New Hartford, NY Chamber of Commerce

Autumn Color in the New Hartford Area

2011-10-31T16:16:00.000-04:00

Nano Tech Investment at SUNY IT in Marcy Pays Off

2011-09-29T09:37:00.005-04:00

One of the clean rooms at SemaTech at Albany State College

Sematech Building, Albany, NY

Governor Cuomo announced Tuesday that the state has entered into agreements with five leading international companies to create the next generation of computer chip technology. The plan should create or retain 6,900 jobs in New York State, including 450 projected jobs at the SUNY IT Campus in Marcy. This is in addition to the 400 jobs due to be created when the new offices and "clean room" are completed in 2012. Earlier this year on this blog site I highlighted a tour of SemaTech at Albany State College which showcased much of this new wafer chip technology,and SUNY's plan to be at the forefront of this newest chip manufacturing technology. It is one of the few glimmers of opportunity this area has had in a long time, for a credible new industry that offers the potential and possibilities the nanotechology industry does. This will also benefit the MV Edge in it's effort to market the site in Marcy which sits adjacent to the SUNY IT Campus. EDGE has attempted to market the site for over 10 years to any company that might produce computer chips there.

Tough Times in New Hartford...

2011-09-02T13:34:00.002-04:00

I think we all would agree that things are pretty tough economically not only here but in the whole country. So, I called Congressman Hanna's office to voice my displeasure about the use of taxpayer monies to pay for a beautiful glossy brochure promising all of the great things he is doing and will do for us as our congressman. My point is not directed as a political one, just a common sense one that says that in a lean economy tens of thousands of taxpayers dollars not be used to promote a political agenda. These thousands should have been used to bring in jobs or for simple things like road repair. Congressman, and any other politicians; please be considerate and please refrain from sending out these expensive glossies at our expense or put thousands and thousands of dollars of signage to get elected, when a simple handshake would work better.

A Unique and Artsy Garden Perspective Here in NH!

2011-09-02T13:28:00.003-04:00

VIDEO: Artistic New Hartford yard piques attention of neighbors - Utica, NY - The Observer-Dispatch,
www.uticaod.com

New Hartford Supervisor and Board OK Use Of Eminent Domain to Secure Clinton St Extension Rights

2011-08-28T15:08:00.005-04:00

After more than eight years of discussions, the New Hartford Town Board voted to use eminent domain to take an area of land from the owners of Twin Orchards for the Clinton Street extension project. The road which would run adjacent to Lowes and Hartford Insurance and then connect Clinton Street-Middle Settlement to Lower Woods Road, has created much concern because of the increased traffic this will bring in this corridor, as well as the use of tax payer monies to fund a private park. Work has yet to begin on the proposed 840 on-off ramp, which was the source of another heated battle over the use of tax payer monies to fund a much more expensive intersection, stop-light, and crossing, which was voted down and a scaled down proposal was then accepted.

The board voted in favor of taking the land by a 3-2 vote: Town Supervisor Patrick Tyksinski, Second Ward Councilwoman Christine Krupa and Third Ward Councilman David Reynolds voted for it. First Ward Councilman Donald Backman and Fourth Ward Councilman Rich Woodland voted against it.

Former Town Supervisor and Mayor of Village dies

2011-07-28T15:19:00.002-04:00

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of William Keiser, who passed away after a lengthy illness.

William served as a Trustee for the Village of New Hartford from 1980 to 1984. In March 1984, William was overwhelmingly elected to be the Mayor of the Village of New Hartford, a position which he served tirelessly for 14 years. William was then elected to the position of New Hartford Town Supervisor from 1998 to 2001. During Williams's 20 years of public service, he was an instrumental part of the development and growth of the local community, and was proud and truly loved the New Hartford community.

Boilermaker 2011 Was A Huge Success!

2011-07-15T09:00:00.002-04:00

With over 17,000 registered 15 & 5K runners and thousands of spectators and support personnel lining the course,this years Boilermaker was quite the event! I was amazed as I ran the course, at how far this event has come since the early days, when I ran and only a few thousand runners participated. Anyway, kudos to everyone who makes this one of the must see/participate in, milestone events in not only the Mohawk Valley area, but in New York State and even the whole USA!!!

Hydrofracking Moratorium in New Hartford

2011-07-07T14:33:00.002-04:00

Effective 5/6/11, The Board of the Town of New Hartford declared a six month
moratorium on the process known as hydraulic fracturing and/or hydrofracking, as well as a moratorium on any activity associated therewith or intending to support such process including the establishment, implementation, placement, or construction of such process or activity in the Town of New Hartford.

Hydrofracking Informational Meeting

2011-06-14T13:22:00.002-04:00

A Public Hearing on the controversial process of "Hydrofracking"(the process of blasting water to extract gases) will be held at Butler Memorial Hall, New Hartford, NY on Wednesday the 15th day of June, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.. Please attend for more information or to voice any concerns.

Area Census Shows Population Stabilized In Last 10 Years

2011-05-12T14:39:00.000-04:00

Census 2010 figures released found populations of Oneida and Herkimer counties have remained steady over the past 10 years.

Oneida County’s population in 2010 was 234,878.
Herkimer County's 64,519.

Utica’s population jumped up by almost 2,000 people from 60,651 to 62,235, the numbers showed, due much to the influx of refugees. Refugee relocation to the Mohawk Valley has helped greatly, to offset the loss of population here in the Mohawk Valley.

A Great Ride!

