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Author: Saratoga TODAY

March 1 – 7, 2025

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Saratoga County Court

Sean T. Devernoe, 23, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 90 days incarceration and 10 years probation, after pleading to rape in the first-degree, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Megan H. Tatum, 39, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged in 2023 and 2024 in Mechanicville, and Halfmoon, respectively.  

Zachary Christie, 22, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 3 years incarceration/ 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to assault in the second-degree, charged May 2024 in Malta.

Michael J. Poissonnier, 39, of Whitehall, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to DWAI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Luke J. Day, 20, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 10 years probation, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park.  

Colleen M. Stewart, 38, of Malta, was sentenced to 4 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted burglary in the second-degree, charged July 2024 in Saratoga. 

Diaman Z. George, 32, homeless, was sentenced to 2 years incarceration/ 10 years post release supervision, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged September 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Ashley L. Livingstone, 32, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2024 in Malta. 

Winter L. Vandross, 20, of Albany, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged August 2023 in Wilton. 

Michael J. Dzieniszewski, 38, homeless, was sentenced to 6 years incarceration/ 3 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged April-May 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Makuan A. Jackson, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 10 years incarceration/ 1-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged May-June 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Historian “Tea Talks” at Brookside Museum Begin March 19

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center hosts its series of Historian Tea Talks in the Long Room at Brookside Museum, beginning March 19. 

Tea and cookies will be served. Space is limited, registration is appreciated. There is a suggested donation of $5 for each talk, which may be made online or on the day of the event. Talks take place at 3 p.m.

March 19 – Love Your Neighbor. Llife growing up in an out-of-the-way community, “on the mountain,” west of Corinth, with a rich, long history of connectedness. Ruby Marcotte, previously Town Historian for Town of Day.

April 2 – Saratoga Springs in the Gilded Age and the Lost Park. Hollis Palmer, storyteller and eighth generation Saratogian.

April 16 – Women of the Saratoga Campaign. Discover the stories of a dozen women who endured the hardships of war and left their indelible mark on local and national history.  Anne Clothier, Assistant to the Historian, Saratoga County. 

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Ave. For more information as well as registration, go to: https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/

City Dems Announce Candidates for November Council, Supervisor Seats

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee announced following its Feb. 22 nominating meeting a full slate of candidates in advance of the November 2025 city election for five councilmembers and two supervisors. 

The candidates endorsed are: Michele Madigan for Mayor, Dillon Moran for Commissioner of Accounts, Shafer Gaston for Commissioner of Finance, BK Keramati for Commissioner of Public Works, and Tim Coll for Commissioner of Public Safety, Sarah Burger for County Supervisor, Minita Sanghvi for County Supervisor.

For more information, go to: https://www.saratogadems.org/mission/

One Saratoga Accepting Candidate Applications for 2025 City Election

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — One Saratoga announced they will interview candidates for endorsement for the City Council positions as well as the Supervisor positions. 

Interested potential candidates should contact Chair, Courtney DeLeonardis, at courtneydeleonardis@yahoo.com. The deadline to express interest in interviewing for an endorsement is Friday, March 14. 

One Saratoga most recently endorsed Republican Party candidate Chuck Marshall for Commissioner of Public Works in the city special election.   

For more information about One Saratoga go to realonesaratoga.org. 

Saratoga County Career Center March Virtual Workshops Schedule

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops:

March 10 at noon: Broadview Financial Well-Being – Your budget is a key that opens doors, guiding you to your money goals. Find out how to organize what you make, spend, and save; set goals to save up, spend down, look ahead; harness the power of mindful spending; and identify budget tactics that work best for you. 

March 11 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation – Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. 

March 12 at 10 a.m. and March 25 at 1:30 p.m.: Goal Setting – Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step in every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. 

March 12 at 10:30 a.m.: Civil Service – Join us for a workshop on navigating the civil service system in New York State (NYS). Participants will learn about competitive examinations for state and local government positions and how to prepare for them. 

March 18 at 10:30 a.m. and March 30 at 11a.m.: Completing Job Applications – Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. 

March 21 at 10:30 a.m. and March 26 at 10:30 a.m.: Networking – Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. 

March 21 at 10:30 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers – Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. 

March 27 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media – Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. 

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://swwworkforce.org/calendar to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information.  The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.

The Saratoga County Department of Workforce Development provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.

2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Dates Announced: October 4-5 & October 11-12!

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee has begun planning for this year’s edition of the area’s premiere new home tour. Celebrating its 29th year, this annual community tradition has contributed over $1.6 million dollars to our local charities.

The 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event will be held on 4 days over two spectacular weekends this fall on October 4-5 & October 11-12 featuring the regions’ finest, award-winning builders showcasing their new construction.

The Showcase of Homes Committee will have an extensive marketing and promotional campaign, which will include official media sponsors in newspapers, magazines, television, online, social media and more! If you are interested in entering a new home in the event or becoming a showcase sponsor, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518.366.0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org. 

The 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Last year $60,000 was raised for these two important organizations. Through this event, the Saratoga Builders Association has now contributed over $1.6 million to our local charities. For more information, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. 

