BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo recognized the promotion and appointment of several members of the Sheriff’s Office command staff during a ceremony at the county’s public safety Facility on June 2. 

Jeffrey R. Brown has been promoted to the rank of Undersheriff. First hired as a Road Patrol Deputy Sheriff by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office in September of 1998, Brown was promoted to the rank of Investigator in 2005, and Lieutenant assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit in 2014. Brown resides in Clifton Park. 

Additionally: Patrick M. Maswich, of Milton, has been promoted to the rank of Chief Deputy; Steven L. Brown, of Milton, has been promoted to the rank of Captain; Matthew J. Martingano, of Clifton Park, has been hired as the Assistant Corrections Administrator holding the rank of Captain, and Captain Kevin Herrick, of Stillwater, has been assigned as the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Senior Center hosts a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day presentation from 9:45- 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15. 

The event is free and open to the public. The presentation is suited for members, families, friends and staff in the services industry and includes: Free Breakfast Sandwiches from Fat Paulie’s; Financial Exploitation and How to Protect Yourself, presented by Phil Vacca, Herzog Law Firm; Common Scams and How to Avoid Them, presented by United States Attorneys Office, and a Q & A session with Herzog Law, US Attorney and Domestic Violence Advocacy of Mechanicville. 

Seating is limited and RSVP required. Call 518-584-1621

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced that this year’s strolls start on Sunday, June 11. 

Historic walking tours will be offered every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through Labor Day in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tours highlight the Gut neighborhood, mail-order houses on the east side, architecture of the Saratoga Spa State Park, the diverse history of the historic West Side, mansions of North Broadway, and more. 

 The first of 13 tours of historic Saratoga Springs kicks off with “Down In The Valley: Exploring The Gut” on Sunday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. Alexandra Morgan will explore the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. This tour meets at the northwest corner of Putnam and Spring streets at the Hathorn Spring. 

Upcoming this month: 

-Sunday, June 18 – Historic Madison & Fifth Avenues. Deborah Studwell will lead a tour of residential streets which are lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses near the Saratoga Race Course. Meet at: NE corner of Nelson and Fifth avenues.

-Sunday, June 25 – Historic Congress Park. Join Charlie Kuenzel for an entertaining and educational stroll through historic Congress Park. Meet at: Outside of the Canfield Casino

Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance.  The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & 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.

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops in June:

June 13 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady.

June 17 at 10 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources to get you started to reach your dreams.  Facilitated by Washington and Albany.

June 15 at 11 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.

June 22 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.

June 27 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 for more information.  The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign. 

The Saratoga County Department of Workforce Development provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Mayor Ron Kim announced that starting with its meeting Tuesday, City Council meetings will begin at 6 p.m. 

The meetings will proceed in this way: Call to order at 6 p.m. and continue onto Consent agenda, Presentations (if any), Executive sessions (if any), and Supervisors’ reports. Public hearings (on specific items) and the (general) public comment period will begin at 7. Continue with regular order of meeting – Mayor’s Department, Accounts Department, Finance Department, Department of Public Works, and Department of Public Safety. A second public comment period follows.

BALLSTON SPA ­— Saratoga Springs County Supervisor candidate Gordon Boyd delivered a letter to Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chair Theodore Kusnierz detailing what Boyd calls problems with the county’s unilateral Emergency Declaration and Order regarding immigrants and asylum seekers.

On May 19, Chairman Kusnierz, declared a State of Emergency in response to the possible relocation and arrival of a large number of migrants and asylum seekers from New York City. 

Boyd argued that thousands of backstretch workers, many of Latino or Hispanic background, will soon be coming to Saratoga to stable and train horses for the Thoroughbred meet and that their safety and wellbeing may be detrimentally affected by the county’s sweeping order. 

“It’s a waste of taxpayer dollars,” wrote Boyd. “The county’s statement that we are about to experience ‘an extraordinary increase in the number’ of people coming to the county, and that the county ‘would be especially sensitive to further change in population’ strains credulity. We welcome tens of thousands of visitors every day all summer long. The difference now involves the reason people are coming here, not the number of them.” 

Three candidates – Boyd, a Democrat, Democrat candidate Michele Madigan, and incumbent Republican supervisor Matt Veitch will be vying for two available to represent the city of Saratoga Springs seats at the county level on Election Say in November.   

WILTON — Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. They also offer free environmental education events weekly. See the calendar below for upcoming events or visit wiltonpreserve.org.

June 3, 8, and 10 – Painting Workshops: There will be four painting workshops offered by Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at Camp Saratoga in the town of Wilton. The workshops are scheduled to enjoy the display of beautiful wildflowers in the meadow, such as the wild blue lupine. There will be two workshops for watercolor paints and two for acrylic paints. The watercolor workshops are scheduled for Thursday, June 1 from 12 to 3 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 12 to 3 p.m. with local artist Catherine Wagner-Minnery. The acrylic workshops are scheduled for Thursday, June 8 from 12 to 3 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 12 to 3 p.m. with local artist Page Darrow.

June 3 – Moonlight Hike: Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light as you walk the trails under the light of the full, Strawberry Moon. The walk covers approximately 1.5 miles of trail. The program is scheduled for Saturday June 3 beginning at 8:30 p.m. This is a free program guided by an environmental educator.

June 7 – Karner Blue Butterfly Weekly Walks: These walks celebrate the endangered Karner blue butterfly and walk around its habitat. They will take place on Wednesdays starting on May 31 and continue through June 28. The walks begin at 1:30 p.m. and leave from the parking area for the Old Gick Farm on Route 50, which is just under 4 miles past Wilton Mall. The walks last about an hour and cover a mile of gently rolling terrain. There is also a walk scheduled on Saturday, June 10 at 1:30 p.m. The walks will not take place if there is rain. Please dress appropriately for weather and insects. 

June 9 – Campfire Chats: On Friday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m., the Campfire Chat at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will focus on the endangered Karner blue butterfly. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa and s’mores. This is a free, all-ages program and will take place at the Town of Wilton’s Camp Saratoga.

June 10 – Invasive Species Training: Join a training webinar hosted by PRISM (Partnership for Regional Species Management) to learn about iMap Invasives and some common invasive species to look for as you walk and hike in our region and beyond. The online training will take place on Tuesday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. After registering, the link for the program will be emailed. After attending the webinar, join PRISM and educators from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to go on a guided walk to use iMap Invasives hands on and look for invasive species in real time.

Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the ‘Public Programs’ tab, then ‘Calendar of Events’ to access the online registration form. 

For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.