2011-05-10T17:36:00.003-04:00

All aboard right in downtown Utica and bound for the Adirondacks, riding in climate controlled coaches, or take in the fresh, clean air in their open car, through remote forests, past sparkling rivers, over bridges, tranquil ponds and streams, into the magnificent beauty of the six million acre Adirondack Park....a Great Way For Everyone To Enjoy The Beauty of The Adirondack Mountains! check it out at...

www.adirondackrr.com

New Hartford On "Best List" For Music Education

2011-05-04T09:36:00.000-04:00

The New Hartford Central School District was notified that it was selected by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation as one of the 2011 Best Communities for Music Education, according to Superintendent Nole.

For information http://www.nammfoundation.org

New Deadline is August 30....Please Consider Advertising ...A Great Way To Tell Newcomers About How Great New Hartford Is!

2011-04-27T11:28:00.006-04:00

Due to popular demand the New Hartford Village Green will be published this year. The Village Green is a great tool used by newcomers to the area (business and residential) to locate services, learn history of the area and just to get a feel of the New Hartford Community. Advertisers need to get their copy in soon, to be sure they have saved a spot for their business in this years issue. Ad prices are as follows: Full Page (full color) Back Cover $750.00 (price includes ad and link to your website, 1" logo ad on New Hartford Chamber blogspot). All ads must be in by AUGUST 30, 2011. Minimum copy run will be 500 books and will be determined by total number of advertisers. Also, this year a PDF version will be available for the first time on www.newhartfordchamber.blogspot.com. Last time copies were distributed to advertisers, NH Central School, NH Chamber, NH Town/Village Offices, NH Historical and NH Police Dept and we will keep you updated on locations for distribution of copies.
Inside front Full color$620.00 or back Cover (full color) $750.00 (price includes ad and link to your website, 1" logo ad on New Hartford Chamber blogspot).see ad sizes below in B&W 1/2 PG $290, 1/4PG $165, Biz Card $110

Inside book (black and white)and line listing in advertisers on Chamber blogspot FULL PAGE-full B&W $295 (7.25 x 10") 1/2 PAGE $155 (4.5 x 7.25) 1/4 PAGE $95 (4.25x 3.5/8") Biz Card $55 2 x 3.5 PATRON LISTING $35 (Name, Address, Phone #)

Send checks and ad copy to: IGC Graphics, 4340 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford 13413. Any questions contact Pat Huther 315.732.5896

Proposed School Taxes To Increase 2.9%

2011-04-12T14:05:00.001-04:00

New Hartford prosposed school budget would cut $300,000 but still increase
taxes 2.9% largely due to state aid cuts, Superintendent Robert Nole said Wednesday.

The 2011-2012 school district budget will go before voters first.

Boilermaker Road race Filling Up fast!

2011-04-11T16:40:00.002-04:00

If you're planning on running this years Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, you should sign up soon. It was reported that there are now over 7100 registrants with a cap of 13,000. This is well ahead of last years registrations at this point.

CNSE-SEMATECH big winner of high-tech grant

2011-04-06T13:24:00.004-04:00

In major victory, Schumer announces CNSE-SEMATECH big winner of high-tech grant that will make Albany a national center in solar cell research and create thousands of jobs...hopefully this will play a big role and impact even further the SUNYIT collaboration with CNSE-Sematech and the Marcy semiconductor site development

more information.....
http://cnse.albany.edu/newsroom/newsreleases/11-04-05/In_major_victory_Schumer_announces_CNSE-SEMATECH_big_winner_of_high-tech_grant_that_will_make_Albany_a_national_center_in_solar_cell_research_and_create_thousands_of_jobs.aspx

Beautiful but chilly springtime in the valley...

2011-03-27T14:11:00.002-04:00

It's been a long, cold, and snowy Mohawk Valley winter. Most of us here I'm sure are looking towards spring-time by now. The geese are returning, the first flowers are trying to push their way up, and the skies seem to not be as ominous and threatning with the snow clouds that we've gotten used to seeing much of this winter. We'll all cross our fingers and "think spring" and hope for a beautiful next 3 seasons in the Mohawk Valley! Enjoy these photos I took of New Hartford today.

SUNYIT Campus in Marcy Abuzz With Activity

2011-03-23T13:28:00.004-04:00

If you haven't been to the SUNYIT campus in Marcy in the last few years (or ever at all) it is worth a drive through to see all the exciting new development and growth that has taken place. As things have gotten tougher here in the Mohawk Valley, the developments at the SUNYIT Campus is one of the glimmers and bright spots now, and for the future. Especially, as an opportunity for our talented young graduates employment prospects and the opportunity to stay here in the Mohawk Valley! Groundbreaking is expected on the new "Clean-room" and office space to be occupied and utilized by high technology companies. The facilities and the availability of a young, highly trained work force, has become a selling point, and is something of great interest to high technology chip fab companies. Many of which are looking at the possibility of building an adjacent plant at the site next door, to build new state of the art chip fab plants. We applaud and wish SUNYIT well in their efforts. Read more in our upcoming issue of "Village Green".

Rt 840 Access Soon To Be A Reality?

2011-03-02T13:59:00.004-05:00

Larry Adler who is developing the NH Business Park, is hoping the state will begin construction by the spring, on the access ramp to Rt 840. Also, the eminent domaining and construction of a roadway behind Lowes, and connecting in front of the Hartford Insurance building, will hopefully be completed at the same time. It is hoped that these projects will help ease traffic patterns around the project,as well as stimulate further growth of the park, which currently has just the Hartford Insurance building as a tenant.

