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Property Transactions: June 6 – June 12, 2020

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BALLSTON SPA

9 Matchwood Lane, $307,500.
Sophia Reynolds sold property to Christopher and Krista McMahon.

2 North St., $108,150.
Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to REO Home Services LLC. 

CHARLTON

2 Meadow Lane, $232,500.
Richard Solosky and Shawn Van sold property to Megan Allen.

10 Pine Hollow Dr., $125,000.
Garry Heflin sold property to Heflin Builders Inc. 

10 Pine Hollow Dr., $407,400.
Heflin Builders Inc. sold property to Conor Maloney and Chelsea Craig.

1581 Division St., $231,000.
Donald and Deborah Baldwin sold property to Brandon Bell.

0 Division St., $18,750.
Gerald Arey sold property to J and J Upstate Construction LLC. 

256 Lapp Rd., $334,000.
Kenneth and Susan Kimball sold property to David and Valerie Wilson.

CLIFTON PARK

256 Lapp Rd., $334,000.
Kenneth and Susan Kimball sold property to David and Valerie Wilson.

396 Vischer Ferry Rd., $122,000.
James and Irene Easton sold property to Kenneth Buniak and Susan Johnson Buniak.

4 Dhara Court, $499,900.
Michael and Elina Wolf sold property to Christopher and Kate Schleede.

39 Heritage Pointe Dr., $590,000.
GJA and S LLC sold property to Jainendra and Deepthi Devabhaktuni.

17 Via da Vinci, $295,100.
Sandra Pafundi sold property to Sara Cuervo and Rebecca Marrone.

995 Hatlee Rd., $471,000.
GJA and S LLC sold property to Frank and Karie Garrow.

10 Willowbrook Lane, $334,000.
Edward and Denise Doin sold property to Priscilla and Jeffrey Picerno, Jr.

4 Tamarack Lane, $243,800.
Joseph Galluppi and Monica Pedioletto sold property to Timothy Lake and Kathryn McLelland Lake.

8 Lincoln Ave., $21,500.
Keith and Therese Jordan sold property to Tristan and Jacquelyn Blickfeld.

48 Spruce St., $335,000.
Vladimir and Emira Shirokov sold property to Nicholas and Irina Polsinelli.

17 Denhelder Dr., $429,000.
ER Land Development LLC sold property to Thomas and Melissa Tiberio.

18 Denhelder Dr., $527,886.
ER Land Development LLC sold property to Joseph and Christina Natuzzi.

CORINTH

38 Locust Ridge Dr., $200,000.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Rae Rounds and Cory Graska.

4914 Route 9N, $138,000.
Catherine Lozier and William Walsh sold property to Kaiah All. 

43 Hamilton Ave., $182,000.
KJT Real Estate LLC sold property to Joan Scholl. 

9 Wamego Lane, $10,000.
Elizabeth Vogel sold property to John and Kiersten DeLisle. 

2 Heather Lane, $30,000.
Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC.

2 Healther Lane, $263,600.
Foothills Builders LLC sold property to Kelsey Miller. 

GALWAY

2992 Birchton Rd., $298,969.
Billi Wilson sold property to Kenneth and Sarah Newkirk.

5278 North St., $80,084.
Jerry Maikels sold property to Capital Communications Federal Credit Union. 

5227 South St., $40,000.
David Dejnozka sold property to Saratoga Home Team LLC.

0 and 5013 Bliss Rd., $510,000.
Kristen Barry George (Co-Trustee) and John Barry (Co-Trustee) sold property to James and Amy Snyder.

35 Southwest Pass, $272,400.
David and Omega Moya sold property to Nicholas and Serena Schepps.

287 Locust Grove Rd., $346,800.
LFC Properties LLC sold property to Saratoga Locust LLC.

HALFMOON

68 Cemetery Rd., $140,000.
John Rucinski sold property to Bruce Tanski.

9 Domenica Dr., $285,000.
Gerald and Naomi Crola sold property to Isak and Melanie Kallman.

10 Highway Way, $328,000.
Thomas Hamilton (as Trustee) sold property to Gregory and Deborah McCann. 

23C Macoun Dr., $333,430.
Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Alexandra Valle Wagner.

