SARATOGA SPRINGS — The mayor sat at the center of the table flanked by four council members and under the gaze of several dozen faces inside of the Saratoga Music Hall.
The proposal on the table: a resolution to create an 11-member “restorative justice” review panel, and an acknowledgement. “Saratoga Springs has supported and allowed racism and hate in areas of housing, employment,
law enforcement and other areas of formal and informal life during its history,” it read.
Among the attendees inside the hall: past council members, potential future council members (those on the ballot in November’s election), nearly two dozen Saratoga BLM supporters, local citizens, various onlookers, and assorted stakeholders in the night’s other scheduled agenda items - who would ultimately have to wait two days for the meeting to resume.
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Before the Northway, you would gain access to Clifton Park from the south by crossing the Mohawk River at either the Route 9 bridge to Crescent, or the Route 146 bridge to Rexford. These bridges existed since the early nineteenth century. Between these two bridges there were three ferries, Dunsbach Ferry, Forts Ferry, and Vischer Ferry. The most logical place for another bridge was at Vischer Ferry. This would provide direct access into the heart of Clifton Park.
The residents of Clifton Park wanted a bridge at Vischer Ferry ever since the Town was formed in 1828. An act to incorporate the Vischer’s Ferry Bridge Company was passed by the State legislature on April 19, 1828. Within two years a good and substantial bridge was to be constructed across the Mohawk River at some point within two hundred and fifty yards of Vischer’s Ferry. The width of the bridge was to be not less than twenty feet and was to be kept in good condition by the bridge Company.
The Act to incorporate the Vischer’s Ferry Bridge Company gave the company three years to erect the bridge, otherwise the corporation created by the Act would be dissolved. Evidently not enough investors could be found, as this bridge was never constructed.
The idea of having a bridge at Vischer Ferry did not die. In February 1900 engineers were busy taking soundings for the abutments of a proposed new bridge across the Mohawk at Vischer Ferry. This bridge, which was indeed erected, was 790 feet long, and cost $31,845, financed by local monies.
In the spring of 1901, two sections of the bridge went out with the ice floods, and it was decided to raise the bridge some three feet. However, in 1902 the spring floods carried the entire bridge away before the job was completed. The total return on the investment was a toll collection of $1,300.
There was someone on the bridge when it went down. As the bridge began to vibrate and shake, he reversed his direction
and made it to safety, just as the bridge collapsed into the river. A local newspaper gives his eye witness account.
The residents of Clifton Park petitioned the State legislature for a new bridge, and bills were introduced every year from 1910 to 1928 for the creation of such a bridge at a cost ranging from $75,000 to $370,000.
In a 1916 petition in support of the Vischer Ferry Bridge, the Town of Clifton Park indicated that the town and adjoining communities had suffered serious injury and hardship since the destruction of the bridge. “We have been deprived of all means of direct and convenient intercourse with the commercial centers to which we formerly carried our produce; the value of our property has been seriously depreciated, and we have suffered in respects too numerous to mention by reason of the failure of the state to erect a bridge thus far.”
The Town argued that Vischer Ferry is about halfway between Rexford and Crescent, and the natural converging point of all highways running through the Town of Clifton Park. Thus, it was a logical location for a proposed bridge. The ferry currently at that location could only be operated about seven months out of the year. The 1916 memorandum also indicated that a bridge would assist area fruit growers by placing them in direct communication over improved highways with Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Cohoes, and Watervliet.
In 1910 the bridge bill was passed by the Assembly but failed the Senate. The bills for 19121913 passed both houses but were vetoed by the Governor, and in
1915 it only passed the Assembly. Even after the Canal Board investigated and determined that Vischer Ferry was the most advantageous location for the bridge, new bills introduced between 1918 and 1926 either died in committee or only passed one house.
In 1927 and 1928 both Saratoga County and Schenectady County each appropriated funds for a bridge, but the state was not forthcoming with the remainder. By 1929 a new bridge bill indicated that the bridge at Vischer Ferry would be erected wholly at the cost of the State. This change from previous legislation dividing the expense between the State and counties of Schenectady and Saratoga was a result of Governor Roosevelt’s endorsement of a plan to convert old canal lands on the north side of the river into a public park.
The question of a bridge at Vischer Ferry seems to have finally died about 1934. It appears that Saratoga County was to benefit more than Schenectady County and when additional funding from Schenectady County was sought, it was not forthcoming. Also, additional legislation for the bridge never seemed to get out of Committee.
Had the bridge been erected, the character of Clifton Park would have been quite different. Development would have occurred much earlier and in different areas from the post Northway boom. Those of us who now reside in Vischer Ferry would probably have had an address of Vischer Ferry Estates South, and the Greek Revival architecture and canal history that we are so familiar with would truly be memories of the past.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Zane and Brady Carruth, will welcome spring with the 2023 Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 13.
The event will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes of the East Side neighborhood of Saratoga Springs.
Three private residences on Circular Street will be featured as well as a condominium in the Stone Abbey, 125 Circular Street, and Circular Manor Bed & Breakfast at 120 Circular Street. The tour will also include two private residences on Union Avenue and a “Rehabilitation-in-Progress.”
“I’m excited that this year’s tour will feature a variety of different homes and buildings that showcase Saratoga Springs’ architecture and history of the people who lived in them. I’m particularly thrilled that the ‘Rehabilitation-in-Progress’ will be the 1851 Alexander A. Patterson House at 65 Phila Street, our current project,” said
Samantha Bosshart, executive director of SSPF.
In addition, 153 Regent Street will be open. This was the first building to be constructed for the Young Women’s Industrial Club, the predecessor institution of Skidmore College. Lucy Skidmore Scribner built the building in 1904 to serve as an auditorium, gymnasium, and dining room.
The virtual tour features three buildings, two of which are on the in-person tour and Union Gables, 55 Union Avenue, that is only featured on the virtual tour.
In addition to the tour, the Foundation is hosting two educational programs on Saturday, May 13. At 260 Broadway, Carol Godette will discuss the visionary Franklin Smith who constructed “The House of Pansa” in 1889, a replica of a home in the ancient city of Pompeii. Program starts at 9 a.m. at Death Wish Coffee Company, 260 Broadway. Light breakfast will be provided by Spring Street Deli.
Join Charlie Kuenzel for the Lunch & Learn program “Eliza Jumel: The Story of a Successful
Woman.” The Lunch & Learn begins at 12:00 p.m. at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St. Lunch will be provided by Neighborhood Kitchen.
The Historic Homes Tour is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser of the year and underwrites the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs through educational programs, advocacy efforts, technical assistance, and restoration projects.
Historic Homes Tour tickets for the in-person and virtual tours are $35 for SSPF members and $45 for non-members. Virtual tour tickets are $20 for SSPF members and $25 for non-members. Tickets for the Buildings & Breakfast and Lunch & Learn programs are $30 for SSPF members and $35 for non-members and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited for these educational programs and tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 10. Visit www.saratogapreservation. org to become a member to receive event ticket discounts and support preserving Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
DODD, Ralph P., age 91, of Saratoga Springs and Belmar, NJ (formerly of Hackensack) died April 26, 2023.
Ralph was born and raised in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Answering the call for his country, he interrupted his studies at Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA., to enlist in the Marine Corp. during the Korean War. He was quietly
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Claire M. Styczynski, died May 1st. Calling hours are 5 - 7 p.m. May 5 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. A graveside service will be at 10:15 a.m., on May 6 Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
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very proud of his combat service in Korea. In 1951, he married the love of his life, Barbara (Strauss). He was discharged in 1954, where they took up residence in Hackensack, NJ. He completed his education at night on the GI bill at Seton Hall University obtaining a BS in Business Administration and earning his MBA in Finance at Fairleigh Dickinson University. During the days he was cofounder of International Controls Corp. (ICC), originally designers and manufacturers of valves and pressure switches. By 1972, ICC had grown to more than 7,200 employees, 17 operating divisions, and its stock traded on the American Stock Exchange. He resigned from the company in 1973 and purchased a seat and retail firm on the NY Stock Exchange. Although successful, he yearned for “getting his hands dirty and making something,” as he would say. In 1979,
SARATOGA SPRINGS — William (Bill) Carhart, died April 28. Calling hours are 2 - 4 p.m. May 7 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service will be 11 a.m., May 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. in Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
he left the financial world to purchase Cartridge Actuated Devices (CAD), a designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical devices containing explosives for both power and speed. The products he manufactured became mainstays for the US Military on missiles, rockets, ships, aircraft and torpedoes.
Twenty years later, having grown CAD six-fold, he sold his company to a major US firm based in Missouri. He remained President of the company until moving with his wife to Saratoga Springs in 2008. He remained very active as CAD’s Chairman of the Board of Directors until finally retiring in 2017 at the age of 86. Concurrently, he was President and co-owner of Encasa International, a precious metal recoverer based in Costa Rica and active throughout Central America. He was an inventor, having a patent on an explosive bolt
used in military and commercial applications. Ralph was a proud and popular member of the NJ Football Officials Association officiating two games every season weekend of his 10-year membership, and often lectured on his specialty position, Head Linesman. He had been a member of the Englewood, Rockaway and Hackensack Golf Clubs. He was head usher at Holy Trinity Church in Hackensack for many years. He is pre-deceased by his wife of 65 years, Barbara (2017) and his daughter, Diane (2013). He is survived by his sons, Robert (Bobby) and wife, Terri, of Bradley Beach, NJ; and Dr. Gregory and wife, Vicki of Saratoga Springs; five Grandchildren; Melissa, Emily and husband Mark, Erika, Zach and fiancé Michele and Kelsey. GreatGrandchildren Ceara, Josephine, Vincent and one more on the way in May.
Semper Fi.
pre-deceased by Roger Fischer.
Pat graduated from Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School of Albany, and from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, becoming an RN. She later earned her B.S. degree in Health & Community Service from the State University of New York.
Relatives and Friends gathered to remember him on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs, and on May 1, 2023 at the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union St., Hackensack, NJ. A Funeral Home Service will be conducted at the Gentile Funeral Home followed by burial in George Washington Memorial Cemetery. A Repass will follow for all callers.
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WILTON — Nicholas A. Georgeadis, died April 28. Calling hours were held 4-6 p.m. May 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service was held 11 a.m., May 5 at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. A graveside service was held at Maplewood Cemetery. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
REXFORD — Patricia (Pat)
A. DeMento of Coburg Village, Rexford, NY (and formerly of Saratoga Springs) was peacefully called to the Lord on April 26, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family.
Born in Albany, NY on December 11, 1941, to Florence & Raul Bastiani, Pat was lovingly raised by her paternal grandparents Evangeline and Bruno Bastiani. She was pre-deceased by her dear Aunt Virginia Bastiani.
Pat is survived by her three children, Kirsten (James Holmes) DeMento, Michele (Timothy) Haynam, and Michael (Amanda) DeMento; and five grandchildren, Tabor, Hunter, Michael III, Jake, and John. Collectively, they will miss her unconditional love, laughter, courage, and encouragement. Pat will be greatly missed by Sharon Fischer (Mike DeSorbo), Patrick Fischer, Tiffany (Robert) Krawiecki, and great-grandchildren Reese and Harper Krawiecki. She is
While raising her three children, Pat successfully maintained a full-time career initially as an RN and nurse educator (sixteen years), and then led a remarkable 40-year career in Interior Design. She began at Mayfair Home Furnishings, then Stickley Audi & Company. Pat then established Moose Creek Ltd., with her business partner and friend Stephen Momrow. Together they designed award-winning interiors for over 17 years. She also served on the board of the Interior Design Society and as a steward for Great Camp Sagamore (Raquette Lake).