Save Your Spot In The 2011 New Hartford Village Green

2011-02-25T12:58:00.003-05:00

Due to popular demand the New Hartford Village Green will be published this year by May 31, just in time for summer! The Village Green is a great tool used by newcomers to the area (business and residential) to locate services, learn history of the area and just to get a feel of the New Hartford Community. Advertisers need to get their copy in soon, to be sure they have saved a spot for their business in this years issue. Ad prices are as follows: Full Page (full color) Back Cover $750.00 (price includes ad and link to your website, 1" logo ad on New Hartford Chamber blogspot). All ads must be in by May 30, 2011. Minimum copy run will be 500 books and will be determined by total number of advertisers. Also, this year a PDF version will be available for the first time on www.newhartfordchamber.blogspot.com. Last time copies were distributed to advertisers, NH Central School, NH Chamber, NH Town/Village Offices, NH Historical and NH Police Dept and we will keep you updated on locations for distribution of copies.
Inside front Full color$620.00 or back Cover (full color) $750.00 (price includes ad and link to your website, 1" logo ad on New Hartford Chamber blogspot).see ad sizes below in B&W 1/2 PG $290, 1/4PG $165, Biz Card $110

Inside book (black and white)and line listing in advertisers on Chamber blogspot FULL PAGE-full B&W $295 (7.25 x 10") 1/2 PAGE $155 (4.5 x 7.25) 1/4 PAGE $95 (4.25x 3.5/8") Biz Card $55 2 x 3.5

Send checks and ad copy to: IGC Graphics, 4340 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford 13413. Any questions contact Pat Huther 315.732.5896

Reprinted map of Village Circa 1906

2011-02-18T18:34:00.002-05:00

Suitable for framing this reproduction map of the village circa 1906-08 is available in 11 x 17 for 6.95 add 4.00 for laminating, 12 x 18" for 9.95 plus 4.50 for laminating. stop in at IGC Graphics 4340 Middle Settlement Rd NH 13413. Prices do not inc any taxes or shipping. e-mail us at: igcgraphics@verizon.net for more details

Barns...Part of the character of New Hartford

2011-02-18T18:16:00.002-05:00

Part of the attraction of living in New Hartford is the pastoral rolling hills and the many charming farms with barns that dot this suburban/rural community. Here are a few of my favorites...hope you enjoy too!!!

XC Skiing near Val Bialas, Utica, NY

2011-02-02T10:03:00.002-05:00

After an exhilirating early evening XC ski 1/2 mile uphill climb, you're rewarded with a magnificent sweeping view of the city lights below. Add a backdrop of the sun setting over your shoulder against a remarkable contrasty pallette of inky and cerulean blues, and salmon and sherbert orange colours. No matter when, or how many times I venture up, the view always takes my breath away.

Tyksinski Appoints New Finance Director

2011-01-27T13:20:00.000-05:00

Town Supervisor Patrick Tyksinski on Wednesday night appointed New Hartford resident Dan Dreimiller as the town’s part-time director of finance.

The director of finance position will pay $10,400 annually and will require five to 10 hours of work per week.

Dreimiller is a certified public accountant who runs an accounting firm in Utica and has experience with municipal accounting.

the Future of the Mohawk Valley?

2011-01-27T12:56:00.004-05:00

My son and I attended an exciting tour to SUNY/Albany on behalf of the NH Chamber of Commerce. The Genesis sponsored trip last week to SUNY/Albany with over a 100 (2-busloads) of MV citizens who got a first-hand look at the exciting work being done by SUNY, SemaTech, IBM, AMD and other companies looking to avail themselves of the latest nano technology. The 300mm chip represents what has been deemed the next "Industrial Revolution" because it introduces a new era in nanotechnology, highlighted by the introduction of the smartphone (Apple i-phone) in 1997. The project at SUNY/IT Utica-Rome, will be a collaboration with this group, and will feature "clean-room" facilities and office space for technology companies. All in the hopes that "clustering" next to the SUNY/Albany-Utica IT initiative along with the Luther forest (AMD Chip fab) as well as IBM chip fab, will spur development at the Marcy chip fab site. Timing and placement of a chip fab at Marcy seems to be opportune now and hopefully this will be the beginning of a new positive era in the Mohawk Valley. They have already leased space to the first tenant at SUNY/IT and have developed the first "Nano-Technology" degree in the U.S., in anticipation of being able to supply the workforce (especially here in the Mohawk Valley)for this rapidly growing and expanding industry. Kudos to Genesis and especially to Ray Durso for sharing with us this exciting opportunity!

Photos of SUNY/Albany SemaTech Facility

2011-01-27T11:32:00.005-05:00

Court documents: New York taxpayers give $4.8 billion to businesses

2010-08-03T17:27:00.001-04:00

07/28/2010 04:57 PM YNN News
Court documents: New York taxpayers give $4.8 billion to businesses
By: Steve Ference

It could save New York state billions of dollars. At least that's what a number of state taxpayers who filed a lawsuit against the state think - as they try to stop New York from giving all that taxpayer money to corporations. Our Steve Ference reports on the latest revelations about how much money businesses get as the case moves forward.

ALBANY, N.Y. -- "We're trying to make it illegal for the state or any state agency to give taxpayer cash to corporations," said attorney James Ostrowski.

The group of state taxpayers he represents, who filed a lawsuit to stop their tax money from being funneled to businesses, saw their case get a second chance when the appellate court recently agreed with them. Now, the state's fighting back. In doing so, they're revealing how much of your money is given to corporations.

Ostrowski said, "They're alleging as much as $4.8 billion is involved. That doesn't include subsidies by local governments which we're intending to challenge if we win this case."

The documents point out significant state projects, like $1.37 billion in grants to GlobalFoundries to create 1,400 new jobs, $4 million to CVS to create 600 new jobs, and $1.3 million grant to First Niagara Financial Group to create 200 new jobs.
more....
http://utica-mohawkvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/512468/court-documents--new-york-taxpayers-give--4-8-billion-to-businesses/

Saranac - Matt Brewing Company - Time flies..when you're enjoying your favorite beer!

