved between Town of Cobleskill and Town of Middleburgh

By Elizabeth Barr

COBLESKILL — At the Cobleskill Town Board Meeting on January 13, 2025, Werner Hampel explained that the Town of Cobleskill has been working quite diligently with the John Youmans, Supervisor of the Town of Middleburgh and Mike West Town Attorney, in reference to the Oak Meadows Drive highway issue.  Mike West took the petitions to the land holders and got all the paperwork signed by them. This Permissive Referendum is to conjoin the property owners front yards located in the Town of Cobleskill with the owner’s property in the Town of Middleburgh.  After the Permissive Referendum is complete, the Middleburgh Town Highway Department will be responsible for the road.  The Town of Middleburgh also approved their Resolution for the Permissive Referendum on January 9, 2025.

The Town Board approved a resolution subject to the Permissive Referendum for transfer and annexation of parcels of vacant land located in the Town of Cobleskill into the Town of Middleburgh pursuant to a petition filed by owners of affected parcels of land located on the town road known as Oak Meadow Drive. These parcels are located in both the Town of Cobleskill and the Town of Middleburgh. The plan is to transfer the Town Road to the Town of Middleburgh. By doing this, the Town of Middleburgh will provide all municipal highway services to Oak Meadows Drive. 

The petition was signed by all owners of the affected parcels of vacant land. The parcels will be transferred and be annexed by the Town of Middleburgh. Once the expiration of the Permissive Referendum period has expired, the Town Supervisor’s will be authorized to complete the transfer on behalf of the Town of Cobleskill.


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Summit to Discuss Potential Unsafe Building Law

By Karen Cuccinello

SUMMIT — The January regular Summit town board meeting opened with mention of the December board minutes that were adopted at the organizational meeting and the supervisors report was approved.

The clerk and Dog Control Officer (DCO) reports were mentioned and needed no further discussion. No other reports from other departments.

Building Code Enforcement Officer Jesse Wilcox stated that he is keeping up on open building permits, sent out two remedy orders and did not hand out any new building permits. He mentioned that James Morrell is willing to offer a white goods pick up day in Summit. The Board would like to talk to him about this at the February 20th board meeting.

Historian Karen Cuccinello stated that the article for the Maple Festival booklet about Revolutionary Veterans with Connections to Summit was submitted and the article written by last summer's intern Elise, about Fourth of July celebrations was published in the Schoharie County Historical Review.

Councilperson Georgia Shafer reported on the revitalization meeting. The unified postings subcommittee has tabled the proposed Summit Facebook page while waiting to see if Schoharie County launches a Facebook page. The Local Law subcommittee is making progress on a Site Plan review. A draft of an Unsafe Building Law, that is on the town website, will be discussed at the February board meeting. Farmers Market subcommittee decided that a stand-alone market was not feasible but could work in conjunction with other events. The Complete Streets subcommittee will be making a presentation at a board meeting. A Public Park subcommittee was formed to look into a possible Summit Park. Next Revitalization Committee meeting is February 5 at the town hall 7pm.

John Foote mentioned that the Comprehensive Plan is now listed as approved on the Summit website www4.schohariecounty-ny.gov/government/town-of-summit.

Board members reviewed and adopted contracts with the Schoharie County Animal Shelter and DCO, Jillian Smith.

The meeting was open to the public.

A couple of people asked if the highway department could put more sand and salt on the roads and plow earlier in the morning as the roads are sometimes very slippery. Supervisor Vroman mentioned that the roads are very difficult to keep totally clear due to the amount of snow we are getting, the low temperatures that don't allow much melting and staying within the budget due to the high cost of sand.

They also asked if anything can be done for better visibility and slowing people down at the four-way stop in Charlotteville. Supervisor Vroman suggested calling the police when they see people blowing through the four-way and will look into what else can be done.

Another person asked if the Summit Neighbors do become the owners of the Green Space, at about 2852 Rte. 10, does it come off the tax rolls; answer yes. Will the low percentage of response to the Comprehensive Plan survey be listed in the plan; answer yes. Also asked about the Board reviewing and lessening all the building code rules, regulations and costs in order to make it easier for people, especially younger adults, to build in Summit.

