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Property Transactions: October 3 – October 9, 2020

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BALLSTON

Mark Spataro sold property at 28 Sherwood Dr to Zachary Warriner for $229,000.

Dale Mullin sold property at 16 Chesterwood Ct to David Gaitan for $277,000.

Victor Vrigian sold property at 5 Chapel Hill Blvd to Kimberley Bubeck for $460,000.

David Czub sold property at 10 Glen Ridge Rd to Joseph Lynch for $389,000.

Cicero Home Builders LLC sold property at 16 Kaleen Dr to Patrick McPhee for $332,500.

CORINTH

Dana Sanders sold property at 28 Harris Rd to Michael Beaupre for $120,000.

Michael O’Brien sold property at 62 Hamilton Ave to Morgan Kaeppel for $230,000.

Linda Kloss sold property at 33 Pine St to Jennifer Keitzman for $189,900.

GALWAY

Brian Bayly sold property at 5602 Parkis Mills Rd to Stephen Budlong for $172,500.

Jonathan Prian sold property at 5623 Lake Rd to Jacob Ogden for $250,000.

Donna Malebranche sold property at 1381 Point Rd to Stephen Budlong for $977,000.

John Mechanick sold property at 2958 NYS Route 29 to Steve Drouin for $225,000.

GREENFIELD

Rodney Renn sold property at 4 Greenfield Manor Dr to Joseph Ryan for $379,500.

Zachary Rosman sold property at 46 Ballou Rd to Jacob Durling for $341,200.

Kevin Becker sold property at 73 Brigham Rd to David Kirchoff for $200,000.

James Tammaro sold property at 425 Wilton Rd to Scott Lawlor for $985,000.

MALTA

Lori Riggs sold property at 2003 Rowley Rd to Kendra Hennessey for $460,000.

Mark Osbourne sold property at 8 Sophia Marie Lane to Edward Corrao for $690,000

Male Irrevocable Trust sold property at 48 Yachtsmans Way to Robert Sameski for $496,000.

Walter Breakell sold property at 16 Saratoga Farm Rd to Theresa Bernacki for $895,000.

Walter Hunter sold property at 22 May Apple Way to Heather Oxberry for $250,000

Debra DiSanto sold property at 149 Arrowwood Place to Daniel Novak for $172,500

Daniel Keating sold property at 4 Essex St to Craig Williams for $385,000.

Abele Builders Inc sold property at 50 Cooper Ridge Dr to Abele Homes LLC for $115,000

Abele Builders LLC sold property at 50 Cooper Ridge Dr to David Garabedian for $444,560

SARATOGA

James Voorhies sold property at 77 Caldwell Rd to Karl Miller for $320,000

Doyellon Garrett sold property at 108 Green St to Damian Spring for $241,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

John Towers sold property at 91 Union Ave to Kerry Mayo for $1,250,000

Phillip Piscitelli sold property at 95 Meadowbrook Rd to Jesse Leder for $387,000

Sara Kilian sold property at 103 Vista Dr to Joan Servidone for $515,900.

Patrice Mastrianni sold property at 27 South Franklin St to Amber Marzo for $370,000.

Meghan Haupt sold property at 9 America Way to Madeline Patterson for $735,000.

Michael Bolles sold property at 33 TrottinghamRd to Lyndsey Michaelsen for $265,000.

Alexander Davis sold property at 4 Annie Dr to Gordon Haupt for $585,000.

David Hrebenach sold property at 193 Caroline St to Bradley Farrell for $830,000.

Bolder Ventures LLC sold property at 118 High Rock Unit 2 to Kathleen Marzolla for $815,000

Paula Turner sold property at 32 Horseshoe Dr to Lauren Olbrych for $525,000.

Mariesa Coppola sold property at 3 Inlander Rd to Mary Ellen OBrien for $464,000.

Linda Lefore sold property at 50 Crescent St to Homeland Properties LLC for $275,000

Buckland Management LLC sold property at 61 Second St to Jonathan Batchelder for $280,000.

Kent Graves sold property at 9 Tompion Lane to Kyle Hoeft for $249,900.

