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NOTICE - Town of Middletown Special Meeting

Written By Editor on 1/15/26 | 1/15/26

NOTICE - Town of Middletown Special Meeting



Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Middletown will be holding a special meeting  on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5 p.m., at 42339 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY.

This meeting is to approve bids for General Insurance.

This meeting is open to the general public and will be followed by the Annual Audit meeting.


By order of the Town Board.



Sarah Hubbell

Town Clerk

Town of Middletown


Dated:  January 15, 2026



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Crafters Wanted For Two Popular Events

Written By Editor on 1/12/26 | 1/12/26



Applications are now being accepted for two popular craft events in Richfield Springs--the 45th Annual Friendship Craft Festival to be held on Saturday, June 13 in Spring Park and the 6th Annual Fall Craft Fair scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at the Cullen Pumpkin, 587 Cullen Road.  Both events are sponsored by the Church of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs. 


For information, application and/or questions email friendshipcraftfestival@yahoo.com (June) or fallcraftfair@yahoo.com (October).



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New York State Pinball Championship this Weekend

It is a testament to the timeless appeal of pinball and the surge in competitive players who are stepping up in record numbers to showcase their flipper skills. Nearly 12,000 tournaments and leagues were held during calendar year 2025 for those hoping to qualify for the North American Championship. Nearly 37,000 players competed for a coveted spot in what will be The International Flipper Pinball Association’s 11th Annual IFPA State Championship Series finale.

A staggering $1,300,000 in cash and prizes has already been awarded throughout calendar year 2025 but it is only to get to this next stage where the best of the best face off. On Saturday, January 17th, there will be just over 1,200 players representing 49 states and the District of Columbia ready to put their command of a 2 ¼ inch silver sphere on display. All will be battling for their share of a $220,000 prize pool.

After a resounding success with last year’s inaugural competition, the IFPA will also be hosting the 4rd Annual IFPA Women’s State Championship Series finale with nearly 900 players competing for their share of over $16,000 in cash and prizes. These will be scheduled for the following day, Sunday, January 18th.

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Schoharie County Agriculture - Farmers, Backbones of America

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 1/11/26 | 1/11/26

By Diane Dubshinski

Well here we are in a new year, 2026.  Local farmers,  most likely have put together their honey do lists with a lot of hopes and prayers.  We see the fields are covered with snow and one would think that the world is in hibernation mode, don’t be fooled.  Snow and cold temperatures are actually healthy for our fields and crops.  Think about weed and pest control.  Many insects, weeds and disease causing  organisms are unable to survive through freezing weather. The constant freezing and re-freezing of the ground with a good amount of snow helps to prepare  mother nature for the upcoming spring weather.

Looking at a snow covered field, one would think that snow is just a mixture of frozen water and the correct temperature.  But most likely only a farmer would consider snow as a poor man’s  fertilizer.  A farmer knows that as the snow falls from the sky, essential nutrients, nitrogen, and sulfur are released from the atmosphere mixing with the snow to prepare soil for the spring.  Last,  but not least, as snow melts it restores the moisture content which farmers need to plant their spring crops and restore much needed ground water.  On the flip side, it can also create hazards like flooding, soil erosion and possible damage to homes.  As a child years ago, January would also be the time of the year when seed and plant catalogues would adorn our mailbox.  During Christmas we would be swamped with Sears catalogues and so be it, that as the new year rolled around, the new catalogues should show the most beautiful colored roses, plants, trees and bushes.  Holding those plant catalogues in your hand as you flip through the pages years ago is certainly missed.  

1776-2026. The 250th birthday of our country.  How is your town celebrating this special year?  Check with your local town hall to see if any special events are planned for this special occasion.   If it is on everyone’s “to do list” the clock is ticking!

Schoharie Agriculture Expo March 3, 2026

Come join us at the Schoharie Ag Solutions and Networking Expo on March 3, 2026.  The Expo will be held at the Cobleskill SUNY Bouck Hall Ballroom from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Check out our flyers for more information.  

We here at The Mountain Eagle, would like to express our thanks for the positive response we have received as we roll out our second issue of our Schoharie County Agriculture, Farmers, Backbones of America article.  

