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Property Transactions May 5 – May 11, 2023

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This beautiful home at 40 Spotswood Dr Corinth was listed by Valerie Thompson of Roohan Realty and sold for $405,000.

BALLSTON

Colleen Franchini sold property at 82 Lancaster Ct to Trent Allen for $445,500

Ann Byrnes sold property at 7 Jenkins Rd to Darlene Bower for $152,000

BBL Upstate LLC sold property at 137 Lake Hill Rd to Benjamin Santandera for $381,500

Marlene Rohe sold property at 3 Sharon Lane to Joseph Suhrada for $127,000

CORINTH

Robert O’Malley sold property at 8 Trout Pond Rd to Richard Vandell for $410,000.

GREENFIELD

US Bank Trust National Assoc. sold property at 656 & 658 Locust Grove Rd to Michael Scuola for $225,750

MALTA 

Peter Buck sold property at 192 Thimbleberry Rd to Thomas McDonough for $275,000

Diane Quirk sold property at 4 Pine Crest to Kristin Weary for $406,000

MILTON

Tammy Cetnar sold property at 313 Caribou Ct to Ewa Ulanowska for $265,000

Mark Rutkowski sold property at 162 Malta Ave to Kathryn Bergin for $495,000

Nancy Handmaker sold property at 52 Rowland St to Bridget Virkler for $250,000

SARATOGA

Beth Carpluk sold property at 59 Myers Lane to Miranda Hough for $182,900

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Jones Property Ventures LLC sold property at 8 Congress Ave to Elizabeth Kline for $451,500

Maureen Humiston sold property at 15 Ellis Ave #8 to Scott Blasi for $400,000

Regatta View LLC sold property at 26 Dartmouth Way to Christopher Beck for $699,900.

West Ave Development Saratoga sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 305 to Sandra Peculis for $619,000

Robert Dolan sold property at 70 Railroad Pl #407 to Judith Needham for $1,300,000.

Stephen Simon sold property at 136 West Circular St to Walnut Hill Properties for 510,000.

Manuel Choy sold property at 125 Union Ave Apt C-208 to Kathleen McCarthy for $263,000

Oscar Ovitt sold property at 300 West Ave to Saratoga Young Men’s Christian Assoc for $225,000

Robert Bertholde sold property at 4 Clubhouse Dr to Theresa Cataldo for $350,000.

Joseph Popper sold property at 61 Waterview Dr to Michael Pellella for $999,999.

WILTON

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 39 Berkeley Way to Monroe Bunge for $612,712.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 57 Berkeley Way to Peter Andreoli for $851,018

John Styczynski sold property at 87 Claire Pass to Pamela McGuire for $400,000

The Friends Of The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Announce Retirement Of Executive Director 

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Former Executive Director Steve Porto (left) with Honorary Trustee Treat Williams (right) at Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday Gala, October 2022. Photo provided.

WILTON — Porto has been with the organization for almost 5 years, after 14 years as Director of Parks and Recreation at Gavin Park in Wilton. 

Porto oversaw the renovation of the site Visitor Center and expansion of the gift shop, pursued partnerships with state and local officials and businesses and NYS Parks, fostered the historic site’s brand, and led successful Grant bicentennial celebrations. He assisted the National Historic Landmark on the path to a new Strategic Plan and the long-term goal of construction of an Education Pavilion on the summit to carry out their mission of bringing the compelling story of Ulysses S. Grant to a wider audience.

Porto will stay on with Grant Cottage to work on special projects. He is succeeded by Beth J. Merrill, a seasoned non-profit and museum specialist.

Sheep to Shawl Program Returns to History Center

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Sheep to Shawl Day, May 13.

BALLSTON SPA — The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 13 from 1 – 4 p.m.  

Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. 

Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event.  Activities include petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations.  

Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center.  Visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Brandtville Blues –A Talk by Carol Daggs at Saratoga Springs: History Museum Program Series

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — fourth-generation Saratogian Carol Daggs will lead a discussion filled with rare photos that will open up a unique aspect of history in the Spa City at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. 

Daggs is author of the book “Saratoga Soul Brandtville Boogie,” and a descendant of the original residents of Brandtville, a historically African American farming community dating back to the 1800s located at the edge of Saratoga Springs. Daggs is an accomplished musician, entertaining speaker, and board member at Saratoga Springs History Museum.

TICKETS: Free for Museum Members, $10 for the general public – visit www.saratogahistory.org/events for full details. 

The museum is open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information, please call 518-584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org

William M. Dopman

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WILTON — William M. Dopman, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home in Wilton with his family by his side.  

He was born on January 4, 1933 in New York, NY, the son of the late Minard C. Dopman and Louise Lewis Dopman. 

William served his country with pride as an Aviation Mechanic for the US Airforce.    

William had the biggest heart and a humble spirit.  He was a private and quiet person, but also very witty and fun!  He was fearless, yet sensitive and incredibly compassionate.  William enjoyed woodworking, camping, his dogs, and a good bottle of scotch.  His greatest joy was time with his family and his church in Maryland.  

William is survived by his son, Paul W. Dopman (Ann Smith); stepdaughter, Kathy Gentile; grandchildren, Carissa Dopman, Cameron Dopman; step-grandchild, Jenny Silberman; many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dopman. 

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. 

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. where he will be laid to rest with his wife Patricia in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of William can be made to Saratoga Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Jerry Stephen, Sr.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jerry Stephen, Sr., 70, passed away 4/27/2023. Jerry was remembered at Burke funeral home on 5/4/23, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement’s and burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Malta Ridge Fire Company (Toys for Tots) or After the Fire, Inc. www.burkefuneralhome.com 

Anthony “Tony” Rocco

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BALLSTON SPA — Anthony “Tony” Rocco passed away suddenly on April 24, 2023. A Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, May 3, at St. Peters Church, 241 Broadway. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave followed. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome

Michael L. Traver

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ALBANY — Michael L. Traver, 69, passed April 25, 2023 after a long illness, surrounded by family. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his passing but share great memories of his life. Services were private. Thank you to Albany Medical Center ICU Staff. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Thomas J. Healy

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Saratoga Springs — Thomas J. Healy, 87, passed away on May 1, 2023. Calling hours are 5-7pm, Tuesday 5/9/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am, Wednesday 5/10/23 at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave. Burial is private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

David Lee Snyder

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Lee Snyder, 83, passed April 28, 2023 with his family by his side at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours: 10 a.m. – Noon Friday, 5/5/2023 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Funeral service at noon. Private burial. Memorial donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: www.mskcc.org. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com