Robert Thompson sold property at 23 Westbury Dr to Matthew Karlitz for $550,000

WILTON

Smith Bridge LLC sold property at 59 Smith Bridge Rd to Philip Eberhardt for $444,900.

Goodhue Wilton Properties Inc sold property at 8 Rolling Green Dr to Jillian Rosamino for $560,752.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 35 Traver Rd to Marlonna Hub for $298,158.

Philip Eberhardt sold property at 2 Sarazen Way to Jacob Samer for $432,000

Fish Creek Management LLC property at 38 Northern Pines Rd to Jordan Woods for $262,500.

Thomas Case sold property at 237 Louden Rd to William Schork for $420,000

Daniel Frankowski sold property at 80 Fieldstone Dr to Mark Smitken for $550,000.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES – Town of Malta Foundation Grant

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MALTA — The GLOBALFOUNDRIES – Town of Malta Foundation was established to fund programs and projects that provide tangible benefits of a public nature to the community and citizens of the town of Malta.   

The Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its next round of funding. Complete grant applications must be received by the Board by Nov. 6, 2020, and grants will be announced and awarded in December. 

Applications may be submitted electronically or downloaded and mailed. 

Criteria: Applications will be accepted only from not for profit entities. Grants will be awarded only upon demonstration to the Board’s satisfaction that the grant will result in a clear benefit to the Community and Citizens of Malta. 

• Organizations based in Malta are strongly encouraged to apply; however, applications are welcome from any qualifying organization intent on contributing to the mission and meeting these criteria.

• Applications that leverage grant funding to achieve maximum benefit are preferred.

• Use of funds directly in the town of Malta is favored; however any use of funds with demonstrable benefits to the Community and Citizens of Malta will be considered.

• Applications supporting under-served segments of the community
encouraged.

Online submittal is preferred.  Application may also be submitted by mail. Emailed applications are not accepted. For more information and to download application, search online at: GlobalFoundries – Malta Foundation. Mailing address is GLOBALFOUNDRIES-Malta Foundation, P.O. Box 2914, Malta, NY, 12020

Saratoga Subaru Donates $25,000 to Saratoga Hospital

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Subaru recently donated $25,000 to support renovations to Saratoga Hospital’s William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services unit and help get babies and families off to a healthy start.

The gift, which was presented Oct. 2, is the dealership’s second significant contribution for the mother/baby unit project. Last year, Saratoga Subaru donated $18,444, for a combined gift of $43,444.

“These contributions from Saratoga Subaru will help us provide families and babies with the best possible birth experience,” said Angelo Calbone, Saratoga Hospital president and CEO. 

Both gifts are funded by Subaru of America’s annual Share the Love Event. During the holiday season, Subaru of America “shares the love” by donating $250 for each new Subaru that’s purchased or leased at a participating dealer—in this case, Saratoga Subaru, which is part of Mackey Auto Group.

The mother/baby unit renovations include updates to patient rooms and the family waiting area; new diagnostic testing, exam and treatment rooms; a remodeled nursery, including exam and treatment space; and new, larger staff support space.

Dr. Jennifer Lefner, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and chief of newborn medicine at Saratoga Hospital, emphasized the impact of the renovations—and Mackey Auto Group’s generosity—on families during an emotional, memorable time.

“As a neonatologist and a mom, I know that childbirth can be stressful and anxiety producing—and that the environment in which these momentous life occasions occur can and does impact the patient experience,” she said. “Mackey Auto Group has shared the love with Saratoga Hospital so that our patients can share their love in a modern, tranquil and comfortable space from the moment they arrive.”

2020 State Of The Industry Survey

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LOS ANGELES — Pollstar recently announced the results of The Pollstar and VenuesNow 2020 State of the Industry Survey. 

The organization calls it the largest live industry study of its kind, with more than 1,350 live industry professionals – from venue management and, promoters/talent buyers to production and concert support services and performers, among others, polled on three primary subjects. 

These areas included how the live industry is managing during the pandemic and economic crisis; what the industry’s comeback will look like; and social issues, inclusivity, and diversity within our industry. 

 The survey yielded data including critical insights into the current state of the industry, a road map for recovery, a mandate for greater diversity and far more. 