We will be spreading our wings by creating a special farmers directory right on our Agriculture page. This directory will allow you to specialize your business card to be posted in the directory. Contact us at 607-201-8980 or dubshinski@gmail.com for more information.


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Stars Auto and Towing Brings U-Haul to Cobleskill

COBLESKILL — U-Haul Co. of New York and Vermont, Inc. is pleased to announce that Stars Auto and Towing LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Cobleskill community. 

Stars Auto and Towing at 142 MacArthur Ave., will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. 

Normal business hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (518) 254-5008 or visiting https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-Cobleskill-NY-12043/013547/ today.

Stars Auto And Towing owner Lakram Rohit is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Scohorie County.

U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 22,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation. When customers rent from a U-Haul dealer, they are directly supporting an independent small business in their community.

Because no financial investment is required to be a dealer, these local affiliates are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses that have committed a portion of their lot space for U-Haul equipment, and a portion of their time to help meet the mobility needs of their neighbors. Learn more about the dealer program and how to join by visiting uhaul.com/dealer.

Need moving labor services with your U-Haul rental? Since 2002, Moving Help® has been the No. 1 choice of customers seeking labor for loading and unloading, packing and unpacking, home safe moving, piano moving, cleaning, and U-Box storage container services during their moves. Customers choose the number of workers, hours, and service date needed from a network of 7,800 customer-rated local and independent Moving Help Providers across the U.S. and Canada. Transparent upfront pricing is given, and payment release is subject to customer approval when the job is completed using Moving Help's patented payment code. Reserve moving labor services at MovingHelp.com.

About U-HAUL

Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2025, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 24,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 203,000 trucks, 137,400 trailers and 41,700 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 1,111,000 rentable storage units and 96.5 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.


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Devastating Fire in Sharon - Donate Now

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — On the morning of Monday, January 5th, Robert & Barry Waid, of Dorr’s Small Engine Repair, located on Route 10 in Sharon Springs, experienced a sudden and devastating fire. In a matter of minutes, their home and business, and everything they owned was destroyed. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported.

This family now needs to rebuild and start over with the determination and help of their community. They are in an emergency need for housing, clothing, basic necessities, and so much more.

If you are interested in helping in this community effort, you can donate two different ways: a gofundme has been started and is readily available through Facebook and/ or there is also a way to donate at the NBT Bank in Sharon Springs, who has set up an account for the fire victims. Just let the clerk know and they have made arrangements to deposit in their account.  

Funds raised will help cover immediate needs such as: temporary housing, clothing and shoes, food and daily essentials, and long-term recovery and rebuilding costs.

The family wants to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and donations.

If you have any questions on how you can help, please contact Christy Lighthall on FB.


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Late Defensive Stand Lifts Tigers to 72-70 Road Win at UMPI

COBLESKILL – The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team rang in the new year with a hard-fought, down-to-the-wire road victory, holding on for a 72-70 win over the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Monday night inside Wieden Gymnasium.

Rowan Morel (Manhattan, NY) paced the Tigers with 15 points to go along with seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks, making key plays on both ends in crunch time. Andrew Wright (Berne, NY) was a steady presence in the paint, finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists while shooting an efficient 5-of-6 from the field. Senior guard Chrischen Chung (Poughkeepsie, NY) knocked down three triples on his way to 10 points, while sophomore newcomer Emilio Nabli (Brooklyn, NY) provided an immediate spark off the bench in his Cobleskill debut, scoring nine points with four rebounds and two assists. Marquay Tanksley added nine points for the Tigers.

Cobleskill shot 46.7 percent from the field compared to UMPI’s 36.4 percent. Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, with the Tigers holding a slight edge at 29.2 percent to the Owls’ 25 percent. UMPI won the rebounding battle 44–36, but Cobleskill’s bench proved decisive, outscoring the Owls 32-12. The Tigers also held a narrow advantage in the paint, 34-32, while both teams finished with 15 turnovers.

UMPI opened the game with a 5-1 lead, but Cobleskill quickly settled in. A driving layup by Conor Holland (Marathon, NY) cut the deficit, and a Morel assist to Cameron Rhode (Elmira, NY) made it a one-point game. Fermin Fabian followed with a pull-up jumper to give the Tigers their first lead at 9-8. Wright went to work inside, scoring six straight points to push Cobleskill ahead 17-13 midway through the half.

