LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE Volume 11 • Issue 38 • September 23 – September 29, 2016
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Keeping Up With Growth
See pg. 35
-Malta’s Water Woes
by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY
Well water in parts of Malta is undrinkable and must go through expansive filtration systems. Photo by MarkBolles.com.
Shelter From The Storm Code Blue Secures New Home
MALTA — The idyllic view of Saratoga Lake in winter doesn’t mean much if the house is on fire. Residents of Riley Cove in the Town of Malta would have to wait precious minutes while firefighters chop through ice if the tanker engine runs out of the water it brought. This neighborhood doesn’t have fire hydrants or even potable water. The wells are filled with sulfur and only drinkable if put through expensive filtration systems. And, it’s not the only neighborhood in Malta with water woes. Generations ago, when these homes were not much more than summer camps, the lack of water was
a livable nuisance, but with a growing town, strengthening economy, and year-round living, the town is asking whether it’s time to plan for townwide water infrastructure. “We’re asking the residents of the Town of Malta to take a moment to fill out a brief water survey,” said town supervisor Vince DeLucia. “So far, we are getting a good response. We did our best to keep it as brief as possible. And we had robo calls to encourage people to take the survey. The reason I did the voice over introducing myself quickly at the beginning is so people don’t think it’s an advertising cold call, otherwise they just hang up, so by immediately identifying who I am, hopefully they get involved with See Hydrants pg. 11
Remembering Coach
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Code Blue Saratoga Director Cheryl Ann Murphy-Parant, SOS Executive Director Michael Finocchi, and Soul Saving Station board member Doris Crawford, inside Code Blue’s new emergency shelter, on Tuesday.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mike Finocchi cast his eyes across the big room which stands on the corner where Henry and Caroline streets meet. The executive director at Shelters of Saratoga took stock of the kitchen, where wood cabinets See Shelter pg. 10
Debate Watch
@ Tang
See pg. 29
Music & Balloon Festivals See pg. 27
Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6-7 Business 12-13 Education 14 Your Home
Well-respected Saratoga Springs High School Wrestling Coach Anthony Bellai, pictured here in 2001 with wrestling co-captains, twins Brendan and Brandon Polcare, passed away last weekend at age 51. Photo courtesy of Brandon Polcare. See Coach pg. 37 and Obit pg. 6
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