Author: Saratoga TODAY
December 8 – 14, 2023
This week’s fabulous home at 75 Arrowhead Rd in Saratoga Springs listed by Kate Naughton and sold by Mara King and Christine Hogan Barton from Roohan Realty. This home sold for $2,500,000.
BALLSTON
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 31 Appleton St to Nicole Kerber for $590,040
Stephen Brenon sold property at 12 Midline Rd to Paul Perrault for $940,000
Matthew O’Connor sold property at 528 Hop City Rd to Saratoga Custom Woodworking for $195,000
CORINTH
Christine Callear sold property at 53 Locust Ridge Dr to Phillip Pendergast for $300,000
GALWAY
Daniel Szabo sold property at 3070 Parkwood Dr to Lance Kilpatrick for $315,000
Alisa Jenney sold property at 5119 Jockey St to Eric Sebast for $115,000
Bernard Leerkes sold property at 4931 Jockey St to Felicia Segelken for $410,000
Deborah Bennett sold property at 1938 Perth Rd to Casey Avery for $301,000
MALTA
Michael Lyeth sold property at 4 Candlewood to Eugene Ninestein for $485,000
MILTON
Mark Jackson sold property at 5 Edmund Dr to Marie Baker for $265,000
RSD Development sold property at 7 Jennifer Lane to John Tine for $130,000
Thomas Burke sold property at 1 Woodland Ct to National Residential Nominee Services for 479,900
Leon White sold property at 4 Wyndham Way to John Gysel for $510,000
SARATOGA
Tina Martin sold property at 183 River Rd to Daniel Delorier for $146,500
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Med Home Services LLC sold property at 65 Ash St to Ryan Metzger for $232,500
Nancy Edmands sold property at 26 Lamplighter Ln to Fiona Fahy for $248,000
Penelope Twitchell sold property at 14 Victoria Ln to Penelope TwitchellChase trustee for $375,000
Paul Steciuk sold property at 56 Union Ave Apt 3 to Gregory Frank for $625,000
Shakedown Street LLC sold property at 97 East Ave #205 to Jenna Potter for $372,500
Raymond Martin sold property at 457 Crescent Ave to Lawrence Doyle for $2,495,000
Eric Riddervold sold property at 5 Wagon Wheel Trail to Brian Hall for $335,000
Jason Lange sold property at 24 Bog Meadow Rd to William Flynt for $680,000
Nicole Evers sold property at 340 Grand Ave to Rex Steves for $629,500
WILTON
Jennifer Roshong sold property at 13 Stonehedge Dr to Allison Butler for $449,500.
Anna Kozlowska sold property at 31 Apple Tree Lane to Saad Farahat for $650,000
Tracy Eveland sold property at 23 Trolley Bed Lane to Matthew Newberry for $180,000
Margaret Scherfee sold property at 48 Fieldstone Dr to Mark Concilla for $488,000
Edie Road LLC sold property at 31 Cannon Royal Dr to Thomas Rider for $320,000
Public Safety Commissioner-Elect Tim Coll Appoints Deputy
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Newly-elected Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll announced he has appointed Daniel G. Charleson as Deputy Public Safety Commissioner. Coll’s two-year term begins Jan. 1, 2024.
Charleson has more than 29 years of experience with the New York State Police, retiring in late November as a Captain and acting Major. His most recent assignment was as Detail Commander for the Protective Services Unit (PSU) which provides protection for NYS Governor Kathy Hochul and the First Family as well as other dignitaries across New York.
Charleson has a master’s degree in public administration from Marist College and extensive experience with Inter-Agency Coordination and Special Events, Coll said in a statement.
Charleson, a resident of Saratoga Springs, has served as a Board Member and Commissioned Officer Delegate for NYS Troopers PBA, representing more than 220 Lieutenants, Captains, and Majors across the Division of State Police.
Santa Paws Event Raising Funds for Saratoga Animal Shelter
Image via H.O.P.E. Facebook page
MECHANICVILLE — Nothing warms the heart during the holidays quite like pets and Santa.
On Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Car Shoppe Malta will host its second annual Santa Paws event. All are welcome to bring their pets for a photoshoot with Saint Nick. The $5 fee for the experience will be donated to the Saratoga Springs-based H.O.P.E animal shelter.
The Car Shoppe Malta is located at 2215 US-9 in Mechanicville. For more information about H.O.P.E., visit hopeanimalrescue.org.
Winter Wonderland at Saratoga Arts This Weekend
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Support local artists this holiday season by purchasing unique gifts at Saratoga Arts’ makers’ market. The event will take place throughout the Saratoga Arts building, 320 Broadway, from Dec. 8 -10.
Event schedule:
Friday, Dec. 8, 4-8 p.m.: Live music from Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, tastings from Nine Pin, Ledge Rock Winery, and Walt Whitman Brewery, and an appearance by the Grinch.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: A family-fun day. Kids activities from mural painting, warm beverages, and tasty treats. An appearance by the Grinch.
Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: A family fun day. Kids activities from mural painting to printmaking, warm beverages, and tasty treats.
Spa City On Ice
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department presents a holiday skating show 10-11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the city ice skating complex on Weibel Ave.
Event details are in the attached flyer.
Registration is going on now for winter programs at the recreation department, including basketball, boxing, curling, ice skating & figure skating lessons, and volleyball.