18 Fairview Lane, $489,900.
Andrew and Francesca McCann sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 

18 Fairview Lane, $489,900.
National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Disha and Joshua Spath. 

12 Hearthstone Dr., $105,000.
Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.

12 Hearthstone Dr., $410,011.
Abele Homes LLC sold property to Raymond and Debra Parafinczuk.

542 Hudson River Rd., $126,000.
Eric Vandenburgh sold property to Daniel and Leann Cook.

17 Stuart Dr., $480,000.
Weihong Gao and Yian Liu sold property to Ryan and Amanda Keleher.

71 Willowbrook Terrace, $375,000.
Zhiguo Sun and Xiaohuan Zhou sold property to James Moran.

MALTA

143 Arrow Wood Pl., $194,900.
Angelo Orlando, Jr. sold property to Kyle Patterson.

5 Weston Way, $355,655.
Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Devin Kennedy and Kellee Farrigan. 

10 Magnolia Way, $445,000.
Kyle and Kristen Huss sold property to Christopher and Lesley Kelder.

24 Burlington Ave., $75,000.
Real Estate Asset Directors Inc. sold property to Durkin Works LLC.

18 Cedarwood Dr., $250,000.
Linda Balenski sold property to Kursad Tosun.

11 Woodmint Pl., $285,000.
Rachel Baum sold property to Kerry Reilly. 

35 Essex St., $302,804.
Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Jeffrey Weaver.

MILTON

11-13 Washington St., $180,000.
George and Carolyn Hannah sold property to Randy Elliot, Kelly Delaney Elliott and Randy Elliot, Jr. 

155 Bath St., $206,000.
Gina Kowalski sold property to Kathryn Kreski.

MOREAU

11 Oakwood Dr., $264,500.
Bruce and Michele Ostrander sold property to Joseph and Ashley Pulsoni.

303 Old West Rd., $139,000.
Ashley and Joseph Pulsoni sold property to Christopher Hayes.

8 Markwood Parkway, $194,000.
Karen Tomasovic sold property to Shelby Gauthier. 

130 Hudson Ave., $152,500.
Deborah Dana (as Successor, Co-Trustee and Agent) and Rena Powhida (as Successor, Co-Trustee and Agent) sold property to Seth Johnson.

NORTHUMBERLAND

4746 Route 50, $205,000.
James and Lorri Zarro sold property to Colin and Heather Hannon.

TOWN OF SARATOGA

179 Swamp Rd., $355,000.
Christian and Bridget Babcock sold property to Ryan and Jami Walker.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

77 Van Dam St., Unit 305. $378,000.
Seventy Seven Van Dam LLC sold property to Mark and Kelly Klafter (as Trustees). 

Cobb Alley, $93,000.
Moto Holdings Inc. sold property to Patrick and Emilia Schmidt. 

97 Quevic Dr., $202,000.
Daniel Morley sold property to Carly and Eli Bickley.

55 Phila St., Unit 301, $855,000.
George Stafford sold property to Beviamo Ventures LLC. 

55 Tamarak Trail, $283,000.
Dennis and Suzette Amrock (by Atty) sold property to Justin and Erin King.

9 Daggs Lane, $544,900.
Donald Mowbray (Ind and as Atty) and Magdalena Mowbray (by Atty) sold property to Michelle Daigle.

