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Week of October 11 – October 17, 2024

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This fabulous home at 45 Eureka Ave in Saratoga Springs which was listed by Mara King, Christine Hogan Barton and sold by Michele Mebert and Chris Benton from Roohan Realty sold for $1,200,000

BALLSTON 

Erika Ryan sold property at 83 and 85 Scotchbush Rd to Chance Wilk for $200,000

Susan Dupont sold property at 35 Zani Lane to Brett Dupont for $327,000

Morgan Jones sold property at 88 Middline Rd to Raymond Liebman for $429,000

Caitlin Cucchiella sold property at 12 Beacon St to Lauren Miller for $425,000

CORINTH

Stephanie Corentto sold property at 106 Mechanic St to Michael Nitchman for $227,000

Daniel Santiago sold property at 79 Antone Mountain Rd to Jessica Berard for $415,000

Foothills Builders sold property at 14 Moose Way to Ralph Iovino for $384,100

GALWAY

Barbara Ciccarelli sold property at 6023 Jockey St to Tyler Patterson for $359,000

GREENFIELD

Brian Lamb sold property at 7 Humes Rd to Joseph Palmer for $903,000

Kristin Gaba sold property at 12 Russell Rd to Nathaniel Brady for $280,000

Geronimo Properties LLC sold property at 437 Coy Rd to Donte King for $372,000

MALTA 

Marlene McKinney sold property at 124 Rt 9P to Anthony DeLorenzo for $525,000

Jordana Dym sold property at 17 Northwood Dr to Danielle Howard for $450,000

SARATOGA

Clara Hicks sold property at Cty Rd 68 to Michael Ahern for $154,500

Taylorfeld LLC sold property at 84 Brown Rd to Saratoga GP Holdings LLC for $163,000

Margaret Chiperno sold property at 6 Grove St to Kevin McEvoy for $304,600

Jessica Berard sold property at 5 King St to Emma King for $222,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington St Apt 565 to Denise Cote for $1,325,000

Glens Falls Habitat for Humanity sold property at 141 West Circular St to Brenda Meyre for $452,242

John Santangelo sold property at 2 Sherwood Trail to Brian Demichele for $670,000

RAPK LLC sold property at 17 Division St to MELH II LLC for $1,200,000

Marsha Thomas sold property at 267 East Ave to Fasig Tipton Company Inc for $1,600,000

Melody Loftus sold property at 9 Tomahawk Lane to Filomena Maucieri for $625,000

Ronald Dekalb sold property at 128-130 Clinton St to Trojanski Builders LLC for $100,000

William Bradley sold property at 28 Vichy Dr to Keith Donnelly for $469,000

BAMF Realty Group LLC sold property at 154 Regent St to Jesse Roth for $935,000

WILTON

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 7 Daintree Dr to Matthew Knauss for $708,792

CMG Mortgage Inc sold property at 85 Traver Rd to REO Home Services LLC for $204,500

REO Home Services sold property at 85 Traver Rd to 85 Traver Rd LLC for $218,000

sold property at 28 Vichy Dr to Keith Donnelly for $469,000

BAMF Realty Group LLC sold property at 154 Regent St to Jesse Roth for $935,000

More than $191,000 Raised for Nursing Education and Professional Development at Saratoga Hospital 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 22nd annual Saratoga Hospital Golf Invitational raised more than $191,000 in support of nursing education and professional development at Saratoga Hospital.

“These funds play a crucial role in helping us attract and retain highly skilled nurses,” Toni Bishop-McWain, DNP, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer said in a statement.  

“Through this event, we aim to cultivate valuable relationships and provide lifelong professional development opportunities for our nurses. Investment in education directly enhances the quality of patient care and ensures a brighter future for the Saratoga region.” 

The event was held at Saratoga National Golf Club. The funds raised directly support Saratoga Hospital nurses seeking to further their education and advance their careers, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and professional growth that leads to enhanced patient care.

