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Saratoga Joinery Holds First Silent Auction Fundraiser

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Saratoga Joinery, a nonprofit community woodworking space, held its first-ever “Wine & Cheeseboards” silent auction fundraiser on Nov. 13. The joinery’s Executive Director Tori Colarusso is seen here speaking to attendees. All proceeds from the event go towards “making woodworking education more accessible and building our creative community,” the organization said. “Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or just love the idea of making things with your hands, you’re welcome here.” Saratoga Joinery is located at 69 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs. Photo by 

Tom Stock/Super Source Media for Saratoga TODAY.

Home and Garden Center with Cafe Opens in Wilton

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Canopy, a home and garden center, held its soft opening at 697 Saratoga Road in Wilton on Nov. 18. Photo by Super Source Media for Saratoga TODAY.

WILTON — Canopy, a 9,000-square-foot “home and garden destination,” opened its doors to the public for the first time on Nov. 18. The business sells plants, garden goods, and home decor. It also houses a cafe/coffee shop.

On opening day, Canopy hosted booths filled with products from local businesses such as Autumn’s Harvest Vineyard, a winery based in Cambridge; the Dancing Grain Farm Brewery located in Gansevoort; Saratoga Sundry, which sells candles, clothes, coffee, and other home goods; and Maple Valley Farm in Corinth, which offers a wide variety of maple syrups and other maple-based food items. Later in the day, Canopy held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The festivities kicked off Canopy’s month-long holiday market, which will run until Dec. 24.

Canopy was created by the team behind Mandy’s Spring Nursery in Granville, New York, near the Vermont border. The family-run operation also opened The Florist at Mandy’s Spring in 2010 and Gables & Gardens, an event barn, in 2019.

Canopy of Saratoga is closed on Mondays but open Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canopy is located at 697 Saratoga Road in Wilton.

“Pontiac: Dawn of Muscle” Exhibition Premieres at Saratoga Automobile Museum

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A reception was held on Nov. 13 for the exhibit “Pontiac: Dawn of Muscle” at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Seen here is a blue-and-white 19701/2 Pontiac Firebird, on loan courtesy of Ray DeCrescenzo. Photo by Jonathon Norcross.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum debuted its newest exhibition, “Pontiac: The Dawn of Muscle,” at a reception on Nov. 13.

The museum described the exhibit as a “celebration of Pontiac’s most iconic performance machines and the enduring spirit of American muscle.” Showcased are sixteen Pontiacs, including several examples of the legendary GTO Judge, a 1964 Tempest GTO, and the 1966 GTO “Monkeemobile,” which was custom designed for “The Monkees” TV series and autographed by all four members of the 60s rock band. 

“We’re absolutely thrilled to bring this incredible piece of pop culture to Saratoga,” said Brandon Salls, creative director of the Saratoga Automobile Museum, in a news release. “The Monkeemobile isn’t just a car; it’s a time capsule of an era when music, television, and automotive design collided in the most creative and colorful ways.”

The exhibition also explores how image and aspiration helped shape Pontiac’s identity. In the museum’s Orientation Theater, visitors can experience digital reproductions of more than thirty original Pontiac advertisements by artists Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufmann, courtesy of the GM Heritage Collection.

“Pontiac: The Dawn of Muscle” runs until April 26, 2026. For more information, visit www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

Week of November 21 – November 27 , 2025

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BALLSTON 

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 26 Saddlebrook Blvd to Richard Sicari for $668,354

CFB Realty LLC sold property at East Line Rd to TP Builders Inc for $514,400

Wesley Fool sold property at 59 Goode St to Joseph Mackinnon for $440,000

Douglas Melville sold property at 15 Lancaster Ct to Jacob Lewi for $750,000

Staci Grandy sold property at 11 Kasey Pass to Alberto Trujillo for $366,000

Khisraw Ahmadi sold property at 52 Midline Rd to Arthur Wexler for $360,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 25 Mackenna Ct to Brian Dodd for $747,160

CORINTH

Jason Willett sold property at 110 Oak St to Andrew Holcomb for $217,000

Keith Kirchhoff sold property at 319 Center St to Tyler Kirchhoff for $135,000

Nicholas Denno sold property at 33 Atwell Rd to Heath Reynolds for $600,000

GREENFIELD

Masood Zamani sold property at 26 Mia Way to C and W Cap Partners LLC for $375,000

Lina Pava sold property at 180 Alpine Meadows Rd to Jonathan Gedney for $455,000

Jordan Krzemien sold property at 627 Coy Rd to Daniel Germano for $325,000

MALTA

Cynthia Schroeder sold property at 41 Meadow Rue Pl to James Yonkers for $479,900

Stacy Salvadore sold property at 165 Arrowwood Pl to Donna Ross for $340,000

MILTON

Michael Leiser sold property at 14 Pleasant St to Islwynn Orr for $469,500

MVC Home Solutions LLC sold property at 702 Rock City Rd to Brittany Fitts for $620,000