In the 1990s, Pat began ballroom dancing, which is where she met and fell in love with her best friend, devoted companion, and soulmate, Robert (Bob) Fisher. She and Bob spent 24 years combining their love of dance and travel. Pat and Bob were able to visit Australia, Croatia, Columbia, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Russia, and the many islands of the Caribbean. Bob was her unfailing primary caregiver during her illness, for which she was blessed. Together they served on the board of the United States American Ballroom Dance Association
(Capital District Chapter) and The Cotillion (a ballroom dinner dance club).
Pat was devoted to her Catholic faith, using prayer to fortify her strength. She believed in helping others and was a volunteer for the Homeless Action Committee in Albany, where she also served on the board (now Joseph’s House and Shelter).
Pat will be remembered for her kindness, a heart full of love, humor, thoughtfulness, strength, compassion, wisdom, and storytelling. She possessed innovative design skills that created beauty in many homes. Her friends and family will smile when reminiscing about her ability to sing little silly ditties on the spur of the moment, her signature call of “wooohooo” to greet others and her overall generosity.
Pat and her family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Women’s Cancer Center of Albany, especially Dr. Patrick Timmons and Saratoga Hospice who went above and beyond to comfort her.
The funeral Mass was held on Monday, May 1 at St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY. Public interment was at Calvary Cemetery, 481 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY, 12077. Those who wish to remember Pat in a special way may do so by donating to Joseph’s House and Shelter, 74 Ferry Street, Troy, NY, 12180. To leave a special message for the family online visit NewComerAlbany.com
Jessica Lucas, 41, of Ballston Spa, was charged April 16 with DWI and driving in the wrong direction.
Shawn Smith, 49, of Gloversville, was charged April 15 with DWI, and unsafe backing of vehicle.
Brad Coles, 43, of Albany, was charged April 14 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.
Graham Bodwell, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 14 with DWAI, and moving from lane unsafely.
Kevin Kelly, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 13 with criminal trespass.
Randy Jones, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 13 with criminal mischief.
Anthony Mack, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 12 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Kelsi Harrington, 25, of Saratoga
Springs, was charged April 12 with petit larceny.
Carlos Teran, 52, of Windermere, Florida, was charged April 12 with DWI, making an illegal signal, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Edward Purvee, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 12 with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.
Zachary Rose, 18 of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 11 with two counts criminal mischief.
Joshua Usher, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged April 11 with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.
Evan Evans, 18, of Wilton, was charged April 11 with aggravated harassment.
Paul Sims, 31, of Schenectady, was charged April 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and equipment violation.
Scott Morelli, 52, of Troy, was charged April 10 with
aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps.
Brett F. Dittmar, 27, of Rensselaer, was sentenced April 25 to 1.5 years’ incarceration and 10-years postrelease supervision on a felony charge of attempted criminal sex act in the second-degree, and 1.5 years’ incarceration and 10 years post-release supervision on a felony charged of patronizing a person for prostitution, charged April 2021 in Clifton Park. Sentences to run concurrently.
Allen L. Titus, 32, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt.
Timothy P. Murdick, 31, of West Sand Lake, pleaded April 21 to felony DWI, charged November 2022 in Clifton Park. Sentencing June 23.
Tamela L. Sangster, 60, of Gansevoort, pleaded April 21 to felony DWI, charged December 2022 in Northumberland. Sentencing June 23.
Nathan J. Massengale, 22, of Clifton Park, was sentenced April 21 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony aggravated criminal contempt.
Daniel R. Eddy, 34, of Troy, was sentenced April 21 to 5 days local incarceration and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged August 2022 in Waterford.
Sara M. Seymour, 41, of Lake George, pleaded April 21 to attempted criminal
possession of a controlled substance, charged December 2022 in Wilton. Sentencing May 19.
Leroy F. Buttles, 48, of Gansevoort, was sentenced April 17 to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, first charged November 2020-February 2021 in Wilton.
Allison L. Bechtold, 47, of Albany, was sentenced April 11 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2022 in Clifton Park.
Dean E. Harrington, 54, of Corinth, pleaded to attempted strangulation, and criminal mischief. Sentencing June 15.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Delia Faiola, 84, passed 4/24/2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Calling hours were held May 1 at Burkes. Mass of Christian Burial was 5/2 at St. Clement’s followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations: Saratoga Cancer Patient Fund, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. www. burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dennis P. Murphy, 72 passed April 22, 2023. Calling hours, 4-7 p.m., 5/5/2023 at Burkes. Graveside service at 10 a.m., 5/6/2023 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Schuylerville (41 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville, NY). Memorial donations to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (www.jdrf. org/donate) or St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (www.sjci.com/apps/ pages/givetoday) Full obit: www. burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret Jeanette Evans, “Peg” or “Peggy,” passed 4/28/2023. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Woodlawn Commons and Home of the Good Shepherd. Calling hours: 2-4, 5/6/2023 at Burkes. Memorial donations to The Flower and Fruit Mission, P.O. Box 207, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Lee Snyder, 83, passed April 28, 2023 with his family by his side at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours: 10 a.m. - Noon Friday, 5/5/2023 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Funeral service at noon. Private burial. Memorial donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: www.mskcc.org. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Thomas J. Healy, 87, passed away on May 1, 2023. Calling hours are 5-7pm, Tuesday 5/9/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am, Wednesday 5/10/23 at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave. Burial is private. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com
ALBANY — Michael L. Traver, 69, passed April 25, 2023 after a long illness, surrounded by family. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his passing but share great memories of his life. Services were private. Thank you to Albany Medical Center ICU Staff. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com
BALLSTON SPA — Anthony
“Tony” Rocco passed away suddenly on April 24, 2023. A Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, May 3, at St. Peters Church, 241 Broadway. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave followed. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jerry Stephen, Sr., 70, passed away 4/27/2023. Jerry was remembered at Burke funeral home on 5/4/23, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement’s and burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Malta Ridge Fire Company (Toys for Tots) or After the Fire, Inc. www. burkefuneralhome.com
He was born on January 4, 1933 in New York, NY, the son of the late Minard C. Dopman and Louise Lewis Dopman.
William served his country with pride as an Aviation Mechanic for the US Airforce.
Paul W. Dopman (Ann Smith); stepdaughter, Kathy Gentile; grandchildren, Carissa Dopman, Cameron Dopman; stepgrandchild, Jenny Silberman; many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
2 p.m. where he will be laid to rest with his wife Patricia in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
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William had the biggest heart and a humble spirit. He was a private and quiet person, but also very witty and fun! He was fearless, yet sensitive and incredibly compassionate. William enjoyed woodworking, camping, his dogs, and a good bottle of scotch. His greatest joy was time with his family and his church in Maryland.
William is survived by his son,
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dopman.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of William can be made to Saratoga Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — fourth-generation Saratogian Carol Daggs will lead a discussion filled with rare photos that will open up a unique aspect of history in the Spa City at the Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. Daggs is author of the
book “Saratoga Soul Brandtville Boogie,” and a descendant of the original residents of Brandtville, a historically African American farming community dating back to the 1800s located at the edge of Saratoga Springs. Daggs is an accomplished musician, entertaining speaker, and board member at Saratoga Springs
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BALLSTON SPA — The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 13 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America.
Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event. Activities include petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations.
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Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses
the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. Visit www. brooksidemuseum.org.
Commissioner Christian Mathiesen officially announced his campaign for mayor of Saratoga Springs on April 26.
Mathiesen will be on the Democratic Primary ballot June 27, challenging incumbent Mayor Ron Kim for the Democratic nomination. The general election for all five city council seats – one mayor and four commissioners –as well as for two city Supervisor slots will take place in November.
Current Mayor Kim and mayoral challenger Mathiesen each also previously served on the City Council as commissioners of Public Safety.
Mathiesen said he and Kim have shared support for each another in the past but added that
he has disagreed with a variety of actions Kim has taken since being elected mayor. Specifically, Mathiesen criticized what he called Kim’s support of “illconceived policies” as they related to city personnel - “a lot of my concerns are based on Mayor Kim’s support of Commissioner Montagnino’ s efforts in the Public Safety (department),” Mathiesen said – and expressed that the current mayor has allowed “mob rule to prevail” during recent council meetings.
“Instead of having a police department that’s run by law enforcement agencies, we seem to have a police department that’s run by civilians, and that should never be the case,” said Mathiesen, specifically citing the elimination of the assistant city police chief position, and a press conference led by Montagnino and Kim shortly following last November’s
downtown shooting incident.
Regarding recent interruptions of City Council meetings by the public which haveincluded members of Saratoga Black Lives Matter, Mathiesen said, “I would have had police come in and remove people who disrupted the meeting,” and added: “I would like to speak to (members of) Black Lives Matter. I think we need to open the dialogue. I think the citizens in Saratoga Springs have learned a lot from the Black Lives Matter people and listened to their concerns. But I think also that Black Lives Matter need to be open to concerns that other citizens in Saratoga Springs have about a lot of other issues that have been brought up because of their activities.”
The city is currently exploring possibilities for a future location of a homeless shelter and evaluating whether that would take the form of a permanent venue vs. a temporary one, a 24/7 shelter or a space to be used only during the cold winter season, and whether it should allow entry to those who need it on a low-barrier status.
“It’s very important people are treated humanely,” said Mathiesen, adding he supports ensuring there is a buffer between any proposed location siting and schools.
“You need to have adequate funding, adequate support, you need to have professionals in
that facility dealing with it. It’s a very, very complicated issue,” he said. “It would depend upon how much federal support there was, how much county support there was. This is a countywide and a statewide and a nationwide problem. And the people who have gravitated to Saratoga Springs go far beyond the borders of the city. Most of them are not Saratogians, so I think we really need to look at what kind of support we would be getting from other levels of government,” Mathiesen said. “Are there other alternatives to having one central low-barrier shelter? I think there are better solutions than that frankly.”
Mathiesen’s announcement was staged in front of the Canfield Casino and included three dozen
supporters - former council members Robin Dalton, Michele Madigan – who is running for City Supervisor, and former deputy commissioner Eileen Finneran among them.
“For me, the biggest issue is trying to bring some normalcy and some decorum back to city government,” Mathiesen said. “I will bring back normalcy. I will show respect for the many city employees who make our city government work so well and I will reach out to all facets of our community on a regular basis…everyone will know they are being heard.”
The Primary Election will take place June 27. City Republicans have endorsed John Safford for Mayor. The General Election will take place Nov. 7.
continued from front page... resolution vote, city Mayor Ron Kim addressed the members of the audience who, just as Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino began expressing opposition to the resolution, collectively engaged in a loud coughing fit.
As the resolution was read, the public safety deputy commissioner relocated his position from table-side to the back of the hall with the intent to exit the room in protest should the council approve the proposal. The Saratoga Springs PBA had earlier released a statement taking issue with the resolution’s stating of “law enforcement” as one entity that, during its history, “has supported and allowed racism and hate.”
A handful of officers stood in the back hall and out of public view. “Present in the event their presence was needed,” the public safety commissioner later confirmed.
The mayor read the resolution, paused for a beat, and looked across both sides of the council table.
A variety of newspaper clippings dating back more than a century and displaying racist and often vulgar language when referring to local black residents are preserved as part of the historical record in the Saratoga Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library.
Among the materials is a list of slave owners in early 19th century Saratoga County that details the names of the slave “owners” and the number of slaves they “owned.”
More recent newspaper clips report about white supremacist flyers found on car windshields one day in 2017, and an assortment of fliers that depict the crude illustrations and racist language.
There is also material related to Urban Renewal.
“The greatest concentration of black-owned businesses in Saratoga Springs was found on Congress Street. An assortment of nightclubs, gambling houses, restaurants, bars, barber shops, brothels, and beauty salons,” writes Myra B. Armstrong. “The street was completely renovated by the Urban Renewal Program.”