2010-07-15T12:00:00.001-04:00

after running my 25th Boilermaker, I have to admit this is one of my favorite parts!
even at 9:30am!!!
click below....

Saranac - Matt Brewing Company - Time flies..when you're enjoying your favorite beer!

Is Rt 840 Destroying A Sensitive Wildlife Area?

2010-06-14T10:01:00.002-04:00

The heavy usage by hundreds of residents daily, is a testament to the success of the DOT's Rt 840's recreational trail system. It affords the opportunity for many who normally would not have the opportunity, to get close to nature and all if affords.

It is not unusual to have families of geese or ducks resting in the grass with joggers or walkers passing closely by. Turtles often cross the walkways as they leave the marshes to find nesting sites, and deer often can be seen at waters edge at dawn or dusk.

Unfortutely, the irony is that many of these same animals that seek tranquility and safety, soon meet their demise as they cross or fly-over Rt 840. The 840 roadway was built right next to a section of treeless and exposed trails, and is only a 100 feet or so, from the edges of the marshes where you can often see ducks and geese swimming or resting in the grassy areas next to the road. These same animals find that the tranquility and peace they seek in this formerly secluded marsh, are threatened in much the same way the animals that once occupied the marshes between Sangertown and Commercial Drive were. Although the DEC tried to maintain duck nesting sites and to encourage certain species of wildlife at Sangertown, most have moved on or were hit by cars, as they tried to fly in to the marsh areas. And the same thing happens every week along 840. Next to the marsh area, hundreds of small birds, ducks, geese, turtles, fox, woodchucks and occassionally deer are run over as they attempt to cross or fly over to enter or leave the marsh area.

It leaves many to wonder why the DEC and it's planners would open up and expose a wildlife area like this, and put thousands of animals at risk without making some provision for this. Perhaps the best solution now might be to build a wall like the one that they put up in NY Mills to help discourage the wildlife from entering or leaving from the roadway area of Rt 840. Also, an added benefit would be that it would help buffer recreational users of the trail from annoying road noise and distraction.

This is especially important with new construction (New Hartford school bus depot, hotel, office bldgs) being proposed on both sides of 840. Wildlife should not be "squeezed" into ever narrowing areas of green areas set aside for them. Especially in a period when the area is not growing, but is diminishing in size. And we certainly cannot afford to subsidize careless and poorly planned suburban sprawl that is destroying not only pristine wildlife areas, but the character of the community. Just like at Sangertown Square, we will soon see fewer and fewer creatures along the 840 corridor, only more cars, paved lots, and resultant noise and pollution. Things which will only diminish the quality of life that we love here in the Mohawk Valley.

Movie Screening

2010-02-17T08:32:00.000-05:00

PRISON TOWN, U.S.A. free film screening & discussion
Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: 6pm Location: KUNSELA AUDITORIUM, SUNYIT

What is it like to live in a community where prisons are the largest employer? Join us for a screening of “YES, IN MY BACKYARD” and discussion about the impact of prisons in Oneida County. Have the prisons of Oneida County sparked economic growth or have they destroyed it? What is the economic history of Oneida County and what should its future hold? The discussion will be led by Lauren Melodia, Soros Justice Fellow at the CCA.

YES, IN MY BACKYARD (1999) Directed by Tracy Huling is a documentary about the people of Coxsackie, NY and the prisons they work in. Once a thriving farm community with a solid base of small manufacturing and a busy main street on the banks of the Hudson River, the community of Coxsackie now hosts two state prisons that are the largest employers in the county.

Sponsored by SUNYIT Criminal Justice Program and the Center for Community Alternatives (CCA), Syracuse
For further information, contact: Lauren Melodia
lmelodia@communityalternatives.org
315.422.5638 x308

A Brand New Year and New Beginnings...

2009-12-29T10:05:00.003-05:00

Casab's Deli Cafe is re-opening this New Year's Day. Seven months ago a kitchen fire caused extensive damage and forced its temporary closing. Casab's, a favorite of many diners in New Hartford for 20 years,re- opens at 6:30 a.m. Friday. There will be a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 1.

Swearing In Of New Town Officials
Judge Ralph Eannace will administer at Butler Hall, the oath of office to town officials at noon, New Years Day to: Town Supervisor Patrick Tyksinski,; Councilman David Reynolds,; Councilman Donald Backman,; Justice James Van Slyke,; Town Clerk Gail Wolanin Young, and highway superintendent Richard Sherman.
A reception will follow.

Soccer Team Makes It To State Final

2009-12-01T09:24:00.002-05:00

Defending state champions Comsewogue defeated New Hartford, 2-0 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class A final. The day before New Hartford defeated Byram Hills in a semifinal match. New Hartford (20-3) had not allowed a goal since a 3-1 win against Clinton on Oct. 17. New Hartford had seven-straight shutouts allowing them to reach their second Class A state title match up in six years. Congratulations to the Spartans for an outstanding season of soccer!

Holiday Stroll, Friday November 20, 5pm-9pm

2009-11-19T15:31:00.003-05:00

photos from last years stroll

While you're out and about next Friday after the Thanksgiving holiday,
be sure to check out all the holiday cheer at the
New Hartford Holiday Stroll

Santa arrives at 7:00pm

More details TBA

New Hartford Businesses and Residents Face 46% Tax Increase

2009-11-19T09:29:00.003-05:00

New Hartford residents and businesses will pay a 46% tax increase in 2010 after the Town Board passed next year's budget.

The New Hartford Town Board passed the 2010 budget at their meeting last night.
Outgoing Supervisor Earl Reed said he underestimated sales tax revenues, and didn't make slight tax increases in the past few years which resulted in the astounding increase this year.

