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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Outdoor Walking Tours Every Sunday

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents their summer series of historic walking tours, while remaining safe and socially distanced, at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. The walking tours will cover various neighborhoods throughout the city. The series continues through Sept. 6.

All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. 

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Sunday, June 28 
Historic Congress Park & Canfield Casino

Sunday, July 5
Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square

Sunday, July 12
Broadway In 1874

Sunday, July 19
Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues

Sunday, July 26
The Good Life: North Broadway 

Sunday, Aug. 2
Those Who Left Their Mark on Saratoga. Hear about the people whose stories tell about the buildings, monuments and markers we pass every day. 

Sunday, Aug. 9
Women of Greenridge Cemetery

Sunday, Aug. 16
The Spa Complex, The Core of The Spa State Park

Sunday, Aug. 23
Post Time! Saratoga Race Course Area along Union Ave.

Sunday, Aug. 30
Saratoga’s Historic West Side

Sunday, Sept. 6
Queen Annes, Circular Street & Union Avenue

For information about the tours, meet-up locations or to purchase tickets, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, membership and programs director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. 

Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

Shakti Room New Business Opening on Broadway

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new business, called the Shakti Room, is slated to open on Broadway in July. 

Operated by Jeanette Fultz, Shakti Room will be located in the Arcade building at 376 Broadway and feature classes, workshops, parties and therapeutic services to inspire, awaken and revitalize health and bliss.

Weekly classes are scheduled to start July 6. For more information about class and workshop scheduled, go to: shaktiroom.com. 

Saratoga National Historical Park to Reopen Battlefield Rd. July 1

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SARATOGA — Saratoga National Historical Park will reopen access to the Battlefield Tour Road on July 1. Vehicles may drive the road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 

The National Park Service (NPS) announced it is working with federal, state, and local public health authorities and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. 

In addition, the following spaces continue to be available: all grounds are open sunrise to sunset for walking and the tour road is open sunrise to sunset for pedestrians and bicyclists.  Water is not available in the park.

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave
No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. 

The following facilities remain closed at this time: General Philip Schuyler House; Saratoga Monument; Neilson House; The Visitor Center. 

Details and updates on Saratoga National Historical Park operations will continue to be posted on the website: www.nps.gov/sara and on facebook.com/saratoganhp. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. 

First-Ever Sustainable Saratoga Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga has cancelled traditional in-person fundraising activities due to COVID-19. To help during these unusual times, Sustainable Saratoga has organized a Virtual Wine Tasting – a fun, informative, fundraiser to support its programs.

This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. 

The Virtual Wine Tasting takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, will lead a virtual tasting experience of some of the Dr. Konstantin Frank wines and talk about the winery, including some of their sustainability efforts. Wine & Spirits Magazine named the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery one of the top 100 Wineries in the World in 2019. 

Choose between 2 wine packages:  For a $75 donation, receive two bottles of wine (Dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc) & some goodies; For a $125 donation, receive four bottles of wine (Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) & some goodies.  All wine packages come in a reusable canvas bag and will be accompanied by a dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates in North Creek, and a Sustainable Saratoga window cling.

Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. 

Quantities are limited, reservations wine packages at: sustainable-saratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite.com