The Bear Gulch Association gave the Board a copy of their Bear Gulch Emergency Plan.

A representative of Aflac Insurance would like to make a presentation to the Board about their dental and vision plan for town employees; approved.

The regular meeting was recessed and the Board began a review of the town audit.


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“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

By Alexis Pencar

Hey Neighbors!

What a cold last week we had! Many areas hit negatives for lows at least once! There will be a slight warm up over the weekend with more cold and possible negatives back by late next week.

Big News for the Village with the recent announcement of the sale of the American Hotel! Please join me in welcoming and congratulating the new Owners of the American Hotel, Michael Palaia and Marco Braeutigam to Sharon Springs! Look out for more updates coming soon!

Big Congrats to Dr. Susan Golembeski of Bison Island Ranch in Sharon Springs who is attending the National Bison Association (NBA) Winter Conference and Gold Trophy Show and Sale (GTSS) in Denver this week. Golembeski is representing Region VII as Board Director of the National Bison Association. Region VII includes 10 states: NY, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, PA, RI, VT and OH. This is the NBA 45th anniversary of the GTSS and the 30th anniversary of the annual Winter Conference.

For those located in the Village of Sharon Springs, please make sure to do your best to clear your sidewalks of snow. Don’t forget, safety first!

Sunnycrest Markets is open with more vendors! Visit to see what all the excitement is about! They have groceries, produce, bulk items, ready-made food, furniture, and much more! The nursery will be opening for the Spring too! They are located at 7869 NY-10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459, just outside of the Village. Follow @SunnycrestMarkets on social media for updates, sales, and more!

Blue Star Farm & Cidery is open on the weekends at their new location on Route 20 near Log House. They are now making and serving their own sweet cider, with more products available for purchase too! The hours are Saturday, 10-5 PM and Sunday, 10-4 PM. Visit them on Facebook for updates and specials!

Wren’s Earth Refillery is now open for business Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The shop is located at 277 Stage Coach Road, Sharon Springs, NY. You can shop anytime at WrensEarth.com. 

Parsons Vegetable Farm has all less vegetables now but still has select items available. Check out their social media for more! The Outrageous Snack Snack has sadly closed for the season but we’re already looking forward to fresh donuts in the Spring! 

Sharon Springs Free Library News: 

Story Time is at 10:00 AM on Thursday mornings and includes a story, craft, and snack.

Winter hours have started and the Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed. For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.

Sharon Springs Food Pantry

Your local Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! They are located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from the school (511 US Route 20, Sharon’s Springs, NY 13459). They are always accepting donations! If you or someone you know is in need of the Pantry, the hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or follow them on Facebook.

Worship Services

The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.

The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.

The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.

The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.

Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!


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Seeking Nominations for Person of the Year

We’re seeking nominations for our annual persons of the year. Next month we’ll announce our person of the year each for Schoharie, Delaware, and Greene Counties, as well as our overall regional person of the year. We’ll also offer special mentions, including for lifetime achievement.

Have a person who stands out? Let us know! Send us just the name or info about them we can publish as a letter to the editor below!

Send us your feedback to: mountaineaglenews@gmail.com, via call or text at 518-763-6854 or mail it to us at:

The Mountain Eagle

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Schoharie NY 12157

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Stamford NY 12167


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Schoharie Valley Singers Begin Rehearsals for Spring Concert

SCHOHARIE COUNTY – “Sounding Joy” will be the theme for the 2025 Spring Season for the Schoharie Valley Singers. The music will consist of familiar and new works by artists Wilberg, Bruckner, Parker, Walker, Labarr, Paulus and more.

If you love to sing, consider joining the group. Rehearsals begin January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Street, Central Bridge.

Concerts are scheduled for May 2 & 3, 2025.

There will be a pot luck meal to start the season off at 5:30 PM – Bring a dish and your table setting.

Registration will begin at 6:30 PM – Students are welcome with no registration fee. For more information and to pre-register:  schoharievalleysingers.org or email schoharievalleysingers@gmail.com.
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Schoharie County Board Holds Off On Special Financial Audit

The Schoharie County Board of Supervisors and other county officials are trying to resolve some financial issues. Photo by Chris English.

