First Night Saratoga 2020
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Author: Saratoga TODAY
Ninja Warriors in Malta
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MALTA — If you are a fan of the NBC hit television show, American Ninja Warrior, The Saratoga Ninja Lab was the place to be this past weekend.
Athletes young and old, from as far away as Canada, descended on a warehouse in Malta, NY in their quest to reach the winner’s podium and earn a spot at the National Ninja League World Championships in February. More than 150 competitors swung, climbed, jumped and hung their way through a series of challenging obstacles which tested their strength, agility and balance.
This was the first National Ninja League (NNL) competition to take place in our region.
“It was a big honor for the Saratoga Ninja Lab to be a designated NNL gym” said Ninja Lab co-owner Dan Kirchner.
“We put a lot of work into the gym, and this competition, and it paid off,” Kirchner continued.
While competition was at the forefront, comradery and teamwork stood out throughout the entire weekend.
“The kids and the adults really support each other” said Bryce Bouchard, team coach at the Saratoga Ninja Lab.
“We’ve created a really positive atmosphere at the Lab, and the Ninja community as a whole is a tightknit group. I am really proud of the growth, both personally and physically of all the kids on the competition team,” Bouchard stated.
The Saratoga Ninja Lab opened to local fanfare in August 2018. Building on their initial success, the Ninja Lab team opened their second location this past summer in Crossgate Commons in Albany. Both gyms offer classes, birthday parties, team training, theme nights, open gyms, competitions and private events.
To learn more, go to: SaratogaNinjaLab.com
Tang Museum Announces New Show for 2020 featuring Mary Weatherford
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents Mary Weatherford: Canyon–Daisy–Eden, from Feb. 1 through July 12, 2020. The survey of the acclaimed artist’s career draws from several distinct bodies of work made between 1989 and 2017.
Over the last three decades, Mary Weatherford has developed a rich and diverse painting practice, from her early 1990s target paintings based on operatic heroines, to the expansive, gestural canvases overlaid with neon glass-tubing that brought attention to Weatherford’s practice in the 2010s. As constant experiments with color, scale, and materials, the works in the exhibition reveal the continuity of Weatherford’s preoccupation with memory and experience, both personal and historical.
The exhibition continues the Tang’s tradition of showcasing career-spanning surveys of important women artists. Recent exhibitions have introduced to new generations and audiences the work by influential artists such as Ree Morton, Dona Nelson, Alma Thomas, Corita Kent, and Nancy Grossman.
A career-spanning catalogue will be published in conjunction with the exhibition and will include an introductory essay by co-curator Bill Arning, an interview with the artist by co-curator Ian Berry, and writings by Elissa Auther, Nick Debs, Arnold Kemp, Rebecca Morris, Michael St. John, Margaret Weatherford, and others.
Mary Weatherford: Canyon–Daisy–Eden is presented by the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Bill Arning and Tang Teaching Museum Dayton Director Ian Berry in collaboration with the artist. The exhibition will travel to SITE Sante Fe in New Mexico and be on view from Oct. 16, 2020, through Feb. 8, 2021. The Tang Teaching Museum: Admission to the museum is free (donation suggested). Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, go to: tang.skidmore.edu.
SPAC Awarded $2 Million in Funding to Rehab Roosevelt Bathhouse
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — In late December, Saratoga Performing Arts Center was awarded $2 million in funding through the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative with a $1. 5 million grant from Empire State Development (ESD) and $500,000 from New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
The news was shared by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo as part of the 2019 REDC Awards, which granted $761 million in funds throughout New York State.
SPAC’s awarded funds have been allocated to rehabilitate the Roosevelt II Bathhouse, an 18,000 square foot space that has been vacant since the 1980s and mirrors the Roosevelt Baths & Spa, operated by the Gideon Putnam Resort. In collaboration with the Saratoga Spa State Park and as part of SPAC’s mission to establish the venue as a unique international cultural destination, the project will provide a full-functioning year-round creative and maker space where art across multiple disciplines will flourish.