The Urban Renewal Program began around 1960 and by 1980 resulted in the relocation of 96 households consisting of 228 people on the city’s West Side. Nearly twothirds of the households were black.
During the council discussion immediately prior to the
measure 4-1, with Montagnino casting the one vote against.
“Commissioner Montagnino wants to say that I’m not in control of this meeting,” Mayor Kim said.
“I’m going to ask you to be quiet for this debate - because he basically wants to charge this room,” he added, gesturing to a doorway off stage right that leads to a blind stairwell. “They’re right outside,” Kim said. “Please. Let him speak.”
Montagnino continued and the room quieted; when the commissioner raised speculation about the cause of a fallen statue in Congress Park three years ago, voices in the audience again grew elevated. The statue, dedicated to a local regiment of the Civil War, mysteriously toppled in the middle of the night. Despite an investigation, the cause of the statue’s toppling remains unknown.
“That statue sat peacefully in Congress Park for a century-anda-half until it was toppled in July 2020. I suspect there are people in this room who know who did it,” Montagnino said. The voices grew louder.
“The remarks made by Commissioner Montagninoyou’re playing into his hands. He is essentially inciting you,” said Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran, who would vote in favor of the proposal. The resolution, Moran said, was aimed at reconciliation and moving forward with dignity and respect. “That’s what this motion is about, Jim.”
Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi, who similarly voted in favor of the resolution, agreed. “Housing discrimination, employment discrimination are all realities that have existed. Not just for Black people but also for various immigrant communities,” she said. “For restorative justice to work, we have to first acknowledge the truth. And the truth is that racism, discrimination and bias exists in this country, in this state, and this city. And for this reason, I voted for a restorative justice resolution brought forth by Mayor Ron Kim.”
Over Montagnino’s protests that he be allowed to continue speaking, the mayor called for a vote. The council approved the
Many in the crowd rose to their feet and began chanting. With an eye toward this November’s elections, they chanted “Hit The Road Jim.” Referencing earlier charges brought against two Saratoga BLM supporters related to actions during previous council meetings, there were calls to “Drop The Charges.”
Montagnino was the complainant in a disorderly conduct charge against Chandler Hickenbottom regarding a Feb. 7 council meeting, and a witness in disorderly conduct and instructing governmental administration charges against Saratoga BLM founder Alexis Figuereo, and against Bridgette Barr regarding to an April 24 council meetings.
Queried about whether he may consider dropping those charges, Montagnino said only a court can dismiss a charge and a prosecutor can move to withdraw a charge, while witnesses and complainants do not have that authority. “With or without that authority, I have no intention other than to cooperate with the two special prosecutors who have been appointed to see that the cases are prosecuted to disposition,” he said during a sit-down interview on Wednesday, one day after the council meeting.
Might any new charges be forthcoming related to Tuesday night’s meeting, which came to an abrupt halt.
“The truthful answer is: I don’t know,” he said.
Montagnino denied intentionally attempting to provoke a reaction from Saratoga BLM supporters during the meeting when speculating about the toppled Saratoga
Regiment Civil War statue. The statue is dedicated to The 77th Regiment, which was organized in Saratoga Springs and mustered into service in 1861 to fight against the Confederacy. “No. It wasn’t done to provoke emotion,” Montagnino said. “It was done to make a point, and my point is this: BLM is not looking for justice, reform, accommodation, a seat at the table. No. They want chaos.”
Tuesday’s approved resolution asks all five council members and both supervisors to each appoint one member to a “Restorative Justice Panel” by May 31. That panel – to which the mayor will appoint co-chairs, is then charged with inviting community input in a dialogue to define what form Saratoga Springs Restorative Justice Program would take. Their recommendations will subsequently be presented to the City Council by Dec. 19.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Approximately 17 regional agencies and 400 people took part in a simulated training exercise focusing on a mass casualty response on April 30 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
The training focused on coordination and emergency response during several simulated scenarios that envisioned an incident involving a large number of injuries at the venue during a concert.
“We’re doing this to make sure we are as safe as we can be for the patrons of the park and for concertgoers,” Jeffrey Santor, sergeant with the NYS Park Police and division emergency manager said during the Sunday morning exercise.
The exercise involved personnel from Park Police, New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Saratoga Springs City Police and Fire Departments, local EMS Agencies as well as operations staff from Saratoga
Spa State Park, Live Nation and SPAC. Saratoga Hospital, Albany Medical Center and their regional partners concurrently staged an exercise to measure how the simulated event would affect their emergency plans.
Planning for the exercise began last July. Public volunteers played the role of concert-goers.
“It was a lot of work to get
us to the point to where we’re at today. “We have done some stuff with the Saratoga Springs PD here before, (but) this is the first one in a number of years with multiple agencies all working together,” Santor said.
“It was a very successful exercise and hopefully we gained some knowledge to help keep everybody safe in future events at SPAC.”
WILTON — Porto has been with the organization for almost 5 years, after 14 years as Director of Parks and Recreation at Gavin Park in Wilton.
Porto oversaw the renovation of the site Visitor Center and expansion of the gift shop, pursued partnerships with state and local officials and businesses and NYS Parks, fostered the historic site’s brand, and led successful Grant bicentennial celebrations. He
assisted the National Historic Landmark on the path to a new Strategic Plan and the long-term goal of construction of an Education Pavilion on the summit to carry out their mission of bringing the compelling story of Ulysses S. Grant to a wider audience.
Porto will stay on with Grant Cottage to work on special projects. He is succeeded by Beth J. Merrill, a seasoned non-profit and museum specialist.
Colleen Franchini sold property at 82 Lancaster Ct to Trent Allen for $445,500
Ann Byrnes sold property at 7 Jenkins Rd to Darlene Bower for $152,000
BBL Upstate LLC sold property at 137 Lake Hill Rd to Benjamin Santandera for $381,500
Marlene Rohe sold property at 3 Sharon Lane to Joseph Suhrada for $127,000
Robert O’Malley sold property at 8 Trout Pond Rd to Richard Vandell for $410,000.
US Bank Trust National Assoc.
sold property at 656 & 658 Locust Grove Rd to Michael Scuola for $225,750
Peter Buck sold property at 192 Thimbleberry Rd to Thomas McDonough for $275,000
Diane Quirk sold property at 4 Pine Crest to Kristin Weary for $406,000
Tammy Cetnar sold property at 313 Caribou Ct to Ewa Ulanowska for $265,000
Mark Rutkowski sold property at 162 Malta Ave to Kathryn Bergin for $495,000
Nancy Handmaker sold property at 52 Rowland St to Bridget Virkler for $250,000
Beth Carpluk sold property at 59 Myers Lane to Miranda Hough for $182,900
Jones Property Ventures LLC sold property at 8 Congress Ave to Elizabeth Kline for $451,500
Maureen Humiston sold property at 15 Ellis Ave #8 to Scott Blasi for $400,000
Regatta View LLC sold property at 26 Dartmouth Way to Christopher Beck for $699,900.
West Ave Development Saratoga sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 305 to Sandra Peculis for $619,000
Robert Dolan sold property at 70 Railroad Pl #407 to Judith Needham for $1,300,000.
Stephen Simon sold property at 136 West Circular St to Walnut Hill Properties for 510,000.
Manuel Choy sold property at 125 Union Ave Apt C-208 to Kathleen McCarthy for $263,000
Oscar Ovitt sold property at 300 West Ave to Saratoga Young Men’s Christian Assoc for $225,000
Robert Bertholde sold property at 4 Clubhouse Dr to Theresa Cataldo for $350,000.
Joseph Popper sold property at 61 Waterview Dr to Michael Pellella for $999,999.
WILTON
Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 39 Berkeley Way to Monroe Bunge for $612,712.
Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 57 Berkeley Way to Peter Andreoli for $851,018
MILTON — The NAPA
Auto Parts Store on Rowland St in Milton celebrated its grand opening on Friday, with an appearance by NASCAR star Chase Elliott.
Elliott greeted fans, signing autographs and taking photos with the long line of people who waited throughout the day for a chance to meet the driver. Elliott has been voted NASCAR’s most popular driver five times.
Food and beverages were served by a food truck from Sarchioto’s Concessions, and the celebration featured a Formula 1 racing simulator, a bounce house, and more. NAPA Store owner Jeff Shorr said the celebration was “great.”
“It’s a big deal for us,” said Shorr. “The weather cooperated, and a lot of our vendors and customers all came to celebrate it
with us. It was a pretty cool day.”
The store also celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring numerous local officials, including Town of Milton Supervisor Scott Ostrander, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus, and New York State Senator Jim Tedisco.
“I’m happy to be a part of the Town of Milton, I’m happy to be in Saratoga County, and I’m hoping that this is just the tip of the iceberg for what we’ve got going on,” Shorr said to those in attendance prior to the ribbon cutting.
Shorr said the response from the local community was “tremendous” for the store’s opening celebration.
“It means the people in this community are excited to have us,” Shorr said. “They’ve expressed that. Many of the elected officials came out today, and all the stakeholders for the project. It makes me feel welcome, and like it’s where I want to be for a long time.”
Shorr said the store has doubled
its retail business since moving from its prior location on Milton Ave in Ballston Spa. He also said that the Milton location is the first of NAPA’s new ‘large-format’ stores.
“So there’s a lot of features in
this location that we don’t have anywhere else,” said Shorr, naming a large Milwaukee display and two show garages as examples.
Town of Milton supervisor
Scott Ostrander said the NAPA
store can be an economic benefit in the town and made note of the large-format nature of the store.
“That’s impressive,” said Ostrander. “And it’s in our town, so what more can I say?”
ALBANY — Chick-fil-A, Inc. has announced the operators of its two Capital Region locations, which will open this summer.
Scott Payne will work as owner/operator of the Clifton Park location at 304 Clifton Park Center Rd. Payne is a veteran who served as a pilot in the Marine Corps, and previously was the
owner/operator of a Chick-fil-A in Purcellville, Virginia.
Will Potts will serve as owner/ operator of the North Greenbush location at 502 North Greenbush Rd. Potts previously was the general manager at a Chick-fil-A location in Cheektowaga and participated in the Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program.
In celebration of the openings, Chick-fil-A said it will donate $25,000 on behalf of each new restaurant to Feeding America, totaling $50,000 directed to support partners in the greater AlbanySchenectady-Troy area, according to the press release. The new locations will add approximately 200 jobs, the release says.
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 May:
May 9 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.
May 10 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.
May 18 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.
May 23 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.
May 25 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.
Registration is required for all workshops. Visit 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.
MALTA — The Sugar Fairy Bakes, LLC has opened its second brick and mortar shop in the town of Malta. The soft opening took place on Saturday, April 1. This new retail bake shop and coffee destination is located at 2110 Ellsworth Blvd. The shop is conveniently located on the corner of Rt 9, about one mile off Exit 12 of I-87.
The old fashioned from scratch bake shop offers a large variety of pastries, cookies and cakes, as well as breakfast sandwiches, and light lunch offerings. All items are made from scratch in the Mechanicville bakery, which is also the original storefront for The Sugar Fairy Bakes.
In addition to the sweet eats, the new Malta bake shop is also a specialty coffee spot. The bake shop exclusively serves Moxxi Coffee, a locally-sourced brand. The Sugar
Fairy Bakes offers cold brew and fresh hot brew as well as 13 flavors of iced or hot lattes, which are also available in latte flights. Custom cakes, catering needs as well as breads are all part of the vast menu offerings. This new bakery-coffee shop in Malta is open for breakfast, lunch and anytime treats, Tuesday - Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
“We are excited about our continued growth in this market,” said Stacie Blair, owner of The Sugar Fairy Bakes. “Malta has always been the goal destination for a brick-and-mortar shop and we are extremely grateful to the community members for welcoming us and supporting our growth as a small business.”
