Friends of the Otisville School
A locally organized non profit organization whose sole purpose is the preservation and rehabilitation of the "Old Otisville School" and to Create a Cultural, Artistic, Education and Recreation Center for the community, the area and the region.
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Senator Metzger Announces $100,000
in Funding for Major Upgrade to
“Old School” Community Center in Otisville
Senator Jen Metzger announced an award of $100,000 in capital funding to Friends of the Otisville School (FOTOS) at a press con-ference on the site of the former elementary school (it was K-12 until the 1970s), which community members have been working to convert to a community center. The funding will pay for a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system so that commu-nity programming can be offered year round rather than just seasonally.
At the press conference, Senator Metzger joined community members spearheading the project, along with residents who attend-ed the school as children and are eager to see the building they loved as children transformed into a community hub for all to en-joy. Renovations thus far include a commercial kitchen, and fully functional gymnasium where a performing arts stage is under-way.
“I’m so pleased to be able to help support this grassroots endeavor to bring new life to a building with great historical and person-al meaning to the community.” said Senator Metzger. “I was involved in a similar project in my own town to repurpose the build-ing of a beloved school that had closed, and have seen the multiple community benefits that can result from such a project.”
Alison Miller, Friends of the Otisville School Secretary and Fundraising Co-Chair said, “This grant, and the Senator’s support, will enable us to open our community center year-round and expand our programming and services exponentially. Alleviating HVAC costs will allow us to focus on the renovation of our gymnasium and stage, which will be a cornerstone of our community center and offer a place for local athletes and artists to practice and perform. Finally, a new, efficient HVAC system will reduce our yearly operating costs and allow us to fundraise for the rehabilitation of the upper two floors of the building, which we hope will include a Universal Pre-School and a library within the next five years. This grant is a “game changer” in every aspect of the word, and we are immensely grateful to Senator Metzger for her support!
Senator Jen Metzger announced an award of $100,000 in capital funding to Friends of the Otisville School (FOTOS) at a press con-ference on the site of the former elementary school (it was K-12 until the 1970s), which community members have been working to convert to a community center. The funding will pay for a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system so that commu-nity programming can be offered year round rather than just seasonally.
At the press conference, Senator Metzger joined community members spearheading the project, along with residents who attend-ed the school as children and are eager to see the building they loved as children transformed into a community hub for all to en-joy. Renovations thus far include a commercial kitchen, and fully functional gymnasium where a performing arts stage is under-way.
“I’m so pleased to be able to help support this grassroots endeavor to bring new life to a building with great historical and person-al meaning to the community.” said Senator Metzger. “I was involved in a similar project in my own town to repurpose the build-ing of a beloved school that had closed, and have seen the multiple community benefits that can result from such a project.”
Alison Miller, Friends of the Otisville School Secretary and Fundraising Co-Chair said, “This grant, and the Senator’s support, will enable us to open our community center year-round and expand our programming and services exponentially. Alleviating HVAC costs will allow us to focus on the renovation of our gymnasium and stage, which will be a cornerstone of our community center and offer a place for local athletes and artists to practice and perform. Finally, a new, efficient HVAC system will reduce our yearly operating costs and allow us to fundraise for the rehabilitation of the upper two floors of the building, which we hope will include a Universal Pre-School and a library within the next five years. This grant is a “game changer” in every aspect of the word, and we are immensely grateful to Senator Metzger for her support!
Upcoming Events
2020/2021 Exciting Events to include:
- Check Back Often-
We have some very exciting plans:
Otisville Little League Baseball
Continue hosting Car Show events
Pocketbook Bingo
Annual Tricky Tray
Clothing Drive
Holiday Toy Drive
Installing and Expanding the
Memorial Brick and Garden area
Opening newly renovated
Community Room for use
Finish renovations for the
1st floor Exercise Room
Installing initial HVAC units
as funds allow on 1st floor
Gym roof repairs
Gym floor repairs
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- Our Featured Local Artist -
CREDIT: Otisville resident and Otisville High School Graduate - Gladys Loeven
If you are a current resident or former resident and would like to submit your photos or artwork t please send them to fotos.otisville@gmail.com
If you are a current resident or former resident and would like to submit your photos or artwork t please send them to fotos.otisville@gmail.com
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21 School Street Otisville, NY 10963 (845) 412-6060 VoiceMail Our beloved 100 year old building in the heart of the Village of Otisville and the Town of Mount Hope, Orange County, New York. |
Contact UsPlease Like our Facebook page and send us an email with any questions or suggestions.
We are also looking for any pictures of all the amazing memories so many have from the generations that attended our beloved school. |
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