“SPAC’s vision for the future includes an expansion of programming that will include the visual arts, the culinary arts, theater, and health and wellness in cooperation with COESA — in addition to our vibrant performing arts season. This new year-round space will restore a historic Park building that has been abandoned for decades, creating a community hub that will celebrate art in all its forms, while also providing vital learning and rehearsal spaces,” said Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC’s President & CEO, in a statement.
Designed to expand opportunities for the community with educational, creative and cultural enrichment programming, the restored building will feature a black box theater, an art gallery, a rehearsal and learning space, and a teaching kitchen that will be operated by SPAC in collaboration with the Saratoga Spa State Park. COESA is slated to utilize 2,700 square feet of the building to provide retreat experiences and classes with offerings that include personal well-being, leadership, meditation, professional wellness training, and work-life balance.
This upcoming renovation follows Governor Cuomo’s announcement of the $9.5 Million visitor services improvement project at SPAC, which is slated to be unveiled in the spring of 2020. These projects follow the 2019 renovation of the amphitheater ramps, made possible by a $1.75 million allocation from NYS Parks. The projects are all part of SPAC’s mission to rejuvenate its physical campus for future generations.
January 3 – January 9, 2020
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Friday, January 3
Film: “Angels are Made of Light”
Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
A beautiful and surprising film.This film shows a different side of Iraq; a return to normalcy that is inspiring and important. Showing through Sunday, January 5. All screenings 7:30 p.m. Box office opens at 7 p.m. Admission: $8 Members and Students w/ID, $10 General Public. Visitwww.SaratogaFilmForum.org for advance tickets. Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings.
Saturday, January 4
Kids’ Gratitude Workshop
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m.
Our friends from Coral & Blue Paper Co. will present a special Thank You Note workshop for children. They’ll bring a table full of their signature kid-friendly stationery and art supplies. Every child is invited to write or draw a Thank You note, Thinking of You note, or holiday card to someone special. Envelopes and plenty of help are included.
Sunday, January 5
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, Children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Monday, January 6
Free Ice Skating
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza, Albany | Noon – 8 p.m.
Located in the shadow of Albany’s majestic State Capitol, amenities include lockers, skate rentals, and refreshments. Rentals are available whenever the rink is open and cost $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. A photo ID is required to rent skates. Every Saturday is Free Skate Rental Saturday courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. The 2019-20 season will feature an assorted line-up of special events including instructional clinics! The rink closes for maintenance at certain times. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday Noon – 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday Noon – 2 p.m., 3 – 5 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. The Ice Rink will stay open until March 15, weather permitting.
Tuesday, January 7
Song Swap with Jeff Walton
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Local favorite, singer-songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an all acoustic song swap. Bring your guitar, your ukulele, or harmonica, and come down and share your music! All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.
Wednesday, January 8
Baked Ham and Chicken and Biscuits Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Soup, tossed salad, baked ham, chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 free. $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Poetry Reading
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Poetry reading by Rana Bita. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information call 518-583-0022 or visit www.caffelena.org.
Thursday, January 9
Korean War Vet Luncheon
Ripe Tomato Restaurant, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | Noon
Hosts are Bob Garland and Lois Miner. Please call your reservations in to Bob at 518-280-0075 or Lois at 518-695-3905 by January 7. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.
Irish Speaker Presentation
Saratoga – Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will present speaker Peter Moloney. The topic will be BREXIT and Implications on the Peace Process. For more information: wwwsaratogaaoh.com.
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, January 6
Meeting and Movie
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 7 p.m.
Galway Preservation Society will feature the movie “Harnessing Nature” about the building of the reservoir in the Sacandaga River Valley. Meetings start with refreshments and social time at 7 p.m. and a brief business meeting at 7:30 p.m., with the presentation beginning at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon
For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.
Wednesday, January 8
Cancer Support Group
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs | Noon
Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for information 413-992-7012.
1.3.20 – 1.9.20
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Saratoga Springs Area Preschool Fair
Sponsored by the Waldorf School and Saratoga Springs Public Library, a free community event. Many preschools will be participating to answer all your questions! Join us in the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to Noon. For more information, contact: 518-587-2224.
Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe
Join us at the popular and highly anticipated Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at Camp Saratoga on Scout Rd. in Gansevoort. Luminaries will glow along 2.5 miles of groomed trails. Along the way you will find fields and forests, warming bonfires, and plenty of hot chocolate! The terrain is suitable for all levels and ages and includes a smaller one-mile loop. Snowshoes will be available on a first-come first-served basis in the I.P. Winter Lodge off Parking Lot #2. The rental fee is $5/ person. During the Moonlight Ski there will be a bake sale of homemade goodies in the Winter Lodge, so stop in for some treats and to warm up. Parking will require registration tickets and will be directed by WWPP. This event is weather permitting. Please call 518-450-0321 for more information or if you are interested in volunteering for this event. We will be issuing free parking passes again this year to make sure that we can accommodate the number of participants. Search eventbrite.com to register for tickets.
Dining with Diabetes
A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library, Mondays, January 13, 20 and 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m., and at the Saratoga Springs Library, Thursdays, January 16, 23 and 30, Noon – 1:30 p.m. Register at the library website: cphlibrary.org, or sspl.org. These free programs are sponsored by the CPH Library and the Saratoga Springs Lions Club respectively. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518-885-8995.
“Fun Fitness” Luncheon
Join us on Tuesday, January 14 from noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs. Special Feature: Kathy Scherer from “Go for Fitness” will share ideas on how to stay healthy and fit in the New Year. Speaker: Mary Elsasser from Schenectady talks about “My Picture Isn’t Finished Yet.” Menu: Lemon Chicken or Pasta Primavera. $19 Inclusive. Reservations necessary by January 9. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.
9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser
Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to announce its 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, to be held at the Center on Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Osteria Danny will be returning this year to defend their title of “Best Chili” for the 3rd time. In addition, SCAC welcomes local restaurants Sweet Mimi’s, Solevo, Morrissey’s, and Urban Roots to the competition. Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life. More information is available on our website saratogaclayarts.org.
2020 Cabin Fever Luncheon
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. The amendment states that the right of citizens to vote “shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Join Cabin Fever at Saratoga National Golf Club on January 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a celebration and dynamic discussion of the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our country. This year’s event will feature the meaningful turning points and key women shaping the suffrage movement – and what it means for key issues facing women today. Taking the form of a fireside chat, the discussion features four distinguished speakers in a forum moderated by the president of SISC, Tammy Arquette. Cost is $75. For tickets, visit soroptimistsaratoga.org/cabinfeverattend
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be exhibiting throughout the area during 2020. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For the month of January Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. is hosting 6 artists in the Center Gallery. David Mayack, Mary Mochrie, Neil Sergott, Jean Skanes, Tess Stoklosa and Grace Rogan will be exhibiting in an eclectic mix of artwork. For the months of January and February: Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., will host artist Faith Weldon. Catskill-Hudson Bank, 2452 Route 9, Malta is hosting artist William Daisak, and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, will host a variety of artists and members of SSAS. For further information about SSAS visit our webite: southernsaratogaartist.com
Ballston Area Seniors Chorus
We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. We are a fun group who rehearse a program which we then take out to local nursing and rehabilitation homes, who are always delighted to sing with us. We rehearse on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Milton Community Center. Come and join us.
Social Activities for Seniors
If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet active seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC). BASC sponsors many activities at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include Festive Dinners, dances with live bands, “pickin’ sessions”, bus trips, weekly luncheons, exercise classes, chorus, crafts, etc. Stop in any Thursday at 11 a.m. and join us for lunch. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Secretary at 518-885-4229 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information.
Tax Assistance Volunteers
TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. Volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. No experience required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers who do not wish to prepare returns are also needed to greet taxpayers and confirm appointments. Training is provided for all positions. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information on how you can join our team in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties, contact Communications Coordinator Gail Carroll, 518-541-3173 at gcarrollaarp@gmail.com. For further information, visit www.nytaxaide.org
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Members of SSAS are exhibiting at various venues throughout the area for the month of December. Stop in and see these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS visit the website: southernsaratogaartist.com Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, is hosting four artists, Deb Hutchins, Valerie Woodward, Judy Loucks and Carol Winterton. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, is showing the works of artist Frank Coletta. Catskill-Hudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta, hosting artist, Eva Marie Loucks. Zion Evangelical Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, is showing the work of artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade
Transportation Drivers Needed
RSVP- Retired Senior Volunteer Program, helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many opportunities throughout Saratoga County. We are currently looking for Transportation Drivers to take seniors to and from medical appointments. We provide the vehicle, gas, and trip details with directions. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or hearing about the MANY other volunteer opportunities, please call Billie Jo 518-884-4110.