Nabli scored his first points as a Fighting Tiger with a smooth pull-up jumper, and Cobleskill continued to build momentum. A Morel three, set up by Marquay Tanksley, extended the lead to 31-26, and a late deep ball from Nabli helped the Tigers take a 35–32 advantage into halftime.

Morel opened the second half with a three to stretch the lead to 38-34, and Cobleskill followed with a 9-3 run capped by an and-one finish from Wright to make it 46-39. Chung buried another triple to keep the Tigers in front 56–51 with under 10 minutes to play. Moments later, Morel jumped a passing lane for a steal and knocked down a jumper as part of an 8-0 stretch that kept Cobleskill in control.

UMPI responded with an 8–0 run of its own to knot the game at 59–59, but Wright answered with a strong finish at the rim to regain the lead. The Owls briefly pulled ahead with a three, but Morel took over, scoring four straight points to give Cobleskill a 65–62 edge with 3:38 remaining.

The Tigers built on that momentum as Tanksley converted an and-one and Nabli added a pull-up jumper to push the lead to 70-64. UMPI closed the gap late, but Cobleskill came up with a key defensive stop on the final possession to secure the 72-70 road victory.


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Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Tractor to Damage Home

SHARON — On Jan. 4, at approximately 12:42 pm the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a subject using a tractor to cause damage to a home in the Town of Sharon. Scott T. Kleinberger, 63, of Carlisle was subsequently taken into custody and provided medical attention before being charged criminally in the matter.

Mr. Kleinberger is accused of using a tractor to damage a home in the Town of Sharon during a domestic dispute. After the dispute, Mr. Kleinberger fled the scene and was located near the residence a short time later and taken into custody. Mr. Kleinberger was transported to Cobleskill Regional Hospital to be evaluated for an illness not related to the arrest. After being discharged from the hospital, Mr. Kleinberger was transported to the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office where he was charged with the following offenses:

Criminal Contempt in the 1st Degree (Felony)

Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree

Aggravated Family Offense (Felony)

Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree (Felony)

Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree

Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree

Menacing 3rd Degree

Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Mr. Kleinberger is being held at the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office pending arraignment at a later time.

The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office was assisted during this incident by the New York State Police, Sharon Springs Ambulance and Schoharie County EMS.

There is no further danger to the public as a result of this incident. The Sheriff would like to thank the New York State Police and Sharon Ambulance for their assistance on scene and our dispatchers for their invaluable assistance in coordinating the response and aiding in the resolution of a potentially dangerous situation.


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Richmondville Receives $1 Million Grant

RICHMONDVILLE — Representative Elise Stefanik announced a number of grants for local communities this week. This included $1 million for the Town of Richmondville to improve the current aging and failing wastewater treatment system and provide for the safe disposal of wastewater.

"Our sewer project planning started four years ago," said Town of Richmondville Supervisor Jeff Haslun. "The Town of Richmondville previously has been awarded three grants, an Enhanced WIIA grant through Environmental Facilities Corporation, an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the Environmental Facilities Corporation, and a Schoharie County ARPA award. Our project is expected to start construction this spring and with this additional funding support it will help minimize any debt service that those citizens will have to pay, which when the Town of Richmondville did an income survey, it revealed that 76% of the residents were of low to moderate income with a median household income of $40,601. The Town of Richmondville thanks the efforts of our sponsors, Rep. Elise Stefanik and Sen. Charles Schumer."

“I’m proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, and keep our communities safe. From supporting cutting-edge biotechnology research at the Trudeau Institute, to upgrading aging wastewater systems in Upstate towns that have waited decades for relief, these investments will deliver real results to New York's 21st District. This funding will also improve access to clean, reliable drinking water and enhance Northern Border security and maritime safety on Lake Champlain. Throughout my time in Congress, I have delivered significant results and nearly $1 billion in federal funds, and that work will continue this year," said Stefanik.


