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School Board and Budget Election Results

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Residents of the Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, and Schuylerville school districts voted on school budgets and board members on Tuesday, May 21. Unofficial results were reported by the districts the following morning. All three districts had their proposed 2024-2025 budgets approved by voters. 

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs City School District residents approved the proposed $148,709,136 school budget for 2024-2025 by a vote of 3,150 to 781. The bus bond proposition was also approved, by a vote of 3,102 to 823. 

Three candidates were elected to the Board of Education: Deb Amory, Matt Kopans, and Connie Woytowich. Vote totals are listed below.

• Deb Amory – 2,503 

• Matt Kopans – 2,201 

• Connie Woytowich – 1,923 

• Amanda Ellithorpe – 1,794 

• Joe Sabanos – 1,425

Ballston Spa

Ballston Spa Central School District residents approved the district’s 2024-2025 budget proposal of $107,179,996 by a vote of 946 to 366. Voters also approved three other propositions on the ballot concerning school vehicle replacements, bus lift replacements, and the collection and contribution of $63,344 towards the operation of the public library. 

Two candidates were elected to the Board of Education: Jason Fernau and Fabrizia Rodriguez. Vote totals are listed below.

• Jason Fernau – 849

• Fabrizia Rodriguez – 655

• Tim Turbiak – 621 

Schuylerville

Schuylerville Central School District residents approved a $39.4 million budget for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 671 to 295.

Voters also elected two members to the Board of Education: Jennifer Moreau (733 votes) and Robert Thivierge (649 votes).

Saratoga Motorcar Auction Adds “Iconic” Ferraris

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A 1982 Ferrari 512 BBI and a 1994 Ferrari 512 TR have been added to the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s upcoming Motorcar Auction in September. Photos via the Saratoga Motorcar Auction website.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s 8th Annual Motorcar Auction added two consignments last week: a 1982 Ferrari 512 BBI and a 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. 

The 1982 Ferrari 512 BBI features sleek lines, a powerful Flat-12 boxer engine, and an original red exterior with a restored tan leather interior. The 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is the 512 BBI’s successor, and features a top speed of 195mph with original exterior and interior. The car is probably best known for being featured in both the hit TV series “Miami Vice,” and the 1994 video game “Need for Speed.”

“These iconic vehicles embody the spirit and and represent the rich heritage of the Ferrari brand,” said Bill Windham, Auction Director of the Saratoga Automobile Museum, in a statement.

The 8th Annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction will take place on September 20 and 21 at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. For more information, visit www.saratogaautoauction.org.

The Saratoga Automobile Museum exhibition, “Enzo Ferrari: An Obsession with Speed,” features nearly a dozen Ferraris, including a 1997 F310B driven by Michael Schumacher. The exhibition will run until October 28.

NYRA Launches Charitable Foundation, Will Hold Inaugural Gala in Saratoga

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NYRA Foundation logo via the NYRA website.

JAMAICA, QUEENS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced last week the creation of the NYRA Foundation, a philanthropic endeavor that will raise funds and awareness for nonprofits, service providers, thoroughbred aftercare groups, and other charitable organizations connected to horse racing.

“The NYRA Foundation reflects our belief in the importance of service to others,” said David O’Rourke, NYRA President & CEO, in a statement.

To celebrate the foundation’s launch, a gala called the Belmont Ball will be held on Friday, June 7 in Saratoga Springs. All proceeds from the inaugural event will benefit a selection of nonprofits active in backstretch services, thoroughbred aftercare, and more.

For additional information on the NYRA Foundation, visit https://nyraf.org/.

May 24 – May 30, 2024

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BALLSTON 

Brandon Acres sold property at 6 Nolan Rd to Tyler Makarowsky for $273,980

Traditional Homebuilders and Developers sold property at 55 Mallory Way to William Denton for $596,030

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 13 Basswood Ct to Chen Zhang for $539,980

CHARLTON

Kimberleigh Whittaker sold property at 717 Swaggertown Rd to Michael Richards for $262,000

Benjamin Lounsbery sold property at 206 Sweetman Rd to Andrew Dunn for $307,500

CORINTH

Dale Dayton sold property at 407 Walnut St to Alexander Wolf for $250,000

Eleanor Mullaney sold property at 541 Main St to 1010 19th Street LLC for $100,000

GALWAY

Brian O’Connor sold property at 5739 Lake Rd to Andrew Ta Lupo for $202,000

GREENFIELD

Michael Karam sold property at 475 Maple Ave to Pritibahen Amin for $650,000

David Harper sold property at 2028 Rt 9N to Maximus Restoration and Development for $199,001

MALTA 

Legend Development LLC sold property at 698 East Line Rd to Matthew Riggins for $605,264

Jeffrey Vedder sold property at 432 East Line Rd to Malta Land Company LLC for $260,000

Zhang Xiu Yan sold property at 20 Hunters Run to Dani Rizk for $549,000

Thomas Boomhower sold property at 27 Avendale Dr to David O’Neill for $565,000

Cheryl Streeben sold property at 115 Arrow Wood Pl to Christopher Baker for $239,900

Kristen Ashdown sold property at 1038 Laural Lane to Team 12 Inc for $276,000

Ann Marie Floresca sold property at 26 Albany Ave to Michael Tomaso for $347,500

David Drozinski sold property at 13 Wineberry Lane to Aaron Tomczak for $357,000

John Spoor sold property at 21 Veturra Ct  to Susan Young for $490,000

Marini Homes LLC sold property at 30 Landon Lane to Devin Carroll for $444,261

MILTON

Richard Nimmo sold property at 4 Cahill Ct to James Viggiano for $695,000

39 Union St LLC sold property at 39 Union St to Kurt Dachtler for $225,000

Patricia Motto sold property at 688 Stark Terrace to William Triola for $508,000

Patricia Newman sold property at 26 Knollwood Hollow Terrace to Alan Hosler for $335,000