Saratoga County Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month: DA’s Office Collecting Personal Care Items to Benefit Survivors of Domestic Violence

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BALLSTON SPA —Saratoga County is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

Each year Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen and her office call attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, reminding residents the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to being an advocate for victims of domestic violence and to prosecuting domestic violence offenders. 

During October, the District Attorney’s Office is sponsoring a collection of personal care items in recognition of the on-going need for support of domestic violence victims and those who serve them. 

Suggested items include: unopened bottles of shampoo and conditioner, body soap, lotion, sanitary products, hair accessories, and nail products.  

All items collected will be donated to domestic violence programs in Saratoga County to help survivors of domestic violence. Those wishing to contribute to the collection drive, may bring items to the District Attorney’s Office Monday through Friday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. at 25 West High St. Building 4, Ballston Spa, until Oct. 28.

“The prevalence of domestic violence is such that everyone knows someone impacted by domestic violence. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please don’t hesitate to seek help,” Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said in a statement.  “The Assistant District Attorneys assigned to the Special Victims’ Unit in our office work daily to navigate the challenging and unique aspects of criminal cases that involve family members who are victims and defendants. Their training, experience and relationships with other agencies and programs focused on domestic violence issues come together to achieve a fair and just result for all involved parties.” 

Prosecutors and victim specialists may also refer victims to support and advocacy agencies for counseling, shelter, and assistance. Victim specialists are available at the District Attorney’s office at 518-885-2263, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

For more information call the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office at 518- 885-2263.

Saratoga Springs: $62.6 Million Budget Proposed for 2025; No Increase in Tax Rates  

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Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Budget presentation by Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi on Oct. 1.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi presented the city’s 2025 Comprehensive Budget on Oct. 1.  The proposed $62.6 million budget for 2025 is up $1.3 million compared to the budget adopted for the current year. 

The highest percentage of revenue in 2025 is anticipated to come via Sales Tax (31% – or nearly $20 million) and Property Tax (29% – or just over $18 million). 

“I am pleased to announce that we’re not increasing our tax rates,” Sanghvi said.  

Sanghvi noted increases in retirement ($1.2 million), hospitalization ($1.2 million), and liability insurance ($300,000) as challenges in 2025, and tax income resulting from the pending state Short Term Rental legislation, as well as a full roll-out of the local seasonal parking program and retail cannabis sales as potential opportunities. 

The Public Safety department (which includes police and fire) accounts for the largest percentage of departmental budget costs (58%), with the Department of Public Works – at 20% – as second highest. It is notable that 2025 represents the final year of full funding for 16 firefighters through a Federal SAFER grant.  

Overtime costs of all departments have combined for more than $1 million in each of the past three years. In 2025, $600,000 has been budgeted for overtime.   

The $62.6 million budget proposal depicts a $3.6 million reduction of the total amount all departments requested.  

The city was eyeing property it owns at 5 Williams St. or the lot behind City Hall for a new $25 million police station, with the first $1.5 million set aside in 2025 as part of a long-range capital plan (see: https://saratogatodaynewspaper.com/city-eyes-new-25-million-police-station/), but that initial set-aside of funds won’t happen in 2025.  

“Preliminary work on planning a new police station: We support the idea but we need a full plan with a proposed site and a timeline before we can start allocating money,” Sanghvi said. “While I’m concerned about the current police department facility – and we have just given monies for improvements to the facility – as the city’s chief financial officer I have to also consider the debt limit and the city’s debt service budget.”     

Budget Workshops, open to the public at City Hall, are slated to take place 4 p.m. on Tuesdays – Oct. 8 (Public Safety, Finance), Oct. 22 (Public Works, Capital), Oct. 29 (Mayor, Recreation, Accounts). Public Hearings regarding the budget will take place during regular City Council meetings Oct. 15 and Nov. 6.  The City Council is charged with adopting the 2025 budget by Nov. 30. If potential changes cannot be agreed upon by that point, the $62.6 million budget stands as is. 

