While soundly defeated in court 10 years ago, the prospect of building the Constitution Pipeline has resurfaced, energized by a fossil fuel-friendly federal government.

Want to understand how the Constitution Pipeline and Data Center construction may affect Otsego County? See what it means for the state's waterways, as well as the threat to aquifers and communities that rely on well water.

Find out more, as well as action steps you can take at otsego2000.org

The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market is now open Tuesdays, 12 pm to 4 pm, in addition to Saturdays, 9 am to 2 pm. On Summer Tuesdays, a dozen or more vendors will offer fresh produce, meats, cheese, prepared foods, lunch and snack items, jewelry, maple syrup, and desserts, including flan by Mia’s Cocina.

The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market begins its 35th season on May 2 with expanded hours and new products. The Market features 48 local farmers, makers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.

Graduating high school seniors in the region are encouraged to apply for a new $1,000 scholarship from Otsego 2000.

Grilled Cheese for a Good Cause is Sunday, February 22. Come to this popular annual fundraiser for the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market and enjoy chef-made gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, and desserts, plus live music, a raffle, and community fun.

OTSEGO OUTDOORS OFFERS 20^th OCTET CHALLENGE, offering winter fun. Otsego Octet promotes trails to hike, cross country ski, and snowshoe as well as outdoor events in and near Otsego County. Earn a patch, sticker and a listing on the Otsego Outdoors Challenge Roster by complete eight featured activities.

In December, anyone who is in need of food can receive $20 in FreshConnect checks to use and redeem at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. Checks are available from the Market Manager each Saturday in December, while supplies last. This is a new program from New York State.

Glimmerglass Film Days, a program of Otsego 2000, brings 31 film screenings to Cooperstown, NY, November 13-17, 2025. Now in its 13th season, the film festival also will offer filmmaker talks, an art exhibit, parties, film and food pairings, trivia, book tie-ins, lodging specials, and guided walks. Tickets available in advance at www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org or at the door.

We will miss our friend and colleague Alex Webster, who brought so much to his role as Manager of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. We have included his obituary here.

Tour Middlefield with Dr. Cindy Falk on Sunday, October 5.

The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, a program of Otsego 2000, was awarded $49,339 in the latest round of the New York State Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program.  

“This grant will enable us to invest in the continued success of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market,” said Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000, which founded the Farmers’ Market in 1991. “We will be able to raise both overall visitation and the use of SNAP and other food access initiatives at the Farmers’ Market.  

On August 19 starting at 6 pm, Otsego 2000 will host an ice cream social at Lakefront Park. The Cooperstown Lakefront Concert Series will present The Curry’s at 6:30 pm.

We invite you to explore the Otsego 2000 Report to the Community which highlights the work your support makes possible, and how you can continue to make a difference. Together we are building a stronger, more resilient community.

All of our programs represent ways in which Otsego 2000 works to ensure our community thrives now and into the future. We’ll continue to work hard to build upon our programs that add to our community’s strength, well-being, and cohesion, and, when threatened, we will stand steadfast to protect our region’s singular environmental resources for future generations. We cannot do this important work without you.

Call for photos for exhibit celebrating Otsego Lake and the Glimmerglass Historic District. Otsego 2000 is organizing an exhibition “Reflections on Glimmerglass” at the Smithy and will include a visual quilt of photos submitted by the public. Please submit by email before June 19.