Congratulations to Patrick Tyksinski New Town Supervisor

2009-11-04T08:31:00.004-05:00

Patrick Tyksinski, the Republican candidate won over local business man and Democratic rival William Morris. As the new Town Supervisor, Tyksinski will have to deal with a possible 54% property tax increase in 2010, and finances will be very tight because the town’s main rainy day fund has been depleted in the last few years. Tyksinski will need to address and serve a population base in New Hartford that continues to decrease because of heavy tax burdens and costs of living, along with a sluggish local economy. Also of concern is that the remaining residents median age continues to increase, putting a greater strain on town and county resources.
Opportunity for future growth in New Hartford lies with the development of the new business park.The possibilities to develop high tech sites as originally proposed, in conjuction with the new SUNY NanoTech Center and the Marcy Chip Fab proposed site, are opportunities that offer hope to a community that is too tied into lower paying retail-service sector based businesses.

M&T Bank Donates Painting to New Hartford Library

2009-09-09T13:20:00.001-04:00

If you enjoy local historical artwork you might enjoy checking out this charming painting of the Village of New Hartford from 1791-1984. It was commissioned by Savings Bank of Utica and hung for many years in the lobby of SBU and it's subsequent buyers including M&T Bank who donated the painting to the New Hartford Library. The painting done by Clinton, NY native Alba Scott in 1984, includes several well-known landmarks such as the Presbyterian Church, Sherrill Brook Bandstand, Butler Hall and the Point School. You can view this work at it's new home in the New Hartford Public Library.

This August...Take In A Movie!

2009-08-19T12:41:00.003-04:00

The last few weeks the Stanley has featured "classic" movies on Tuesday nights.
Last week it was "Ben Hur", this week it was "Pillow Talk". I was a little skeptical when my wife first suggested going, but I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie. Plus enjoying an outing into downtown Utica on a balmy summer evening, along with the ambience of the beautiful Stanley Theatre, and you have a winner for an inexpensive and fun outing.
Give it a try...there are 2 more movies coming up. $5, 7Pm on Tuesdays, and the air conditioning is on, and the popcorn is popping!

Walking around the Village of New Hartford, A walk back in time...

2009-08-11T13:38:00.009-04:00

Veterans Park, New Hartford, NY

Veteran's Park with Utica National in Background

Butler Hall

View of the Presbyterian Church from behind Butler Hall

A beautiful summer morning, and what better way to spend it then walking around in the Village of New Hartford. If you have time, get a window seat and a coffee at Casab's and watch as the world goes by. Then start your walk around the village by crossing Genesee Street and make your way up Oxford Road past the high school, and then enjoy a walk though the shady tree neighborhoods, and enjoy the many beautiful gardens, historic homes and churches along the way. If you're a real glutton for punishment, push your way up Paris Road to enjoy the lovely old homes and gardens. Save a few minutes and stop by to see and to pay tribute to New Hartford Veterans, at the Veteran's Park and the new reflecting pond across from Utica National. The village walk seems to be like stepping back in time, and the Veterans Memorial helps us to reflect on those who helped to make our way of life possible. Enjoy.

NH Business Park Meeting, Be there...or be quiet. Voice Your Concerns or Approval.

2009-06-30T13:45:00.002-04:00

The New Hartford Business Park panel is set to meet in an open meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Butler Hall. In addition to a committee update, two site plans will be reviewed — one for a medical office building and the other for a hotel. For information, call Planning Board Chairman Jerome Donovan at 797-2829 for details.

New Hartford Business Park Boundaries???

2009-06-29T15:07:00.005-04:00

Complications have arisen after it was disclosed as long as a year ago, that the Hartford Insurance building that was supposedly built in the NH Business Park, wasn't built in the park after all, but just outside the boundaries. The Hartford Financial Services Group building which cost over $25 million, is the centerpiece of the New Hartford Business Park. Confirmation from town officials after an Observer Dispatch article about the building being outside the boundaries, affirmed that the Hartford isn’t located within the boundaries initially set by the town for the park.

New Hartford Select 7's Tournament u12 Boys Winners

2009-06-29T15:02:00.002-04:00

Utica AYSOTeam 2 "Storm" won the Select 7's Boys U12 Division on Saturday, June 20. In the tournament, they won over teams from Frankfort, Camden, Holland Patent, Westmoreland and New Hartford.

3-way Race for Supervisor

2009-06-10T13:48:00.003-04:00

Republican John Kalil Jr. a financial adviser, officially decided to run for the Town Supervisor position being vacated by outgoing Supervisor Earle Reed. Former New Hartford Comptroller Patrick Tyksinski already announced his intention and has the endorsement of the town Republican Committee. Democatic candidate William Morris also has announced his intention to run for the vacated position.

Doggy Park Opens For Test Run...

2009-06-01T13:24:00.001-04:00

The department of Parks and Recreation announces the opening the Sherrillbrook Park dog run on May 22, 2009. Construction began on the project in the fall of 2007.
The parks department staff, with assistance from the highway department, completed all work such as tree clearing, fence installation, gravel parking lot, utilities and drainage in house to help keep the project costs manageable for town residents and still provide a quality facility for dog owners.The dog run will be open for a free trial period referred to as a test drive from May 22 nd to June 30 th.After June 30 th , The access system will be activated and users will need to be registered to utilize the facility. Dog owners can register their dogs by submitting a completed application and release form along with a copy of a valid dog license at the park offices located in Sherrillbrook Park. The application will then be reviewed by the Animal Control Office to ensure that applicant’s dog(s) have no record of aggressive behavior that could create a risk to other dogs. If everything is order, the permit should be approved in a matter of days. The fee for annual membership will be prorated in 2009 by 60% and will be $15 for residents and $30 for nonresidents for the remainder of the year. Discounts are provided for seniors and multidog
owners. Each applicant is limited to 3 dogs. The rate for 2009 is set at $35 annually for New Hartford residents and $70 for nonresidents for single dogs. Seniors will receive a $5 or $10 discount depending on the number of dogs. As part of your registration you will be given a gate activator, which will allow you access to the park seven days a week. The department will begin accepting applications June 1st. All dog run users will be required to have a town pet tag, dog license tag, and rabies ID tag. The town pet tag will be provided with
your run membership. Dog run rules, application, and release forms are available on line at
newhartfordrec.com.

