Chenango Courthouse celebrates 175th anniversary
NORWICH – Chenango County Court Judge W. Howard Sullivan calls it the “jewel of Chenango County,” while one-time Evening Sun editor Joe Quinn once wrote that it “symbolizes the past and is the link connecting current and future generations to their place in history, their rich heritage.”
On Saturday, that jewel is expected to shine brightly as the Chenango County Courthouse – built in 1837 – celebrates 175 years.
To commemorate the event, lawmakers, judicial representatives and the community as a whole will gather at noon Saturday on the courthouse steps for a special ceremony, followed by tours of the historic building. Gary Brookins, as Master of Ceremonies, will welcome those attending to open the gathering, which will be held at the Chenango County Council of the Arts, 27 West Main St., in the event of rain.
Speaking on Saturday will be the Honorable Robert C. Mulvey, Administrative Judge of the Sixth Judicial District; the Honorable Kevin Dowd, Chenango County Supreme Court Justice; the Honorable Jonathan Lippman, Chief Administrative Judge of New York State; the Honorable Michael V. Coccoma, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for courts outside of New York City; and the Honorable Karen Peters, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department.
A moment of silence will follow honoring those who departed from the courthouse steps to serve their country in both WWI and WWII.
Said Judge Sullivan, quoting Quinn, “While its elegant and physical endurance can be attributed to native mined stone, the courthouse will always be the cherished symbol of Chenango County, dedicated to the determined wills and warm hearts of generation after generation of its proud people.”
The Oxford United Brass Band – under the direction of Don Sheldon – will offer a pair of performances, opening Saturday’s ceremony with “The Star Spangled Banner” and closing the ceremony out with “God Bless America.” The invocation and benediction will be given by reverends Joseph Connolly and Charles Taylor, respectively.
“My grandfather practiced law at the courthouse ... my father left for World War II from those steps,” said Sullivan, who has served as County Court Judge since 1999. “I still get butterflies when I walk through those doors.”
Sullivan added he’s hoping for a large turnout tomorrow, something he said would demonstrate the community’s “commitment to our roots,” as well as its history.
On Saturday, that jewel is expected to shine brightly as the Chenango County Courthouse – built in 1837 – celebrates 175 years.
To commemorate the event, lawmakers, judicial representatives and the community as a whole will gather at noon Saturday on the courthouse steps for a special ceremony, followed by tours of the historic building. Gary Brookins, as Master of Ceremonies, will welcome those attending to open the gathering, which will be held at the Chenango County Council of the Arts, 27 West Main St., in the event of rain.
Speaking on Saturday will be the Honorable Robert C. Mulvey, Administrative Judge of the Sixth Judicial District; the Honorable Kevin Dowd, Chenango County Supreme Court Justice; the Honorable Jonathan Lippman, Chief Administrative Judge of New York State; the Honorable Michael V. Coccoma, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for courts outside of New York City; and the Honorable Karen Peters, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department.
A moment of silence will follow honoring those who departed from the courthouse steps to serve their country in both WWI and WWII.
Said Judge Sullivan, quoting Quinn, “While its elegant and physical endurance can be attributed to native mined stone, the courthouse will always be the cherished symbol of Chenango County, dedicated to the determined wills and warm hearts of generation after generation of its proud people.”
The Oxford United Brass Band – under the direction of Don Sheldon – will offer a pair of performances, opening Saturday’s ceremony with “The Star Spangled Banner” and closing the ceremony out with “God Bless America.” The invocation and benediction will be given by reverends Joseph Connolly and Charles Taylor, respectively.
“My grandfather practiced law at the courthouse ... my father left for World War II from those steps,” said Sullivan, who has served as County Court Judge since 1999. “I still get butterflies when I walk through those doors.”
Sullivan added he’s hoping for a large turnout tomorrow, something he said would demonstrate the community’s “commitment to our roots,” as well as its history.
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