Property Transactions: Dec. 21, 2019 – Jan. 3, 2020
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BALLSTON SPA
748 Goode St., $379,900.
Keith and Sheryl Reed sold property to Derek and Lisa Petersen.
88 Ballston Ave., $121,000.
Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Kent McCort and Rose Wood.
57 Kasey Pass, Unit 57, $244,357.
Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Albert Small and Kathryn Billington.
307 Moonlight Dr., $215,000.
Deborah Schiavo sold property to Lon Patterson.
353 East Line Rd., $30,000.
Gregory and Erica Morris sold property to Gregory Morris.
22 Stonebridge Dr., $322,000.
Kevin and Mary Sheehan sold property to Kathleen Fitzpatrick Sanford (as Trustee).
8 Cypress St., $304,168.
Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Keith Ward and Brittany Steele.
Brookline Rd., $60,000.
Sally Adams (by Exec) and Janet Wright sold property to New York Development Group Ballston LLC.
139 Oak St., $150,000.
Sally Quinn (as Trustee) sold property to Matthew Quinn.
1479 Route 50, $208,000.
Leigh Kenneston sold property to Charles Rose, III and Charles Rose IV.
185 Middleline Rd., $237,400.
Marissa Page sold property to Andre Roche.
704 North Ave., $240,000.
Frederick and Shelley VanKempen sold property to Kevin and Kathleen Yusko.
CHARLTON
1316 Division St., $293,550.
John Tranter sold property to Timothy and Sarah Allen.
1587 Division St., $274,000.
John and Cindy Carey sold property to Timothy and Rachel Berlin.
972 Charlton Rd., $442,000.
Margaret Gaines sold property to Matthew and Renee Thorpe.
CORINTH
316 Main St., $114,450.
Jan Lyford sold property to James Dalpe.
255 Wilton Mountain Rd., $132,500.
US Bank National Association sold property to Daniel Colon and Connie Cope.
501 Palmer Ave., $154,500.
Peschieri Property LLC sold property to Einars and Guntars Tupuritis.
28 Wiley Way, $25,000.
Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC.
28 Wiley Way, $259,285.
Foothills Builders LLC sold property to Jason and Charlene Smith and Donna Baker (as Life Tenant).
32 Beach St., $196,000.
Kimberly Buzinsky sold property to Kami Neville and Jason Bala.
106 Lemont Ave., $245,000.
Normand and Eileen Ouimet sold property to Robert and Carol Shenise.
13 Oak St., $125,000.
Michael Palma sold property to Corinth Apts LLC.
221 Palmer Ave., $125,000.
Palma Property Management LLC sold property to Corinth Apts LLC.
203 Dorset Dr., $176,500.
Robert Jeremias sold property to Frederick and Sigrid Koch.
12 Raymond St., $150,000.
Michael Knapp and Judy Bedore sold property to Carl Dearborn and Paula Harris.
790 County Rt 24, $123,000.
Scott and Roxanne Lester sold property to Joshua and Bobbye Cauffiel.
74 Stark Rd., $250,000.
Driftwood Contracting Inc. sold property to James and Sue Emery.
32 Locust Ridge Dr., $197,500.
Wilmington Savings Fund Society (as Trustee) sold property to Kaitlyn Burke.
341 Center St., $53,840.
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC sold property to MW Property Development LLC.
GALWAY
1717 Mechanic St., $150,000.
Joseph and Ellen Stanislowsky sold property to Ashely Armer.
4987 Bliss Rd., $215,000.
Francis and Suzanne Pangie sold property to Justin and Cadie Pangie.
4743 Sacandaga Rd., $32,500.
Erin Imgruth sold property to Matthew Nantista.
