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Chapman Museum opens another door to the city’s past with the Oct. 4 reopening of two bedrooms on the second floor of historic DeLong House. “The reopening of the second-floor bedrooms in the historic DeLong House represents a long-anticipated project for our museum and the community,” stated Nicole Herwig, Chapman Museum Executive Director.
“After nearly six years, visitors will once again be able to step into these rooms and experience a true sense of place and time and a tangible connection to history.” Zopher Isaac DeLong and his wife, Catherine, finished renovating their Glen Street home in 1868, as the city was being rebuilt after an 1864 fire ravaged through downtown. The 1868 Bedroom, like those of the time, was used to read, sew, and relax.
Babies were born, loved ones died, and sick ones were cared for in these private bedrooms. By 1910, John and Emma DeLong were living in the house, which they modernized, including installation of a second-floor bathroom in the primary bedroom. Decorated with a set of ornate Victorian Renaissance burlwood furniture, this room showcases the upper middle-class status the DeLongs enjoyed.
As the home’s primary bedroom, this space provided a quiet retreat for Emma. Her correspondence was conducted from a desk, her reading done in a corner chair, and her sewing completed at the Singer machine. The upstairs of DeLong House is not fully accessible, but visitors with mobility limitations can explore the space through an interactive kiosk offered on the museum’s first floor.
Renaming the trail The town board moved on Sept. 10 to rename the recreational path which follows along the Hudson River at from the Nolan Road boat launch site, commonly known as the “The Big Bend Trail,” to “The Nolan Road Riverside Trail.” “That way it’s not confused with the Big Bend Trail that’s down on Old Bend Roard,” explained Moreau Town Supervisor Jesse Fish.
The mile-long Nolan Road trail has recently been renovated and features a paved walking path along the river, which can be accessed by wheelchair. There is also a gravel path that branches off into a more wooded area. Updates coming to Moreau town website A revamp of the Moreau town website could be in the works as officials are looking into several design companies to help make the site an easier way to access town information.
The board also plans to add page to the website updating the public on the progress being made by the zoning task force, which was formed this summer to reevaluate and prioritize the town’s zoning codes. Next Johnsburg, Minerva CSD merger public meetings Scheduled The Boards of Education of the Johnsburg Central School District (CSD) and Minerva CSD held a joint community presentation on Sept. 16 about a potential merger of the two districts.
The Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) presented the merger feasibility study to about 200 people, a mix of current students, parents and community members. The report was made available to both boards and the public in July and followed months of focus groups and public feasibility study committee meetings. Several themes arose from the audience’s questions.
Academics and enhanced programming were identified as priorities to maintain a strong educational program for students. Some residents expressed concerns about the potential of the districts losing their identities. District finances were another key topic.
Representatives from the New York State Education Department clarified that based on the 2024-25 New York State Education Budget if a new district is created, the district will receive $14.57 million in reorganization incentive aid over 14 years. The new district would receive $1.
53 million in aid for each of the first five years. Every year thereafter, the amount is reduced by 4% until it zeros out. Michael Markwica, the superintendent at Johnsburg CSD said, “judging by the meeting turnout, it is clear that both communities want to ensure a strong educational program for our students.
I am impressed by the level of discourse that both our communities have engaged in.” The communities will have another opportunity to express their opinions about the potential merger on September 23, when both Boards of Education will meet. Public comments will be limited to two minutes per person.
Those meetings will take place as follows: September 23, 5:30-6:30PM at the Johnsburg Central School District GYM, located at 165 Main Street, North Creek, NY 12853 September 23, 5:30-6:30PM at the Minerva Central School District GYM, located at 1466 County Route 29, Olmstedville, NY 12857 The boards will hold independent votes on the same evening to determine whether to proceed with the process and allow a straw vote later in the fall..