If you have questions, please contact the New Hartford Parks Department at 7240654

Former Utica Budget Director Hired, Save A Lot Opens....

2009-06-01T12:46:00.002-04:00

The town board voted unanimously to hire former Utica Budget Director Heather Mowat to analyze and monitor town finances. Heather Mowat was hired after a financial report showing that the town’s main surplus fund has lost more than $2.6 million since 2006.

A Save-A-Lot grocery store opened in the New Hartford Shopping Center.

Spartan Runners Win Tri-Valley Title

2009-05-14T08:20:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Ryan Millar and the rest of New Hartford’s track and field team who led the Spartans to a second straight Tri Valley League title!

Fire Department Memorial Day Parade

2009-05-05T12:14:00.002-04:00

The Fire Department in conjunction with our chamber will host this years Memorial Day parade
on Monday, May 25 at 7:00pm. The parade with Kevin Kelly as Grand Marshall, will begin at the NH Shopping Ctr., head North on Genesee Street to the village, turn onto Pearl Street to Sanger Avenue and then left onto Oxford Road ending at the fire house. An open house and memorial service will take place at the fire house right after the parade. More information call 733-7580.

Let me introduce you...

2009-04-30T15:41:00.002-04:00

Chamber members are invited to showcase their businesses (free of charge) on our blog, website, newsletter and possibly in the Chamber Directory "The Village Green". Just e-mail me at: igcgraphics@verizon.net and we'll schedule a convenient time to take pictures and find out more about your business.

Want To Buy A Shopping Center?

2009-04-29T11:26:00.002-04:00

Consumer Square is up for sale, according to Developers Diversified Realty Corp.
The asking price is only 79.2 million dollars. Consumer Square is not at full occupancy, but boasts tenants like Wal-Mart, Best-Buy, Barnes & Noble, Pet Smart, Staples & Michael's.

New Hartford Town Board Meeting Highlights

2009-04-09T09:59:00.002-04:00

At its Wednesday night meeting, the town board unanimously approved the hire of Anthony Klimek as Fire Codes Officer at a salary of $20,000 annually. Also approved was a local law to bring town fire prevention and building codes up to current state standards.Under the state law, which became effective in 2007, all buildings except one-to-two-family dwellings must be inspected regularly. Every building from nursing homes to factories to merchant establishments must be checked.

The board approved the appointment of Julius Fuks Jr. and G. Brymer Humphreys to the two open town Planning Board positions.

New Hartford School Board Passes 09-10 Budget

2009-04-08T10:55:00.004-04:00

The New Hartford school board passed a $46.1 million 2009-10 budget that does not include any tax increases.

2009-10 proposed budget: $46,110,045.2008-09 budget: $43,005,714.
Increase in spending: $3,104,331.Proposed tax hike: 0 percent.
Major cuts: Three non-instructional positions have been cut.
Public hearing: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the New Hartford Senior High School library. Vote: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the high school gymnasium.

Economic stimulus funding from the federal government to the state has allowed school aid to remain roughly at last year’s levels according to school board President James Davis .

New Hartford Sewer Problems

2009-04-07T14:12:00.004-04:00

A recent study of the Oneida County Sewer District's problems narrowed down where the major troubles in the system are. The Village of New Hartford was found to have the most storm water entering its system per length of sewer pipe of any of the municipalities tested.
Also mentioned was that the Village of New York Mills had the most problems with groundwater seeping into cracked pipes in the system per length of pipe. Those facts were part of a study prepared recently by the Oneida County Department of Water Quality and Water Pollution Control.

Spartans Win State Title!

2009-03-23T16:37:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the New Hartford Spartans boys hockey team who won the Division II state title with a 6-1 victory over downstate powerhouse Pelham in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s 30th annual ice hockey championships at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Mass Honoring Officer Joseph Corr

2009-02-27T17:47:00.000-05:00

A mass honoring New Hartford Police Officer Joseph Corr took place this morning at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Oxford Rd. Officer Corr was killed while pursuing suspects who had robbed a New Hartford jewelry store three years ago.

Sitrin Named Paralympic Sports Club

2009-02-27T08:54:00.000-05:00

The Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center has been officially approved by the United States Paralympics as a Paralympic Sports Club!
The Paralympic Sports Club program was launched by the United States Paralympics in November of 2007. Sitrin has been pursuing the distinction since the program’s inception. Sitrin was verbally approved for this distinction in the spring, but the news became official this month with the approval of paperwork and insurance.
The National Paralympic Sports Club program was created with the following objectives:
To involve and recruit both youth and adults with disabilities in physical activities with the goal of improving their skill level and interest
To develop a network of community-based Paralympic Sports Clubs, which will create a Paralympic athlete pipeline
To create a national, unified campaign to educate Americans on the benefits and opportunities available for individuals with disabilities
To offer injured service members the opportunity to continue to participate in physical activities after their release from military treatment facilities
“This is a tremendous honor for the Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center,” said Marc DePerno, Director of the Sitrin STARS Adaptive Sports Program. “This distinction gives Sitrin a direct connection to the United States Paralympics, which can open so many doors for our program, as well as our current and future athletes,” he continued.
This past December Team USA, comprised entirely of Sitrin STARS athletes, qualified to compete in the 2010 Paralympic games for wheelchair curling.