Property Transactions: June 20 – June 26, 2020

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BALLSTON SPA

1 Davids Lane, $250,000.
Charles Craft sold property to Daniel Fahey and Brittany Hills. 

91 Goode St., $227,500.
Kevin and Amanda Simpson sold property to Eric and Michelle Posson.

12 Silver Lane, $190,000.
Jeffrey Foster sold property to Matthew and Megan McClearn. 

797 Route 50, $65,000.
William Gately sold property to Ronald Simmons and Laura Conrad.

67 Saunders Lane, $307,000.
Noreen Pieper sold property to Carl and Barbara Butler.

12 Ironwood St., $435,000.
Sami and Rachel Nader sold property to Kelly Deerfield. 

CHARLTON

1410 Division St., $701,000.
Jennifer Motel sold property to Robert Moore.

1312 Division St., $175,000.
Emily Pitts and Marcia Bull sold property to Bernard Schroeder.

486 Stage Rd., $419,000.
Michael and Darlene Hancox sold property to Jennifer Motel

2099 Cook Rd., $525,000.
Thomas and Beth Brownell sold property to Michael Berry.

CLIFTON PARK

31 Fairhill Rd., $410,000.
Daniela and Ivan Zdrahal sold property to Gary Guilfoyle. 

65 Westchester Dr., $147,000.
John Meyer sold property to Xusen Lang and Ya Li.

14 Holbrook Dr., $632,470.
Marini Land II Inc sold property to Carrie Roglieri.

10 Wildwood Court, $452,000.
Jason and Janelle Fiske sold property to Yohann and Corey Berzi.

8 Hampshire Place, $339,000.
Baofu Zhu sold property to Suying Song and Yichuan Wang.

730 Waite Rd., $280,000.
Vangellow Properties LLC sold property to Michael and Caitlin Izykowski.

21 Jarose Place, $390,000.
Robert and Christina Herman sold property to Hari Budharaju and Divya Penmasta.

4 Willow Spring Dr., $310,000.
Mel and Eileen Denehan sold property to John Sherry.

37 Sterling Heights Dr. $349,900.
US Bank National Association (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Mathew and Amanda Cantore.

2 Thunderbird Dr., $300,000.
Lenore Horowitz and Norman Gervais (as Co-Execs) sold property to Steven and Emily Smith.

3 Massachusetts Ct., $347,000.
Randy Blanchard sold property to Michael and Stephanie Rourke.

6 Pickett Lane, $150,000.
Colin Morton and Nancy Cavotta Morton sold property to ANW Holdings LLC. 

6 Pickett Lane, $185,000.
ANW Holdings LLC sold property to Ryan Walker and Amanda Stahl.

CORINTH

4757 Route 9N, $25,000.
Toni Dilorenzo sold property to Kimberly Threw.

GREENFIELD

437 Middle Grove Rd., $235,000.
Mann Properties LLC sold property to Maggie Miller.

370 Allen Rd., $305,000.
Gregory Levantino sold property to Christian Alvord. 

43 Walker Dr., $475,000.
Diane Dellaratta sold property to Andrew Graham and Keli Scott.

HALFMOON

68 Cemetery Rd., $140,000.
John Rucinski sold property to Bruce Tanski.

9 Domenica Dr., $285,000.
Gerald and Naomi Crola sold property to Isak and Melanie Kallman.

10 Highway Way, $328,000.
Thomas Hamilton (as Trustee) sold property to Gregory and Deborah McCann. 

23C Macoun Dr., $333,430.
Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Alexandra Valle Wagner.

18 Fairview Lane, $489,900.
Andrew and Francesca McCann sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 

18 Fairview Lane, $489,900.
National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Disha and Joshua Spath. 

12 Hearthstone Dr., $105,000.
Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.

12 Hearthstone Dr., $410,011.
Abele Homes LLC sold property to Raymond and Debra Parafinczuk.

542 Hudson River Rd., $126,000.
Eric Vandenburgh sold property to Daniel and Leann Cook.

17 Stuart Dr., $480,000.
Weihong Gao and Yian Liu sold property to Ryan and Amanda Keleher.

71 Willowbrook Terrace, $375,000.
Zhiguo Sun and Xiaohuan Zhou sold property to James Moran.

MALTA

5 Hillman Loop, $442,000.
Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Mark and Patricia VanGuysling. 

12 Ordelia Lane, $389,415.
Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Carol Lyte.

MILTON

8 Arlington Circle, $558,452.
Fair Oaks Milton LLC sold property to Michael Randle, Jr. and Nicole Betancourt.

MOREAU

63 William St., $188,000.
Daniel and Renee Lombard sold property to Jeffrey Schermerhorn and Nicole Hall. 

304 Reynolds Rd., $185,000.
Robert and Melissa Joubert sold property to Brittany and Christy Murray.

NORTHUMBERLAND

4746 Route 50, $205,000.
James and Lorri Zarro sold property to Colin and Heather Hannon.

1902 Route 32N, $162,000.
Christine Dishon sold property to Julie Decker.

TOWN OF SARATOGA

1 Washington St., $170,000.
Richard Calo sold property to Pietro Bordignon.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