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Opinion: Why Reflective Road Studs Matter - A Small Infrastructure Investment with Large Community Benefits

By Dr. Son Tran

Having lived and worked in Cobleskill for several years, I have come to appreciate both the strengths and the challenges of transportation in our region. For my wife and me, driving through Upstate New York is often a genuine pleasure. The scenery—rolling hills, forests, farmland, and dramatic seasonal changes—makes even routine trips visually rewarding. At the same time, these drives can be challenging, particularly at night and during winter, when road conditions make navigation difficult even for attentive and cautious drivers.

This challenge became especially clear during our drive from Albany to Cobleskill last week. The trip itself was routine, and weather conditions were typical for the season. Yet the drive felt unusually tense—not because of traffic volume or speed, but because the road lacked clear visual guidance. With lane markings partially obscured and few reflective cues to define the roadway, it was difficult to confidently “read” the road ahead. The tension came not from fear, but from uncertainty—an experience many drivers in our region would likely recognize. This points to an issue that deserves more public attention: nighttime and winter driving challenges are not only about accident prevention, but also about traffic efficiency, driver confidence, and quality of life. 

As someone who recently returned to driving with a new license, I have had firsthand experience navigating local and regional roads at night. What I have observed is not a matter of individual driving habits, but a shared reality—especially for new drivers, older adults, and those who must travel after dark for work or family responsibilities. A clear example is the route between Albany and Cobleskill. Although the posted speed limit on much of this roadway is 65 miles per hour, actual speeds during nighttime or snowy conditions often drop to around 40 miles per hour. This is not an isolated behavior; many vehicles travel at similarly reduced speeds. The result is a mismatch between the road’s design speed and real-world driving conditions.

The reason is not recklessness or unnecessary caution. Rather, many drivers cannot clearly see lane boundaries when pavement markings are obscured by snow, visibility is poor, and roadway lighting is limited. In response, drivers naturally slow down. While understandable, large speed differentials within the same traffic stream can increase risk, contributing to sudden braking, unsafe passing, and elevated stress. In such situations, driving well below the speed limit does not necessarily translate into safer driving.

I would like to add a point of comparison from personal experience. During the years I lived and drove regularly in Washington DC and Virginia, nighttime driving felt different. Many highways and major roads there are equipped with well-maintained reflective road studs, which provide continuous visual guidance even in darkness or poor weather. This made a meaningful difference: I felt more confident, less stressed, and better able to maintain a steady and appropriate speed. That experience reinforced my belief that this issue is not primarily about driver behavior, but about infrastructure design.

This brings me to a practical and cost-effective solution: the targeted installation of reflective road studs (raised pavement markers) on key road segments. These devices are widely used across the United States to improve lane visibility, particularly under low-light and adverse weather conditions. Compared to installing or maintaining roadway lighting, reflective road studs are relatively inexpensive while delivering substantial benefits.

Based on typical U.S. transportation cost ranges, installing reflective road studs generally costs between $8,000 and $15,000 per mile per direction, depending on spacing and materials. For perspective, equipping the approximately 75-mile corridor between Albany and Cooperstown would likely cost between $1.2 and $2.3 million for both directions, with a reasonable mid-range estimate of about $1.5 million. This is largely a one-time investment spread across many years of use and thousands of drivers.

Reflective road studs do not encourage speeding. Instead, they help drivers better “read the road,” maintain speeds consistent with roadway design, reduce abrupt speed changes, and create more predictable traffic flow. The benefits extend beyond safety alone, supporting older drivers, building confidence for newer drivers, and improving mobility in rural areas where darkness and winter weather are unavoidable.

At a time when infrastructure budgets are constrained, targeted investments matter. Improving road visibility through reflective road studs is a modest investment with meaningful returns. By helping drivers clearly read the road, these markers enhance safety, reduce stress, and support smoother traffic flow. Just as importantly, they help preserve what many of us value about driving in Upstate New York: the ability to enjoy nighttime travel with confidence rather than tension. By strengthening drivers’ sense of safety, we do not make roads faster—we make them safer, calmer, and keep driving at night both functional and enjoyable for everyone who depends on it.

Dr. Tran is a Resident of Cobleskill and Professor at SUNY Cobleskill


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Schoharie County Appoints Members to Emergency Services Boards

By Chris English

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — The Schoharie County Board of Supervisors appointed members to several fire and other emergency services related boards at the Friday, Jan. 2 organizational meeting.

