Tomorrow is Election day, All State voters will be voting for Clean Air & Clean Water Propositions, as well as those for amending the redistricting process, eliminating the 10 day Registration requirement & authorizing no excuse absentee balloting.

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In the town of Sidney, 2 candidates are seeking to be elected Supervisor, and both are Write-In Candidates following the deaths of Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford a few months ago. Republican Eric Wilson has served on the Town board for many years and has been part of holding the line on Taxes:

(Eric Wilson 11-1-21)

Kevin Greene is seeking the Sidney Town Supervisor’s position, he feels he can manage the town responsibly & seek not opportunities:

(Kevin Greene 11-1-21)

In the town of Sidney, there is a hotly contested race by 4 people for 2 seats on the Town Board; they include Democrat Bill Heath, whose main goal is to help the Business community grow:

(Bill Heath 11-1-21)

Republican Frank Selleck seeks re-election after serving on the board for 4 years; he wants to continue to work as a team with other board members:

(Frank Selleck 11-1-21)

Democratic Bea Bishop told WCDO News that the Town Board needs to improve communication with residents & help with their needs:

(Bea Bishop 11-1-21)

Write In Republican Candidate Paul Muratore hopes to get on the Town Board, to continue the work started by the late Supervisor Gene Pigford:

(Paul Muratore 11-1-21)

In the town of Sidney, Bill Hunt is running unopposed for another seat on the town board. Polls will be open tomorrow from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM state wide.

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In Delaware County Elections of interest on Election day, in the Town of Meredith, 2 seats are open on the town board; the candidates are Democrat John Janiszewski, Democrat Michael Morgenfruh & Republican David Briggs. In the Town of FRANKLIN, there are 4 candidates for 2 seats on the town board; Garret Sitts, Heather Ross, George Coulter & John O’Connor. In the TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, Democrat Todd Pascarella & Republican Patrick Davis are running for Town Supervisor. In the town of DELHI; 4 PEOPLE Running for 2 seats on the board, for FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL there are 4 Candidates for 2 seats and in Walton, Lillian Brown & Joseph Cetta are running for Town Supervisor.

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In CHENANGO COUNTY elections tomorrow, residents are voting for Sheriff between incumbents Ernie Cutting & Democratic Challenger Debra Cubbedge. County voters will also vote for County Clerk between Republican Brian Wessels & Independent Leonard Smith, Norwich City Voters will be voting for Mayor, between Democrat John Quattrocchi & Republican Brian Doliver, there are races for Alderman positions in wards 2 & 4. there are 3 candidates running for 2 seat on the Guilford Town Board between Republican Thomas Ives, Republican Matthew Retz & Libertarian Jennifer Caci

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Voters in OTSEGO COUNTY have races for the County Board of Representatives in Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 & 13; there is a race for Oneonta Mayor between 2 Common Council members: Mark Drnek & Len Carson. In the town of Oneonta, in the Supervisors’ race, Randal Mowers faces Teresa DeSantis, there are 4 people running for 2 town justice positions & 3 people are running for 2 seats on the Town Board. In the Town of Hartwick Supervisor’s Race, candidates are Bryan LoRusso & Robert O’Brien & there are 5 candidates for 2 seats on the town council. In Unadilla, Dwight Mott & Joshua Palmer are running for Town Justice, Terry Yoder & Kelly Moore are running for the Unadilla Town Clerk’s Position & for the Unadilla Town Council, BARBARA NOLAN, RON REED, JESSICA GROW, & Write In Candidate Sheri Kinsella are running for 2 Seats. For the Laurens Town Board, George Decker, Edwin Winslow & Mark Peterson are running for 2 seats.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-1-21

Attorney General Letitia James declared her candidacy for governor on Friday; she will face current Governor Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary next year. James help to bring down former Governor Andrew Cuomo following an investigation by her department into sexual harassment claims made by several women against Cuomo.

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U.S. Marshals arrested a Georgia fugitive in Binghamton, who was wanted for a fatal shooting in Atlanta. Marshals arrested 21 year-old Dalonqueze Powell of Atlanta was arrested at a residence on Tracy Street in Binghamton, Marshals were assisted by State Police, Binghamton Police & several other agencies.

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Governor Kathy Hochul reported that the numbers are slowly improving regarding COVID 19 in the state Saturday. over 166,000 were tested Saturday, with 3588 positives, for a positivity rate of 2.1% Patient Hospitalization are down to 1,842, the number of Patients in an ICU is down to 448 & the number on ventilators is down to 253, there were 26 deaths reported in hospitals & nursing homes Saturday.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation designating a portion of State Route 51 in the Town of Butternuts as SP4 Richard F. Walton, Jr. Memorial Highway. Richard Walton, Jr. was born and raised in the Town of Butternuts, he underwent basic training and medical training after enlisting, he volunteered to go to Vietnam, On February 6th, 1970, while serving in Vietnam, Walton lost his life in a helicopter crash.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 Numbers today, they report 11 active cases, and they are up to 506 quarantines & 8 hospitalizations.  They report 3104 total cases with 2831 recoveries.  The Total number of doses given by Public health to date is 5,395, 37.4 % of the population has had at least one dose of vaccine in the county, This week they anticipate 100 first doses and 400 second doses..

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Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich announced that they have 20 Moderna vaccines available today & 50 on Wednesday, from 12:30 to 3:30 PM each day.  Appointments are required at 337-4888.

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The 2021 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held in Franklin on May 1st, to raise money for Helios Care, Director of Development and Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 4-20-21)

To register for the brunch, go to helioscare.org/daffodil, by Monday April 26th.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is encouraging people to safely dispose of their unwanted or expired prescription medication during Drug Take-Back Week, through this Saturday April 24th, which is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.  Medications in can be dropped at kiosks,  located at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown near the outpatient pharmacy through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, also the O’Connor Hospital in Delhi at the Outpatient pharmacy waiting area through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, & at the FoxCare Pharmacy, in Oneonta through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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State Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into Governor Cuomo’s alleged use of state resources in relation to his recent book, a chronicle of the state’s battle against coronavirus for which the governor received a seven-figure advance.  Attorney General James received a referral on the matter from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, after published reports suggested that The Governor’s junior staff members and senior aides worked on “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic.”

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 4-20-21

Governor Cuomo announced the submission of 36 vetoes from the Enacted State Budget.  The vetoes include various appropriations pertaining to local assistance, and capital projects, 12 appropriations are fully expended, and 6 additional appropriations have minimal spending authority remaining. 13 appropriations are vetoed on constitutional grounds, 4 appropriations are duplicative of other re-appropriations for the same purpose, and one appropriation was previously vetoed.

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State Police at Norwich arrested 53 year old Jose Gonzalez of Norwich, for 2nd degree Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, in connection with an alleged assault on 2 people at Fred’s Inn of Norwich On April 14th.  2 people suffered injuries & were taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital, they were treated and released. 

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Delaware County Public Health reported 35 new COVID positive cases for Saturday, Sunday & Monday out of 414 tested.  They reported 122 active cases, 15 hospitalized and 229 quarantined, and they reported their 47th COVID Death.

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The Sidney Central School District reported 4 positive COVID-19 cases, 1 from Kindergarten, plus a 6th grader, 10th grader and 11th grade student have tested positive.  There will be no change to the instructional model at this time.

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The Village of Sidney officials announced that they will be shutting off water on Circle Drive Today, the road will be closed during the work hours until 3:30 PM.  Circle Drive will also be closed on Wednesday until 3:30 PM.

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The next General Membership Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner @ 7:30 am today, Members are encouraged to attend.

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