2119 East St., $180,000.
Donna Defibaugh sold property to Nicholas Fragnoli.
942 NYS Route 29, $24,600.
Thomas Radigan (by Admin) sold property to Timothy Radigan.
942 NYS Route 29, $49,200.
Laurie Woods, Linda Camardello and Timothy Radigan sold property to Timothy Radigan.
942 NYS Route 29, $24,600.
Terry Radigan (by Exec) sold property to Timothy Radigan.
2199 Galway Rd., $25,000.
John Garry and Letitia Dovhan (Co-Trustees) sold property to Seth and Kiley Gregory.
5297 Lake Rd., $125,000.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to John Weiss.
969 Whitesides Rd., $410,000.
Janice Gileski sold property to Thomas Carter.
GREENFIELD
1086 North Creek Rd., $270,000.
Frederick and Cynthia Longinetti sold property to Evan and Nicole Calmes.
111 Grange Rd., $54,000.
MTGLQ Investors LP sold property to Michael Crowley.
1098 North Creek Rd., $169,855.
Kristopher Elliott sold property to Christopher and Elizabeth Pitts.
200 Coy Rd., $154,700.
Merycarol Roods sold property to Marianne Laroche.
226 Russell Rd., $360,000.
NP Dodge, Jr. (as Trustee) sold property to Stephen and Kathleen Kissinger.
58 Wilton Rd., $252,500.
Sean and Lucy Crotty sold property to KICG LLC.
7 Kilmer Roadway, $124,000.
Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Kevin McPhee.
219 Locust Grove Rd., $90,000.
Frank Max, Jr. and Barbara Jordan sold property to Kimberly King.
4409 Route 9N, $260,000.
Ruth Grono sold property to Thomas and Roberta Szemela.
280 Miner Rd., $150,000.
Terry Havens sold property to Donald and Georgia Birden.
376 Bringham Rd., $232,000.
Equinox Properties LLC sold property to Diana Taylor and Andrew McCartney.
212 South Greenfield Rd., $278,580.
Paul and Nancy Abraham sold property to Terry and Cheryl Schweitzer.
4207 NYS Route 9N, $225,000.
Jeffery and Kathy Lineaweaver sold property to Ian O’Connor.
19 Humes Rd., $102,000.
Cornell Land Development LLC sold property to David and Theresa Kirchhoff.
4 Brandell Lane, $267,500.
Alex Chaucer sold property to Jeffrey and Kathy Lineaweaver.
38 Spier Falls Rd., $324,900.
Julie and Richard Hill, Jr. sold property to Daniel Hill and Sarah Taormina.
212 Grange Rd., $240,000.
Tatra Properties LLC sold property to Rebecca and William Fisher.
MALTA
30 Village Circle South, $483,929.
Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Vincent Fantozzi (Trustee) and Susan Valle (Trustee).
13 Copper Ridge Dr., $100,000.
Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.
25 Thistle Dr., $325,000.
Matthew Huss sold property to Neal Sandin and Jennifer Lamb.
21 Snowberry Rd., $195,000.
Christopher Curtis (as Trustee) sold property to Joseph Curatolo and Maureen Rooney.
106 Old Post Rd., $415,000.
Banana Stand LLC sold property to Exit 13 Gas Plus Inc.
382 Eastline Rd., $188,500.
Rodger Reese, Sr. sold property to Matthew and Emily Sausville.
114 Old Orchard Lane, $386,000.
Laura Hogan Smith and Richard Smith sold property to Matthew Huss.
39 Vettura Court, $85,000.
Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.
80 Arrow Wood Place, $155,000.
Colleen and George Foley and Barbara Matone sold property to Sheila Rossini.
261 Old Post Rd., $227,000.
Mark Altarac (by Admin) sold property to Sheahan Murphy.
41 Snowberry Rd., $203,000.
Thenappan Chidambaram sold property to Stephen Perkins.
47 Meadow Rue Place, $272,500.
James Trian II sold property to Ethan Formichella and Chelsea Kiley.
67 Raylinski Rd., $318,000.
Henry and Shannon Hunn sold property to Brittany and Christopher Stekeur.
