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Letter
from Town Supervisor Linda Gardner RE: Capital Reserve Funds 10/29/08
The Town of Berkshire, originally settled in
1791 as Brown's Settlement, encompassing all of present
Berkshire, Newark Valley and Richford, is located in northern
Tioga County, New York. The Town is bisected by NYS Route 38
running north-south parallel to the east branch of the Owego
Creek. The area is frequently referred to as being "centrally
isolated" as Berkshire is about equidistant from Cortland,
Ithaca and Binghamton in the central upstate region.
Berkshire is rural in nature with several
active dairy farms and a variety of other agricultural
enterprises. The primary industry is a sawmill, and there are
several "cottage industry" endeavors in Town. Most residents
commute to neighboring industrial cities for employment. The
crime rate is very low and education in the Newark Valley
Central School System is generally considered first rate. The
summers are relatively cool and there is ample opportunity for
winter outdoor activities.
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