Joyce Butler
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joyce Butler passed away on February 10, 2025, at Wesley Health Care Center. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Author: Saratoga TODAY
John T. Aubin
SARATOGA SPRINGS — John T. Aubin passed away February 12, 2025. Calling hours were held on February 18, followed by a service, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Black & Banned: Day of Readings in Saratoga Springs at Frederick Allen Elks Lodge
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609 will host an afternoon of shared readings from banned books by authors of color, or books that have been banned for calling out racism.
The event will take place 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at 69 Beekman St. and is sponsored by the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW)’s Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, Mary A. Carter Temple #362, and Our Lodge Foundation, in recognition of Black History Month.
The event, free and open to the public, is meant to celebrate the freedom to read without government or public interference – an essential right to creating a better world for everyone.
Anyone is welcome to participate by reading a short passage from a banned book and giving the reason why the book was or is banned.
Banned Books by Black Authors include: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Beloved, The Bluest Eye, The Color Purple, The Hate U Give. Banned Books Exposing Racism include: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Black Like Me.
The lodge bar will not be open, however, soda and water will be available for purchase. Donations to support FAL #609 and MACT #362 are welcomed. For more information, go to: frederickallenlodge.org
Schuylerville Public Library Hosts Repair Café
SCHUYLERVILLE — What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a lamp that won’t work? Or with a favorite shirt that is ripped? Toss it? No way!
Schuylerville Public Library is organizing a Repair Café 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 1.
At Schuylerville Public Library, located at 52 Ferry St., various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge.
Most tools and materials will also be on hand. People visiting the Repair Café are invited to bring along their broken items from home. Limit of two items per person. Small appliances, lamps, hair dryers, radios, clothes, toys… anything that is broken and small enough to carry is welcome and can more than likely be repaired.
The Repair Café concept arose in the Netherlands, in 2009, and was formulated by Martine Postma, at the time an Amsterdam-based journalist/publicist. In 2010, she started the Repair Café Foundation (see Repaircafe.org). This foundation provides support to local groups around the world wishing to start their own Repair Café. The foundation also supports the Repair Café in the Schuylerville Public Library.
“By repairing instead of tossing, we lessen the strain on our environment,” said Library Director Caitlin Johnson.
Anyone interested in volunteering for this event as a repairer may contact Caitlin Johnson at cjohnson@sals.edu.
New Entertainment Featured at the Saratoga Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Rotary Home Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2.
New events this year include two workshops by Saratoga Joinery on Sunday, March 2. From 10 a.m. -1 p.m. kids of all ages can create a wooden craft they can take home with them. From noon – 3 p.m. Logan Simms will demonstrate hand tool woodworking, including hand cut dovetails, mortise and tenon and dados.
Saratoga Joinery, a non-profit community woodworking shop with a mission to make woodworking accessible to all, is located at 69 Caroline St.
Also new this year is Witch Walk SOSA. Witch Walk SOSA was established in 2005 and created as a fundraiser. All funds raised support various animal organizations including animal shelters, wildlife rescue groups and more. They will be at the Home Show on Saturday, March 1, with two performances: 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Another new event by Earthbeat Music, will feature a drum circle from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 2. There will be drums for participants to try drumming. All are welcome.
For more information, go to www.rotaryhomeshow.com/
Race Course Sign Gets a Glow Up
The Saratoga Race Course sign at the intersection of Union and East Avenues completed its refurbishment last week, according to New York Racing Association VP of Communications Patrick McKenna. The snazzed-up sign is currently advertising the upcoming Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, taking place from June 4-8. Photo via Patrick McKenna.
Design and Plans Underway at Shepard Park Bandstand and Amphitheater
Design plans for new Shepard Park Bandstand and Amphitheater have been unveiled.
LAKE GEORGE — In June 2024, an electrical fire destroyed the Shepard Park bandstand.
Within three weeks of the fire, a committee of municipal leaders, presenters, technical engineers, artists, and community members was formed. Meeting weekly or bi-weekly since that time, the committee was tasked with helping inform the design of a new amphitheater and asked to provide diverse perspectives, speak to their experience using the space, and provide a range of voices in conversations centered around design, functionality, and accessibility.
The Village of Lake George and AJA Architecture recently unveiled the new design plan.
The design for the Shepard Park bandstand and amphitheater features an acoustic-centered design, improved sight-lines to both the stage and the lake, and safer, more accessible seating.
Artists will benefit from high-quality sound and lighting, green room facilities, and much-needed storage, while key safety upgrades—including lighting improvements in the park, ADA compliant walkways, and wi-fi improvements will enhance the overall experience for all who are visiting the park.
