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Saratoga Business Leader Appointed by Governor to SUNY Empire Council

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — J. Gregory Connors, president and CEO of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), was appointed last week by Governor Kathy Hochul to the SUNY Empire University Council.

Connors, who has begun a seven-year term, was chosen for the post after partnering with the university on several recent initiatives in his capacity with the SEDC.

University Councils provide advice and counsel to each SUNY president and their administration. They assist the SUNY Board of Trustees in choosing presidents for each SUNY school and, once chosen, presidents work at their own discretion with their University Councils on matters including university programs, budgets, enrollments, facilities, and student housing.

Aaron Tomczak Joins Julie & Co. Realty

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Photo of Aaron Tomczak provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie & Co. Realty announced this week that Aaron Tomczak has joined the brokerage.

Tomczak grew up locally, graduating from the University at Albany, and has worked in the Capital Region his entire life. He began his career with Pioneer Bank in Albany, where he worked in commercial lending and portfolio management for several years. 

In 2022, he transitioned into real estate development in Saratoga Springs. Currently working as a commercial real estate associate and asset manager with Bonacio, he oversees the company’s real estate portfolio and manages key stakeholder relationships, while also generating new real estate development opportunities.

October 17 – October 23 , 2025 

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Property Transactions.

BALLSTON 

Eileen Weis sold property at 87 Cornerstone Dr to Dana Smith for $404,000

Lisle Eaton sold property at 8 Glenridge Rd to Kyle Sampson for $110,000

William Neville sold property at 13 Lazur Dr to Ann Dierker for $929,500

CORINTH

Chloe Kettlewell sold property at 58 Atwell Rd to William Mason for $380,000

SCH Communities LLC sold property at 24 Oak St to Michael Armstrong for $298,700

Laurie Tracy sold property at 77 Stark Rd to Meghan Lemelin for $150,000

Rebecca Gurney sold property at 314 Main St to Sell House Homebuyers LLC for $142,500

GALWAY

Warren Bates sold property at 5761 Lake Rd to Jake Pelton for $286,000

Laurence Horvath Tracy sold property at 1945 Perth Rd to Erik Adamsen for $795,000

GREENFIELD

Julie Hinckley sold property at 506 Locust Grove Rd to Sierra Rumpf for $325,000

Kenneth Brown sold property at 104 Wilton Rd to Jonathan Mulholland for $281,000

MALTA

Lisa Santy sold property at 8 Asbury Ave to Suzanne Wescott for $205,000

Gopal Bajaj sold property at 3 Lucille Lane to William Lane for $590,000

Susan Alexson sold property at 46 Wineberry Lane to Christie Davis for $435,000

Amy Carter as trustee sold property at 2017 Rowley Rd to Daniel Della Porta Susan Della Porta for $565,000

MILTON

Lindsey Bruette sold property at 20 Limerick Lane to Nadine Wacksman for $358,000

Susan Gentile sold property at 9 Lancaster Pl to Jonathan Manning for $270,000

Lynn Valentine sold property at 505 Victory Circle to Thomas Sperry for $441,119

SARATOGA

Kind Properties LLC sold property at 116 NYS Rt 32 to Ryan Celaj for $640,000

Peter Frolish sold property at 76 Church St to Heidi Swears for $285,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Joseph Wood sold property at 460 Grand Ave to Christian Coyne for $840,000

Adelphi Owner II LLC sold property at 19 Washington St Unit 253 to 19 Washington St unit 253 LLC  for $900,000

Joseph Richardson sold property at 55 Phila St 201 to Mary Cregut for $950,000

Brianna Theodoridis sold property at 107 Van Dam St to Maxwell Colonero for $655,000

Melissa Waghorn sold property at 118 Washington St to Stephan Parisi for $670,000

Matthew Ivory sold property at 7 Bemis Heights Rd to Glyn Braithwaite for $545,000

MAG Realty Holdings sold property at 16 Whistler Ct Bldg 1 #2 to Smail St Onge for $700,000

Jeanette Myers sold property at 6 Northway Ct to Paige Zandri for $365,000

Bonnie Fillion sold property at 66 Belmont Dr to Shane Nastoff for $435,000

Lisa Horn sold property at 1 Cleveland Ave to Donal Gavigan for $995,000

WILTON

Kevin Klersy sold property at 230 Ballard Rd to CIDC Wilton LLC for $2,700,000

Laura Stone sold property at 22 Santee Dr to Kyle Thompson for $485,000

Moreau man Arrested for Crimes against Minors.

