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Join the Friends of the Village Library and Otsego 2000 for a panel discussion on “New York State’s Energy Plan— How Does It Affect Our Community?”
Topics will include the process for siting of renewable energy projects,
the possible use of farmland and forest and how multiple use might be
encouraged, and the present and future energy demands in our region
and state and how that demand might be met.
Moderated by Dan Sullivan, Town Supervisor of Richfield, the panel will include:
Danny Lapin, a Revitalization Specialist with the NYS Department of State
Office of Planning, Development, and Community Infrastructure
Keith Schue, who has been engaged in New York energy policy since 2010 and
currently volunteers as a technical advisor for New York Energy & Climate
Advocates
David Kay, a Senior Extension Associate and Department Extension Leader
in Cornell University’s Department of Global Development
Join us on Sunday, September 18 as Friends of the Village Library host Mr. Jeff Katz, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Otsego County. In what is the first Sunday Speaker program of the season, Mr. Katz will talk about what the Community Foundation is, its history, and what it is doing and will continue to do, for the good of all residents of Otsego County.
Are you as excited as we are?! This sale provides crucial funding annually that supports the Village Library. Funding for the Library and some new reads? Win win! Stop by June 25 through July 3, from 9:00am to 5:00pm and browse the sale.
Join us on Sunday, June 12, as Friends of the Village Library hosts Ms. Sarah Spross, the new CCSD Superintendent of Schools. In what is the final Sunday Speaker program of this year’s series, Ms. Spross will answer pre-submitted questions from interested participants on a variety of topics and will reflect on her first year as the school superintendent. The program, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 3 p.m. in the Board Room located on the lower level of the Village Hall. You are invited to submit questions in advance to FoVLfriends22main@gmail.com.
