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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.—The Village of Cooperstown, a recognized Tree City USA, will be holding itsbelated annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The event will takeplace on Brooklyn Avenue where a new street tree is to be planted. The public...

In 2016, the Village of Cooperstown adopted a new Comprehensive Plan. The planning process took multiple years and was informed by several opportunities for widespread community participation. As the Village continues seeking ways to develop the goals outlined in the...

On Labor Day, 1920, John Heydler, the new National League President,umpired one inning in a game between Cooperstown and Milford, markingthe formal opening and dedication of Doubleday Field. Since that day,Doubleday Field has hosted Major and Minor League teams,...

The Village of Cooperstown is happy to announce that we are offering Advertising Panels on the Village Trolleys for businesses and non-profits.   The cost for the ad is $585 per year for a 24x40 exterior trolley advertisement that will be placed on one of...

Last year during the pandemic, the Village was able to install two sets of banner poles on Main Street, replacing one banner location that was currently being used and one that had not been used for some time. The new banner systems do not require hanging banners from...

Susan Vanderpoel Clark first donated the first four hanging baskets on Main Street in the 1950’s, and created the Village Beautification Contest in 1955.   In addition, because of her deep affection for each of the village’s five churches, she began sending...

Please be advised: The Village of Cooperstown Water Department will start flushing hydrants on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

To facilitate spring clean-up, the Village of Cooperstown will be picking up green yard waste Monday – Friday beginning at 7 a.m. during the month of April, weather permitting. After April, pickup will be the last Thursday of each month....