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County Departments & Phone Numbers

At its monthly meeting on Nov. 16, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors released a list of useful numbers best providing county residents access via phone to local and regional representatives and departments. 

 

Administrator 518-884-4742

Aging, Office for the 518-884-4100

Alcoholism Program 518-587-8800

Animal Shelter 518-885-4133

Board of Supervisors 518-885-2240

County Clerk 518-885-2213

District Attorney 518-885-2263

Elections 518-885-2249

Emergency Services 518-885-2232

Employment & Training 518-884-4170

Fire Coordinator 518-884-4702

Friendship House 518-885-4521

Historian 518-884-4749

Human Resources 518-885-2225

Mental Health 518-584-9030

Motor Vehicle 518-885-2227

Planning Board 518-884-4705

Probation 518-884-4120

Public Defender 518-884-4795

Public Health Services 518-584-7460

Public Works 518-885-2235

Real Property Tax Service 518-885-2219

Sewer District 518-664-7396

Sheriff 518-885-2450

Sheriff Non-Emergency 518-885-6761

Sheriff Civil Division 518-885-2469

Social Services 518-884-4140

STOP DWI Coordinator 518-884-4180

Treasurer, County 518-884-4724

Veterans Service Agency 518-884-4115

Weights & Measures Cosumer Affairs 518-884-4747

Youth Bureau 518-884-4180

NY AG’s Office Investigating Arrests of Protestors in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The state Attorney General’s Office has opened an investigation related to multiple arrests made in September in connection with protest-related activities that had occurred in Saratoga Springs in July, attorney John Aspland, who is representing the city of Saratoga Springs in the matter, said in a statement released this week. 

Aspland’s statement, in its entirety, is as follows: “The City of Saratoga Springs has received correspondence from the Civil Rights Bureau of the New York State Attorney General’s Office concerning allegations of possible violations of state and federal law as it relates to recent protests that occurred in our city.  The OAG has commenced this investigation to assess whether the protestors were targeted with excessive force and retaliatory arrests.  The City takes these allegations seriously and we will endeavor to work with the OAG to address these allegations and demonstrate the appropriateness of the actions taken by the members of the police department in response to the recent protests. The City will be working with its outside counsel in addressing the OAG’s concerns.”

November 13 – November 19, 2021

COURT 

Deborah M. Willson AKA Deborah M. Drumm, 43, of Schuylerville, was sentenced Nov. 5 to 5-1/2 years incarceration with 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree. 

Joseph Manasseri, 34, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Nov. 3 to rape in the second-degree, in Milton, and possessing a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing Jan. 14. 

Krista S. Jenkins, 26, of Corinth, was sentenced Nov. 3 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to third degree grand larceny. 

POLICE

Christopher A. Sears, 35, of Ballston Spa, was charged Nov. 3 with sexual abuse in the first-degree, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred in the town of Milton during the summertime of 2018. 

Rolland G. Gibbs, 62, of Northumberland, was charged with reckless endangerment in the first-degree – a felony, and assault in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a vehicle on NYS Route 29 in the area of Homestead Road in the Town of Saratoga. Gibbs is accused of shooting a vehicle that had been traveling westbound on Route 29 causing non-life-threatening injuries to the two occupants. He had reportedly been attempting to illegally harvest a deer at the time when he allegedly fired north across the two-lane highway striking the vehicle from his location on the shoulder of Route 29. The occupants of the vehicle were treated for their injuries at Saratoga Hospital and released. Gibbs was also cited for numerous Environmental Conservation Law violations.

Michael McKay, 26, of Eagle Bridge, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Samuel King, 22, of Fort Edward, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and operating an unregistered vehicle. 

Devontae Batson, 28, of Albany, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and vehicle registration suspended. 

Mackenzie Otero, 21, of Greenwich, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, motor vehicle suspended. 

Daniel Jennings, 30, of Halfmoon, was charged in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Jenel Byrd, 37, of the Bronx, was charged in Saratoga Springs with criminal impersonation, criminal trespass, and forgery. The latter charge is a felony. 

Chad Laplante, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and circumvent interlock.

Mark Stackrow, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.

Kayla Harris, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault in the third-degree, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Michael Redd, 19, of Malta, was charged in Saratoga Springs with obstruct governmental official. 

Nathan Lynn, 27, of Middle Grove, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI. 

Benjamin Wyatt, 46, of Malta, was arrested on a warrant in connection with the alleged issuance of a bad check.

Roger Sharp, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with felony assault, and felony criminal possession of a weapon. 

Nicholas Cabral-Stuckless, 23, of Orangeville, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, moving from lane unsafely, and driving a motor vehicle on/across a sidewalk. 

Michael McLeary, 34, of Cohoes, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI. 

Norman Rose, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, moving from lane unsafely and the felonies: aggravated unlicensed operation; grand larceny; criminal possession of stolen property, aggravated family offense, and aggravated criminal contempt. 

Anthony Dellabella, 41, of Queensbury, was charged in Saratoga Springs with obstruct governmental official.