A grand opening, which will also debut a 1,000 sq foot event and meeting space, will be held
on June 24. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. hosted by The Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
“We’re all nostalgic for simpler times in our lives and in our fast-paced world I want to give my customers something different. I believe baking is a labor of love. Love that should be shared with others,” said Blair. “As a from scratch baker taught by grandma over 35 years ago, I bring these sweet memories to the bakery and use them as the foundation that we build on every day. Keeping with tradition we use real butter, real eggs, and never run short on passion. Time and circumstances have changed as my company has grown, but the foundation laid in 2019 has remained constant. The potential here is limited only by my imagination.”
by Giovanna D’Orazio, of D’Orazio Peterson for Saratoga TODAY
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Individuals with mental health conditions are protected in the workplace in several different ways, but we will see employers having difficulty in this context. Whether it’s because of stigmas associated with mental health conditions, or a lack of awareness as to how to handle situations where an employee needs support during a difficult time, this is one of the most common areas where we see things falling apart at work.
Many if not most mental health conditions are “disabilities”
within the meaning of the antidiscrimination laws including the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New York State Human Rights Law (NYHRL). This means that qualified employees are entitled to reasonable accommodations and to be free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation for making a complaint of violations of the law. Under the NYHRL, victims of domestic violence are also entitled to time off to receive counselling. Mental health conditions can also fall under the definition of a “serious health condition” within the meaning of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA is the federal law that gives eligible employees of larger private employers and public employers up to twelve weeks of job protected leave.
engage in an interactive process with you to figure out a suitable accommodation. You may not always be entitled to exactly what you’re asking for, but the law wants the employer and employee to work together to find a solution.
WHEN DO THINGS GO SOUTH?
be met, and they fire an employee who needs a little more time off. At that point, the disability laws may have protected an additional period of leave, and sometimes employers get themselves in trouble in that context.
WHAT
Sometimes employees need time off to treat a mental health condition. Other times, employees need an accommodation because, for example, a medication may incapacitate them at certain times of the day. In either of these situations, the law typically puts the initial burden on the employee to give the employer enough information to put it on notice that leave or an accommodation is needed. If you are eligible for FMLA leave, the employer will typically provide you with a medical certification for your doctor to complete. If you are more in the reasonable accommodation context (and sometimes a scenario falls under more than one statute), your employer is required to
Sometimes the nature of the mental health condition carries stigmas that result in discrimination in the workplace. Maybe you don’t need an accommodation or leave at all, but your employer becomes aware that you went to rehab or that you are a veteran with PTSD. Sometimes we see employers start to treat employees differently – they suddenly consider them to be a danger, or they start micromanaging them.
Other times employers simply don’t realize the disability laws are implicated, and they don’t treat a mental health condition the same way they might treat a physical condition that requires an accommodation. Sometimes, at the end of FMLA leave, an employer might perceive their legal obligations to
It can be very difficult to raise a mental health struggle to your boss. And, unfortunately, sometimes this disclosure does result in a breakdown of the employment relationship. But employees do have rights and it is important for employers to be aware of these rights, to avoid applying stigmas, and to treat with sensitivity a situation that is often temporary – at least in its impact on the workplace – and can be handled with compassion and moved past. Every situation is unique, including whether a condition falls within the applicable laws or whether an accommodation is feasible. This article should not be relied on as legal advice or in taking action at work. If you need support, consult your handbook on appropriate procedures and consider speaking to HR or an attorney about your options.
The entire sporting world was fixated on Belmont Park. If you hadn’t heard about Secretariat by now chances are you were living under a rock. About the only thing that worried the Secretariat camp was could he go the mile and a half. The entire world was about to find out. 70,000 fans filled Belmont Park in anticipation. A field of five lined up in the starting gate. The bell rang and the big horse was off to a good start. Sham was on the lead at the clubhouse turn.
When they hit the backstretch the two gladiators raced as one. Midway down the backstretch
“Big Red” accelerated into a high gear. He began to eat up real estate like a fine tuned Ferrari. Sham was finished. Secretariat opened up a twenty length lead. Race caller Chic Anderson made this now famous comment. “Secretariat is moving like a tremendous machine.” The lead grew to an incredible 31 lengths at the finish line. Secretariat had reached out to immortality. He had crushed all opposition in a display that has never been duplicated. He was not only the eighth Triple crown Champion. In doing so he set track records in all three of the events that comprised the Triple Crown series. In the Belmont Stakes his time of 2:24 is a world record that stands to this day.
The Champ was given a breather and arrangements were made to resume his career at Chicago’s Arlington Park at the end of June. He won this one in a laugher. Next up, a trip to Saratoga. He was pointed for the Whitney Stakes. It was a foregone conclusion that he would just need to show up to take this one. As anyone knows who have bet on a horse race nothing is for certain. Saratoga has always owned the
reputation of being “The Graveyard of Champions.” Unfortunately for “Big Red” the adage was right on target. In a shocker an outsider named Onion was up to the challenge on Whitney day. He took the measure of the Champ holding him off by less than a length at the wire. The race did nothing to dampen Secretariat’s standing in the public’s eye.
He was given a rest and made his next start in the Marlboro Cup at Belmont Park. In this one he faced the stiffest competition of his career. He took on his illustrious stablemate Riva Ridge, along with top notch contenders Cougar 2nd and Key To The Mint. The Champ was back in form for this one. He toyed with the outstanding field while setting a new world record for the nine furlong distance.
He raced one more time on the dirt in the mile and a half Woodward Stakes. The track came up sloppy. The big guy didn’t care forthe wet track and came up second best to Prove Out.
He finished out his 1973 season
with easy wins on the grass. He took the aptly named Man O’ War Stakes at Aqueduct in another track record performance. For his finale he headed north of the border to Toronto. In his swan song he thrilled the Canadian crowd with a performance befitting a champion. He strolled home six and a half lengths clear of the field at the finish line.
The fabulous career of Secretariat was over. There was nothing left to prove. He was awarded Horse of the Year honors for the second time. He stands tall in the lore of the sport. In any given poll Secretariat mirrors Man O’ War as one of the two greatest race horses ever produced in this country. It is a well deserved honor.
In closing I would like to quote the late Charles Hatton. He is considered by many to be the premier horse racing correspondent of the Twentieth Century. He witnessed them all from Man O’ War to Count Fleet, Citation and all the rest that left their mark on the American turf. He had these poetic words to sum up the
magnificence that was Secretariat.
“Weave for the mighty chestnut a tributary crown of autumn leaves, the brightest then when autumn leaves are brown. Hang up
his bridle on the wall, his saddle on the tree, til time shall bring some racing king worthy to wear as he!”
The immortal Secretariat.. A Half-Century Ago.
An event I especially look forward to every spring is the blossoming of the early-flowering woody trees and shrubs. Their flowering sequence is a regular as clockwork. The first to show color is the native Vernal Witch Hazel. Its small flowers can range form a pale yellow to a rusty red and are often overlooked since they are small and appear even while the last of the snow is melting.
Another native early flowering tree can’t be overlooked: the Amalanchier which is also known as Serviceberry. Amalanchier trees light up the
forests with their clouds of brilliant white flowers long before there are any leaves on any of the trees. They are an important food for any early pollinators looking for a meal. Later, Amalanchier berries will feed the birds that have just arrived from their migration north.
A little later, the interesting Redbud trees flower. Unlike most trees, the Redbud’s clusters of tiny flowers appear all along the woody stems rather than at the tips. Its unique appearance always leads to folks flocking to buy them at the garden center during their bloom time.
As the days rapidly lengthen and grow warmer, the progression of flowering trees accelerates, and we’ll enjoy all the apple blossoms. There are the fruitbearing apples with their pink and white flowers. Along with them arrive their ornamental cousins, the flowering crabapples. Flowering crabapples can
range in color from pure white to red and are a sight to behold at their peak flowering.
In mid-spring the dogwoods arrive with their odd four-petaled flowers. The petals are actually bracts, or leaves that simulate flowers. At the center of the bract is the true flower that will eventually form the dogwood fruit which is prized by birds and people who enjoy making dogwood jam form them. Late in spring we get to enjoy the large flowers of the Magnolias. The largest is the Saucer Magnolia with its large pink flowers. Star magnolias with their smaller form and pure white flowers are impossible to ignore. Lately, yellow magnolias like ‘Butterflies’ have regained popularity. The sight of a well-established 25’ yellow magnolia in full flower is not easily forgotten. Thankfully, they are becoming more readily available than they were ten years ago,
If you are interested in planting early flowering trees, make sure to start prowling the nurseries in March and April, and plant them early in the season to get them off to the best start. If you already have them, remember to do any pruning as soon as they finish their flowering cycle so that the new growth you stimulate will have a whole growing season to produce the buds they need for more flowers the following spring.
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by Terri-Lynn Pellegri for Saratoga TODAY
As I stand at the kitchen counter chopping carrots for my “Sunday soup,” I pause and look out the window. The Spring greens are back and are becoming brighter every day. I marvel at them, although since they come around once a year to awaken us from the stark landscape of winter, they are no surprise. I go back to my chopping. While most of the carrot goes in the soup, the peels and the hard nubby ends get dropped into the glass vase I am using as my kitchen compost container. It’s pretty and makes a nice temporary home for the food scraps before I walk them outside to my backyard compost bin to allow my food waste to decompose
naturally, to become useful energy, regenerating nutrient deprived dirt into healthy soil.
My fascination with composting began almost a decade ago. Soon after, while in midthought, a soft light streamed through the kitchen illuminating the clear container of gathered scraps. It held my gaze and, as a photographer, I was transfixed. LOVE COMPOST was born. I have been composting and photographing the organic matter ever since.
International Compost Awareness Week 2023, (ICAW), is May 7-13. I’m celebrating my current LOVE COMPOST photographic installation at
Whole Harvest, 419 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on Friday, May 12, from 12 – 3 p.m. I will be there to greet you. Artwork will be for sale with a portion donated to Sustainable Saratoga.
I continue to celebrate compost, and it is with gratitude and delight that I am a 2023 recipient of an Artist’s Grant from Saratoga Arts to create LOVE COMPOST: A Saratoga Collaborative, which will involve local businesses and be exhibited at the new Saratoga Senior Center. Installation date to be determined. For more information about LOVE COMPOST, visit terrilynnpellegriphotography.com.
Contact these valuable resources to learn about Composting: Sustainable Saratoga (sustainablesaratoga.org), Pitney Meadows Community Farm (pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org), Loving Earth Compost (lovingearthcompost.com), US Composting Council (compostingcouncil.org).
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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WILTON — The Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park received some major support from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family on Friday, with a donation of $100,000 to aid in the transformation of Camp Saratoga from a former Boy Scout camp to the Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center.
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park is working to transform the camp into a year-round outdoor education center, named after Larry Gordon, longtime director of the Saratoga County Planning Board who was dedicated to protecting and supporting the camp.
Gordon was also on the Board of Directors for Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Parks,
served as committee chair for the Town of Wilton Open Space, Recreation and Trails Plan, and participated in a wide variety of volunteer work. He was a life member of the Greenfield Fire Department, served 35 years as a fire warden for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and was appointed to the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission.
Gordon also visited Camp Saratoga as a Boy Scout, and went on to serve 20 years on the executive board of the Saratoga County Council and Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
“These funds will help Larry’s vision well into the future,” said Town of Wilton Supervisor John Lant. “I want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Dake for their very, very generous donation to the project.
I want to thank all those involved in making this happen.”
“I want to express our deepest appreciation for the incredible generosity shown by Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family with this donation for the Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center at the Town of Wilton’s Camp Saratoga,” said Matthew Miczek, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Co-Chair. “We are proud to have Larry Gordon’s name attached to this project, a man many of us personally knew and enjoyed gathering with.