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On September 25, 2025, State Police of Wilton, with the assistance of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested Zachary Taylor, 20, of Moreau, NY, for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “D” felony, and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “E” felony.

Taylor is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation.  His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his residence in Moreau, NY on September 25, 2025. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Taylor was transported to SP Wilton where he was arrested and processed. He was arraigned at the Moreau Town Court where he was released under the supervision of the Saratoga County Probation Department.

Town of Clifton Park to Host a Public Open House on October 23rd at Town Hall

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The Town of Clifton Park is conducting a Public Open House on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town of Clifton Park Town Hall, in the Wood Room. The public is invited to drop in anytime during the period of 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their convenience.

The Town’s engineering consultants, town staff, and town officials will share draft plans for and be available to discuss two local projects:

1. Pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements for Route 146, Route 146A & Vischer Ferry Road near neighborhoods, town parks, and schools, PIN 1085.48.

https://engage.cliftonparkny.gov/ny-146-ny-146a-and…

2. Pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements for Clifton Country Road, from its intersection with Rt 146 at its north end, all the way to its end at its southern intersection with Clifton Park Center Road, in the Town Center area, PIN 1762.60.

https://engage.cliftonparkny.gov/clifton-country-road…

The intention for both projects is to connect additional neighborhoods and destinations to the existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities along these roadways and close the pedestrian and bicycling transportation gaps in the network. The Town’s engineering consultants will have visuals and information to share about the locations and layouts of the proposed sidewalks, multi-use trail segments, bicycling facilities, and crosswalks. Project engineers, town staff, and town officials will be available to listen to feedback and public comments on the project plans.

The Town sought and was awarded federal transportation grant funding for each of these local projects administered through NYS Department of Transportation to cover about 80% of the project costs, with remaining local match funding being provided by the Town of Clifton Park.

More project information is available online at: https://engage.cliftonparkny.gov/

Call (518) 371-6651 if you have any questions or comments on these transportation proposals.

Corinth & Greenfield Create New Emergency Service Positions

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Corinth and Greenfield have named two deputy directors to their shared Emergency Services team. Anders Olsen (left) will become deputy director of Greenfield Ambulance and Derek Briner (right) will become deputy director of Corinth Ambulance Service. (Towns of Corinth and Greenfield)

The Town of Greenfield and Corinth, who partner to provide emergency services to both communities, have appointed Anders Olsen to deputy director of Greenfield Ambulance and Derek Briner to deputy director of Corinth Ambulance Service. Both will report to Director Matt Fogarty.

Olsen, a resident of Corinth, will lead the Greenfield operation. He has been a paramedic for 12 years and has worked for Corinth for four. Olsen is a leader in peer support and mental health, serving on a Saratoga County Peer Support Team, where he assists with critical incident stress management debriefings. He also has worked as a volunteer firefighter for 15 years.

“A large portion of the calls this year have been in Greenfield,” Olsen said. “I’m happy to report our staffing levels have significantly improved in recent weeks. We’ll continue to carefully monitor the data and use it to reduce response times and mutual aid responses in our district.”

Briner, a resident of Corinth, will head up the Corinth operation. He served as an EMT for three years and a paramedic for 13, all of which he spent with Corinth. Briner also serves as assistant chief of the Corinth Fire Department and paramedic supervisor at Wilton EMS.

“I’m excited to work with the outstanding staff and leadership in Corinth to build upon the strong foundation in place and help advance the mission of providing high-quality emergency medical services to residents and visitors to the town,” Briner said. 

The new leadership structure will help both teams continue improving service during a time of national EMT shortages. The deputy directors will focus on staffing, scheduling, compliance, inventory management, and morale-building in their respective locations. 

The squad employs 15 full-time and 15 part-time employees and operates a fleet of four ambulances and one first-response vehicle. The service covers 192 square miles and serves approximately 12,000 residents. Officials say the partnership, which began in 2022, has steadily grown and successfully delivered top-tier emergency assistance to the residents of Corinth, Greenfield and Day, with minimal response times. 

“It has been three years of continual growth and improvement,” said Corinth Town Supervisor Eric Butler. “Together with Supervisor Veitch and our Director Matt Fogarty, we routinely monitor our success and identify areas for improvement. There is nothing more important than providing stellar service to our residents.”

“Greenfield is thrilled to have such a competent team providing EMT and paramedic care right in the center of our town,” said Greenfield Town Supervisor Kevin Veitch. “We will continue to adapt to community feedback and make necessary improvements to our station and our staffing.”

