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Village Seal Contest

Village Seal Contest

The Board of Trustees voted on June 24 to enter into a Sister City relationship with Nettuno, Italy.  Known as the “City of Baseball,“ the connection between Nettuno and baseball began during World War II when American soldiers landed on the beaches of...

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The Village of Cooperstown History

Cooperstown, New York, (population 1,853) is recognized by most Americans as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. But it is the delightful small town of rural traditions, restored historic buildings, and myriad cultural attractions that visitors tend to remember just as much. Located in the central region of the state, Cooperstown was settled in the late 18th century by William Cooper, father of novelist James Fenimore Cooper, whose novels were set in and around Cooperstown.

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