Howard Selinger sold property at 37 Pleasant St to Angelo Masrangelo for $612,000

Mileton Rust sold property at 25 Oakwood Ct to Nicholas Henry for $702,000

SARATOGA

Shelia Heuser sold property at 21-26 Canal St  to Katz Excavating and Construction for $179,000

Frank Denison sold property at 25 Myers Lane to Drew Viddivo for $285,000

Shane Drumm sold property at 28 Gates Ave to Quentin Jensen for $270,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

William Moreau sold property at 143 Meadowbrook Rd to Nicholas Arciero for $931,500

Brian Brumley sold property at 132 Spring St to Anthony Gargano for $500,000

Homeland Properties LLC sold property at 16 Morgan St to Raymond Shields for $1,184,900

Adelphi Owner II sold property at 19 Washington St 559 to MW Hugo Properties for $990,000

Marini Residential Services sold property at 21 Penn St to Christopher Ramsey for $1,288,887

James Cox sold property at 32 Central Ave to Avram Durling for $780,000

Michael Hart sold property at 13 Alydar Ct to Jennifer Franke for $380,000

Eden Clay sold property at 17 Birch St to Kathleen Smith for $537,500

Michael Mullen sold property at 10 Stable Lane to Zachary Bryden for $1,400,000

Sharon Byrne sold property at 48 Regatta View to Clelia Hamilton for $1,200,000

WILTON

Carl Conklin sold property at 49 Hopeful Lane to Nicholas Strizzi for $391,000

Joseph Kelly sold property at 401 Wilton Gansevoort Rd to Eric Hiegel for $340,000

Marc Beaulieu sold property at 24 Fairmount Dr. to Frank Dennison for $420,000

Saratoga County District Attorney–Elect Brett Eby Announces Bipartisan Transition Team

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District Attorney–Elect Brett Eby announced the formation of his transition team, a distinguished and bipartisan group of community leaders, public safety professionals, and criminal justice experts. This team will help guide strategic planning ahead of the new administration. Eby emphasized that the group’s combination of government leadership, law enforcement experience, victim advocacy, judicial perspective, and nonprofit expertise will help shape a modernized, collaborative approach to prosecution and public safety. 

“This team represents the very best of Saratoga County,” Eby said. “Their collective wisdom, decades of service, and commitment to justice will ensure that the best ideas, strategies, and plans are put forward as we prepare to take office. I am grateful for their willingness to serve and their commitment to keep Saratoga County safe for everyone.” 

Transition Team Members 

• Hon. James A. Murphy, Retired County Court Judge and Former Saratoga County District Attorney 

• Steve Bulger, Saratoga County Administrator 

• Tim Coll, Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Safety 

• Cynthia Young, Malta Town Supervisor 

• Scott Ostrander, Milton Town Supervisor 

• Maggie Fronk, CEO, Wellspring 

• Dan Yetto, President, Saratoga County PBA 

• Katherine McNeice, Chief Innovation Officer, CAPTAIN Community Human Services 

• Linda Campion, Victims’ Advocate 

“The challenges we face require solutions that cross party lines and professional boundaries,” Eby said. “This bipartisan coalition embodies the spirit of partnership that will guide the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office into the future.” 

The Transition Team will focus on reviewing internal operations, strengthening community partnerships, assessing policy priorities, and preparing recommendations to support the implementation of Eby’s initiatives upon taking office in 2026.

Saratoga Builders Association Donates $66,000 from the 2025 Showcase of Homes to Local Charities

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From Left to Right: Lisa Licata, Managing Broker of Sterling Real Estate Group & Showcase Co-Chair; Sharon Horton, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties; Matt Whitbeck, Whitbeck Construction & President of Saratoga Builders Association;  Michelle Larkin, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Saratoga County; Barry Potoker, Executive Director of Saratoga Builders Association & Showcase Co-Chair

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The Saratoga Builders Association is thrilled to present proceeds totaling $66,000 from the 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. The Saratoga Builders Association is proud to announce that the total contribution to our local charities from this area’s premiere new home tour event over the past 29 years is now nearly $1.7 million dollars.

The 2025 edition of the Saratoga Showcase of Homes had 12 homes from 10 builders on tour this year – Abele Homes, Beechwood Homes, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders (2), DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders, Green Springs Companies (2), Heritage Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, Urvalek Builders and Witt Construction. 

Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award Winners – Classic Home – Abele Home; Executive Home – DeGraff-Bloom Custom Builders; Luxury Home – Urvalek Builders; and Estate Home – Witt Construction. 