10 Bluebird Court, $456,500.
Paul and Kathleen Veitch sold property to Nicklas Kenyon and Nicole Mooers.

162 Crescent St., $569,500.
Bradford and Christine McIntyre sold property to Arthur Sgroi III (as Trustee). 

67 Hathorn Blvd., $227,450.
Maurice and Rosemary Mercier sold property to Matthew Leuzzi and Penny Sheedy.

339 Grand Ave., $288,600.
Andrew Graham sold property to Brenna Filipello. 

7 Chloes Way, $660,000.
Sean Donohue sold property to Angela Anthony (as Trustee). 

29 Northway Court, $325,000.
Michael Scuola sold property to Melissa Byrne.

155 Ash St., $615,000.
Semir and Mahira Tanovic sold property to Melissa Thompson and Diana Flynn. 

STILLWATER

456 County Route 75, $357,500.
William and Colleen Levett sold property to John and Amaryllis Fabian.

18 Clinton Court, $224,900.
Joseph and Elizabeth White sold property to Danny Graf and Meghan McNeil.

22 NYS Route 423, $175,000.
Marsha Himler (as Trustee and Life Estate) sold property to Katie Ogden. 

WILTON

3 Thunder Run, $345,000.
Christopher and Lesa Farrell sold property to Andrew Weeden and Taylor Kerylow. 

106 Ballard Rd., $223,800.
Victoria Hyde sold property to Tiffany Phillips.

9 Easton Court, $125,000.
William Morris sold property to McPadden Builders. 

6 Conklin Court, $100,000.
William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

38 Damascus Dr., $343,300.
Steven and Rene Streicher sold property to Lindsay Hladik and Nicholas Prestigiacomo.

Saratoga Hospital, Adirondack Trust Partner To Help Businesses Open Safely

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital and Adirondack Trust Company are teaming up to help businesses resume operations safely now that the Capital Region is cleared for COVID-19
Phase 3 reopening.

With support from Adirondack Trust Company, Saratoga Hospital has launched the COVID-19 Business Safety Consultation Program to help area employers review their safety plans and fine-tune practices on screening, masking, social distancing, contactless interactions, disinfectant use and other measures that can help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

“We want to see our region reopen safely—to help keep our community healthy and get people and businesses back to work,” said Charles V. Wait Jr., president & CEO of Adirondack Trust Company. “This is uncharted territory, so most businesses could use some help. Saratoga Hospital has had great success managing these issues since the start of the pandemic. They’re the logical partner for this effort.”

The free consultation, provided by Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Occupational Medicine, includes:

• An on-site visit to assess issues, including work flow, staff-to-staff and customer-to -staff interactions, meeting space, distance between desks or stations, break rooms, rest rooms and other key spaces.
• Recommendations on employee and customer screenings for COVID-19 symptoms or exposure.
• Masking best practices.
• Cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
• Review of the New York Forward industry-specific guidelines for reopening.
• Help completing the state-required COVID-19 safety plan, which must be available on-site for state officials to review upon request.

Participating businesses receive a custom-designed social distancing tool to help mark off the recommended six-feet required for social distancing. At the conclusion of the site visit, businesses receive a “COVID-19 Safety Plan” certificate, which they can display to promote their commitment to safety.

“At Saratoga Hospital, it’s our job to set and maintain the health standards of one of the largest workforces in the county, to stay on top of the latest developments and government requirements—and to share what we’ve learned to benefit the entire community,” said Dr. Michael Holland, an international expert and the medical director of occupational medicine and employee health at Saratoga Hospital. “This program is a wonderful way for us to support local businesses and help keep our community safe and healthy.”