11 Conver Dr., $329,000.
Ruth Susat (by Exec) sold property to Helen Walker (as Trustee). 

28 Van Dorn, $150,000.
Stephen McCarthy, Jr. sold property to Schworm Enterprises Inc. / Signature Home Buyers DBA.

226 Nelson Ave., $580,000.
Melissa Waghorn sold property to Jennifer Kish.

STILLWATER

46 Dick Lynch Rd., $135,000.
Helen Crammond (by Admin) sold property to Paul Pinkans.

WILTON

16 Nicklaus Dr., $358,000.
Saratoga Maple LLC sold property to Jonathan and Tracie Roe.

51 Brackett Lane, $355,000.
Joseph Caron and Sara Salzer King sold property to Robert Murphy.

56 Timbira Dr. $340,000.
Alexander and Joy Stanko sold property to Holly Fluri.

29 Jones Rd., $229,000.
Mary Tagliento sold property to Cheri Blondin.

32 Edie Rd., $302,000.
Daniel Crosbie and Megan Flint sold property to Rachel Gantt.

27 Fairmount Dr., $325,000.
Kevin and Lisa Rucinski sold property to Ryan and Patricia Gettings.

769 Saratoga Rd., $190,500.
Paul Varley sold property to Dean Rocchio.

Congressman Tonko Cosponsors Major New Police Reform Bill

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in News.

AMSTERDAM – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, who represents the 20th Congressional District, joined with more than 200 of his Congressional colleagues this week to introduce the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. 

The legislation would, among other things, ban police chokeholds, restrict “qualified immunity” that prevents police officers from being sued for misconduct, create a national registry to track officers with a history of misconduct, end no-knock warrant use for drug cases and make lynching a federal hate crime. 

“The murder of George Floyd has shocked the conscience of millions of Americans and once again exposed the virulent racism that has long festered at the heart of so many of our nation’s institutions, including the manner in which we enforce the law,” Tonko said in a statement. “Our bill takes several urgent steps forward in addressing the most dangerous and deadly policing practices that have been widely and disproportionately used against Black Americans and other people of color.” 

Ballston Lake Pharmacist Killed During Colorado Rafting Trip

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BALLSTON LAKE — Patrick Southworth, 61, a retired pharmacist from Ballston Lake who was working on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, died June 6 during a rafting trip in Colorado.

Southworth’s wife, Patti, also a pharmacist as well as a former Ballston town supervisor, were on a guided rafting trip on the Animas River when the raft flipped over, throwing the Southworths, the guide and another couple overboard, according to a report in The Journal, based in Colorado. Pat Southworth was killed as a result of the event. All other parties survived.

Patti Southworth remained in Arizona, where her daughters, Krista Malinoski and Colleen Southworth, traveled to be with her, according to the Jones Funeral Home, in Schenectady. 

The Southworths joined Indian Health Services two years ago and traveled across the western United States where they had also served the Chippewa Nation in North Dakota and Minnesota as well as the Navajo and Zuni in New Mexico.

Pat Southworth grew up in Mechanicville. He and Patti met in pharmacy school and were married nearly 39 years. They had three children and three grandchildren.

“He was a loving husband, father and papa,” Malinoski said. “He taught us to be strong and independent people and to form independent opinions and beliefs and stand up for what we believe in and take active roles in our communities. Those who knew him know he had a big heart and would do anything to support his friends and family.”

Southworth spent his career in retail pharmacies. He was a past member of the Ballston and Greenfield Lions Clubs. Southworth will be laid to rest in Mechanicville.

Saratoga Against Brutality

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A peaceful protest march attended by more than 1,000 people took place June 7, 2020. The protest, sponsored by the group #saratogaagainstbrutality began at High Rock Park, proceeded down Broadway and concluded in Congress Park where speakers addressed the large crowd.

Saratoga Hospital Expands Palliative Care Services

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Business.

DrJohnPezzuloJohn Pezzulo. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. John Pezzulo has been tapped to lead Saratoga Hospital’s community-based palliative care program to meet increased outpatient demand for these services. A longtime primary care provider, Pezzulo also is certified as a hospice medical director.

“More and more patients are living with one or more serious illnesses,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, vice president and chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital. “Palliative care can have a dramatic, positive impact on their quality of life and that of their families.

“Dr. Pezzulo has invaluable experience in this medical specialty, including many years as the cancer liaison physician on our Cancer Control Committee,” Falivena added. “Our community will benefit enormously from his expertise and compassion.”

Palliative care specialists focus on helping patients and their families meet the challenges of serious illness. Providers work with patients to prevent and manage pain, other symptoms, and treatment side effects, as well as to address patients’ emotional, social, practical and spiritual concerns.