A Few Good Men or Women

2009-02-16T09:26:00.000-05:00

The Town of New Hartford is looking for two (2) new members for the Planning Board.According to the article in yesterday's Observer Dispatch, "The new members will replace Robert Imobersteg, whose term ended in December, and Hans Arnold, who resigned earlier this month".The Planning Board will review all applications received, conduct interviews and make a recommendation to the Town Board. The Town Board will make the appointments.Applications should be either mailed or delivered to the Town Clerk's office at Butler Hall, 48 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413.The deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 20, 2009.

New Hartford Hockey-We're #1!

2009-02-12T13:43:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to New Hartford’s state-ranked No. 1 hockey team. The team captured the Division II East title with Tuesday night’s 6-3 victory over#3 Cazenovia. The Spartans, 21-2-0 overall, finished 14-0-0 in league play. New Hartford ends its regular season next Tuesday with a 2 p.m. nonleague game at Massena. The Spartans will host Cortland in a quarterfinal playoff game at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the New Hartford Recreation Center. Go out and show your support for this outstanding hockey team!

Business Park Improvements Resolution Passed

2009-02-12T12:57:00.000-05:00

Town voters officially passed a resolution aimed at financing improvements at the New Hartford Business Park. Absentee ballots were counted Wednesday morning, the official tally came to 432 votes for, 362 against.

Jerome Donovan Chairman of Planning Board

2009-02-12T12:53:00.000-05:00

Jerome Donovan was named chairman of the town's Planning Board at Wednesday's Town Board meeting.Donovan replaces former Chairman Hans Arnold, who stepped down from the board earlier this month.Donovan said his main priorities are finishing the draft generic environmental impact statement for the southern portion of the town, and helping the Town Board find replacements for the two currently open seats on the Planning Board.

JAY K News

2009-02-12T12:49:00.000-05:00

JAY-K Lumber announced it is combining its Herkimer JAY-K Cabinet branch with the main JAY-K Cabinet store located on Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford.

Con Med Sales Down in 4th Qtr

2009-02-05T18:08:00.000-05:00

Con Med Corporation which is one of the New Hartford areas largest employers stated that revenues dipped 5 percent to $179.2 million during the fourth-quarter of last year, according to a news release from the company.
A bright spot in the news release report was that ConMed sales did rise 3 percent in its sales of single-use products, which accounts for nearly 75 percent of the company’s revenues.
For the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2008, sales were $179.2 million compared to $189.6 million in the same quarter of 2007.

Vote Set For Business Park Intersection Project, Are You Pre registered?

2009-02-05T18:00:00.000-05:00

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration is required and electors shall only be entitled to vote at said special election unless his or her name appears on the register of said Town prepared for such special election, or such elector registers as hereinafter provided.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet from 4:00 P.M. (Prevailing time) until 8:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on January 27, 2009, at Butler Memorial Hall in New Hartford, New York, for the purpose of preparing the registers for said Special Election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such registers, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known or proved to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said Special Election. At such hours and place, any person who is not currently registered under permanent personal registration on the lists of registered voters furnished by the Oneida County Board of Elections as of January 18, 2009 must, in order to be entitled to vote at said Special Election to be held on February 10, 2009, present himself or herself personally for registration. The Town Board of Registration shall prepare a register for aid special election, which register shall include all electors registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. Any registered elector whose name appears on such register need not register again for such special election.

Oneida County Executive Tony Picente To Be Keynote Speaker At Annual Dinner

2009-02-03T11:19:00.000-05:00

Make your plans now to attend the New Hartford Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting. The meeting will be a dinner meeting held on Wed. Feb 19 at the Hook, Line & Sinker from starting at 6pm (Cash bar) dinner at 6:30.
Dinner choices include (choose 1) Half lb cut prime rib,
Baked stuffed shrimp,
fresh Atlantic salmon,
chicken Francoise.
All served with salad
and a dessert choice of (choose 1)
choc. mousse,
cheesecake,
key lime pie.
Cost $25 RSVP Please by 02.16.09 by calling: 735.9201
or fax: 266.1231
or e-mail: reservations@newhartfordchamber.com please indicate dinner choices

OC Executive Anthony Picente will talk about the state of Oneida County.

Vote Set For Business Park Intersection Project

2009-01-27T12:17:00.000-05:00

A special election is set for Tuesday, Feb 10 for town residents to vote on funding for roadway improvements at and around the New Hartford Business Park. The vote centers around a $2.9 million bond anticipation note approved by the NH Town Board in April 2008. The money is funding the reconstruction of the intersection at Seneca Turnpike and Woods Highway and improvements within the business park.
Special election on bond issue When: Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Where: All town polling places will be open. For absentee ballots, contact Gail at 733-7500 if you need one.
The bond will be transferred to a long-term serial bond that matches up with a 15-year payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement the town, school district and county have with the Hartford Insurance. A rejection of the bond will leave town residents with a large tax increase in five years when the town has to pay the balance of the bond note.

Seneca Turnpike Slowly Growing Outward

2009-01-08T10:05:00.000-05:00

Development has slowly began to push up into the upper Seneca Turnpike commercial corridor in recent years. And although the former Pharmhouse Plaza has remained mostly vacant for many years,with Morehouse Appliances moving in that could all be changing soon. Plaza tenants currently include Cartridge World and Charlie’s Pizza. Morehouse Appliances has moved from the New Hartford Shopping Center to the plaza. Nichols Discount department store was originally there for many years followed by the Pharmhouse.