Fifteen people were appointed to the Schoharie County Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST), to serve at the pleasure of the BOS and without compensation. They are: Thomas Buel of Conesville, Michael Boomhower of Gallupville, Matthew Clark of Cobleskill, Cody Whittaker of Cobleskill, David Kamp of Cobleskill, C.J. Peterson of Cobleskill, Harley Hagadone of Cobleskill, Curtis Smida of Carlisle, Eric Stanton of Carlisle, Joseph Fisher of Cobleskill, Baileigh Behan of Cobleskill, Glenn Robinson of Conesville, Paul Briggs of Carlisle, Kyle Ewington of Conesville and Tyler Munger of Central Bridge.

Appointed to the Schoharie County Hazardous Materials Team, to serve at the pleasure of the BOS and without compensation, were: Aaron Filmer of Cobleskill, C.J. Peterson of Cobleskill, Floyd Seales of Richmondville, Joseph Fisher of Cobleskill, Richard Hildebrandt Jr. of Huntersland, David Kamp of Cobleskill, Thomas Darcy of Broome, Tarkan Ceng of Jefferson, Matthew Ramo of Esperance, Anthony LaTorre III of Broome; and Matt Furlong, Charles Kuhn and Roger Kopas of Richmondville.

Appointed to the Schoharie County Search and Rescue Team were: Gregory Baxter of Carlisle FD, Tyrone Mitchell of Richmondville FD, Mike Walsh of Huntersland FD, Richard Hildebrandt Jr. of Huntersland FD, Floyd Seales of Richmondville FD, Aaron Filmer of Cobleskill FD, Mike Griffin Jr. of Schoharie FD, Debra Daly of Carlisle FD, Larry Daly of Carlisle FD, C.J. Peterson of Cobleskill FD, Curtis Smida of Carlisle FD, Judyth Tiffany of Broome FD, Kenneth Tiffany of Broome FD, Mike Kossow of Broome, Brad Mattice of Carlisle FD, Amber DeLaet of West Fulton, Kathryn Brisley of Schoharie, Ken Testa of Huntersland, Michael Weber of Central Bridge, Matthew Ramo of Esperance.

Other appointees to the Search and Rescue Team: Olivia Marine of Central Bridge, John Jurcek of Broome, Steven Underwood of Central Bridge, Tierra Bueb of Central Bridge, Matt Furlong of Richmondville, Charles Kuhn of Richmondville, Cheyenne Conway of Richmondville, Erick Kenney of Schoharie, Christopher Schroeder of Richmondville, Justin Davis of Richmondville, Devan Smida of Carlisle, Justin VanAlstyne of Central Bridge, David Kamp of Cobleskill, Cora McAllister of Cobleskill, Bryan Houstan of Huntersland, Ethan Trombley of Middleburgh, Dorothy Fessell of Richmondville and Debrann Mazaras of Schoharie.

Under another resolution approved by the BOS at the Jan. 2 meeting, the following were appointed to the Schoharie County Fire Coordinator Fives Team: William Bivona Jr. of Jefferson, Brian Largeteau of Esperance, Joseph Nelson of Middleburgh, Elizabeth DeJoy of Blenheim, Raymond Buel of Conesville, Thomas Buel of Conesville, Jason Wayman of Broome, Matthew Brisley of Schoharie, Scott Johnson of Central Bridge, Gregory Baxter of Carlisle, Amy K. Wayman of Broome, Antonia Triumpho of Cobleskill, Curtis Smida of Carlisle, Andrew Tator of Cobleskill and Matthew Defer of Esperance.

Appointed to the Schoharie County Community Services Board for terms running from Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2029 were Colleen Quiron, Susan Emerson and Constance Burroughs.

Assignments to the various committees of the Board of Supervisors were also handed out at the Jan. 2 meeting. All the committees hold monthly public meetings at various times and days of the week.