Larry spent a great deal of his life protecting, enhancing, and promoting conservation of these great lands here at Camp Saratoga, and throughout the county.”
Miczek said the funds will help expand programs and services, and help Wilton Wildlife
reach more people. He said the project will begin by transforming the Boy Scout Health Lodge into a welcome center for the park.
Other phases will include renovations of the Ranger Cabin to both a nature center and display center for Gordon’s collection of Scout memorabilia, and renovations of the Winter Lodge to a multi-purpose classroom. Miczek said the Town of Wilton’s grounds maintenance team will handle renovations on the property.
The renovations will allow for the Larry Gordon Education Center to become a year-round facility with permanent locations for its educational offerings. The Education Center will host exhibits on plants, animals, the ecology of the Saratoga Sandplains, and on the human history of the area.
Gordon’s collection will contain a variety of documents and materials showcasing the history of scouting within Saratoga County.
The camp currently has trails, pavilions, restrooms, and camping facilities. It is located in the nearly 2,400-acre Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, and has access to over 25 miles of trails.
Trish Watkins, Gordon’s wife, spoke of his love for the park and his work there, saying he would often greet new visitors to the park and attempt to establish a connection with them.
“If I told you that Larry came down to this parking lot at least 10 times every day, I would not be exaggerating,” said Watkins. “He was a self-appointed one-man welcome committee. … (Larry) came here as a youth, as a scout, so it held a very special place in his heart. He wanted others to be able to enjoy that same special memory that he had.”
Bill Dake, Chairman of Stewart’s Shops, spoke of his time serving on the Saratoga County Planning Board with Gordon, saying he often went above and beyond at his job as the Saratoga County Planner. Gordon spent 33 years as director of the county’s Planning Board.
“When he came and started working on this area, which was his true love, he had all these assets and tricks and ideas and contacts that he had,” Dake said. “We’re here today because of those, I believe. … This was really Larry’s love. Please, keep in mind what an asset he has given us. Let’s appreciate it.”
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa CSD Board of Education approved the proposed
2023-24 school district budget at the April 19 meeting. The proposed 2023-2024 budget is $104,232,811,
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School National Honor Society will host a Touch-A-Truck event at Gordon Creek Elementary School on May 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This family event offers kids of all ages the opportunity to explore a variety of different vehicles, such as fire, police, military and construction vehicles.
There will be a horn free hour
from 10-11 a.m. Admission is free and open to the community, but donations are welcome with proceeds to benefit the NHS Scholarship Fund. The event is held outside the Gordon Creek Elementary School at 50 Wood Road, Ballston Spa.
For additional information, please contact Christina Carlson at ccarlson@bscsd.org or 518884-7150 ext. 2368.
BALLSTON SPA — Local art and accompanying activities will be presented in downtown Ballston Spa from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, as part of the First Friday event “School Art in the Community.”
Presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association in collaboration with the Ballston Spa Central School District, visitors can expect to see artwork created by students from pre-K to high school on display in participating businesses
throughout the downtown area.
The Malta Ave Odyssey of the Mind team will be holding an ice cream fundraiser in Wiswall Park, with all proceeds going towards their trip to World Finals at the end of May.
In addition to the art displays, visitors can enjoy food and drink specials at participating shops as well as special promotions.
For more information, visit www.ballston.org or contact the BSBPA at info@ballston.org
which represents a 5.7% increase in expenditures over the 2022-2023 budget. The projected tax levy to support the 2023-2024 budget is $58,016,479 - which represents a 3.1% increase over the 20222023 tax levy. The adopted budget supports all current programs in place and adds additional staff support for both academic programs, as well as for struggling and accelerated students.
The mandated School District Annual Budget Hearing was scheduled for May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School Library. There are also two Community Budget Presentations being offered this spring for residents to learn more about the budget proposal. Interested voters are invited to attend on Tuesday, May 9 at the Malta Community Center or on Thursday, May 11 at the Milton Community Center –both at 6:30 p.m.
If a resident of the school district meets the definition of a “qualified voter” but has not registered to vote, (s)he must register to be eligible to receive a ballot. A qualified voter may register with the county by contacting the Saratoga County Board of Elections, or at the district’s registration day on May 9. Absentee ballots are available for voters who are unable to visit the polls on May 16. An application
for the absentee ballot is available for pickup at the District Office or by calling 518-884-7195 ext. 1320.
Absentee ballots must be received no later than 5 p.m. on May 16.
There are three Board of Education seats up for election this year, commencing in July 2023.
Voters will select from the following candidates at the polls: Katie Whittemore, Julia Routbort Baskin and Matt Dreher. A Candidates’ Information night will be held on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the BSHS Library for area voters to learn more about the candidates.
District voters will also vote on three propositions on the ballot on May 16. Proposition I is the School Budget proposal for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $104,232,811. The second is for School Vehicle Replacement in the amount of
up to $965,000 to purchase and replace school buses and vehicles. Proposition III is for the Ballston Spa Public Library in the amount of $62,102 towards the expense of operating the public library.
The annual statewide School Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections will be held on May 16 from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. District residents vote at Ballston Spa High School (residents of the Towns of Ballston, Milton and Charlton) and the Malta Town Hall (residents of Malta).
Additional information is on the district website and/or in the newsletter being mailed to district residents. Questions and/or comments may be sent via the comments section on the district website at www.bscsd. org or call the District Office at 518-884-7195.
SATURDAYS
9 - 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.
It’s finally here! For the first time in three years, Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors will set up their stalls in the greenery of High Rock Park for the first week of May. The farmers’ market’s longheld tradition of moving outdoors in the spring will begin again.
What better way to kick off the new season than with a celebration? On Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., area residents are invited to High Rock Park as the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s 45th season opens. Market-goers are invited to join local farms and businesses for a ribbon cutting just before 9 a.m. Then, the market bell rings, music fills the air, and vendors begin offering fresh vegetables and fruits, meats, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and much more.
“We are all very excited to return to High Rock Park for our 45th year in operation! We have a great lineup this year of vendors, including many who are returning and several who are new to our market,” says Mark Boscum, the market’s president.
About 80 vendors will participate in the Saturday market. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market also operates on Wednesdays, from 3-6 p.m., with about 30 vendors. Bring your shopping list and walk, bike, or drive to High Rock Park, where, twice a week, vendor stalls fill the pavilions and spill out onto the lawns. Grab a coffee made with locally roasted beans and perhaps a light breakfast from one of the many prepared food vendors featuring items like breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and single-serve yogurts with fruit.
2023 Vendor List
SATURDAY
• Argyle Cheese Farmer
• Awakened Tonics, LLC
• Balet Flowers & Design, LLC
• Ballston Lake Apiaries
• Burger’s MarketGarden
• Cookie Lab Confections
• Cuz We Love Art
• Daily Fresh
• Down to Earth Aerial
• Earth to Mind
• Euro Delicacies
• Feathered Antler
• Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery
• Giovanni Fresco
• Goodway Gourmet
• Gomez Veggie Ville
• Grazin’ Acres Farm
• Green Jeans Market Farm
Shushan Hydro Farms
And shop.
This year, we encourage you to visit the market via bicycle, if feasible. Purchase a Bike Benefits sticker at the market information table, and earn a $2 coin with every ride to the farmers’ market. We also invite you to bring your reusable shopping bags to reduce waste and the market will have totes available for purchase. We continue our compost collection program and will accept fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, and similar items. We have an ATM on-site, and most vendors accept credit cards. We also accept SNAP benefits. While shopping, check out the children’s activities like free face painting, and enjoy live music, and information from local non-profit tables.
See you there!
The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.
• Happy Cupcake NY
• Hebron Valley Veal
• Hepatica Farm
• High Peaks Distillery & ADK Brew
• Irin Wellness
• Jenny Jo’s Smoothie Bar, LLC
• Jireh Organic Farm
• Juniper Handcrafted Jewelry
• Junbucha
• Key Beverage Company
• King Creek Farms
• Kokinda Farm
• La Capital Tacos
• Leaning Birch Farm
• Longlesson Farm
• Lovin’ Mama Farm
• Nettle Meadow
• M&A Farm
• Mariaville Farm & Allie’s Keto
• Moon Cycle Seed Co
• Muddy Trail Jerky Co.
• Mugzy’s Barkery
• New Scotland Spirits
• Night Work Bread
• Northbound Boutique
• Old Taven Farm
• Old World Farm
• Owl Wood Farm
• Pam the Baker
• Parchment
• Perogi Pierogi Pyroogie
• Petra Pocket Pies
• Puckers Gourmet
• Pure and Co.
• Saratoga Apple
• Saratoga Chocolate Co.
• Saratoga Crackers
• Saratoga Garlic Company
• Saratoga Peanut Butter Co.
• Saratoga Sud ‘n’ Stuff
• Scotch Ridge Berry Farm
• Slate Valley Farms
• Slyboro Ciderhouse at Hick’s Orchard
• Something’s Brewing
• Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
• Squash Villa Farm
• Sweet Prophecy
• Talmadge’s Vegetable
• The Bread Butler
• The Mushroom Shop
• TogaNola Snack Company, LLC
• Underwood’s & Shushan Valley Hydro
• Van’s Hot Sauce
• Vashti’s Kitchen Delights
Happy Cinco de Mayo. Many of us foodies may be planning some celebrations for this event. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Although a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, the day is a popular celebration in the United States. And what better way to celebrate than to eat delicious Mexican food? An essential item needed in most recipes for Cinco de Mayo includes spices. Traditional Mexican cuisine has a distinct taste and it’s made up of a few common ingredients. That spicy flavor is due to things like onions, garlic, chile powders, herbs, spices, and a few that are specific to this style of food. Oregano and cumin bring a lot to that signature Mexican flavor. Cumin has been around since the beginning of history. Its origin lies somewhere in the Mediterranean but has expanded in popularity because it is grown easily all over the world. It has a toasty yet somewhat bitter taste and gives Mexican dishes a certain flavor that cannot be replaced. Chile Powder is actually a blend of dried, powdered chiles, cumin, and oregano. Other spices are sometimes included in the mix, but those are the key ingredients. It is used primarily for seasoning meats and vegetables but has other uses as well.
When cooking with spices, the room fills with aromas that fill our senses. Have you ever walked into a place and smelled your favorite memories? Smells of cooking can trigger memories so strong and real it feels like you’ve been transported back in time and brings a picture as sharp as photograph of a special time in your life. Through food we exchange stories of ourselves and our families. Spices have a way of transporting you to another place and time. Each spice or collection of spices has a story, and a wonderful, beautiful one at that. Spices are flavor enhancers! That might seem rather simplistic, but it really sums up how to think about spices and get the best from them. Rather than seeing these strange little bits of bark, seeds and roots as something to be used only on special occasions, or just when a recipe calls for them, look at your spice shelf as flavor enhancers to be added to your cooking (or even drinks) in small quantities at any time. You can add pretty much any spice you like to anything you cook - you’ll soon find there are NO RULES to making something taste delicious – the only way to really understand it is through trial and error.
Having said all that, you shouldn’t normally be able to clearly identify a particular spice in your cooking - if you can taste a spice clearly, the chances are
you’ve added too much. If you taste your food as you go and add seasonings in small quantities your cooking will improve and your food will have more flavor. The saying ‘you can always add more, but you can never take away’ is a good one to bear in mind, so just add a little at a time, tasting all the time until you’re happy with it.
For some Americans, one perceived impediment to cooking with spices is the dislike of spicy food, even though spices are not spicy hot, per se. Spices can make food richly flavorful and aromatic, but they make it hot only if you add fresh, powdered or flaked chile peppers. That heat
comes with a few benefits — spicy hot food reduces the need for salt, plus it helps the body sweat and potentially remove toxins.