32 Avendale Dr., $365,000.
Barbara Ostawald (by Exec) sold property to Terry and Anita Martin.
MILTON
119 Goldfinch Lane, $295,000.
Diane Brackett sold property to Martha Frank.
11 East High St., $125,000.
Jennifer Rickman sold property to Christopher Boyea.
223 Meadowlark Dr., $246,000.
Martha and William Frank sold property to Mary Windels.
5 Lancaster Place, $170,000.
Gerd Ovland sold property to Deborah and Anthony Tomaso.
632 Minuteman Lane, $225,000.
Marcus and Lucia Valentine sold property to Maria Hernandez.
West North St., $45,000.
Casey Avery sold property to Ronald Murphy.
123 White Rd., $309,000.
Capital Home Buyers LLC sold property to Robert and Lyndsey Natole.
188 Maple Ave., $160,000.
Joseph Benoit and Gerald Benoit (Ind and as Agent) sold property to Joseph Avigliano and Robert Uhl.
27 East North St., $79,000.
Charles Eddy, Bryan Eddy and Michael Eddy sold property to James Contompasis.
406 Antler Court, $89,979.
Anne Senecal (by Exec) sold property to Aimee Gregoire.
3452 Galway Rd., $25,000.
Gerard Powers (by Admin) sold property to Lenore Bellinger and Raven Simmons.
52 Coachman Dr., $176,000.
Francis Wood, III sold property to Tyler Russell and Brooke Ryan.
16 Margaret Dr. S., $227,000.
R and H Properties LLC sold property to Julia Smith.
6 Ichabod Lane, $240,000.
Lorraine Coryer sold property to David and Rebecca Reardon.
34 North High St., $242,500.
High Rock Property Management LLC sold property to Stephanie Stewart.
48 Russell St., $185,000.
Michael Ahl sold property to Joseph and Michaela Ricci.
25 Coachman Dr., $215,000.
Derek and Lisa Petersen sold property to Joshua and Kristen Powers.
12 Oakwood Court, $72,500.
Christopher and Rebekah Sheraw sold property to Morgan and Corinne Jackson.
3387 Galway Rd., $430,000.
White Pines Capital LLC sold property to Melchizedek Real Estate and Development Mobile Home Park of Ballston Spa LLC.
TOWN OF SARATOGA
329 Route 32S, $20,000.
Margaret and Donald Ormsby, Sr. sold property to William and Maureen Ormsby.
1453 Route 9P, $199,000.
Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six Hempstead LLC sold property to Thirty Division LLC.
0 Burke Road Rear, $59,020.
Nature Conservancy Inc. sold property to Richard Burke.
33 Pearl St., $28,000.
Tom and Amy Thomas sold property to Matthew and Kelly Hebert.
115 Brown Rd., $100,000.
Heidemarie Lane sold property to Jeffrey and Erin Dunn.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
31 Glenmore Ave., $350,000.
Howard and Anita Motion sold property to Ira Drescher.
11 Saratoga Circle, $511,000.
Joan Doran sold property to James and Cynthia Oplinger.
3 Stable Lane, $629,600.
Gwen Nielsen sold property to James and Heidi Kane.
324 Ballston Ave., Rear Unit 1, $300,000.
Amy Bennice sold property to Rachel Norsworthy.
23 Pamela Lane, $425,000.
Philip Mahoney and Grainne Coogan sold property to Alyson Meyer.
108 Kaydeross Park Rd., $378,000.
John Elliott sold property to August and Joanne Velthaus.
30 Whistler Court, Unit 122, $335,000.
Marin Alsop (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to James Smitka and Alexandra Morgan.
18 Division St., Suite 203, $450,000.
Reform Real Estate LLC sold property to Five Hundred Thirteen Broadway LLC.
131 Lincoln Ave., $450,000.
Eric and Emma Brodwin sold property to Steiner Corp.
99 Fifth Ave., $301,000.
Joseph Brady sold property to Ninety Nine Fifth LLC.
48 Union Ave., Unit 6, $725,000.
Drew and Laurie Rayman sold property to Clarissa Bullitt.