OSI Protects Saratoga County Green Corridor

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PALMERTOWN — The Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced the acquisition of a property in the Town of Greenfield that is critical to the creation of a 13-mile recreational green corridor in the southern portion of the Palmertown Range.

The newly protected 84-acre “Greentree Lake Addition” property features woodlands, wetlands, and an open pond, and has significant value for habitat protection. Adjacent to OSI’s previous “Greentree Lake” acquisition, the two properties will now establish 350 acres of protected land connected to Lincoln Mountain State Forest and have the potential to serve as a new, southern access point for the forest.

The Greentree Lake Addition property is a key linkage in the center of the Southern Palmertown Range recreational corridor, a proposed 13-mile trail that will ultimately connect Moreau Lake and Saratoga Spa State Parks. OSI’s acquisition presents one of the only opportunities to connect the recreation corridor through a developed area and will eventually provide community access to the Palmertown Range recreational corridor.

GlobalFoundries In Saratoga County

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MALTA — GlobalFoundries has secured the right to purchase more land in Saratoga County near the chip manufacturer’s $13 billion Malta campus. The announcement comes as lawmakers are considering investing tens of billions of dollars in America’s semiconductor industry over the next five to 10 years to help the United States compete with China.

GlobalFoundries said on Monday that it secured a purchase option agreement for 66 acres of undeveloped land near the Luther Forest Technology Campus.

The land is located at the southeast end of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP) campus, adjacent to Stonebreak Road Extension, between GlobalFoundries’ Fab 8 chip factory and Hermes Road.

“With this agreement option, we now have additional flexibility to expand our footprint and position Fab 8 for future growth in Saratoga County and New York State, while strengthening U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing,” said Ron Sampson, GlobalFoundries’ senior vice president and general manager of U.S. fab operations, in a statement.

GlobalFoundries is the second-largest contract chip manufacturer in the world behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. which announced plans last month to build its first U.S. plant in Arizona.GlobalFoundries employs around 3,000 people at its Malta factory, and has floated the possibility of building a second facility for years.

The company previously had an option to purchase land in the Luther Forest Technology Campus, a deal that would have positioned the company to build a second manufacturing facility in the future. That contract expired.

B-Spa Students Receive Morley Literacy Award

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BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa fifth grade students were recently recognized at the annual 5th Grade Moving-Up ceremonies at their elementary schools before the summer break. One student at each school was presented with the Maurice “Christopher” Morley Literacy Award. This award was created in Mr. Morley’s name and is awarded to four students moving up from the elementary schools in the Ballston Spa Central School District to the Middle School who have demonstrated exceptional determination and perseverance on the road to reading. 

The award includes a certificate embossed with the Rotary seal along with a gift certificate to a local book store. The initiative honors the legacy of Village History Consultant Morley who was born in April of 1922 and how he struggled his entire life due to dyslexia. To his credit, Mr. Morley proudly donned a cap and gown to receive his Ballston Spa High School diploma some 60 years after his peers. 

The 2020 award recipients include Emma Newman from Milton Terrace Elementary School, Chloe Hart from Gordon Creek Elementary School, Reagan Buhler from Wood Road Elementary School, and Ruby Haskell from Malta Avenue Elementary School. The award is supported by the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa and presented annually by each elementary school principal.

Top 10 Graduates of Galway High

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GALWAY — Galway Junior/Senior High School Principal Michael Miller is proud to present the Top 10 graduates for the Class of 2020. Congratulations to: 

Alex Malanoski, son of Cheryl and Stan Malanoski of Middle Grove is the valedictorian Class of 2020. Alex is an Eagle Scout, treasurer of Class Office, treasurer of National Honor Society, and a writer and photographer for Eagles Media Center. He was also an anchor and director for GTV. Alex was a two-sport athlete competing in varsity baseball and basketball. Alex will attend Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications to study Broadcast and Digital Journalism. 