Across the road Danielle's completed extensive rennovations to the former Alfredo's Ristorante a few years ago as well as a new building that was erected by Pizza Hut.

This area is prime development area because of the construction of the New Hartford Business Park and it's main entrance about a half mile up the road on Lower Woods road. Continued development in this region should be expected as many merchants as well as business professionals look to locate their businesses in the vibrant New Hartford business corridors.

Buildings In The Orchards Up For Sale

2008-12-19T13:13:00.000-05:00

Several of the buildings at The Orchard shopping center are now up for sale . The buildings currently have tenants, and the leases will transfer to the new owner, accordoing to Larry Adler, principal of the Cameron Group, the company that developed The Orchard. The buildings for sale include the buildings with Chico’s, Ann Taylor Loft, Aveda and Coldwater Creek.

Stroll A Success!

2008-12-06T10:07:00.001-05:00

Hundreds braved the xtreme cold for some xtreme fun at the holiday stroll in the New Hartford Shopping Center last night. Strollers enjoyed free hot chocolate, toasted pretzels, grilled hot dogs and popcorn, as well as entertainment by a group of trash can drummers. The horse drawn trolley was also a crowd favorite. Merchants offered holiday strollers special drawings and discounts, for stopping by. No doubt that the arrival of Santa, to the delight of children and children at heart, was the big event of the evening!

Old Burying Ground History

2008-12-04T12:12:00.000-05:00

An interesting piece of New Hartford's history is the Oxford Road Cemetery and the remains that are interred to this day in a vault on the front lawn of New Hartford High School.
Few realize that in 1949, at least 227 bodies were exhumed and placed in the vault. Although it was disputed, because there were over 400 stones in the cemetery, and there were also many unmarked graves. Several prestigious soldiers of the American Revolution are buried there, including: Colonel Nathan Seward, a member of the Boston Tea Party, James Wilson, who was given the colors at Yorktown by Cornwallis and General Oliver Collins.

2008-12-02T11:52:00.000-05:00

New Hartford Holiday Stroll
Presented in partnership with theNew Hartford Shopping Center

Friday, December 5, 2008
Starting at 6:00pm — Santa arrives at 7:15pm

ALSO FEATURING Fire Truck Parade, New Hartford High School Garbage Can Band, Hot Chocolate by the New Hartford Fire Department and much more!

Rt 840 Intersection...To be or not to be?

2008-11-26T10:29:00.000-05:00

Light put up to handle traffic coming in-out of the new Hartford development

There seems to be much construction and development behind BOCES on Middle Settlement Road and next to the Hartford Financial Services new building next to Rt840, so the intersection proposal needs to be addressed once and for all. In the interest of fairness, municipalities need to work together to study a proposed intersection and traffic light on Route 840 and its impact on the community of Whitestown and New Hartford. Also, residents who use the road should be allowed a forum to voice their approval or disapproval. At issue: Is the town of New Hartford's and the developers insistence on bringing an intersection to Route 840 and a Woods Highway extension conflicting with the concerns of neighboring communities such as Whitestown and the thousands of users of the highway who would have to deal with another stoplight and the merging of hundreds of cars leaving-entering the business park and likewise as school buses from the new bus garage exit and enter onto 840. New Hartford officials and developers have insisted the traffic light is key to the success of the New Hartford Business Park while Whitestown officials argue that the intersection would be a hinderence to travelers on rt 840, and go against the use of rt840 as a high speed corridor though this area.

Picture from the back of Lowe's -distance of a 100 yards

St Elizabeth's Makes Offer For Former Hartford Building

2008-11-20T12:01:00.000-05:00

St Elizabeth Hospital Group has an offer on the table to buy the former Hartford building on Middle Settlement Rd. The Town Board heard a request Wednesday to change the zoning at the site so that St. Elizabeth could buy the building. Robert Scholefield, vice president of the St. Elizabeth Medical Group said if the zoning is changed and the purchase offer becomes final, he is “fairly certain” the owners will accept the offer of $4 million. St. Elizabeth plans to move hospital-sponsored physician offices and business offices into about 60,000-square-feet of the building and lease the rest to private physicians. St. Elizabeth is tax-exempt, but the private physicians would pay taxes.

Marching Spartans Win Big!!!

2008-11-18T17:17:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the spectacular New Hartford Marching Spartans who finished their competition season undefeated, marking the second time since 2003 that the group won every show it entered plus the state championship. They had a winning margin of 3.8 points, which is the largest in any class since 1991. "It's very difficult to do, particularly in our class," marching band Director Martin Hollister said. Definitely something for New Hartford to toot its own horn about! Great job Spartans!

Hartford Moves In!

2008-11-18T16:38:00.000-05:00

Hartford last week moved into it's brand new building nestled amongst an apple orchard along Rt 840. The building is in the new New Hartford Business Park being built by businessman Larry Adler. A new hotel will be built shortly, as well as a couple of new office buildings. This park is behind PAR Technology Plaza on Seneca Turnpike, and behind Lowes on Middle Settlement Rd.

Through this move, the Hartford was able to consolidate two locations and 680 employees into one location. The Chamber of Commerce wishes the Hartford Insurance much success in its new location!

Spartans Suffer Heartbreaking 28-26 Loss In Closely Contested Game

2008-11-15T10:41:00.000-05:00

New Hartford lost to Corning West last night in the Class A quarterfinal game played in Syracuse.
The New Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and the the entire New Hartford community take pride in congratulating Coach Bob Jones and the rest of the Spartans, for an outstanding season of football!

for more information check out: www. spartansarmy.net