Highlights of the survey include:

• More than half of all venue respondents, 54.8%, believe the industry will return “to full capacity” in 2021.
• 75.2% responded that they do not believe the government “has given proper consideration to the plight of the sports and live entertainment industry as compared to other impacted industries such as airlines, hotels, restaurants/retail.”
• Approximately 60% say they would personally embark on a tour or work a show now if health guidelines are followed (17.6% of those would work unconditionally).
• More than 80% expect an increase in cashless/touchless technologies.
• More than 72% of respondents expressed “concern about their company’s ability to survive COVID-19.”

Nearly half of those responding said they have received some sort of government assistance during the pandemic. Indicative of their love for this industry, more than half said they have not considered leaving the live entertainment business and less than 3% have embarked on a new career outside of live. More than half believe the industry can do better in terms of racial/cultural diversity, but less than 11% believe the industry has done a “terrible job” in this regard.

More survey information may be viewed at the Pollstar 2020 State of the Industry Survey hub at: www.pollstar.com/article/2020-state-of-the-industry-survey-results-a-transformational-moment-146514.

State Farm & Wilton Fire Department Serves Up Fire Safety

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WILTON — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Dione Ramsdill are teaming up with the Wilton Volunteer Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2020), an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety. 

State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 2,500 fire departments across the country, including Wilton Volunteer Fire Department. Each toolkit includes resources for Fire Prevention Week, including brochures, magnets, posters and more. The Fire Department will be sharing these resources with schools and communities this fall in support of the campaign.

This year’s campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” focuses on cooking fire safety. Home cooking fires represent the leading cause of all fires with nearly half – 49% – happening in the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. 

For more information about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, visit fpw.org.

Landscapes for Landsake Goes Virtual Oct. 10

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GREENWICH — Since 1990 the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) has worked to accomplish a singular mission: protect the farms, rich soils and agricultural landscape in Washington and Rensselaer counties. In that time, ASA has conserved 139 farms and over 24,000 acres. An important source of funding for this mission has come from Landscapes for Landsake Art Sale and Exhibition, a celebration of the land by local artists.

This year’s inaugural virtual show will launch Saturday, Oct. 10 and will be available through Friday, Oct. 30 at www.landscapesforlandsake.com. 

Landscapes for Landsake is ASA’s largest fundraiser of the year. Participating artists donate 50% of their proceeds to support ASA’s farmland conservation work. 

LWV of Saratoga Upcoming Candidate Forums

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SARATOGA COUNTY ­­— The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County (LWV) is seeking questions from the public for upcoming Candidate Forums. The Forums will be recorded this year without an audience and be recorded and available the following day on YouTube and on the League’s website, www.lwvsaratoga.org

Questions should be emailed to vslwvsc@gmail.com and the pertinent Race should be placed in the subject line. There is no limit to the number of questions submitted. 

Assembly 112 – Oct. 13: Joe Seeman and Mary Beth Walsh.
Assembly 113 – Oct. 14: David Catalfamo and Carrie Woerner.
Assembly 114 – Oct. 14, Claudia Braymer, Matthew Simpson, and Evelyn Wood.
Congress 20 – Oct. 20: Liz Joy and Paul Tonko.

At this time, LWV is attempting to schedule Senate 43 Daphne Jordan and Patrick Nelson and Senate 49 Thearse McCalmon and Jim Tedisco. Questions are being accepted in anticipation of these event. Candidates will make opening statements, take questions submitted by the public and make closing statements. Go to www.Vote411 to see candidate information, background and responses to questions.

LWV, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence them through education and advocacy.

October 3 – October 9, 2020

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COURT

Timothy J. O’Brien, 56, of Schenectady, was sentenced Sept. 30 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to making a terroristic threat, a felony. The initial charges took place Nov. 29, 2019 in Wilton. 

Linda C. Deitz, 43, of Albany, pleaded Sept. 30 to felony DWI, in connection with an incident in Moreau. Sentencing Dec. 2. 

Kristin N. Monsour-Devino, 34, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Sept. 30 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to felony grand larceny in Moreau. 

