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Springbrook Eyes Bonds for Expansion Project

Springbrook is requesting bond funding for several upcoming projects that are designed to increase student and family access to housing, services and specialized health care, officials said. During a public hearing Tuesday at the organization’s Community Campus in Oneonta, Springbrook’s chief executive officer, Patricia Kennedy, detailed “Springbrook 2020,” a long-term plan that will include — among other additions and renovations — the creation of lodging for visiting parents and a medical clinic open to anyone with developmental disabilities. The meeting was held to solicit public comments, according to Elizabeth Horvath of the Otsego County Capital Resource Corporation; however, only Springbrook … Read More

Richfield Industrial Park Plan Gains Support

By Joe Mahoney Staff Writer March 10, 2015 — Community support for a proposed commerce park that would extend from the village of Richfield Springs into the town of Richfield is growing, officials said Tuesday. Richfield town planning board member Daniel Sullivan said Alexander “Sandy” Mathes, chief executive officer of the Otsego County Industrial Development Agency, drew favorable reaction when he outlined the commerce park plans in a Monday night meeting for the planning board and local residents. On Tuesday, Mathes spoke to members of the Richfield Springs village board. Mathews later told The Daily Star the community appears ready … Read More