Jessica Moquin, Shawn Sastri, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Kerri Green, George Seneck, Shane Butler, Pegi LoPresti, Mary Branham pose in the Commerce Chenango conference room after discussing concerns and future economic prospects for the Chenango County area. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)

NORWICH – New York State 22nd District Congresswoman Claudia Tenney visited Norwich last week, and discussed the issues facing Chenango County including broadband internet access and the lack of quality hotel space.

According to Commerce Chenango Executive Director Kerri Green, it was a busy day for Congresswoman Tenney as they started off with the discussion with local leaders, held a virtual town hall, and then did a tour of the capital project at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.

“We held this meeting because we wanted to be able to share with Tenney the economic development priorities and initiatives that we’re currently working on,” said Green. “We thought it was important for her to be aware of what we’re working on, and the different ways she could help.”

“It worked out nicely because she wanted to hear a boots-on-the-ground perspective of what we’re up against, and hear from her constituents on how they’re handling the pandemic.”

Green said only a limited number of people could be present due to coronavirus regulations, and numerous issues were mentioned at the meeting including quality hotel space.