Saratoga Hospital has long offered palliative care to patients during their hospital stay. Adding Pezzulo to the palliative care team enables the hospital to expand these services to outpatients.

A graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pezzulo completed an internship at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn and a residency at the former St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady. He is certified by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board and the American Board of Family Medicine, with subspecialty certification in hospice and palliative medicine. Pezzulo also is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

He sees patients at Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Outpatient Palliative Care at Saratoga Hospital Medical Offices – Wesley, 119 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. To make an appointment, call 518-886-5060. For more information go to SaratogaHospital.org.

June 6 – June 12, 2020

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Police Blotter.

Erika Petit, 38, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 5 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and following too close, after being involved in a property damage accident on Ballston Avenue. 

Victor Maffetone, 34, and Jason McMahaon, 43 – both of Saratoga Springs, were each cited June 5 with disorderly conduct: fight/violent behavior, on Woodlawn Avenue. 

Emeline Weir, 34, Meghan McCabe, 40, Yisel Martinez, 41, and Brian Raymond, 50 – all of Saratoga Springs, were each cited June 5 on Woodlawn Avenue with trespassing. 

Andrew Baker, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 6 on a warrant with felony burglary, second-degree assault, and strangulation, and the misdemeanors menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Ciera Krom, 26, of Mechanicville, was charged June 7 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, felony aggravated DWI – with a passenger less than 16 years of age, and the violations: speeding, and moving from lane unsafely.     

Dayna Alsberry, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged June 2 with third degree assault, a misdemeanor. 

Briana Thompson, 20, of Ballston Spa, was charged June 3 in Saratoga Springs with felony assault and criminal possession of a weapon and criminal obstruction of breathing – both misdemeanors. 

Jennifer Bialahoski, 39, of Schenectady, was charged June 4 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia – both misdemeanors, following a traffic stop. 

Eugene Wachtel, 53, of Schenectady, was charged June 4 in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle -a misdemeanor, and four driving related violations, following a traffic stop.    

Nathaniel Tucker, 22, of Hudson Falls, was charged May 28 with attempted disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, a felony. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Tucker allegedly showed up to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old girl he had talked to online. Tucker agreed to meet the young girl at a town park in Saratoga County, where detectives were waiting for him. During the online conversations, Tucker spoke of and made plans of meeting the 15-year-old for a sexual relationship, according to authorities.  The person he believed to be a 15-year-old female was an online undercover Investigator with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.Tucker was taken into custody without incident with the assistance of the Albany, FBI Child Exploitation Task Force (CETF). He was released and will appear in The Milton Town Court at a later date.

Jacob W. Ruth, 24, of East Greenbush, was charged May 28 with rape in the first-degree, and unlawful surveillance in the second-degree, both felonies. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Ruth was charged following an investigation into a sexual assault that had occurred earlier in the year in the town of Malta. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash or $60,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in the Saratoga County Court at a later date.   

Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree – Class D Felony (2 counts against each defendant) Kenneth Burdick, 46, and Alex Shippee, 28 – both of Hadley, were each charged with one count reckless endangerment in the first-degree, and Kyle D. Baker, 46, of Warrensberg was charged with two counts reckless endangerment in the first-degree, in connection with an incident that occurred May 11 on Hollow Road in the town of Day. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the men acted in concert by firing gun shots in the direction of two occupied residences which had numerous people sleeping inside. No injuries were reported. 

Share A Step for Seniors Fundraiser at The Wesley Community

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Neighborhood Buzz.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, welcomes Capital Region residents to take part in its “Share A Step For Seniors” virtual fundraiser beginning Thursday, June 19.

The weeklong fitness initiative, which runs through June 26, offers participants the opportunity to raise funds for The Wesley Community while working towards a fitness-oriented goal, such as running or walking a mile per day or completing a 30-mile bike ride. Members track their workouts, share their progress on social media and encourage friends and family to support their efforts via a donation.

All donations generated through “Share A Step For Seniors” will support The Wesley Community’s continued efforts to serve its residents and staff during the coronavirus global health pandemic. The Wesley Community is a non-profit senior living campus in Saratoga Springs with more than 700 residents.

