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This Week: How Officials Plan To Spend Your Money, and an Event that Will Scare Your Dog

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Saratoga Springs

Participatory Budgeting Committee Meeting – 5 p.m., Oct. 16. 

Zoning Board of Appeals Workshop – 6 p.m., Oct. 16.
(Full meeting: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23). 

City Council meeting – 6 p.m. Oct. 17.

Civilian Review Board – 6 p.m., Oct. 19. 

Climate Smart Task Force meeting – 9 a.m., Oct. 18. 

Design Review Board Meeting – 6 p.m., Oct. 18. 

Restorative Justice Panel meeting – 7 p.m., Oct. 18. 

Planning Board Workshop – 5 p.m., Oct. 19.
(Full meeting: 6 p.m., Oct. 26).

City Budget Workshops – multiple, ongoing.
Check saratoga-springs.org for details. 

Please be aware: a firework display will take place during Celebration Weekend at Skidmore College, from 9-9:15 p.m. on Oct. 21.

Saratoga County 

Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting – 4 p.m., Oct. 17 at county complex in Ballston Spa. 

Saratoga County Animal Shelter: Saturday Bark-To-Purr Fest Adoption Day Event 

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BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Animal Shelter will hold a Bark-To-Purr Adoption Day Event 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Those looking to add a furry member to their family are encouraged to attend this special occasion. No appointments are necessary. 

The Saratoga County Animal Shelter currently houses 40 dogs, each with their own unique personality and charm, ready to bring immeasurable happiness to their future families. In addition, there are a diverse range of more than 30 cats, all longing for a loving environment to call their own.  

To ensure a smooth adoption process, potential adopters should fill out the application ahead of time at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter’s website (saratogacountyanimalshelter.com/adopter-profile/). This will help shelter staff and volunteers understand potential adopters’ preferences and match them with the perfect companion. 

The Bark-To-Purr Adoption Day Event is a family-friendly event where attendees can spend quality time with the shelter’s furry friends, interact with dedicated staff, and participate in educational activities. Do not bring pets to the event. To streamline the adoption process during this event, the shelter will accept cash or check payments only.  

For more information visit saratogacountyanimalshelter.com.  

Saratoga “Wing Off” Oct. 14

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Discover Saratoga and Bailey’s Saratoga are presenting Saratoga Wing Off on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature wing samples from a variety of restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities. 

Wing lovers will have the opportunity to try $2 wing samples (restaurants will determine how many wings attendees get per sample) at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. 

There will be two voting categories: People’s Choice and Wildest Wing (most creative). All voting will take place online at discoversaratoga.org/events/saratoga-wingoff. Only one vote per device will be accepted. Winners will be announced via social media and awards will be presented at Bailey’s Saratoga at 5:30 p.m.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. 

For more information, including a list of participating wing vendors, visit online: discoversaratoga.org/events/saratoga-wing-off or call 518-584-1531. 

Call for Entries for Photography Show at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

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WILTON — For photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or of people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show that will be highlighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park are being sought. 

The entry deadline is Nov. 1, and up to four entries will be accepted per person.  

There will be prizes awarded for the following categories: Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue butterfly, and Best under-13.   

Entries should be submitted via email to info@wiltonpreserve.org with the following information: attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submission, age if under 13. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  This year the selected photographs will be displayed virtually, through a virtual Photography Gallery. 

For more information, contact Wilton Wildlife’s office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.  

Annual Fundraising Event Supporting Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Oct. 15

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WILTON — Wild About Blue will be taking place on Sunday, Oct. 15, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Wishing Well restaurant in Wilton. The event is Wilton Wildlife’s main fundraiser of the year and will be celebrating all of the successes of the organization in Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, and Conservation. 

The event helps support the many successful undertakings at Wilton Wildlife, including the year-round presentation of hundreds of educational programs for all ages and interests, the maintenance of over 25 miles of year-round recreational trails, and the support of conservation projects undertaken by its partners. Wild About Blue is critical for raising the funds that the organization needs to continue its year-round, mission-driven work that has helped to create a lasting preserve for nature and a park enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts.  

Tickets for Wild About Blue are available for $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321.