Committee makeups for 2026 are Economic Development (fourth Thursday of month, 4 p.m.): Chair Werner Hampel, Members Donald Airey, Jeffrey Haslun, Alex Luniewski, Sandra Manko; Energy (as needed): Chair Donald Airey, Members Werner Hampel, John Leavitt, Sandra Manko, Alicia Terry; Extension, Agriculture, Conservation (first Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.): Chair Alicia Terry, Members Mark Fletcher, John Leavitt, Alex Luniewski, Earl VanWormer III; Finance, ARPA (Wednesday prior to BOS meeting each month following Personnel): Chair Alex Luniewski, Members Margaret (Peggy) Hait, Jeffrey Haslun, Sandra Manko, Benjamin Oevering; Historical (second Tuesday, 6 p.m.): Chair Sandra Manko, Members Roger Gural, Werner Hampel, Jeffrey Haslun, Ben Oevering; Human Services (second Tuesday, 4:30 p.m): Chair Earl VanWormer III, Members Donald Airey, Roger Gural, Werner Hampel, Philip R. Skowfoe Jr.; Hydro Resource Management (fourth Thursday, 5 p.m.): Chair Ben Oevering, Members Donald Airey, Philip Skowfoe, Alicia Terry, Earl VanWormer, John Youmans.

Also: Infrastructure (first Tuesday, 6 p.m.): Chair John Youmans, Members Mark Fletcher, Jeffrey Haslun, John Leavitt, William M. Smith III; Law Enforcement, Judicial (first Tuesday, 5 p.m.): Chair John Leavitt, Members Mark Fletcher, Peggy Hait, William M. Smith, John Youmans; Personnel (Wednesday prior to BOS meeting each month, 4:45 p.m.): Chair Jeffrey Haslun, Members Peggy Hait, Alex Luniewski, Sandra Manko, Ben Oevering; Public Health/Housing (second Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.): Chair Donald Airey, Members Roger Gural, Werner Hampel, Philip Skowfoe, Earl VanWormer; Radio, Emergency Services, Employee Safety (first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.): Chair Peggy Hait, Members Mark Fletcher, John Leavitt, William Smith, John Youmans; Rules, Audit (as needed): Chair Peggy Hait, Members Roger Gural, Alex Luniewski, Ben Oevering, Philip Skowfoe; Solid Waste (second Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.): Chair Philip Skowfoe, Members William Smith, Alicia Terry, Earl VanWormer, John Youmans.


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Around the Neighborhood - Seward

Welcome to 2026! I hope the start of year has been good to all so far. This year my family has hit the ground running! Dalton will be stage crew for the musical they are hosting this year, Frozen! This is a huge undertaking for the students and staff. Some of the biggest stage scenes to build! If you would like to support the musical they are looking  for people to buy tickets, or add an add to the pay bill. Please see Dominga Lent, tell her Dalton Clapper sent you!

Snowmobile trails are now open! Thank you to Sharon Pathfinders for their hard work and all the volunteers.  I know my boys love to ride. Did you know you could join the Sharon Pathfinders club? Your dues will help them to maintain the trails, go online or get ahold of Ray Roes.

Looking for a free activity for you or a child? The Polar Plunge reading challenge began at the Cobleskill Community Library. Stop in to grab your form and some books! Did you also know the library has movies to rent for free? A good way to spend a cold winter's night.

Giving back to the community: January 15, at 6:00 p.m. os the next FFA alumni meeting, located by the greenhouse,  but inside. Help high school kids to develop into leaders and keep farmers strong in our community. The Wheels for Community also had their monthly  meeting.  They have started planning for their 2026 calendar year! The Seward Farmers and Artisans Market will have their meeting this month to start preparing for this year as well!  Our local Seward Town park might be able to get some updates this year. What do you think we should  add? Come to the town board meeting on Monday,  January 12, at 6:30 p.m.

Next Saturday is the ice fishing derby at East Worcester Fish and game club will be on January 17, at 9:00 a.m. they will have breakfast sandwiches for sale.  A good time for kids and adults! I believe it is a $10 entry fee.

Don't forget the Mill will be open this Saturday from 8:00-5:00. Stop in to meet the owners, get a tour. Grab some milk and grain. I will share the flyer below. 

Local business Spotlight: Windcrest Farm, located at 565 Lawyersville Road, run by the VanEvera family. This store is loaded with goods! Like local beef, chicken and eggs. They also offer Kongs dairy Mickle Hallow honey, Stone House maple syrup and more!

With the start of 2026, I would like to offer Senior sharing! Please text me information on your senior, a photo to share and I  will get them added to my column! 518-337-3722

Thank you to our town staff for keeping our roads safe!


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