Empire State University President Named to Saratoga Chamber Board of Directors

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lisa Vollendorf, the president of Empire State University, has been named to the 2025 Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for a one-year appointment.

“I am honored to serve on the board of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce,” Vollendorf said in a statement. “Collaboration with community leaders fosters innovation and growth, and I look forward to working to drive workforce and economic development across Saratoga County.”

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Board has a total of nearly 30 members. In addition to Vollendorf, new members include Leslie Coleman-Smith of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Elizabeth Stauderman of Skidmore College, Kim Tribley of Coffee Planet, and Jon Hitchcock of WNYT.

March 7 – 13, 2025

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

This in-town home at 98 Van Dam St in Saratoga Springs was listed by Colleen Yates from Roohan Realty and sold for $535,000

BALLSTON 

Peter Simmons sold property at 5 Parkwood Dr to Amid Rafiq for $400,000

CORINTH

Eugene Goolic sold property at 13 Trout Pond Rd to Nicole Winters for $399,900

Foothills Builders LLC sold property at 37 Black Bear Path to Joseph Barbuti for $534,520

GALWAY

Brian Bunnell sold property at 5020 Jersey Hill Rd to Brandon Ray for $327,000

GREENFIELD

Alyssa Hatin sold property at 36 Middle Grove Rd to ANW Holdings for $168,000

ANW Holdings Inc sold property at 42 Middle Grove Rd to Alyssa Hatin for $155,000

Abbie Archibald sold property at 219 Locust Grove Rd to Timothy Cleven for $400,000

Maximiliano Carpenter sold property at 39 Bump Hill Rd to BGRS Relocation for $401,000

BGRS Relocation sold property at 39 Bump Hill Rd to Lee Davis for $401,000

MALTA

Jeremiah Woods sold property at 22 Lupine Dr to Superior Group NY INC for $361,000

Kyle Phelix sold property at 107 Arrowwood Pl to Ricardo Pacific for $308,100

MILTON

Donald Gering sold property at 166 White Rd to Kevin Finn for $380,000

Jody Seitz sold property at 67 Hoffmann Rd to Brian McIntyre for $685,000

Michael Griffin sold property at 11 Hannum St to Ridge Glen LLC for $187,000

Jonah Allen sold property at 13 Coachman Dr to Connor Wescott for $297,500

SARATOGA

Aidan Zeledon sold property at 4 Mennen Rd to Lynn McMillian for $193,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 567 to Roger Saks for $1,850,000

Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 252 to Beth Streich for $875,000

Christine McDonald sold property at 3 Chloes Way to Allison DiSiena for $976,000

Guillermo Zappi  sold property at 124 Jefferson St #5 to Denise Degregorio for $485,000

Lynn Aubin sold property at 59 South Franklin St to Logan Johnson for $370,000

Daniel Chadwick sold property at 92 Ballston Ave to Guillermo Zappi for $500,000

Barbara Mansfield sold property at 3 & 0 Seward St  to 3 Seward LLC for $615,000

Charles Wait sold property at 28 Collins Terrace to James Butterworth for $499,900

Eugene Sakos sold property at 52 York Ave to Monette Carli for $749,900

Schermerhorn Residential Holdings sold property at 6 Downtown Walk to Arthur Berry III Trustee for $2,747,500

Richard Nelson sold property at 94 Quevic Dr to Matthew Nasner for $335,000

WILTON

Craig Sakolish sold property at 2 Killarney Ct to Kyran Nigro for $460,000

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 14 Daintree Dr to Andrew DeLaurenzo for $793,706

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 37 Daintree Dr to Brian Dieck for $664,626

Doris Felder sold property at 6 Taylor Rd to Singh Grewal for $710,000

Monsour Enterprises sold property at 247 Ruggles Rd to Jason Polka for $579,900

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 44 Daintree Dr to Theresa Morrison for $593,223

Randy Metevier Named 2025 Chair of Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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Photo of Randy Metevier provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Randy Metevier, the director of sales, business development, and marketing for dynamic systems, has been elected the 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. Metevier assumed this role on January 1 after Chad Kiesow of Stewart’s Shops completed his one-year term as Chair of the Board and now becomes the Immediate Past Chair.

“I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to lead the Saratoga County Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2025, and I have every confidence that this will be a successful year for our community, our small businesses, and our Chamber,” Metevier said in a news release. “We will focus on improving our understanding of what our Chamber members value and continuing to work diligently to deliver that value. In addition, there are some exciting initiatives we have on the horizon planned, including the relaunch of the Saratoga County Institute of Management (SCIM), an innovative program designed to enable and empower our area’s leadership.  Additionally, in March the Chamber will present the first-ever Saratoga Big E Consumer Showcase featuring the latest in energy-efficient products and services. And, of course, we are all looking forward to welcoming the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival back to Saratoga this June with another incredible Belmont on Broadway celebration.” 

New Doggie Daycare in Malta Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

MALTA — Charlie’s Stay + Play, which opened in late 2024 at 2873 State Route 9 in Malta, recently celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. The doggie daycare is part of the Business for Good portfolio of companies, which donates profits to local charities. For more information, visit charliesstayandplay.com.