In addition to 24/7 emergency services, the two stations offer first-aid and CPR classes, Narcan training, and the distribution of take-home Narcan kits. The stations are located at 101 Sherman Ave in Corinth and 14 South Greenfield Rd. in Greenfield. 

Meet the Candidate Forums Scheduled for Saratoga Springs candidates

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The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate “Meet the Candidate” forums in advance of the general election for the Saratoga Springs candidates listed below as a zoom webinar. Members of the public may register using the links listed for each forum. www.lwvsaratoga.org for current election information.

10/20 Monday at 7pm – Commissioner of Accounts – NEW LINK https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Icjea3v9RF-YLNtIE6yqpw 

10/20 Monday at 8pm – Commissioner of Public Works https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QgkK23pvSSeqVBZuQ7F44w 

10/22 Wednesday at 6:30 to 7:30 – Mayor – NEW LINK

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LviSHIRNQ8WT2iOYg0OrKA

10/22 Wednesday at 8:00 – Commissioner of Finance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7sSrebE_SiiiaEAcdgSilg 

The LWVSC will post the recording of the forum on our website, lwvsaratoga.org/candidates, and our voter guide, VOTE411.org. The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to:  lwvscquestions@gmail.com no later than two days prior to each forum. Please put the Candidate Title, Saratoga Springs in the subject line of your email.

Question Criteria

• Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy. No questions will be taken at the event.

•  Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.

• Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just to one candidate.

•      Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.

• Questions must not include or imply personal attacks on any candidate.

Registered voters may vote in the election on Nov. 4th. Early voting begins on October 25th

Schuylerville Transportation Supervisor Honored by U.S. Department of Defense for Supporting Military Service

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A photo of the award received by Barss (Courtesy of Schuylerville School District).

Schuylerville Central School District Transportation Supervisor Chuck Barss was recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense with the Patriotic Employer Award, presented through the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program. 

The distinction honors employers who show exceptional support for employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Barss was nominated by Erin Bryant, a Schuylerville Class of 2018 graduate and former bus driver, who is currently a crew chief for LC-130H and C-130H aircraft in the Air National Guard.

Bryant said she nominated Barss for his outstanding encouragement and understanding as she pursued her goal of joining the military — a journey he supported long before she ever left for training.

“Chuck understood that I wasn’t going to be there forever — that the military was my goal — but he still took the time to train me, employ me, and encourage me,” said Bryant. “He listened to me talk about joining for months and was genuinely excited for me.”

When Bryant left for basic military training, Barss stayed in contact with Bryant’s family, regularly checking in with her mother, a retired Schuylerville bus driver. He also ensured Bryant had a place to return to when her training ended.

“He kept me as a substitute driver so I would have a job waiting if I didn’t go on active duty orders,” Bryant explained. “When I was activated for a DOCCS [Department of Corrections] mission, he texted to make sure I was doing okay. That meant a lot.”

Bryant credits Barss for helping her take her first steps toward a military career — both by helping her earn her CDL Class B license and by giving her valuable mechanical training.

“Because of the CDL training Chuck helped me get, I was able to support my mission by driving transportation for airmen and soldiers to bring them home for a couple weeks,” she said. “He also gave me some mechanical background that helped me excel in my current career field.”

The Patriotic Employer Award recognizes Barss and the Schuylerville Central School Transportation Department for their ongoing commitment to supporting employees who serve. 

The accompanying Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve, signed by the Department of Defense, reaffirms the district’s pledge to uphold the rights and well-being of service members, veterans, and their families.

“Overall, Chuck went above and beyond as a boss to make sure I was taken care of while serving our country,” said Bryant. “He truly deserves this recognition.”

Barss will be recognized by the Board of Education during its Oct. 20th meeting.

Meet William Wallace

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photo provided. 

William Wallace is a big, beautiful orange and white kitty who has had some tough luck come his way. He was adopted in 2021 and unfortunately would not accept the new cat into his home in 2025, so the difficult decision was made to return him to HOPE to find a better fit for him. At first, he was confused about being back at the cat adoption center, but now he has come out of his shell and loves all of the attention he is getting. He is so sweet and loves to give headbutts. He is ready to find his forever home where he can be the only cat to spoil. It is our hope that he never has to find another home after his adoption. He deserves that and so much more!

The Pet Adoption Center at Wilton Mall is open to the public Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11-4 and by appointment. Our phone number is 518-450-7013 and adoption applications can be found at www.hopeanimalrescue.org.