At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, we offer many spices that can be used to help you with your Cinco de Mayo culinary creations. Stop in and spice up your taste with some unique flavors you have yet to try.
Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked longgrain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup tomato sauce
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and season with garlic salt and cumin; cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden.
2. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened. Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com
Famous Brown Bread and Bake Sale - Spring has sprung, and our kitchen is, once again, steaming up just in time for Mothers’ Day! Simpson United Methodist Church is having our semi-annual Brown Bread and Bake Sale. Cost will be $8 per loaf. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Pick-up dates: Friday, May 12 between 4 and 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls. Bake sale on Saturday. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Sue Beebe of Cornell Cooperative Extension will cover the basics to get you started and share grower tips for those with some experience. You will discover that you do not need any experience to be successful and how to provide fresh, quality food for your family. This program is brought to you by the Milton Grange. Bringing “Rural Lifestyle Living” through classes and lectures as a community service. Breakfast will be served, RSVP is recommended. 518 885-6606. Free tomato plants will be distributed as door prizes. May 13, 8:30 a.m. Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd. Ballston Spa.
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Zane and Brady Carruth, will welcome spring with the 2023 Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 13th. This highly anticipated event held between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes of the East Side neighborhood of Saratoga Springs. Three private residences on Circular Street will be featured as well
as a condominium in the Stone Abbey, 125 Circular Street, and Circular Manor Bed & Breakfast at 120 Circular Street. The tour will also include two private residences on Union Avenue and a “Rehabilitation-in-Progress.”
For more information or to purchase tickets and join to receive discounted prices, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call (518) 587-5030. For updates, please visit the Foundation’s Facebook page.
Come join us Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Saratoga/ Wilton Elk’s Lodge. “Celebrate Mom” with a free carnation to the first 100 Mom’s, donated by Dehn’s Flowers. We are raising awareness and funds for the Cerebral Palsy Association of NY State. We have “Amazing Mom” themed raffle baskets and a BBQ buffet. Dinner will include chicken, macaroni salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread. There will be a cash bar and yummy desserts too. Dance to the beat of our favorite quartet Betsy and the ByeGons. Cost is $25 per person. For reservations call Judy at 518-587-5568 by May 9. Give MOM a night to remember.
What A Surprise brings real experiences brought to life by professional actors: joyous moments, deep losses, and everything in between. This program, as others in their repertoire, will be followed by a Q&A session with the performers. The Braid’s new work of theater, What A Surprise, created by the NEXT Emerging Artist Fellowship, will be available live on Zoom on Sunday, May 14, at 7 p.m. To register and receive Zoom access to The Braid programming, What A Surprise, on Sunday, May 14 at 7:00 PM, email sjca.sjcf@ gmail.com. Registration will be confirmed with an email, and you will be sent the access code two days before the program. Visit www.saratogasinai.org or www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org for more information.
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pieroghi sale on Tuesday,
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May 16th.. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $12/dz. Previously, we were asked about uncooked pieroghis. We will accomodate. If you would like it that way. let us know. Please call 518-363-0001. P/U will be from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Stuffed clams available as well.
The luncheon will be held on May 17 at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, 301 Church Street, Saratoga. Special guest speaker, Teddy Foster, Director of UPH, will present a program “From Condemnation to Restoration: Universal Preservation Hall”. Luncheon selections include cobb salad, a vegetarian choice, or Caesar salad with choice of salmon or chicken, bread, dessert, beverage, $35. includes gratuity, cash bar. The public is invited to attend. Send check payable to Heritage Garden Club to Anne Hunscher, 209 Daketown Rd. Greenfield Center, 12833. There will be many gift baskets available. Guests are welcome!
The League of Women Voters Saratoga County will hold a virtual meeting via zoom on Wednesday May 17 at 7 pm to plan for future Meetups and events. Members and nonmembers are invited to join the planning session to solicit ideas for topics and presenters for 202324 . All ideas are welcome at this session. To register for the zoom event. Please go to our website www.lwvsaratoga.org/events
The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important
aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsorship of Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, presents a Zoom panel discussion of the 2013 film Hannah Arendt, by Margarethe von Trotta, on May 18, at 7 p.m. The film is available for free on Kanopy, free to subscribers of Chair Flicks, and for a $3.99 rental from Apple. Arendt coined the phrase “the banality of evil” to describe the ordinariness of the Holocaust’s perpetrators; a thinker and writer, often referred to as a philosopher, considered herself a political theorist. Registration is required
at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. www. saratogasinai.org; www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org
Brandtville Blues
A discussion filled with rare photos and riveting storytelling, Thursday, May 18, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Carol Daggs, author of “Saratoga Soul Brandtville Boogie,” is a fourth-generation Saratogian and descendant of the original residents of Brandtville, a historically African American farming community dating to the 1800s, located near the Spa State Park. An accomplished musician, entertaining speaker and Board Member at the History Museum, Daggs (and special guests!) will bring Brandtville alive. Free for Museum Members, $10 for the general public; tickets and details at www.saratogahistory.org/events.
MAY 5-11 �� =family friendly
FRIDAY, MAY 5
Quilt Show ��
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Quilts made by Wings Falls Quilters and Judged by Lorry Chwazik of Norwich, NY. Vendors, boutique, quilt challenge, block challenge, quilt raffle, $100 bill raffle, lotter tickets raffle. Admission is $7. Children under 6 free. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ wingsfallsquilters. Show Chair, Debra Williams, 518-812-6395. Hotdog Fundraiser to benefit the Community Vegetable Stand, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. hosted by the Church Mission Team. The funds raised will help support the outdoor “Help Yourself” community vegetable stand.
Annual Spring Weekend Yard Sale ��
Corner of Route 29 and 10 Schallen Road, Saratoga Springs
| 10 - 6 p.m. each day. HOPE Animal Rescue will participate in the Yard Sale, May 5, 6, 7. Multiple Vendors will be in attendance! Hosted by Mary Jane and Ed Sakos.
First Friday: School Art in the Community ��
Various locations, Downtown Ballston Spa | 4 – 7 p.m. Visitors can expect to see artwork created by students from pre-K to high school, on display in participating businesses throughout the downtown area. The Malta Ave Odyssey of the Mind team will be holding an ice cream fundraiser in Wiswall Park, with all proceeds going towards their trip to World Finals at the end of May. In addition to the art displays, visitors can enjoy food and drink specials at participating shops as well as special promotions. For more information on this event and other BSBPA activities, visit www.ballston.org or contact the BSBPA at info@ballston.org
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Annual Ballston Lake
Clean Up Day ��
Ballston Lake Fire Department, Route 146-A, Ballston Lake | 8 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to join in by showing up to pick up their road assignments. The project involves doing a clean sweep of winter trash on local roadways in the hamlet of Ballston Lake and its environs. The Town of Ballston parks a large truck at the Ballston Lake Fire Department and at the Outlet Road Parking lot for volunteers to deposit their bags when they have finished their assignments. For more information, visit www. ballstonlake.org.
Spring Festival
The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In addition to visiting an array of items offered by crafters, vendors, and bakers, adoptable dogs from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter will also be present to anyone looking to give a loving pet a furever home!
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Organized through Parks & Trails, NY.
Volunteer in this exciting event to help improve and enhance our local Moreau Lake State Park. Variety of projects for all ages (large groups welcome). To volunteer – you must register at PTNY.org. You are also required to fill out a Volunteer Service Agreement and Photo Release which is built into the online application. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by The Friends of Moreau Lake. For more information call 518-793-0511.
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Museum invites everyone to join us free of charge that day and will open its doors to the public to view all the changes that have taken place in the past few years. Volunteers will be on hand to show you all their handiwork and introduce you to all aspects of what being an ESAM volunteer means. Volunteers are the backbone of all notfor-profit organizations. Meet current volunteers and see what opportunities await you. Also, learn about the incredible history of our facility and its historic collections. Must be 18 years+ to volunteer. Open to the public.
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Show floor will include over 200 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house, and other pop culture fun! Tickets at the door on the days of the event will be kids 7-15 $17 either day; Adults 16+ $27 Saturday, $23 Sunday, and $45 weekend passes. No online specials can be purchased at the door. All children 6 and under are free. For more information, visit http:// www.saratogacomiccon.com. Email at chaseconexpo@hotmail. com or call Samuel J. Chase at 518-260-1755
Pitney Meadow Community Farm, West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga and Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Composting
has a role to play in fighting climate change. Food scraps and yard waste produce methane when they decompose in a landfill; not so when composted. Composting also creates rich, organic material for use in your gardens. Join us to learn how you can reap these benefits by doing your own composting! In this workshop, we will describe the important basics of composting in clear and easy-tounderstand terms. Registration is required: https://www. pitneymeadowscommunityfarm. org/calendar/events
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Family Hike ��
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 9 a.m. Family hikes are slower paced, easy-going walks intended to comfortably bring people together in nature. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The pace and path will be determined by the group at the time of the hike. At this time our trails are not able to accommodate strollers, however, we can stay to the roads making the hike more accessible. If this is something your party requires, please let us know when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.
MONDAY, MAY 8
Saratoga Area Retired Educators Luncheon
Win Room of the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs | Noon. All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518584-1192.
The Story of Plastic Zoom Presentation | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This documentary reveals the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. It explains how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has successfully manipulated the narrative around it. The Story of Plastic is a life changing, Emmy winning film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Join David Sayer at 8:00 for questions and answers following the film. Please register in advance for this virtual meeting: Please register in advance for this virtual meeting: https://tinyurl.com/ StoryOfPlasticFilm. Presented by the Capital District Chapters of the League of Women Voters of New York.
S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham | 7 p.m.
The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets on the second Tuesday of the month. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: www.sam24.synthasite.com.
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Poetry lovers are invited to gather and read aloud favorite, previously published, poems. The group will be facilitated by Galway resident and poetry lover Susan Dufel. Suitable for adults, teens, and youth (under 12 who are good listeners are welcome with an adult), this program is designed for participation, but listeners are always welcome! To assist with planning, please be sure to register at 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs may be found at www. galwaypubliclibrary.org.
Dinner Take-out
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken & biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. $15 per dinner. (cash only).
Life in Bloom
Sunnyside Gardens, 345A Church St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Secret Gardens Tour Kickoff Party. Admission is free. Do some shopping, enjoy some lite fare and entertainment, and bid on some raffle baskets. Raffle proceeds and a portion of all sales will benefit women and girls through the work of Soroptimist International of Saratoga County.
Writers Workshop Series
Dionondehowa, 148 Stanton Rd. Shushan, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Dionondehowa.org Guided by Bonnie Hoag. Registration is required. $200 for the series. Remaining classes: Thursdays May 18 and 25. For questions and to register phone 518-3200502 or email dionondehowa@ yahoo.com. Participants in this series will be encouraged to be part of Writers Reading on June 1, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Greenwich Free Library, Greenwich.
Ballston Spa Elks Club, 10 Hamilton St. Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The Friends of the Library are excited to announce an upcoming Benefit Auction and Social Evening. Enjoy finger foods, lite fare, and beverages, an all-star line-up of live auction items, raffles and more. Among the items up for auction are a weekend getaway, antique photographs of Ballston Spa, original painting by Stu Eichel, a custom portrait of your home or business by artist Pam Stendardi, fine jewelry and antiques, gift certificates, theme baskets and more. RSVPs are appreciated. For more information, visit https://bspl. sals.edu/ or contact Danielle and Jim Carter at 518-885-5046.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
GLENS FALLS — The Hyde Collection, Chapman Museum, and World Awareness Children’s Museum celebrate International Museum Day on Thursday, May 18. This day is meant to celebrate the importance of museums as they preserve the worlds natural and cultural heritage.