“Showing love and support for our seniors is more important than ever and we are excited to hold a virtual event focused on health and wellness, while practicing social distancing,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “We encourage participants to follow the guidelines from government and health officials during their fitness activities. All of us at The Wesley Community appreciate the continued support for this event.”

Registration is free. Individuals or teams interested in participating in the “Share A Step for Seniors” campaign can register at www.justgiving.com/campaign/shareastep.

Major sponsors of “Share A Step For Seniors” include Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, Jim LaVigne and Mary Gavin, Mannix Marketing and Saratoga.com, CDPHP, Ruth Pouliot, Lisa Cardone-O’Connor – Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Fingerpaint and T.C. Equipment. 

For more information about the Share A Step For Seniors event, visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/shareastep or contact Katelynn Donovan via email at kndonovan@thewesleycommunity.org or by phone at 518-691-1616.

Carmel (Babe) Parisi

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Obituaries.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carmel (Babe) Parisi, 92, passed away peacefully in the arms of Christ on June 4, 2020. Services were private. Memorial donations in Carmel’s name to the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home, 1 Abele Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065 or to charity of your choice. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

June 12 – June 25, 2020

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Friday, June 12

Fantastic Food Truck Corral
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home. Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Each week the Washington County Fairgrounds will be posting information about the food trucks joining them as well as their menu options. www.facebook.com/WashingtonCountyFairNewYork. 

Wednesday, June 17

Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
For Curbside Pickup Only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place your order: 518-584-2585 
Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two – $25 (cash only).

Sunday, June 21

Annual Strawberry Social
Wilton Heritage Museum
5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m.
Curbside pickup only. Donation $5. Collected in jar, exact cash. Strawberries, home-made biscuits, freshly whipped cream. Sorry we cannot socialize as usual because of New York State’s restrictions. 

Thursday, June 25 

Online VBS – “Rocky Railway Rally – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!” 
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church | 11 a.m.
Join for this summer’s Vacation Bible School. This online VBS is being held for five consecutive Thursday mornings, beginning June 25 at 11 a.m.  Pastor Adam from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will bring a different Bible story to life each week and teach some of the VBS songs. Each family that registers will receive a code to download the positive and uplifting VBS songs that will have your whole family singing!  Best of all, like God’s amazing grace, it’s completely free! Go to SpaLutheran.org/vbs for more information and to register. Consider this event to be a sneak peek for next summer’s in-person VBS, to be held June 28 – July 2, 2021! 

A Voice to the Voiceless

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

I thought I would give voice to the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and walk the walk, not talk the talk.  I thought I would shed some awareness of a situation that arises in our own hometown.  I would like to bring those in the dark into the light…

When I go to get ice cream at Stewarts, and I am greeted with friendliness and cheerfulness upon requesting a sample, when my friend, who requested a sample earlier,  is given no smile and is sneered at without eye contact…that is racism.

When I go to the checkout counter at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, and I am greeted with salutations, and served with eye contact, calm and relaxed service and smiles, but the man before me was given no eye contact from the checkout clerk, and even worse, serviced with a quick flurry of activity from the clerk to move him along as promptly as possible, and no salutations is offered…that is racism.

When I hear of a friend’s black son, attending high school at Saratoga Springs High School, sitting in a class, and the teacher admits to the whole class that he crosses the street when he sees a black person walking toward him, in order to walk on the sidewalk on the other side of the street…and even worse, nothing is done about it, no apology from the teacher in front of the whole class, no reprimand of the instructor…nothing in writing in the teacher’s record…that is racism.

Racism and bigotry knows no bounds, exists in more places, and occurs more frequently, than most white people can fathom.  When you have walked side by side with someone who is judged based on their color, and not on their character, perhaps some awareness will be awakened.  When you are sneered at or dismissed or disregarded while walking with your friend, perhaps you will “feel” what is means to be black…

Walk the walk, protest, give voice to the oppressed and victimized, and perhaps you will understand what white privilege is in your own home town.

– Rachel C. McDermott, Financial Representative