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SUPERVISOR: Dan Pemrick

Greenfield is the largest town in Saratoga County and includes Middle Grove, Porter Corners, Greenfield Center and some of Route 9 referred to as Maple Avenue. As a result we continually look for ways to develop and foster a sense of community within our town. We are accomplishing this by continually developing our parks and expand out recreational programs and activities for our citizens of all ages.

With close to 100 miles of roads in our town and a growing population we will continue to support our excellent Highway Department and our Road Improvement Program that works to keep us all safe. We have improved our website making it more interactive and useful. We have a strong presence on Facebook and use this tool to communicate with our residents, announce events and keep the public informed.

COUNCIL MEMBER: Ty Stacey

I am looking forward to the opportunity to give back to a community that I benefitted from while growing up. 

As a volunteer, I have had the opportunity to chair a Veteran’s Committee that developed the Greenfield Veteran’s plaques on display in the Town Board meeting room.  I also chaired a Recreation Committee which devised a plan that recommended the  development of a park in the hamlet of Greenfield Center and a pavilion at the Park across from Brookhaven Golf Course. 

If I am fortunate enough to serve as a Councilman, I look forward to assisting the Town in developing and maintaining the recreational opportunities for all citizens with the main focus on youth programs.

As with any community, there is a balance that needs to maintained between development and the rural character of Greenfield. Our zoning law has been designed to be a living document to assist in guiding the Town during development. Along with a growing Town, a highway department needs to be supported in order to ensure the safety of our citizens throughout the year.

COUNCIL MEMBER: MaryAnn Johnson

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GREENFIELD – They’re always on call, never get paid, and immediately respond to crisis in the community.

Gordon McGrath, Robert Roxbury, and Jackie Atwell have each served as volunteer firefighters for more than a half-century. On Saturday, May 11, alongside young firefighters Jerrid Marshall, and Matthew Petkus, the three men will be recognized by the town of Greenfield for voluntarily serving their community for 50 years. 

Gordon "Mickey" McGrath joined the Middle Grove Fire Company when he was 18, following in the footsteps of his grandfather – an original member of the company. To date, McGrath estimates he has answered more than 4,000 calls.

Robert “Bob” Roxbury this year celebrates 51 years as an active firefighter, the past 20 in the role of fire police, where he currently serves as District Captain. Aligned with the Porter Corners Fire Co., Roxbury joined the company as his wife was in the Auxiliary and because, he says: "it's important to support your community.”

Jackie Atwell joined the Greenfield Fire Co., at the age of 21. Atwell’s father was his biggest influence in becoming a firefighter, letting Jackie – since the age of 8- hang out with him at the firehouse.   This year he marks his 51st year with the company.

The town of Greenfield is located approximately five miles north of Saratoga Springs and has a population of approximately 7,400 residents. Geographically, it is the largest town in Saratoga County, covering more than 41,000 acres.

It was a fire in 1946 which proved as main catalyst for the establishment of the Greenfield Fire District.  When a blaze destroyed a home on Maple Avenue - just outside the Saratoga Springs Fire Department district – it was left unattended because the city’s department was prohibited from responding to the fire due to insurance reasons. The towns of Greenfield and Wilton were at the time dependent on “bucket brigades” to battle fires. The Greenfield Fire District was subsequentially formed in 1947 and counts four fire companies:  Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, Middle Grove, and Maple Avenue.  

All three men continue to be active in the department, answering the emergency calls for fires, car accidents, medical events and search and rescue missions on both water and land.

A community recognition dinner honoring Atwell, McGrath and Roxbury, as well as volunteer firefighters Jerrid Marshall (7 years of service) and Matthew Petkus (6 years of service) will take place Saturday, May 11 at Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadows Road, in Porter Corners. Appetizers at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and recognition at 8. Tickets are $30 adults, $18 children 5 to 11 years of age; under 5 are free. For more information, contact Diane Czechowicz at 518 587-2410.  The event being staged in memory of local man Don Young.                   

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Horse Show is underway again for the 54th consecutive competition and second under the current name.