STILLWATER
3 Putnam Rd., $274,000.
Peter Buck sold property to Kyle McDonald and Lauren Sopel
22 Kellogg Rd., $7,500.
Joseph and Irene Zecca sold property to Capital District Windows and Doors Inc./Zecca Builders DBA.
22 Kellogg Rd., $236,500.
Capital District Windows and Doors Inc./Zecca Builders DBA sold property to Austin and Katelyn May.
104 County Route 75, $467,000.
Mark Becker sold property to Nicholas and Laura Ruff.
5 Russell Dr., $65,000.
Daniel Marinello sold property to A Eagle Property Management.
14 Revere Run, $290,000.
James and Michele Kollmer sold property to Felix Catano and Alicia Aristizabal.
1102 Route 9P, $200,000.
Vivian Heitmann sold property to Phillip Heitmann.
74 NYS Route 423, $320,000.
R and B Home Solutions LLC sold property to Keith and Catherine Kerrigan.
10 Stone Clover Dr., $400,000.
Kim Baines sold property to Christopher Stanley.
62 Meehan Rd., $386,500.
Christopher and Alicia Stanley sold property to Ryan and Emilie Bond.
65 Filke Rd., $12,000.
Scott Barshied (Ind and as Exec), Kathleen Barshied (Ind and as Exec) and Robert Barshied (by Exec) sold property to Scott Barshied.
WILTON
15 Conklin Court, $100,000.
William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.
11 Vincek Lane, $55,000.
Bank of America sold property to Kenneth Merchant.
2 Greylock Dr., $415,000.
Charles and Debra Jenkins sold property to Erin and Allen Cerasani, Jr.
8 Lakeview Dr., $292,000.
Natalie and Charles Wait, Jr. sold property to Taylor Maher and Robert Ricci.
321 Ruggles Rd., $387,500.
John and Nancy Getler (Co-Trustees) sold property to George and Megan Rando.
20 Rose Terrace, $2,170,000.
Michael and Kathleen Galvin sold property to One Life Forever LLC.
15 Cherry Tree Lane, $301,000.
Latina and Edward Bartholomew, III sold property to Diamonds Green Inc.
41 Cider Mill Way, $677,689.
Smith Bride LLC sold property to Christopher and Cynthia Mastantuono.
Wild Birds on a Cold Winter Day
Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Home & Garden.
NOTHING livens up a cold winter day like wild birds flitting and darting to and from your bird feeder. Their bright colors and lively manner bring a bit of cheer to even the dreariest day.
As difficult as winter’s weather has been for us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like for the wild animals out there…especially the tiny birds. To endure such unrelenting cold, winter birds need to stay active, and their activity is fueled by calories and protein. The trick to attracting birds is providing calories and protein in forms that they prefer.
Black Oil Sunflower is higher in calories per pound than Gray Striped Sunflower and I find that the smaller black seed are more easily handled by chickadees and other small birds.
The second most important food for wild birds is fine cracked corn. Cracked corn appeals to ground/platform feeding birds like cardinals, doves and juncos. When you shop for cracked corn, be sure you get FINE cracked corn. Medium or coarse cracked corn is too large to be beneficial to small wild birds.
Suet provides maximum calories to help birds stay warm and is a favorite of nuthatches and woodpeckers. Suet comes in lots of flavors like peanut, fruit and nut, blueberry and more. I like to buy the ten packs so I have a ready supply during these coldest days of winter.
I’ve had my bird feeder up and filled for a couple of months now so it is time to bring it inside and give it a thorough cleaning. We need to keep the feeders clean to keep the birds healthy. In the wild, bird diseases can’t spread easily from bird to bird since the food is spread all around and the birds have little common contact. Our bird feeders attract all the birds to only a few feeding ports so it is important to keep those ports clean. They are all eating from the same plate so to speak so is best to keep that plate clean. When cleaning your feeder, pay close attention to the inside and outside of the feeding ports since this is where diseases can be spread from bird to bird. An old toothbrush can come in handy for this. After it’s clean, soak all the feeder’s parts in a mix of 1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water. This will kill any germs. Let it dry thoroughly and reassemble.