Requesting Public Feedback: Rezoning Workshop in Ballston Spa Oct. 15 

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BALLSTON SPA— Fisher and Associates will conduct a Rezoning Workshop for the Village of Ballston Spa Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) and the public is invited. 

The Rezoning Workshop builds on the 2023 Comprehensive Plan and the discussions of the ZAC, an advisory group appointed in 2023 by the Mayor and Village Trustees to identify updates needed for the Village Zoning Code. 

The public is requested to attend this first workshop to provide feedback to the consultant on the changes proposed to the zoning code. All Village residents, business owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Attendees unable to meet in person can participate for part of the meeting through a Zoom link posted to the Village of Ballston Spa website ballstonspa.gov.

The public meeting will be held 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 15, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. 

The meeting space is accessible and there is ample parking on site. 

This first workshop will provide the vital public input that will shape the next round of changes to the draft zoning code. 

How To Check If You’re Registered to Vote; How to Register If You Need to – Deadline Oct. 26 

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How to check: go to https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ where you will be prompted to enter your name, county, zip code, and birthdate. A new screen will open showing where you can vote in Early Voting, as well as an address and map depicting your designated Election Day poll site. 

If you need to register to vote, go to: https://www.ny.gov/services/register-vote where instructions will tell you what you need and how to go about it. 

Locally, the Saratoga County Board of Elections is located in Ballston Spa. Their website may be found here: https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/board-of-elections/. 

Northern Lights Visible Above Saratoga Lake

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The Northern Lights made a dramatic appearance in the skies above the Saratoga area late Monday night. Pictured here, via long-exposure photography, are the lights as seen from Brown’s Beach over Saratoga Lake at around 1 a.m. Photo by Stefanie Waldek. 

Free Clothing Giveaway Oct. 19

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Free Clothing Giveaway in Ballston Spa.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church will be holding a free clothing giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.  – noon.

Families needing clothing can come to the Fellowship Hall at the church and take what they need.  There will be clothing and shoes for men, women’s and children. All are welcome.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church is located at 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa. Phone: 518-885-7312

Going Down To Yasgur’s Farm: Saratoga Senior Center Bus Trip to Woodstock 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Senior Center is sponsoring a guided tour of the Museum at Bethel Woods. This guided tour of the museum is an “Explore the 60’s” program, which will include discussions with teaching artists, art activations and will be focused on the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. 

Boxed lunch will be provided. After the tour and lunch, a stop will be made in Woodstock, where the festival was originally slated to be held.  

Must sign up by Oct. 23. Call 518-584-1621. Trip Cost: $82 per person. (Meals are not included)  

Additional events at the Saratoga Senior Center this month:

Fall Reduction: What We Can Do to Stay Healthy as We Age – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 am.  Presented by Cheryl Caimano, PT, Saratoga Hospital Regional Therapy Center. 

MVP Medicare Presentation – Monday, Oct. 21, 10 am. Presented by Sheila Rivera from MVP. Informative presentation to discuss 2025 MVP Medicare Advantage options for those who are Medicare Eligible in Saratoga County. 

Vision Zero Discussion – Friday, Oct. 25, 10 am. Discussion about transportation safety in the Saratoga Region. 

Traveling Safely – An informative session presented by Travel Medicine, a service of Saratoga Hospital – Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 am. Presented by Trudy Kelly, RN, Travel Medicine Service/ Occupational Medicine, Saratoga Hospital.  

Saratoga County Career Center October 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 during October:

Oct. 17 at 11AM: Completing Job Applications. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.

Oct. 22 at 11AM: Overcoming Barriers – Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Facilitated by Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.

Oct. 22 at 1:30PM: Social Media – 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. Facilitated by Schenectady.

Oct. 25 at 10:30AM: Networking – Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. Facilitated by Warren and Albany.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://thejoblink.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.