Kaylee Bagdan, daughter of Lisa and Kevin Bagdan of Amsterdam, is the salutatorian Class of 2020. Kaylee was president of the Student Senate; head editor of Eagles Media Center; co-editor of Impressions Literary Magazine; student senate representative; and a member of the National Honor Society, Planned Decision Making, and a Student Group in Partnership with Officer Bedell. Kaylee was a two-sport athlete competing in varsity softball and soccer. Kaylee will attend Skidmore College in the fall and major in biology and environmental sciences. 

Rachel Wnuk was an anchor on GTV and writer for Eagles Media Center. She was secretary of class office and co-president of the Science Club. She participated in Student Senate, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, Best Buddies, Do Something Club, Drama Club, and Leo’s Club.

Rachel received Scholar Athlete honors in soccer, basketball and track and field. She was a WAC Hudson Valley Division Soccer Second Team All Star, WAC All-Star, and News Channel 13 Athlete of the Week honoree. Rachel plans to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering and possibly volunteer for the Peace Corps. Rachel is the daughter of Amy and Brian Wnuk of Hagaman. 

Walter Ellsworth was a member of class office, Science Club, Robotics Club, and Republican Club. He ran track and field and participated in Boy Scouts. He will attend Georgia Institute of Technology and major in electrical engineering. He would like to specialize in engineering electric vehicles. Walter is the son of Amy Ellsworth and Peter Ellsworth and stepson of Elaine Ellsworth of Galway.

Anna Gardner was a member of National Honor Society. She competed with the undefeated Galway Varsity Volleyball team that won the WAC Championship, Section 2 Class D Championship, Regional Championship, and finished the season as NYS Semi-Finalist. Anna was a Second Team All-Star. Anna will attend the University of Vermont and major in sustainable parks, recreation, and tourism. She is the daughter of Judy Koskinen and Jim Gardner of Galway. 

Ryan Lovelass was a member of class office, National Honor Society, Eagles Media Center, and Robotics Club. He was a two-sport varsity athlete competing in golf and basketball. He was recognized on the court with a Section 2 Honorable Mention award. Ryan has a long list of achievements in golf including leading the Golden Eagles’ golf team to two WAC Team Championship Titles. Next year, Ryan will be competing with the Division I Binghamton Bearcats Golf team while pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering in the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering. He is the son of Melissa and Kevin Lovelass of Galway. 

Paige Brink was a member of S.A.D.D., Impressions Literary Magazine, and the Do Something Club. She was also a member of the Galway varsity cheerleading team. Paige will attend the State University of New York at Oneonta to study Early Childhood and Childhood Education. She is the daughter of Rebecca and Brian Brink of Middle Grove. 

Ruth Reichard was president of the National Honor Society and a director for GTV. She was a member of Class Office, Student Senate, Band, Jazz Band, and Drama Club. She was also a three-sport varsity athlete competing in soccer, basketball, and softball. Ruth will attend the State University of New York at Potsdam in the fall to double major in biochemistry and Spanish on a pre-med track. She is the daughter of Maureen and Richard Reichard of Middle Grove. 

Rachel Germain maintained academic scholar status throughout her high school career. She received the Galway Lions Club Citizenship Award. She also went to Europe twice as a People to People Student Ambassador. Rachel is a member of National Honor Society, a writer for Eagles Media Center, and an anchor for GTV. She is the founder and president of the Galway Do Something Club. Rachel will attend the State University of New York at Oneonta in the fall to pursue a degree in early childhood and childhood education with a liberal arts concentration. She is the daughter of Peggy and George Germain of Amsterdam. 

Vanessa Colangelo was lead editor of Impressions Literary Magazine and ran varsity cross-country. She was a member of National Honor Society and had an Art Portfolio Exhibition at the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa. She plans to attend Fulton Montgomery Community College to study digital media arts. She is the daughter of Anthony Colangelo of Galway.