Make sure that you keep your feeders topped off. Once you start feeding the birds, they become dependent on the supply you’ve been providing. This is the time they need the food the most.
During extended periods of sub-freezing weather, birds will have a hard time finding water. If you provide fresh water, the traffic to your feeding stations will increase dramatically. You can refill the water source each day or use an electric birdbath warmer to keep ice from forming. I only plug mine in during the very coldest days of winter.
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New York State Passes “Brianna’s Law;” Mandated Boating Safety Training Now in Effect
Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.
Take the class this winter to be ready for the boating season.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Recently passed “Brianna’s Law” requires all operators of motorized vessels to have a Boating Safety Certificate.
Brianna’s Law is a comprehensive boater education law that requires all power boaters, including those operating sailing vessels with auxiliary power, to complete a boating safety course. It was signed into law by Governor Cuomo on August 6, 2019 and went into effect January 1, 2020.
Brianna’s Law expands the requirements in previous NYS law for boating safety certificates to eventually include ALL operators of motorized vessels. Under the previous law, owners of new boats had a 120-day grace period from the date of purchase to obtain a safe boating certificate. This accommodation has been eliminated under Brianna’s Law. Additionally, the law previously allowed for non-certified persons to operate a boat if someone with a certificate was in the boat. This no longer applies, so everyone operating the vessel must have a certificate.
Brianna’s Law compliance timeline is staggered. Those born on or after January 1, 1993 will need a Boating Safety Certificate when operating a motorized vessel in 2020. For those born on or after January 1, 1988, the deadline is 2022. Those born after January 1, 1983 need a Certificate by 2023 and those born on or after January 1, 1978 by 2024. However, all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need a Boating Safety Certificate by January 1, 2025.
Bob Rivers is a National Boating Safety Council and NYS Marine Services Bureau Certified Instructor. Mr. Rivers will be offering the required 8-hour NYS training and exam leading to issuance of a NYS Boating Certificate.
There are several opportunities to take the class this winter to be ready for the boating season. This one-day class is being offered on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, and Saturday, March 7, 2020. All classes are to be held at the Embassy Suites conveniently located in Congress Plaza in Saratoga Springs and run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Classes are open to anyone ten years or older interested in becoming a safer boater by learning basic safety, boat operation, “rules of the road” and boat trailering.
Class cost is $50 per person. For more information about the class contact Bob Rivers at SafeBoater@yahoo.com or 518-330-1630. For more information about Brianna’s Law visit the website Parks.NY.Gov.
Paw Prints: H.O.P.E. Homed 170 Dogs and Cats in 2019; Plans to Expand in 2020
Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.
SARATOGA — Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) found loving homes for 170 dogs and cats in 2019, and their new goal is to help 220 pets and people find each other in 2020.
Wendy Mongillo, H.O.P.E. Founder, expresses the foundation’s appreciation for the community’s compassion and generous support which enables them to continue their mission to find homes for orphaned pets:
“We recently held our Annual Gala celebrating over 17 years of helping people and pets find each other. Our special guest speaker and M.C. for the event, Steve Caporizzo, and our volunteer speakers Kristina Kline and Karyn O’Byrne shared from their hearts, and Melissa Sgambelluri brought the house to tears with her song “Rescue Me.” Steve, Melissa and her band, our wonderful speakers, our generous supporters, the photographers, and the gala committee together made it a truly magical evening.
2019 has been a fantastic year for H.O.P.E. thanks to the kindness and generosity of all of you.”
2020 has big plans for H.O.P.E, as well. “We are so excited to announce the opening of the new H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption and Education Center in Wilton Mall in 2020. We will be housing and adopting out cats there, with adoptable dogs visiting on special weekends. We will be having many animal-related educational workshops and fun events like Cat Yoga and Cat Café days, as well as a pet food pantry, so stay tuned to our website.The increased visibility at Wilton Mall will be sure to increase adoptions, and that’s what it is all about! We thank you in advance from the animals, the volunteers and the H.O.P.E. Board of Directors for your tax-deductible year-end gifts which can be made on our website www.hopeanimalrescue.org, or by check.”