Each museum will offer free admission and extended hours. At each location, visitors can pick up their passport to International Museum Day. Collect a stamp in your passport by visiting each location. Once all stamps have been collected, you can enter to win a free Family Membership to one of these three organizations.
At the Chapman Museum, visitors can explore the exhibits and build their own family trees. The Chapman will be open for extended hours until 7 p.m.
At The Hyde, visitors can play Gallery Games. There will be a number of prompts that lead visitors throughout the museum and engage with art and each other.
At the World Awareness Children’s Museum, visitors can curate their own gallery with art from the Museum. Admission to the Museum will be free from 3-8 p.m. Note, free admission does not include registration to events and classes.
On Friday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m., Home Made Theater’s Youth Conservatory will present Mean Girls Jr. at the Saratoga City Center. Based on the 2004 film, this musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone.
a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George, Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s rein with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic-self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.
20 Youth Theater Conservatory productions, as well as numerous other Home Made Theater’s productions including A Charlie Brown Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, 9 to 5: The Musical, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Charlotte’s Web, and this season’s The Lifespan of a Fact.
CAMBRIDGECady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics,
Home Made Theater’s Youth Conservatory program gives kids an exciting, creative and supportive environment in which to experience the thrill and exhilaration of performing. No experience is necessary and children ages 12 to 18 of all levels are welcome.
The Director, Musical Director, and Costume Designer of Mean Girls, Jr. is Laurie Larson, who has directed over
Production staff for the show includes Choreographer Olivia Larson, Scenic Designer Kevin Miller, Lighting Designer Jacob Pickett, Sound Designer Tom Moeller, Properties Designer Maura Pickett, and Production Stage Manager Susan Turner. Tickets for Mean Girls, Jr. are $15. Seating is general admission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling 518-587-4427.
GLENS FALLS — The Park Theater Foundation has announced the following shows in May as part of their 2022/23 season.
‘The Park Presents:’ Jeremy Garrett ft. ShadowGrass (May 11): ‘The Park Presents’ featuring innovative fiddle player, expressive singer, and songwriter in the Grammy award-winning band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Jeremy Garrett, with opening bluegrass band, ShadowGrass.
Tickets: Early Bird - $22 | Day Of Show - $25. Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Showtime: 7 p.m.
‘The Park Presents:’ Corner House (May 19): ‘The Park Presents’ featuring Corner House. Currently based out of the Portland, ME area, with roots at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, Corner House has created a singular sound that incorporates old time, Scottish, progressive bluegrass and folk.
Tickets: Early Bird - $18 | Day Of Show - $20. Doors: 6:30 p.m. |
Showtime: 7 p.m.
May 18: ‘Third Thursday Jazz’ with The Matt Niedbalski Trio featuring pianist, Ian MacDonald.
Tickets: $10. Doors: 7 p.m. |
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
May 25: ‘Live & Local: Songwriters’ Showcase’ - an intimate evening featuring some
of the Capital Region’s favorite songwriters. Hosted by performer, producer and engineer, Josh Morris, these ‘artist-in-theround’ performances will give audiences the opportunity to hear local musicians’ songs and the stories behind them. The third Songwriters’ Showcase features Josh Morris, Kyla Silk, Sydney Worthley and more. Tickets: Early Bird - $10 | Day Of Show - $15.
Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Showtime: 7 p.m.
May 26: ‘Comedy After Dark’ featuring highly-acclaimed New York City based independent animator, writer and stand-up comedian, Jim Tews. He has
performed at several notable comedy festivals including San Francisco Sketchfest and Just For Laughs Montreal, and has appeared on NBC, FX, and more.
Tickets: Early Bird - $22 | Day Of Show - $25. Doors: 7:30 p.m. | Showtime: 8 p.m.
May 31: Rochmon Record Club. Hosted by Chuck Vosganian, this listening party will focus on The Jimi Hendrix ExperienceGreatest Hits Collection “Smash Hits” (1968). Tickets: $12. Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Showtime: 7 p.m.
For the full performance listing or to purchase tickets, visit www.parktheatergf.com
ALBANY — The Bacon Brothers have announced their annual summer tour will feature a stop in Albany on Thursday, June 22 at the Hart Theatre at The Egg.
The Bacon Brothers, featuring Michael & Kevin Bacon, started over 25-five years ago and have released 10 albums and an E.P. to date, most recently the 2022 release, “Erato.”
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com/ event/00005E92B4FBE596.
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra (SSO) performs a special Mother’s Day concert on the MainStage at Proctors 3 p.m. Sunday, May 14, featuring Florence Price’s “Ethiopia’s Shadow in America” and the majestic Mahler “Symphony No. 4” with guest soprano Brittany Palmer. There will be a pre-concert talk with Palmer and Artistic Director/ Conductor Glen Cortese 2 p.m. in the Fenimore Gallery before the concert. All are invited to attend.
The performance of the Mahler “Symphony No. 4” is in memory of long-time music director, music director emeritus and conductor of the Schenectady
Symphony Orchestra Charles Schneider. Schneider served the symphony for 35 seasons beginning in 1983 and concluded with his farewell performance in October of 2018. This Mahler symphony was one of his favorites which is why it was decided to perform it in his honor.
Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518346-6204 Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at proctors. org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518382-3884, ext. 139. Tickets are $15-22 and children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Indie-folk, husband/wife duo The Ballroom Thieves will perform at Caffe Lena on May 18, in advance of their forthcoming EP, “Undone,” due later this month.
The Ballroom Thieves is Calin Peters and Martin Earley. For the last decade the band has focused on an energetic and dynamic live show that features a powerful quartet. Presently, they’re scaling things back to expose the bones of some of their most well-loved songs on an intimate duo tour.
“This run of more
personal shows is built around the conversational nature of songwriting as a way of telling a story,” Earley explains.
The pair both emphasize that they’ve learned to navigate complicated situations, including their struggles with depression, which often colors their songs. If they can impart anything to listeners, it’s that talking about mental health is not a weakness— and that sharing any of life’s trials can be a source of strength.
For more information and tickets, go to: caffelena.org.
Universal Preservation Hall has announced the 2023 slate of officers and a new member for its board of directors. Returning officers include Kathleen Fyfe, chairperson; Beth Fecteau, vice-chairperson; and Rachel Dunn, secretary.
Fyfe, who has been board chair since 2019, is the president of Fyfe Consulting as well as the program director for Leadership Saratoga, a program dedicated to the development of leaders who will serve their communities today and in the future. Fecteau, artistic director of Nacre Dance, has been a performer, dance educator, and arts administrator in the Capital District since 1985. Dunn is a marketing professional and consultant, having founded her own business in 2018.
New as treasurer is Bob
Egielski after previously serving on the board since 2016. Egielski, aside from being a contributor to many arts organizations in Saratoga Springs, is also a musician who has performed regularly with other musicians at various venues in and around Saratoga Springs since 2017.
Also new to the board is Carmine DeCrescente. DeCrescente, Vice President of DeCrescente Distributing Company, has been with DDC since 2006 and currently leads all DDC’s service operations and communications for the company.
Fellow board members include Sonny Bonacio, Michelle Borisenok, Robert Coughlin, Evan deJonghe, Rose Durr, Anthony Ianniello, John Karcher, Stephen Kyne, Todd LaRoche, Margaret Mount, Michael Phinney and Jason Tepper.
SARATOGA - During its April meeting, the Towns of Saratoga and Stillwater 250th American Revolution Committee established a schedule of public events and subcommittees to assist in the planning and organization of the events.
The committee unanimously passed three resolutions; The first resolution confirmed the committee’s objectives, and the second determined the events that will take place in 2023, in collaboration with the Saratoga
County 250th American Revolution Commission. The events include Women in War Symposium on May 5 & 6, Revolution Along the Hudson River programs on July 25 and Aug. 1, Pathways through History weekend on Oct. 7 & 8, and Surrender Day at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville on Oct. 17.
The third resolution established subcommittees to assist in the planning and organization of the events.
The subcommittees are
Revolution Along the Hudson, Pathway through History Weekend, Surrender Day commemoration, 2024-2025 commemorations and exhibits, and 2027 Battles Commemorations. The subcommittees shall work in conjunction with the committee and other relevant committees and organizations to ensure the successful execution of their respective events and exhibits.
The committee’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. June 14, at the Gates Room, Saratoga Town Hall.
CAMBRIDGE — Hubbard Hall
Center for the Arts and Education has won $279,000 in NY State Council on the Arts funding in support of artist housing and updated sound equipment.
The funds come from NYSCA and Governor Kathy Hochul’s $42 Million investment in Small and Mid-Sized Capital Projects for Arts and Cultural Organizations.
“Strengthening our creative sector increases tourism, boosts our economy, and enhances the rich heritage and cultural life of New York State,” Gov. Hochul said, in a statement. “These record grants will support a wide range of diverse and innovative projects at our arts and cultural organizations across the state, helping ensure all who visit will continue to have wonderful experiences for years to come.”
“In the last two years, with NYSCA’s extraordinary support, we have completed several facilities projects that have greatly improved patrons’ experiences, including new HVAC systems in three of our buildings and new restrooms in Hubbard Hall,” said Executive & Artistic Director David Snider, in a statement. “The addition of artist housing and new sound equipment are critical steps in our growth in serving our community and the
field at large. We are so grateful for the Governor’s leadership and NYSCA’s amazing support on these projects. We could not do any of this without them or without the support of our local community. These additions will continue to make Cambridge a destination for artists and audiences.”
The Lovejoy building on the Hubbard Hall campus will be restored and renovated to provide artist housing, while new sound equipment on the main stage will better support artists and audiences for years to come. The $279,000 will be matched by Hubbard Hall existing funds as well as an additional $100K
yet to be raised over a three-year period. The hope is to complete the artist housing portion of the project by July 2024, with new sound equipment to be implemented later this year. New artist housing will strengthen Hubbard Hall’s ability to support artist residencies, develop new work, and bring world-class artists to Cambridge, for a variety of presentations and productions.
Hubbard Hall plans to begin work on the artist housing in July. The architect on the project is Geoff Metcalfe of Keefe and Wesner, with engineering provided by Engineering Services of Vermont, LLC.
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.
This Week: Tepid, Vapid Tepid means lukewarm or unenthusiastic. They used tepid water for the baby’s bath. The crowd greeted the band with a tepid reception. Vapid means lacking animation, boring, or dull. in the interview, he came across as vapid and artificial.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
Notice is hereby given of ADK BOAT SUPERSTORAGE LLC as a domestic limited liability company. The Art. of Org were filed with the NYS Sec. of State on 04/07/2023. The Company is located in SARATOGA County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent upon whom process may be served at 20 LEONARD RD, SARATOGA SPG, NY 12866. NO registered agent. NO specific date of dissolution. The Company is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws of the State of New York. Filer: Colleen A. Dooley, Esq. PLLC PO Box 760, Latham, NY 12110. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119028
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is CALDASH, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on April 6, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 45 Berkeley Way, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119063
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is BritneyTom, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on April 10, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 241 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 12850. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119071
Notice of formation of Marek Endeavors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/06/2023
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 53, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119020
Notice of formation of Bob Holbrook Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/06/2023.
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 131 Wineberry Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119034
Notice of formation of Stoppage Time LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 1/17/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: Jonah Ruhm One Bell Slip 16G Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119040
Notice of formation of Rachel Koblic Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/08/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1128 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023.
119046
Notice of formation of WENTWORTH & ALLEN LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/29/2023 Office: Saratoga County.
SSNY has been designated as the
LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2604 Forest Ridge Blvd Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119052
Notice of formation of SEABOWS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/24/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 52 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023.