Tyler Bellinger, 27, of Richmondville, was charged in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault. 

Keith Lansley, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with felony criminal mischief, misdemeanor criminal mischief, and acting in a manner that would injure a child. 

David Posson, 33, of Glenville, was charged in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, and stalking. 

Richawn L. McClain, 22, of Troy, was charged in connection with numerous domestic incident complaints in Clifton Park. Charges include: strangulation, aggravated criminal contempt, assault, intimidating a witness – felony, tampering with a witness, tampering with physical evidence, criminal contempt felony, and several misdemeanor charges. 

Christopher Leblanc, 28, of Milton, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm – a felony, following a joint investigation conducted by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit and the Rotterdam Police Department Detective Division. Leblanc is accused of menacing a person with a handgun in the town of Rotterdam, having fled the scene and later located at his residence in the town of Milton. A .9mm handgun allegedly used during the menacing incident was located inside Leblanc’s home and it was determined he failed to possess the proper permit for the weapon, according
to police. 

Nancy C. Dowd 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nancy C. Dowd died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at home in Saratoga Springs after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Edward (Ned) Fanning, two sisters, Kathleen Smith and Mimi (John) Carusone, and two brothers Patrick (Shauna) and William (Mary Ann). She was predeceased by her parents and a brother John (Casey). Nancy is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was known throughout the family as the “fun aunt.” 

Nancy was born in Saratoga Springs to her parents, Helen and John Dowd of Nelson Avenue on July 12, 1949, when her mother announced to her older sisters that they had to leave the carousel at Kaydeross Park so Mommy could go to the hospital. 

Nancy was a graduate of Sea Pines School for Girls, Westbrook Junior College and Boston University. She spent several years living and working in Paris. Nancy established Albany Intertravel, a travel agency which she ran for many years. She enjoyed summers working at the Saratoga Racecourse and was employed by Sodexo at General Electric Research Center. She spent her retirement years working at Kane’s Fine Wine & Spirits 

Ned and Nancy enjoyed great travel adventures, from finding Fanning Island in the Central Pacific Ocean, to locating Ned’s grand uncle’s military grave in France, to attending family weddings in County Kerry, Berlin, and Santiago de Compostela. 

Graveside services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at St. Peter’s Cemetery on West Ave. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com 

Marilyn M. Vallone

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marilyn M. Vallone, 79, of Schuylerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Wesley Healthcare Facility in Saratoga Springs. She is now reunited with her beloved son, Vinny Vallone.

Originally from Flushing, NY and born to Monica (Bowe) Mathe and Herman (Pete) Mathe, Marilyn moved Upstate with her now deceased husband, Rod Vallone, in 1970. She loved living in the country (though later moved to Saratoga Springs) and always thought of Schuylerville as “home.” Marilyn loved being a stay-at-home mom (after a brief stint owning The Crooked Kiln ceramics studio) and was very involved with her community, her garden, and her children’s lives. She was an avid bowler, volunteer, collector, and lover of all things beautiful – whether it be a child’s piece of artwork, the puffy clouds in the sky above, or the colors of autumn’s leaves. She appreciated everything, and thanked God daily for her blessings.

After her kids were raised, Marilyn went to work at Woodlawn Commons, enjoying her time there so, she didn’t retire until the age of 72 years old. She had a fun-loving, compassionate heart and was truly a lover of all creatures; two-legged or four (she adopted many a stray over the years!) To know her was to love her. 

Marilyn will be missed by all who knew her, especially her daughter Chris Bushee, who is losing her best friend, and her granddaughter Alexandria Bushee, who is now pursuing a career in nursing which was nurtured by her close relationship to her “Grammie.” 

Marilyn is also survived by her son’s two daughters, Shayne and Samantha Vallone, and the many nieces and nephews who she adored, building wonderful relationships with over those formative years when all six siblings would shift their kids around for summer break. She loved having the kids come up and spend some time in the country. 

Marilyn is predeceased by two brothers; John (Jackie) Mathe and Don Mathe, who passed away recently and had many of the same attentive and loving nursing home caretakers (THANK YOU ALL!!).

Maryilyn’s oldest sister, Harriet Rackovitch is still living on Long Island’s North Fork and we all had the best vacation there before the dementia took its grip. Her other two sisters, Dee Dufault and Georgie Pelkowski, relocated upstate years ago, allowing them many good years together.

Not being one to be the center of attention, Marilyn has requested there be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marilyn can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org,  or to a charity of your choice. 

Patricia Anne Goodfellow Zimmerman

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia Anne Goodfellow Zimmerman, 76, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home. Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 21 at Burke Funeral Home. Face coverings will be required. Please be considerate of social distancing. Burial will be private. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Charles Joseph Furey. Sr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles Joseph Furey Sr., 93 died Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. Services will be private. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or Hope Rural School 15929 SW 150th St, Indiantown, FL 34956. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Judith Ann Pasek Porter

GREENFIELD CENTER — Judith Ann Pasek Porter, 79, passed November 16, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer.  Calling hours: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral home service and burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Church, Greenfield Center, N. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.