POLICE

Tyler J. Gaston, 26, of Clifton Park, was charged in Saratoga Springs Oct. 2 with sexual abuse in the first-degree and assault in the second-degree, both felonies, and  unlawful imprisonment in the second-degree, a misdemeanor, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred Sept. 23. On that date, officers from the Saratoga Springs Police Department were sent to the Maplewood Cemetery, at the intersection of Weibel Avenue and Louden Road, in response to a call from a 22-year-old woman who reported that she had been attacked by an unknown male while walking through the cemetery. During the incident the victim was subject to sexual contact through forcible compulsion, according to police She had also suffered minor physical injury but did not require emergency medical treatment. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office charged Gaston while investigating a similar incident in the Town of Malta. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office were already aware of the open case in Saratoga Springs and contacted investigators from the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Gaston was arraigned and committed to Saratoga County Jail on $40,000 cash bail/ $80,000 bond.

Estela Smith, 23, of Milton, was charged Sept. 28 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass in the second-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Jason McMahon, 43, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 28 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass in the third-degree, a misdemeanor.

Daniel Polansky, 41, of Guilderland, was charged Sept. 28 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and three driving/ vehicle related violations. 

Yisel Martinez, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged in separate incidents on Sept. 28, 29 and Oct. 1 with second degree harassment, criminal contempt/ violating an order of protection, and two counts third degree assault. 

Jennifer Wright, 26, of Malta, was charged Sept. 29 in Saratoga Springs with menacing in the second-degree, assault in the third-degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, rising to the charge of a felony due to previous conviction. 

Kenneth Hunter, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 29 with harassment in the second-degree. 

Brittney Weber, 32, of Malta, was charged Sept. 30 in Saratoga Springs with grand larceny in the third-degree, rising to the charge of a felony, property value exceeds $3,000. 

David Lolik, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with menacing in the third-degree, and acting in a manner to injure a child. Both charges are misdemeanors. 

Andrew McBride, 26, of Clifton Park, was charged Oct. 1 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing. All three charges are misdemeanors. 

Dylan Nicholson, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance – both misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marijuana and failure to keep right.

Longtime State Sen. Joseph Bruno Dead at 91

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Longtime New York State Sen. Joseph Bruno died Tuesday, Oct. 6. He was 91. 

Bruno was born in Glens Falls in 1929, and first began serving in the New York State Senate in 1977. He was Senate Majority Leader from 1994 to 2008. 

In June 2008, Bruno announced he was stepping away from the political theater after 32 years of service. One month later, he made one final trip to Saratoga Springs on his farewell tour as state senator, were he announced he had secured an additional $6 million from the state Dormitory Authority to help fund the expansion of the Saratoga Springs City Center. He had previously delivered $6 million in 2006 toward the $16 million City Center expansion project. 

Earlier, the Republican senator from Brunswick delivered a $4 million grant from the state that was used to complete the new 54,000-square-foot Zankel music center on the campus of his alma mater. “I graduated from Skidmore College before most of you were even born,” quipped Bruno, a Skidmore graduate of the class of ’52. 

Bruno died at his Brunswick home, surrounded by family, according to the Associated Press.

Timothy Dulski

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Timothy Dulski passed away at home on Friday, September 4, 2020 following a short illness. Born April 26, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Bernice Dulski.

Timothy graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in 1975. In 1976, he enlisted in the US Navy and was relocated to Saratoga Springs in 1978. After the Navy, Timothy worked for Georgia Pacific for 18 years, then Market 32 in Wilton. Although he was an electrician by profession, he was known for being a “Jack-of-all-trades,” always willing to help out with any type of project. Timothy was a member of the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed his favorite pastime as a longtime member of the Spa Bowling League.

Along with his parents, Timothy is predeceased by his brother. the late Patrick Richard Dulski. Survivors include his daughter Tabitha (Bojo) Monroe; son Timothy (Kaitlyn) Dulski; grandchildren Andrew and Abbey Monroe, and Finley Dulski; brother Michael S. (Debbie) Dulski; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial donations may be made in Timothy’s name to the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard or The Community Hospice of Saratoga.

Burial with military honors will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com