Construction is anticipated to be awarded and begin this summer, with completion in May-June 2026. For more information, go to: lakegeorgearts.org/shepard-park.
Saratoga Immigration Coalition to Host Meeting Feb. 26
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Immigration Coalition will host a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
The meeting will take place both in person and on Zoom.
Attendance by Zoom requires registration at the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/B6aDNz-4RZGvAtOMrKAqFA. After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting will be sent.
The meeting may also be attended in person, at the Presbyterian-United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Enter the Nolan House on the church grounds from the parking lot off Park Place. For more information, email: saratogaimmigration@gmail.com, or call 518-306-1313.
RAM Looking for Volunteers for Free Health Clinic
HUDSON FALLS — A two-day health clinic hosted by Remote Area Medical (RAM), will be taking place on April 12 and 13 at Hudson Falls high school, and they are looking for volunteers. The clinic is being set up to offer free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need within Hudson Falls and the surrounding area.
RAM is looking for volunteer medical, dental, and vision professionals, as well as general support volunteers to offer their time for this clinic. General support volunteers will help in the setup on April 11 and take down on April 13. Overnight parking volunteers are needed to greet patients, and interpreters can also aid patients through the process in the parking lot or during clinic operations. General support staff are not required to have any medical field experience to participate.
Since 1985, RAM has been providing free, high-quality healthcare to those living in underserved and uninsured communities, helping over 940,000 people through more than 1,400 clinics along the way.
For more information on the upcoming clinic, including how to volunteer or donate, visit www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530. The clinic will be held at 80 E. Labarge Street, Hudson Falls.
February 21 – 27, 2025
This 4 bedroom in-town home at 12 Conver Dr in Saratoga Springs was listed by Dan Roohan from Roohan Realty and sold for $480,000
BALLSTON
Lynne Hilko sold property at 169 Lake Rd to Eric Schultz for $710,000
Catherine Todd sold property at 3 Jacob St to Frank Rakvica for $353,000
Ferdinand Danise sold property at 74 Cypress St to Jin Long Yun for $475,000
Michael Weaver sold property at 32 Mclean St to Paolino Peluso for $325,000
Glen Gerber sold property at 12 Forestbrook Dr to Mary Long for $429,900
Eric Schultz sold property at 972 Benedict Rd to George Hall for $420,000
CORINTH
Jenifer Leahy sold property at 92 Main St to 92 Main Corinthians LLC for $265,000
Malina Valentine sold property at 109 Eggleston St to Fabiio Borges for $230,000
GREENFIELD
Lawrence Picarello sold property at 261 Miner Rd to Nicholas Gush for $150,000
Margaret McCabe sold property at 81 Pepper Lane to Christopher English for $545,000
Robert Fox sold property at 6 Lower Meadow Lane to Kyle Hoeft for $1,150,000
Gail Johnsen sold property at 409 & 411 North Creek Rd to James McIntosh for $280,000
MALTA
Louis Dachille sold property at 110 Wineberry Lane to Mark Trucios for $202,000
Kyran Nigro sold property at 4 Woodshire Ct to US Bank Trust National for $568,832
Howard Dorn sold property at 17 Anna Lane to Linda Casse for $310,000
MILTON
Robert Kane sold property at 160 Saratoga Ave to Daniel Nolan for $439,900
Hunter Lane LLC sold property at 13 Hunter Ct to Edward Morris for $557,532
Matthew Jeanson sold property at 121 Finley Rd to Chad Farquharson for $265,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Chen Hong Yu sold property at 70 Beekman St to Yue Lan for $808,000
Peter Meisel sold property at 10 Flying Dutchmen Way to Ronald Vilardi for $685,000
Louis Morizio sold property at 83 Monroe St to Billie Jo McCann for $1,300,000
Armen Galluci sold property at 143 Caroline St Apt 6 to Mary Byrne for $299,500
Clinton Street Row House LLC sold property at 25 Clinton St to Michael Sheedy for $1,175,000
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 562 to Daniel Pickett II for $825,000
Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 560 to Daniel Pickett II for $2,500,000
Spa City Property Partners LLC sold property at 116 Ballston Ave to Saratoga County for $2,500,000
WILTON
Nawed Siddiqui sold property at 37 Jessica Trace to Russell Barrett for $725,000
Pigliavento Assoc. LLC sold property at 16 Eastpointe Dr to Kevin Donovan for $930,791
Chandra Lagalwar sold property at 98 Damascus Dr to Sarita Laglwar for $300,000
Stephen Fortin sold property at 10 Bear Cub Crossing to Jay Woods for $525,000
Forest Grove LLC sold property at 42 Daintree Dr to Jacqueline Altavilla for $567,460
