2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Dates Announced October 7-8 & October 14-15

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is now busy planning this year’s edition of the area’s premiere new home tour. Celebrating its 27th year, this annual community tradition has contributed nearly $1.5 million dollars to our local charities.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Saratoga County Planning and Economic Development Department held its 17th Annual Planning and Zoning Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, bringing together more than 600 planning and zoning professionals from across New York State. The event is the largest industry conference in the State of New York.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. said, “Saratoga County is proud to hold this informative event each year for planning and zoning professionals and volunteers throughout New York State to learn best practices from their peers. We thank our event sponsors, speakers, moderators, and attendees for helping us grow this conference year after year.”

The day-long Conference included 16 educational and informational courses taught by experts in the planning and zoning fields. Participants included members of planning boards, zoning boards of appeals and municipal staff from around New York State.

The Conference offered a wide range of introductory to advanced courses, covering a variety of topics including industry trends, best practices, case law update, transportation, land use, conservation, and even a fun, informative “Land Development Jeopardy” session in the format of the popular television game show.

The Conference also meets within one day of the New York State four-hour Mandatory Continuing Education requirements for Planning and Zoning Board members.

The Saratoga County Planning and Zoning Conference entails a large geographic area with 13 counties and more than 75 municipalities in attendance. Approximately 40 speakers and moderators participated to bring interesting content to the attendees. Additionally, 23 exhibitors and vendors combined with 11 sponsors helped to make the event a success for all that attend.

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event will be held on 4 days over two spectacular weekends this fall on October 7-8 & October 14-15 featuring the regions finest, award-winning builders showcasing their new construction. We are excited to announce this year’s dates and look forward to presenting an outstanding line-up of magnificent homes on display in Saratoga County this fall.

Be a part of the area’s premiere new home tour!

The Showcase of Homes Committee will have an extensive marketing and promotional campaign, which will include official media sponsors in newspapers, magazines, television, online, social media and more! If you are interested in entering a new home in the event or becoming a showcase sponsor, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518.366.0946 or bpotoker@ saratogabuilders.org.

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Last year with only 5 homes on the tour $48,000 was raised for these charities. Through this event, the Saratoga Builders Association has now contributed nearly $1.5 million for our two designated local charities. For more information, please visit www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Follow us this year on our BLOG & FACEBOOK for all the details and updates!

About Saratoga Builders Association

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the wellbeing and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County.

David W. Loeffler

ONEONTA — David W. Loeffler, 76, died January 30, 2023 in Cooperstown, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Spring. Interment will take place in the Spring. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Debra A. Kaelin

BALLSTON LAKE — Debra A. Kaelin, 68, passed away 2/5/2023. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10 at St. Peter’s church followed by burial: St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial donations to Saratoga Center for the Family, Dress for Success, or Shelters of Saratoga. www.burkefuneralhome.com

Kevin F. Brough

Richard Comfort

Stephen Vilsaint

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

GANSEVOORT — Kevin F. Brough, 67, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. A service was held on January 28 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Comfort died on February 2. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends gathered to remember him prior to the service. A graveside service will be held in the spring at West Milton Cemetery. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Karren Cooney

BALLSTON SPA — Karren Cooney passed away on January 28, 2023, at Ellis Hospital. At Karren’s request there will be no services and she will be laid to rest at the Factory Village Cemetery in Ballston Spa in the spring. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Georgette D. Smith

GLENVILLE — Georgette D. Smith, age 77, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Granville Center. She was born on May 23, 1945, in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of the late Niles King and Olga (Dunham) King.

Georgette was a proud homemaker, she loved caring for her husband, her home and raising her wonderful children.

WILTON — Stephen Vilsaint, age 52, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital.

A funeral service was held January 31 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

William F. McCormick

WILTON — William F. McCormick passed away on January 30, 2023 at home with loved ones at his side. At the request of the family there will be no services at this time.

William A. Tooley

AMSTERDAM — William A. Tooley, age 71, passed away on February 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, NY. At the request of the family, there will be a private interment at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Georgette’s husband and children were her world. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, animals of all kinds, listening to music and going to concerts. She was a big fan of Randy Travis, Elvis, and George Jones. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always made people laugh, and she was a very kind and compassionate person who everyone loved to be around.

Georgette is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Smith; son, Robert L. Smith II and wife Gala of Black River, NY; daughter, Deanna Smith of Milton, NY; grandchildren, Robert L. Smith III and Maya Smith of Black River, NY and Thomas J. Powers of Milton, NY; sisters, Patricia Merrill and her husband Jack of Watertown, NY, Carol Todd and her husband William of Saratoga Springs; many nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved very dearly.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Jessie Smith of Ballston Spa.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/ or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, with Pastor Jeffrey Stratton officiating. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville NY, 12871. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Sarah N. Woody, 42, of Malta was charged with arson in the second-degree, and reckless endangerment in the firstdegree, in connection with an incident on Jan. 16, 2023. Both charges are felonies. Woody is accused of setting fire to her residence, a duplex, on Thimbleberry Road in the Town of Malta while the residents on the other side of the duplex were home.

Christopher W. Crumble, 27, of Greenfield, was charged with assault in the second-degree, criminal contempt in the firstdegree (both felonies), misdemeanor resisting arrest, and harassment - a violation, resulting from an investigation into a domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Greenfield. Crumble is alleged to have pulled the hair of an individual who had an order of protection against him, and is accused, while being taken into custody, of striking a Deputy in the face and causing physical injury.

Saratoga Police Department

Prince Cooper, 36, of Schenectady, was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the second-degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree – both felonies. At the time of the arrest arrest, Cooper was on Federal Supervised Release for the charge of Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics, according to a statement issued by Saratoga Springs Police. Cooper was arraigned in City Court and remanded to the custody of the Albany County Sheriff without bail.

Richard Janes, 43, of Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 6 with criminal use drug paraphernalia, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, display forged certificate, operating an unregistered vehicle, operating vehicle without inspection certificate, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.