By Chris English

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Schoharie County's Board of Supervisors is holding off  for now on an independent forensic audit that would examine the issues of alleged unreconciled checks and health insurance overpayments.

Supervisors have recently claimed that 8,500 checks have not been reconciled and there's been overpayment on health insurance accounts. At the Friday, Jan. 17 BOS meeting, a motion by Supervisor Alicia Terry of Gilboa to conduct an independent forensic audit was voted down after extensive discussion.

The independent audit could still be coming, but most BOS members feel the office of County Treasurer Mary Ann Wollaber-Bryan and the county's regular auditing firm should first be given time to get to the bottom of the finance issues.

"I support an audit but only after we've given them an opportunity," Supervisor Werner Hampel of Cobleskill said.

"We've started down a road and we should continue on that road," BOS member Earl VanWormer III of Esperance added, referring to the BOS giving the Treasuer's Office at least until the end of the month to resolve, or at least take a significant step toward, resolving the issues.

But Terry's thought process was somewhat different.

"This body has a fiduciary responsibility," she said. "I think we need to undertake that step (independent forensic audit). Somebody has to get to the bottom of this. We're just delaying an opportunity. We're just kicking the can down the road."

Comments from BOS Chairman William Federice of Conesville indicated that an independent forensic audit will eventually be done, and in the not-too-distant future. Some of his remarks came in response to those made by Supervisor Philip Skowfoe of Fulton, who wondered why an independent forensic audit would be needed and that an examination of the issues by the county's regular auditing firm could provide resolution on the matter.

"Why would we want to pay somebody else when they will be able to explain what happened and why," said Skowfoe.

"Would it not be better to get a fresh set of eyes on it?" Federice responded.

During both the Jan. 17 BOS meeting and the Jan. 15 county Personnel/Finance Committee meeting, there was a consensus reached to strive for much better communication and cooperation among county departments like the Treasurer's Office, and between departments and the BOS.

In addition, Supervisor and Finance Committee Chair Alex Luniewski of Wright and Supervisor/Finance Committee member Jeffrey Haslun of Richmondville said they would take Wollaber-Bryan up on her offer soon and visit the Treasurer's Office to get a first-hand look at how things operate there and how work on the issues is progressing.

In addition to the check reconciliation and health insurance overpayments, it recently came to light that mistakes were made in the final printed version of the 2025 county budget.

At both the Jan. 15 and 17 meetings, Wollaber-Bryan spoke extensively and emphasized how hard she and her Treasurer's Office staff are working to resolve the financial issues. She said most if not all of the problems are being caused by a new software system instituted last year called Tyler Munis.

At the Jan. 15 meeting, she said the statement that "8,500 checks are not reconciled is a blatant misrepresentation of what occurred." Wollaber-Bryan continued at the Jan. 17 meeting that the "Treasurer's Office has never had a problem before this system. We never had anything like this happen. The new system is very complicated and very different from what we're used to.

"We are working as a team on reconciliation. We don't have the capacity with this new system to do what we've always done. I don't want to blame the Tyler system, but it's a learning curve. That's what this was."

Luniewski said at the Jan. 15 committee meeting he was upset to learn in a Dec. 31 email that some numbers in the final printed version of the 2025 budget were not what he thought they would be.

"How did we make these errors?" he said. "As finance chairman, that just boils my blood to no end. What we made in our final budget motion was not what was printed. I'm actually embarrassed about this. How do we avoid this in the future?"

Two of the answers that came out of both meetings are better communication among all county officials, and having the Treasurer's Office double check all budget numbers before they are printed in the final budget booklet, something that Wollaber-Bryan said did not happen this past year.

Luniewski said near the end of the Jan. 15 committee meeting he is ready to move forward in a spirit of better communication and cooperation.

"Today's conversation, as rough as it's been, we know that tomorrow is a new day," he said.

"Measures have already been put in place," Wollaber-Bryan said at the Jan. 17 BOS meeting. "The biggest one is working together and being open and transparent. Do not hesitate to come into my office at any time to sit and ask questions. And the same for the public. Call my office. I am confident as we continue working together, we will resolve this going forward."


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