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13th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Returns to City Center

Image via the Saratoga Clay Arts Center.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Clay Arts Center recently announced the participating restaurants for its 13th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, taking place Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Five local restaurants will compete for the title of “Best Chili 2026,” with the winning chef receiving a handmade ceramic trophy crafted by artists from Saratoga Clay Arts Center. This year’s confirmed lineup includes: Thorn + Roots (returning 2025 Best Chili winner), 9 Miles East, Morrissey’s Restaurant, Noah’s Restaurant, and The Olde Bryan Inn.

The Chili Bowl Fundraiser typically draws more than 1,000 attendees for a day celebrating food, art, and community. Guests can enjoy chili tastings served in handmade ceramic bowls created by regional artists, as well as live music performed by CC Smokes.

Proceeds from the event will benefit three local organizations: Saratoga Clay Arts Center, supporting clay arts education and community programming; To Life!, providing education and support for those affected by breast cancer; and the Wilton Food Pantry, helping address food insecurity in the region.

Registration for the event is now open. Tickets may be purchased online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Law Firm Announces Promotions


Photos of Chelsey Lester and Susan Nixon provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lemery Greisler LLC, a Capital Region business law firm with an office in Saratoga Springs, recently announced that Susan Nixon, Esq. has become a member. The firm also announced the promotion of Chelsey Lester, Esq. to principal attorney.

Nixon focuses her practice in the areas of real estate, economic development and project development, banking and commercial finance, trust formation and administration, estate planning and administration, and succession planning.

Lester concentrates her practice in a range of business law areas, including formation and governance of business entities, labor and employment matters, contract review and drafting, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate finance. Lester also has experience enforcing creditors’ rights in commercial financing transactions.

Lemery Greisler LLC is a business law firm with offices in Saratoga Springs and Albany.

Week of January 16 – January 22, 2026 

BALLSTON 

Kyle Madden sold property at 967 Rt 67 to Agila NY Holdings for $150,000

Maksim Karasavov sold property at 314 Goode St to Beecher Property Holdings LLC for $469,000

CHARLTON

Mary Anne Jendrazak sold property at 6 Cornelia Ave to Jennifer Wiederhold for $390,000

CORINTH

Kathyrn Moulder sold property at 9 Miner Rd to Samuel Kramer for $330,000

Sean Homes Excavating LLC sold property at to 175 Wells Rd to Jolynn Pierce for $500,000

GREENFIELD

Lynne Knauf sold property at 21 Pepper Lane to Renee Taliana for $725,000

Keith Egbert sold property at 2 White Oak Court to Daniel Lichtenstein for $435,000

Daniel Lichtenstein sold property at 131 Ballou Rd to Nicholas Cioffi for $392,500

MALTA

Karen McPhail sold property at 3 Essex St to Marianne Needham for $458,100

Jeffrey Silengo sold property at 89 Arrow Wood Pl to Jacob Gardner for $300,000

Jeffrey Stratton sold property at 7 Cozy Lane to William McGloin for $435,000

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 30 Admirals Way to Scott Garbien for $1,122,330

Nanette Supley sold property at 23 Manning Cove Rd to Colin Morton for $1,750,000

MILTON

JEM Properties and Rentals sold property at 85 Hyde Blvd to Benjamin Ushkow for $320,000

Mary Jane Rockwell sold property at 62 Greenfield Ave to Richard Yowell for $350,000

Carroll Theriault sold property at 341 Saratoga Ave to Gagne Enterprises LLC for $222,000

Scott Von Duhn sold property at 28 Chapman St to Ethan Gormley for $475,000

Brittany Fitts sold property at 7 Burning Pines Dr to Kayla Green for $420,000

SARATOGA

Saratoga Farms LLC sold property at 137 & 147 Burgoyne Rd to Saratoganorth49 LLC  for $150,000

Roberto Dellaporta sold property at 46 Ferry St to Leeann Sukala for $164,000

Michael Rotchford sold property at 139 Burke Rd to 139 Burke Rd LLC for $950,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Jeffrey Beyer sold property at 29 Karista Spring Dr to Ashley Pacheco for $382,500

Zip and Dee LLC sold property at 95 Bryan St to Nicholas Grasso for $665,000

Colleen Brereton sold property at 58 Woodlawn Ave to Stefano Paone for $550,000

Kerri Sharp sold property at 14 Arapaho Dr to Joseph Amodio for $258,000

Corey Simmons sold property at 138 Hathorn Blvd to Elijah Chin for $325,000

Michael Bertrand sold property at 13 Frederick Dr to Nicholas Abate for $518,000

JW Hemingway sold property at 112 Nelson Ave to Douglas Roche for $3,676,932

WILTON

McPadden Builders sold property at 10 Avalon Way to Sarah Gray for $730,294

Saratoga Group Wilton LLC sold property at 13 Brookhaven Ct to Pigliavento Assoc. LLC for $124,000

PiglioaventoAssociates LLC sold property at 13 Brookhaven Ct to Thomas Semiklose for $1,161,028

Janet (Jan) M. Cicotte

HEBRON – Janet (Jan) M. Cicotte, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with her family by her side. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.   For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

John L. Maurizi

WILTON – John L. Maurizi passed away on January 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Wilton.  A Funeral Mass in John’s honor will be held on January 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Luke’s Church, 340 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

James A. Corey

SARATOGA SPRINGS – James A. Corey, age 71, of Saratoga Springs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital, with his wife, Suzanne, by his side.  An informal graveside service is planned for the summer.  For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Nora Louise (Honor) Olsen

WILTON – Nora Louise (Honor) Olsen, age 72, of Wilton, New York, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Nora was the beloved daughter of the late John and Neriede Bardon. She was a proud graduate of St. Peter’s Academy, Class of 1971, where she formed lifelong friendships and nurtured her passion for the arts.

Nora was an avid painter and artist, whose creativity and gentle spirit touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Mark Olsen; her loving daughters Natasha (Jim) Kreuter, Marisa Bencivenga, and Brittany Bencivenga; her cherished granddaughter Kendall Kreuter; her beloved siblings Tom Bardon, Dan (Jackie) Bardon, Chris (Marian) Bardon, and Kevin (Linda) Bardon; and her half-brother James (Linda) Quinn.

She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

Nora was preceded in death by her brothers John Bardon, Michael Bardon, and Timothy Bardon.

Family and friends may call from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Nora’s honor. Contributions may be made online at www.parkinson.org or by mail to: Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. 

Betty Larmon

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Betty Larmon completed her journey on earth to be with the Lord and Pop on January 6, 2026.  She will be joined with Pop at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY 12871 on May 4, 2026, at 11am. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Clement Clark

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Clement Clark, 99, passed away on January 13, 2026. Calling hours are 10 – 11 am, Tuesday, January 20 at Burke Funeral Home with a funeral home service at 11 am. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

George J. Biette, Sr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Friday, January 2, 2026, George J. Biette, Sr. passed away surrounded by family members. Memorial donations to Saratoga County Senior Meals Program. Calling hours are 4-6 pm, Friday, January 16 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial will be private. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.