Saratoga Bridges Fundraiser Raises Record $227K County Flags to Fly at HalfStaff in Honor of Tom Wood

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA — Lifelong town of Saratoga resident, former town historian and longtime county Supervisor Tom Wood passed away this week.

“Even though we knew it was coming it’s still very sad news: Supervisor Wood passed away this morning after a long courageous battle with cancer,“ said newly-minted Supervisor Ian Murray at Town Hall in Saratoga on a rainy-gray Monday - the Board’s monthly meeting coming coincidentally on the day of Wood’s passing.

“Tom was a gentle caring person to everyone he met and a valued public servant throughout his life - from teacher to supervisor, always serving,” Murray continued. “God bless Tom and his family.” County Board Of Supervisors Chairman Theodore Kusnierz said he was saddened to learn of the passing of the longtime Supervisor of the town of Saratoga. colleagues on the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and I send strength and support to his family during this difficult time.”

“Tom was a distinguished member of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, a staunch advocate for his constituents, and a steward for the preservation of our County’s historic lands,” Kusnierz said, in a statement.

“To honor Supervisor Wood and his nearly two decades of service to the people of Saratoga County, all County flags will fly at half-staff for one week.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

A record $227,000 was raised at The White Party presents Horsepower and Highballs.

The event was attended by 335 guests dressed in white or their best tack and was held in June at the 1863 Club located at Saratoga Race Course.

The event featured live entertainment, food, cocktails and an auction. Kimberly and Leigh McConchie were event co-chairs.

News Channel 13 anchor Chris Onorato was program emcee.

As one of the largest non-profit organizations in Saratoga County, Saratoga Bridges has provided services and programs to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 60 years, by promoting their abilities and achievements in every aspect of community life. For more information about the organization, go to: saratogabridges.org.