119081
Notice of formation of Atlas Online Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/14/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Burning Pines Dr, Ballston Spa NY, 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119087
Notice of formation WOODS
WAY APIARY, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/4/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, 11 Woods Way, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: All legal purposes. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119104
Notice of formation of Dream Designs and Build LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 02/22/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 301 Moonlight Dr. Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21,
04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023.
119113
Notice of formation of Meatball Martini Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 3/14/2023
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 134 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119011
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: Semiconductor Technology Consulting LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 13, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 17 Huntington Ct, Saratoga Springs, NY. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023.
119143
Notice of formation: 19TH STREET INNOVATIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/19/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC: 26 F Congress St. #204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119149
Notice of Formation of Project Pi Pizza, LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/17/2023. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY is designated is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY mail copy to: 14 Hyde St, Saratoga, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119167
Notice of formation of Kristen M Marquis Nurse Practitioner
in Psychiatry PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 11/21/2022. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 3 Cold Springs Dr Halfmoon, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119177
Notice of formation of Ein Marquis Billing and Practice Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 04/06/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at 3 Cold Springs Dr Halfmoon, NY 12065. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119183
Notice of formation of: CINTRON E-SPORTS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/23/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 28 Eldorado Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119219
KRISTEN R PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/17/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC. DAVE READ 274 WEST MAIN STREET, LITTLE FALLS, NY, 13365.Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119239
Soleno LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/03/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 119002
Soleno Properties LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/03/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. 118996
Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 221 WEST CIRCULAR ST LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNYS) on March 30, 2023. The company is located in Saratoga County. The SSNYS has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: 221 WEST CIRCULAR ST LLC, 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The date for dissolution is perpetual. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law, or any successor statute. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. 118963
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY. NAME: 1980 N. Point Rd. Farmhouse, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/30/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. 118957
NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF JTBK LLC. Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on: April 3, 2023. Office location: County of Saratoga, New York. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and post office address SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Timothy Morgan, 34 Orenda Springs Dr., Saratoga Springs,
NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted under LLC Law.
118932
NOTICE OF FORMATION
Adirondack Kayak Fishing Charters, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on New York (SSNY) on December 10, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 24 Terrel Way, Gansevoort, NY 12831.
Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
05/05, 05/12/2023. 118922
Notice of formation of PASS MY CERT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/26/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 12 Margaret Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. 118909
Notice of formation of Ballston Tree & Property Services LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”).
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 3/28/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 17 France Lane, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Purposes: any lawful activity. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. 118903
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: 15 LIEBICH LANE, LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 24, 2023. Office Location: 15 Liebich Lane, Ste. 15-1, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 15 Liebich Lane, Ste. 15-1, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. 118891
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Name: R & C Aesthetics, LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 24, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 4 Pine Valley Drive, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. 118877
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
(LLC). Name: Always Perfect Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/29/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Always Perfect Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing LLC, PO Box 5081, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118785
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME: Redmoon Associates LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 14, 2023. Office location: Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, Republic Registered Agent Services Inc., 600 Broadway, Ste 200, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118774
Notice of formation of Izzo Management Group, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 01/11/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 22 Hyde Blvd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118764
Notice of formation of 72 Ford Street LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 03/13/2023. Office: Saratoga County.
SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 30 Pheasant Run, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 03/31, 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023. 118736
Route 50 Wilton LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/11/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon
whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Frank Kramer, 12 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: General 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119253
Notice of Formation of a PLLC: Northway Mobile Veterinary Surgery, P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 31, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The LLC 199 Sugar Hill Road Rexford, NY 12148. 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023. 119259
Notice of formation of Little Oak Tree Childcare, LLC. Articles of Organization file with New York State Dept. of State on 03/01/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Little Oak Tree Childcare, LLC, 12 Pinehollow Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Company is organized for any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10272
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Samascott Family, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on April 25, 2023. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 100 Madison Drive, Suite 6 Ballston Spa, New York 12020. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10291
RELIEF 12 LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/01/2023. Office: SARATOGA County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, SAKIRALI
SAIYAD 164 SARATOGA
AVE, WATERFORD, NY, 12188
04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023. 119155
NOTICE: FORMATION OF CAPITAL REGION REIA LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/23/22. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., P.O. BOX 636, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023. 10376
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Not pictured: #00 Kendyl Wasserman, Sophomore, OF BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa varsity softball team began 2023 with a young team, but one with “a lot of potential,” said head coach Amanda Fifield. Entering May, the team has turned that potential into success, with the Scotties earning wins in five of their last six games.
The team finished the 2022 campaign with a 12-10 record, falling to Shenendehowa in the
Section 2 Class AA semifinals. The Scotties have no seniors on this year’s roster, and return a strong group of players from last season’s squad.
Fifield said the team having no seniors is “definitely a unique situation.”
“I think it’s the first time ever in my coaching career I haven’t had a senior as a varsity coach,” Fifield said. “With each day, it’s like, ‘Oh yeah, this team’s coming back for two years.’ So there’s so much to build from.”
The Scotties are 9-5 overall
and 5-4 in the Suburban Council so far this season. Fifield highlighted pitching as one of the team’s strong suits this season, with the duo of junior Hadley Donnelly and sophomore Livia Wiltsie.
“Our pitchers are definitely, I would say, the strongest aspect of our team,” said junior catcher Calleigh Sisk. “They both work really hard. … They definitely help our team just keep the energy up, and they’re just great players.”
Fifield also said Sisk, junior shortstop Natalia Guthrie, and sophomore first baseman Madelyn
Perrone have been important parts of the team this season.
“(Madelyn) doesn’t carry herself like a sophomore, she carries herself like a junior or senior, one of those upperclassmen,” Fifield said of Perrone. “Having that experience coming back, it doesn’t matter how young or how old you are, it’s all about the experience.”
The Scotties have also seen important contributions at the plate from juniors Carlie Koebbeman and Abigail Stagl, and freshman Carina DeCenzo, among others.
Fifield said one of the team’s goals is to reach base as much as possible, saying this will “allow the bigger pieces to happen.”
Donnelly said the Scotties will look to “come together as a team,” and take things one game at a time as they move through the rest of the season.
“Overall, just keep a positive team dynamic through the whole thing, and just take it one game at a time,” said Donnelly. “Hopefully, that will lead us to sectionals. … But right now, it’s just one game at a time and little successes.”
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa varsity baseball team has battled through adversity this season, and the Scotties are looking to put it all together as they hit the home stretch of the regular season.
Head coach Curtis Nobles, in his 10th season as the Scotties’ head coach, said he feels the team experiencing ups and downs in the early portion of the season will benefit them down the line.
“Baseball’s not always meant to be perfect,” said Nobles. “The fact that we’ve experienced ups and downs, I feel more equipped to be going in toward the second half of the season, trying to fight for a way for playoffs, versus kind of on cruise control.”
He also noted that the Scotties have played in several tight games already, including a one-run victory over La Salle Institute and one-run losses to Shenendehowa and Christian Brothers Academy.
“So we’re right there,” Nobles
said. “Sometimes you don’t see the fruits of your labor until you have success.”
Senior first baseman/ outfielder Matt Arnold echoed this, saying adversity can prepare the team moving forward.
“We faced some good teams, so we did face some adversity,” said Arnold. “Those were all really good games, really close games, and I do feel like that’s helped shape us to kind of where we’re at right now.”
The Scotties have been led offensively by Arnold, junior
Blaine Zoller, and sophomores James Haughton and Mike Pritchard, among others. Nobles also highlighted two of the team’s pitchers, senior Nick Rychcik and freshman Jameson Hotaling. “(Rychcik) was a reliever last year, he stepped into the role of a starting position,” said Nobles. “He’s been giving us quality innings. Jameson Hotaling, who’s a freshman, has been totally nothing but growth and maturation. He’s a guy to watch coming up, for sure.”
As the Scotties move through
the second half of their schedule, Nobles said they will look to “win each day.”
“We’re trying to be humble and hungry. We want to take it one day at a time,” Nobles said. “Trying to get guys to be more present, be in the moment. Don’t practice to play, practice to be successful. We’ve got to win today first.”
“Our mindset right now is to take it one game at a time,” added Arnold. “Stay focused on us, stay locked in on us. I feel like that’s really going to help us in the long run.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Behind a dominant outing in the circle by sophomore Jacqueline Cutting, the Saratoga Springs varsity softball team earned a 5-0 win over Shaker at home on Tuesday.
Cutting threw a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits. She struck out eight batters and did not issue a walk.
The Blue Streaks quickly jumped out to the lead on Tuesday, scoring twice in the bottom of the first. Olivia Tetreault led off the inning with a walk before scoring on an RBI double by Karley Austin. Austin eventually came
around to score on a wild pitch, giving Saratoga a 2-0 lead.
Austin delivered again for the Blue Streaks in the third inning, driving home two more runs with another double, scoring Tetreault and Maddy Vaughn to make it 4-0. An RBI double by Natalie Conroy in the sixth inning scored Nia Law for Saratoga’s fifth and final run of the game.
Austin was 2-3 with two doubles and three RBIs for Saratoga, while Decker was 2-3 with a double. Conroy went 1-3 with an RBI double, while Tetreault went 1-2 with a double
and two walks. Law also added a single for the Blue Streaks.
Kaitlin Neumeister and Abagael Taylor each had singles in the loss for Shaker. Hannah Hipwell started for the Blue Bison, allowing four earned runs in five innings, striking out four batters and walking three. Talyn Chernosky allowed a run in one inning of work in the circle.
Saratoga (12-2 overall, 8-1 Suburban Council) hosted Colonie, the third-ranked team in Class AA by the New York State Sportswriters Association, at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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The skatepark at East Side Recreation Park will soon be renovated for the next generation of skaters to enjoy.
Benj Gleeksman, vice president of local nonprofit OnDeck Saratoga, said he and his wife Belinda Colón, who is the president of OnDeck, have recognized the need for a modern skatepark in the city for over a decade. Gleeksman said many towns around the country are beginning to recognize the need for updated skateparks.
The East Side Rec skatepark originally opened in 1989, according to OnDeck Saratoga. The park is constructed out of metal, and Gleeksman said the metal ramps have been in place for over 20 years and are “getting
worn out.”
The new park will be constructed with concrete, which Gleeksman said is a preferred material for construction of skateparks.
“(Concrete is) longer lasting, it’s a lot quieter, and it’s a lot smoother and faster,” said Gleeksman. “The metal ramps kind of rest on a surface now, so when you ride up them, it’s almost like hitting a separate obstacle, because it makes a clanking sound. With concrete, it’s kind of like riding one big, smooth piece.”
The new park will feature an improved bowl, a new halfpipe, and a series of banks, ledges, and rails, Gleeksman said, noting the park will also be friendly for skaters at all levels.
“The new design is going to be sort of friendly for everybody, beginners, intermediate, and advanced skaters alike,” said
Gleeksman. “Little kids will be able to go out there, and start from the beginning and learn from the ground up.”
Gleeksman and Colón assisted the city in the selection of companies to send requests for proposals, and also helped select the vendor to design the park. Gleeksman referred to the process as “a partnership between us, as OnDeck, and John Hirliman in the Recreation Department.”
“I think that they really were appreciative of the fact that we have institutional skateboarding knowledge,” said Gleeksman. “For them to sort of recognize that, I think we’re humbled by it. We’re really honored to have been able to play the role that we have in working with them.”
Construction of the park will be conducted by Artisan Skateparks, a company based in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Gleeksman said construction will begin in mid-May, and is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
He said the updated park can also help draw skaters in from other areas.
“And the great thing about having a skatepark like this is that
it brings skaters in from other communities,” Gleeksman said. “And it also boosts tourism. If families are looking to vacation somewhere, and they have kids that skateboard, well one of the things they’re going to be looking at is, ‘Oh, I’m going to Saratoga Springs, is there a cool skatepark there?’”