Patricia Long sold property at 9 Conan Run to Samuel McWain for $320,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

 Nima Dopka sold property at 406 Louden Rd to Hannah Hage for $415,000

Prodigy Eastern Ventures LLC sold property at 68 Beekman St to Paul Batista for $850,000

Giovannina Solevo sold property at 7 Daggs Lane to Peter Foland for $1,213,000

Joanne Tarantino sold property at 15 Underwood Dr to Daniel Ramierez for $650,000

Stewarts Shops Corp sold property at 131 Excelsior Ave to BDC Holdings Inc for $1,800,000

Cavallo LLC sold property at 2 Ohonte Way to Michelle Keating for $210,000

WILTON

Laura Ellor sold property at 5 Maya Dr to Nicholas Flaherty for $420,000.

Nicholas Bush sold property at 112 Ingersoll to Ronald Forhan for $350,000

May 24-31 At Moreau Lake State Park

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MOREAU — Moreau Lake State Park located at 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. Phone: 518-793-0511

Fridays, May 24, 31 @ 9:30am Wiggly Wanderers. 

Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. This event does not have sign ups, please come if you can.  We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any questions call 518-793-0511.

Saturday, May 25 Earth Friendly Camping 11 am – 2pm.

Drop in to learn tips and tricks to stay ethical in the outdoors. We will teach you how to pre-plan for a more environmentally friendly camping trip! This program is free and does not require registration, but you can call for any questions at 518-793-0511. 

Sunday May 26 Beginner Bird Walk 8:30am.

Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at 518-793-0511. 

Sunday, May 26 Reptile Profile 11am.

Join an educator in the nature center to meet our resident reptiles! We at Moreau take care of six New York native turtles and two snakes that cannot be released into the wild and are wonderful little educators. Learn about their exciting lives, what they like to eat, and what they use for shell-ter at the Nature Center. This program is for all ages. The cost is $5 for adults, $1 for children (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register at least 24 hours in advance at 518-793-0511. 

Tuesday May 28 Beginner Bird Walk 8:30am.

Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Class fees waved with food donations. Please Reserve your spot at 518-793-0511.

Tuesday, May 28 Beaver Hike 10:00 pm. 

Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk trail where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love, and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511. 

Wednesday, May 29 1pm Porcupine Adventure.

The park educator will be leading this moderate hike up to a lesser known trail in the park and showing you some areas that the porcupines like to hang out.  Porcupines are cool creatures who love to take naps and we will be searching high and low to spot a porkie having a sunny naps.  This program is $5 for adults and $1 for children, spots are limited. Please call to reserve your spot 518-793-0511. 

Autonomous Regions Meeting

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While splitting the State of New York into separate states is preferable, autonomous regions should be easier to achieve. By forming Regions, not a new state, or moving counties between states, Congress can be legally bypassed.

Tue May 28, 2024 at 6:30PM in Malta NY at The Ripe Tomato an American Grill, 2721 US Rte 9, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Ask for Divide NYS Group

Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade on May 25

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BALLSTON SPA — The Annual Memorial Day Parade in Ballston Spa will be held Saturday, May 25. 

The Grand Marshal will be escorted by “Ballston’s Finest” along Doubleday Avenue beginning at 9 o’clock across from Carousel Village and continue with a pause for a ceremony held for Navy veterans at the Kayderosseras Creek bridge then continue along Milton Avenue to Front Street where the parade proceeds to the Civil War Monument, turning onto Low Street to Veterans Park.

Hosted by the Village of Ballston Spa, Henry Cornell American Legion Post #234 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #358, the schedule of events includes the Placing of Wreaths, a rifle salute by the combined veterans’ Honor Guard Rifle Squad, Invocation by Chaplain, Memorial Day address by our Officer Of the Day (OOD), Remarks from Grand Marshal, a reading of the Gettysburg Address by local Scouts of Troop 1, Flag Raising at Veterans Park, TAPS, Closing Benediction, followed by a reception in Wiswall Park.

April Aldrich

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GREENFIELD CENTER —April C. Aldrich, of Greenfield Center, born April 8, 1973, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, after a stoic four-month battle with cancer. Formerly of Monticello, NY, where she worked with harness racehorses as a trainer/owner for over 20 years. The daughter of the late Patricia (Patty) Decker and Gerald (Jerry) Decker. She was born in Port Jervis, NY. She graduated nursing school in 2014 and enjoyed her second career as an LPN until her passing.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Banks (Larry) of Mechanicville, son, Kip Banks, Jr. (Sam), son, Jordan Hoffman (Katelyn), daughter, Brianna Aldrich (Adam), and daughter, Billiejean Simonson all of Greenfield Center,  siblings: Lisa Cochran (Jim) of Milford, NJ, Mike McBride (Teri) of Hutchinson, MN, Lisa Weaver of Monticello, NY, and Tammy DeVaux (Jimmy) of Huguenot, NY; grandchildren Savannah, Avianna, Dakota, Wynter, and Anthony; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rt 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Steve Harness officiating.

For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Donald Finn

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GLENS FALLS — Donald Finn of Saratoga died May 15, 2024. A private family service will be held at a later time.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.