This year’s event once again attracted over 3000 visitors to these beautiful new homes, which were on display over two weekends. In what has become a fall tradition in our area, the Saratoga Builders Association is dedicated to this long running show continuing to be an important part of the autumn season 

About the Showcase of Homes

This annual community event is only made possible with the generous support of over 75 corporate and media sponsors, and especially the visitors who purchased tickets for the tour. The 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes celebrated 29 years of exceptional homes and was held on the weekends of October 4-5 and 11-12. All the homes were conveniently located in Saratoga County and the proceeds benefited two local charities – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. For more details on the homes, builders, award winners, and virtual tours of the homes, please visit the interactive website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

About the Saratoga Builders Association

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the well-being and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity, and quality of life in Saratoga County. For more information, please visit www.saratogabuilders.org or contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518.366.0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents Giving Tuesday

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Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Giving Tuesday, December 2 at 7 PM, for “Healing Waters to the Arts: The Story of the Spa Little Theater,” a virtual program by Carol Godette, local author, and Christopher Shiley, President of Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Carol describes the history of the Spa Little Theater, located in the heart of the Saratoga Spa State Park, as being “a 1,000-piece puzzle – intricate, layered, and only fully understood once all the pieces are assembled.” 

In 1935, the building opened as the auditorium for the Simon Baruch Research Institute, a mineral-water laboratory. The venue was used as a place to share findings from the Institute’s clinical study with physicians and the public. By 1946, the auditorium was regularly home to theatrical performances, under a variety of production company names. Carol Godette will share stories from three particularly memorable periods, including those who graced the stage of this historic theater over the years, and Christopher Shiley will share SPAC’s plans to restore and renew the space.

“Each year Carol brings a special place in Saratoga Springs to life. There is no doubt she will do the same this year! I hope people will enjoy learning about the Spa Little Theater and be inspired to contribute to support our mission,” said Executive Director Samantha Bosshart.

Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Philanthropy following Thanksgiving, is an opportunity to connect, support, and invest in our communities. This virtual program will take place via Zoom for a suggested donation of $10 or more. To register, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call (518) 587-5030. Everyone who pre-registers for this program will be emailed a Zoom link in advance and will receive a link to the recording. 

Ballston Spa Man Charged with causing intentional Crash

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A Ballston Spa man has been arrested after Deputies say he intentionally drove into oncoming traffic. 

William Casertino-Collins was arrested on Nov. 16 in the town of Galway. The arrest came after a crash on Jockey Street in which Casertino-Collins is accused of steering his car into oncoming traffic. He has been charged with two counts of reckless endangerment. 

After the crash, Casertino-Collins was transported to Saratoga Hospital for evaluation and treatment. He was arraigned in Galway town court and released to pre-trial services.

The driver of the other vehicle was treated for minor injuries and released at the scene. The passenger was not injured in the accident. 

Veitch to Serve as CEO of Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation

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Ray O’Conor, Chief Executive Officer; Jeffrey Reale, Chief Financial Officer; and Lori Eddy, Administrative Secretary of the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation (SCCRC) were recognized recently by the SCCRC board of directors for their twelve years of service. All three members of the management team will retire from their respective roles at year end 2025.

During their years of service, SCCRC has supported several Saratoga County not-for-profit organizations by issuing more than $400 million in tax exempt bonds for capital projects related to health care, education and affordable housing. The organization provides grants to local not-for-profit organizations as well.

Succeeding O’Conor as CEO will be Matthew Veitch, long time Saratoga County Supervisor from Saratoga Springs. O’Conor chose not to run for reelection this year. Michael Sharp will serve as the new CFO and Katherine Tiedemann has been appointed to the position of Administrative Secretary.

Founded in 2012, The Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation is a local not-for-profit development company that provides low-interest rate tax-exempt financing, as well as grants, to not-for-profit organizations serving Saratoga County.

Saratoga Black Friday Shopping Event Returns

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season across the country, and Saratoga Springs prepares to welcome the season with savings throughout the downtown area.

On Nov. 28, a select group of stores in downtown Saratoga will be participating in a group sale promotion, offering a variety of discounts on the day after Thanksgiving. Most deals are spread across the day to encourage a leisurely shopping experience. 

“Black Friday Saratoga Participant” window signs and balloons will differentiate the storefronts of the businesses who are participating in the 13th annual Black Friday Saratoga event. This year’s participating businesses are located up and down Broadway. The full list includes: Celtic Treasures, Crafters Gallery, Divine Soul (Downstreet Marketplace), Encounter, Impressions of Saratoga, Into Mischief Boutique (Downstreet Marketplace), iRun LOCAL, Life is Good, Saratoga Olive Oil Company, Saratoga Outdoors, and Yellow Boutique. 

For more information about the Black Friday Saratoga shopping event, go to www.facebook.com/blackfridaysaratoga. A complete list of the 2025 business participants, their hours, their discount offerings, and information on their Small Business Saturday sales will be listed on http://blackfridaysaratoga.com/ beginning the week of Thanksgiving.