People unable to attend can still support the event by participating in the online auction. The auction will open on Sunday, Oct. 8 and will close at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. The link to the auction is https://www.32auctions.com/WildAboutBlue2023

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park was founded in 1996. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.  

Farrell Goehring Performing Free Organ Concert at First Baptist Church Saturday, Oct. 15

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs is hosting a free organ concert by Farrell Goehring this Saturday, Oct. 15. The fundraiser aims to raise money to help the church purchase a new organ.

The concert will begin at 2 p.m. Goehring’s performance will feature the music of Bach, Debussy, Elgar, Wagner, and more. The concert is free to attend, although donations to the church’s organ fund are encouraged.

Saratoga Senior Center: Open House with Dottie Pepper

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The new Saratoga Senior Center hosts its Fall Open House, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The event, free and open to the public of all ages, includes a Q&A and book signing with professional golfer and CBS broadcaster Dottie Pepper, a “Scams against Seniors” presented by Herzog Law Firm, and live music. 

The gathering also includes Dairy Haus ice cream sandwiches, membership specials of $10 for the remaining of the year, sampling of classes, and a lite fare by Home of the Good Sheperd.

The new Saratoga Senior Center is located at 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

October 7 – 13, 2023

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Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department

Michael Arnold, 64, of Schuylerville, was charged Oct. 6 with eight misdemeanor counts and one felony count Criminal Contempt. Arnold is suspected of sending multiple messages – in violation of an order of protection – to a protected party, from a fictitious Facebook account between May 30 and July 16. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

Saratoga County Court 

Jamal Young, 32, of Albany, was sentenced Sept. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged November 2021 in Mechanicville. 

Jesus A. Perez, 23, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged March 2022 in Saratoga. 

Brandon W. Brunell, 29, of Greenfield Center, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 1. 

Juan J. Munguia, 34, of Greenfield Center, pleaded Oct. 2 to felony robbery, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 4. 

David C. Fuller, 59, of Gansevoort, pleaded Oct. 3 to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, charged March 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Dec. 5. 

Dushawn R. Griffith, 32, of Mechanicville, pleaded Oct. 6 to felony aggravated family offense. Sentencing Feb. 2, 2024.   

Saratoga Springs Police

An arrest has been made regarding a suspected assault of two staff members at Saratoga Hospital earlier this month. Saratoga Springs Police announced Oct. 1, 60-year-old Hudson Falls man Scott W. Williams was taken into custody after the execution of an Arrest Warrant and charged with multiple felony counts of assault in the second-degree in connection with an incident that occurred at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 1. The victims in the assault – hospital staff performing their duties – suffered stab wounds, received treatment and have since been released from medical care, police said. Williams was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court and sent to the custody of the Saratoga County Sheriffs’ Office in lieu of $75,000 cash bail, $150,000 partially secured bond, or $750,000 secured bond.

Tricia Dahnke, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with one count each criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Neil Lescault, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with criminal trespass. 

Hunter Chicaway, 20, of Cohoes, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, and driving the wrong direction on a one-way. 

Cody Farr, 22, of Stillwater, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, failure to stop at a stop sign, and refusal to take breath test.  

Charles Senecal, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and suspended license. 

Jacob Stores, 22, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, resisting arrest, assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, and several driving related violations. 

Wendi Williams, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and driving related violations.

Stashu Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, was charged Sept. 28 with grand larceny, identity theft, forgery, and criminal possession of stolen property. 

Jordan Jones, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 28 with criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Kevin Cavanagh, 57, was charged Sept. 26 with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt. 

Thomas Dinardi, 35, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal contempt. 

Shah Chaudhry, 30, of Rensselaer, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal mischief. 

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal trespass. 

Sarah Green, 24, of Saratoga, was charged Sept. 24 with criminal mischief. 

Jennica Nash, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 22 with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Aaron Pahal, 21, was charged Sept. 22 with DWI, aggravated DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

James Ricci, 31, of Victory Mills, was charged Sept. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and registration suspended. 

Victoria Hayden, 52, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 20 with petit larceny. 

Matthew Ragotskie, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 20 with resisting arrest. 

Karin Noob

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karin Noob of Saratoga Springs passed away on October 8, 2023 at the age of 83.

In respect of Karin’s wishes, the funeral will be a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 290 West Ave Suite 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (www.saratogaseniorcenter.org)

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com