Visit saratogarec.com and click Programs, for complete information and a registration link. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Saratoga County “Gather and Dine Program” Available at Saratoga Senior Center
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County’s Department of Aging and Youth Services will offer its Gather and Dine program at the Saratoga Senior Center in Saratoga Springs – 209 West Ave Suite 1, Saratoga Springs – beginning Monday, Dec. 11.
The program offers hot, nutritious meals to seniors ages 60 and older free of charge along with the opportunity to socialize with other seniors in their area. All meals are prepared by Mazzone Hospitality.
Lunches are served at Noon Monday through Friday. Those interested can make reservations by signing up at the Saratoga Senior Center or by calling the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-363-4020. Reservations are required. “To Go” meals are not available.
The Gather and Dine program is part of the Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Youth Services Senior Nutrition Program. Gather and Dine sites include senior centers and town halls throughout Saratoga County.
For more information about the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services, visit www.SaratogaCountyNY.gov
Born to a Farming Family in Wilton: December 13 Program at the Chapman
GLENS FALLS — “Capturing Forever Wild: The Life of S.R. Stoddard,” featuring Maureen Folk, Curator at the Chapman Museum, will take place 7 p.m., Dec. 13 at The Chapman Museum.
Born to a farming family in Wilton, Seneca Ray Stoddard had a simple life that shifted when he relocated to Glens Falls. His life and work as a photographer took him across the Adirondacks, the United States, and the world as he created a historical record of life at the turn of the 20th century. This program is free but requires a reservation. To register, call 518-793-2826.
Note, additionally, the Chapman will host a Holiday Open House 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, and a screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Both these programs are free. The latter requires a reservation. Call 518-793-2826.
The Chapman Museum is located at 348 Glen St., Glens Falls.
December 2 – 8, 2023
Saratoga County Court
David T. Henderson, 47, of Fort Edward, was sentenced on Nov. 28 to 8 years’ incarceration and 3 years’ post-release supervision, following his conviction of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree. Henderson was arrested in connection with drug-dealing activities that took place March 2023 in Halfmoon, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said, in a statement. A search warrant executed on Henderson’s vehicle revealed nearly one-half kilo cocaine and numerous fentanyl pills in his possession. Henderson had at least five prior felony drug convictions, Heggen added.
Bowie T. Bouchard, 36, was sentenced Nov. 27 to one year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park.
Tristan J. Mason, 20, of Halfmoon, pleaded Nov. 27 to felony burglary, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon.
Jeffrey W. Fish, 38, of Queensbury, pleaded Nov. 28 to felony criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, charged August 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 6.
Stashu I. Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, pleaded Nov. 28 to felony burglary in the third-degree, charged Aug. 25 in Wilton, and felony grand larceny in the fourth-degree charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Feb. 6.
Brittany J. Kennedy, 31, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 6 months’ incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Waterford.
Michael T. May, 27, pleaded Nov. 28 to rape in the third-degree, charged January 2021 in Malta, and promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, charged December 2022 in Moreau. Sentencing Feb. 6.
Daniel E. Hammon, 37, of Troy, pleaded Nov. 29 to attempted burglary in the third-degree, a felony. Charged July 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Jan. 17.
Ross M. Armer, 42, of Schuylerville, was sentenced Nov. 29 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged February 2023 in Wilton.
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office
A 15-year-old Shenendehowa High School student was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with misdemeanor criminal possession of a weapon, after being allegedly found in possession of a bb pistol, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office. The arrest was the result of an investigation after the Sheriff’s Office’s school resource officer (SRO) was alerted to a student at East who was reportedly in possession of a pistol. The 15-year-old was released to the custody of a parent pending further action in the matter. County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo commended the quick reaction of both the school and SRO. “I am happy that we were able to get to the bottom of this without anyone getting hurt,” Zurlo said in a statement.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the town of Ballston on Nov. 22, regarding a hidden camera that had been installed in the bedroom of a female without her knowledge or permission. As a result of the investigation of the incident, Ojay O. Smith, 29, of Burnt Hills, was arrested and charged with felony Unlawful Surveillance in the second-degree. Smith was arraigned in the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter. An order of protection was also issued to the victim, who is known to Smith. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending.
Saratoga
Springs Police
David Varnum, 30, of Corinth, was charged Nov. 24 with motor vehicle registration suspended violation, and operating motor vehicle without insurance.
Anthony Allen, 46, of Albany, was charged Nov. 23 with robbery in the third-degree.
Katherine Evanico, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 23 with DWI, and failure to obey traffic control device.
Anthony Treffiletti, 70, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 21 with criminal trespass in the third-degree.
John Jarvis, 60, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 21 with burglary in the third-degree, grand larceny in the fourth-degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass.
Zachary Michaels, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 20 with criminal tampering, criminal mischief, and acting in manner injure child less than 17.
Sounds in Winter Concert Series
BALLSTON SPA — As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the Lark Strings will be performing in the Long Room of Brookside Museum on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Register at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64889-sounds-in-winter-concert-lark-strings .
The Lark Strings, composed of three local, professional musicians, Jessica Belflower and Heather Chan (violins) and Brian Axford (piano and guitar), will present an energetic program mixing classical music heavy-hitters with American fiddle icons.
