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As fall rapidly approaches, the biggest news in households with kids is the return to in person school. I have two littles under the age of 12, and their excitement far outpaces my worry of them being unvaccinated and in school. Kids are amazingly resilient and flexible on what they need to do. After a full year of remote learning and that change, they have easily moved to being in person and wearing a mask in school. They even remind me as I drop them off that they need to make sure they have their mask, hand sanitizer, and of course a snack. As scary as it is, these children show us how easy it really is to maintain a slightly modified way of life for the safety of all at the school. The teachers and employees at the school are yet again thrust into the front lines of making sure that our kids are safe and protected. Our teachers and now our first responders are again at the front lines of another wave of COVID infections, as we balance our lives again with our safety. Keep them all in our minds as this school year proceeds, while infections increase with the Delta variant moving through our communities. Are we going to be back in the situations we were in at the peak of this pandemic? We don’t know for sure. I do feel we’ll be back in how we support our neighbors and local businesses. As our group, we want to make sure you’re aware of your local news and businesses that need our support. I try every time to buy local and find those little nuggets of great businesses. Case in point, Darling Doughnuts in Saratoga. I have a little girl who takes after her dad with an unfettered love of donuts. Trying a donut with an Oreo cookie in the middle is right up her alley, while I prefer the classics. Needless to say, we were both very happy with our order this past weekend. Soon, it will be time to sample all the local apple cider donuts, which we will gladly partake. Fall is a great time for donut lovers! It’s a concerning time unfortunately. We’re not at a place where we can let our guards down against this virus. We have to be vigilant, safe and balance our life quality. Like the kids in school, I can wear my mask and help take care of all of our neighbors. Stay safe and take care! Sincerely,
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Catholic Charities Announces Dates for 2021 Saratoga Festival of Trees Event! SARATOGA SPRINGS - Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to mark their calendars for the 26th annual holiday event fundraiser – The Festival of Trees, on Wednesday, December 1 through Sunday, December 5 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The Festival will showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the programs of Catholic Charities in the tri-county region. Because so many hands go into the making of the festival, this year the Catholic Charities organization is extending an early call to the community for tree sponsors, decorators and event volunteers. Each year over 300 volunteers donate their time and talents to ensure the Festival’s success. Their support helps to raise funds to enable services provided to over 5000 individuals each year. The local community has, for 25 years, generously supported this wondrous holiday event, and the staff and Board are once again counting on their assistance to ensure Festival 2021’s success. Founded in 1975, Catholic Charities has provided a wide array of services to tri-county residents regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable. Details for the year’s Festival will be available in early September. For more information, call 518-587-5000.
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More activists set to go to police Additional arrests await Saratoga BLM advocates due to surrender Tuesday ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Three more Black Lives Matter protesters plan to surrender to city police on Tuesday, a member of the Saratoga group confirmed -- bringing the total number of arrests that stemmed from a July rally to 10. City police spokesman Robert Jillson said on Monday that the surrenders are being worked on. But Jillson wouldn't say how many protesters are arriving at the police station to face charges, saying he wouldn't "give that out beforehand." Some BLM protesters are being charged for disorderly conduct, a violation, and others with an additional unlawful imprisonment charge, a misdemeanor, in connection with a July 14 protest in which police said marchers blocked Broadway near Congress Park. Police
allege that protesters also stood in front of a car carrying a man who called 911 asking for help because he wanted to get home to take his heart medication. On a video supplied by police and taken from the car, a man could be heard saying on the phone, "Can you please do something? We are stuck on Broadway. These people have blocked our car. We are stuck. We are not going to run them over because that is not legal. Can you please do something." Jillson said last week that Chief Shane Crooks asked officers to look into the incident because it upset the balance between "protecting constitutional rights and protecting societal rights." Police said they determined the participants could be charged, and asked a city judge to sign an undisclosed number of warrants. Jillson said he didn't know which of two city judges signed the warrants, but they were done Aug. 31, the night that the protesters held a vigil for Darryl Mount Jr., the 21-year-old biracial man who died in 2013 during a police foot chase.
Jillson said they didn't take protesters into custody on the warrants that night because "it wouldn't be right." Then on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the group's local leader, Lexis Figuereo, was arrested during a traffic stop in Malta. While at the police station, his supporters rallied, leading to three others being taken into the police station on those same warrants. Minutes later, a fifth woman with two children, who was clinging to a stroller, was also arrested for allegedly throwing a water bottle at police during the arrests. Her son could be heard crying and screaming "Mommy" on a video taken by a bystander. "It's judicial discretion," Jillson said. "We took them into custody. It's not always pretty." One of the protesters who was held for four hours in a cell on Tuesday for the disorderly conduct violation called the arrest traumatizing. She also said "our voice is the only weapon that we have." "These are scare tactics, it's intimidation Please see ACTIVISTS 16
Fire station choice not the lowest bid $250,000 difference spurs concern among Saratoga Spa officials ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The City Council awarded the long-awaited eastside firehouse and EMS station bid to a Syracuse firm that will charge nearly $250,000 more than the lowest qualified bidder, raising concerns among some inside City Hall. Hueber-Breuer Construction was unanimously awarded the bid of $595,320 last Tuesday night over three other lower-bidding contractors: Sano-Rubin Construction Services at $350,962 and GYMO, DPC at $369,460 and Colliers Project Leaders USA NE at $430,500. "There was a number of bids and (Hueber-Breuer) wasn't the low bid," said Commissioner of Accounts John Franck, who brought the motion on the bid award forward at the meeting. "But public safety (department) wanted to go with (Hueber-Breuer), even though there were lower
bids. They said (the others) weren't qualified to do it. That was their reasoning." But a string of internal city emails show that there was concern with going forward with the Hueber-Breuer bid for project FRANCK director. City Assistant Purchasing Agent Stefanie Richards told Assistant Fire Chief Aaron Dyer that she needed justification as to why the department was going with a higher bidder. Richards told him she needed "to make sure we have everything covered for the auditors." "With this large of a pricing difference, we need the details please," Richards wrote him. She also wondered why GYMO was never interviewed for the job because "they were the second lowest." In another email, Karen Perrino, of public safety, pressed Dyer to provide her with "documentation/explanation as to why we aren't going with the lower bidders."
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Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day MILTON - The Town of Milton Democratic Committee is pleased to announce an afternoon of good, ole fashioned family fun. On Saturday, September 18, 12-3 p.m., at Burgess Kimball Memorial Park (358 Rowland Street) in beautiful Ballston Spa, all are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor. Local office holders and leaders, including Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and, of course, have some fun. The weather should be delightful, and the Burgess Kimball Memorial Park features an expansive playground for kids. Everyone is welcome, and the event is free. Milton Democrats stand boldly and proudly for human rights and equality. We believe that all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or class, deserve respect, dignity, and access to education, jobs, and healthcare. We meet monthly at The Factory restaurant in Ballston Spa, and we welcome with
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Rotary District 7190 Annual Golf Tournament – Benefits Pediatric Heart Patients CAPITAL DISTRICT - Rotary Clubs from throughout the Capital Region are sponsoring the 23rd annual “Gift of Life International Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, NY. The tournament provides funding to bring children from across the globe to Albany Medical Center for necessary pediatric heart surgery which cannot be performed in their home nations. A parent accompanies each child. To register to play or to support the event through sponsorships or program advertising go to www.
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Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. Luncheon CAPITAL DISTRICT The Sept. luncheon for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. will be held at noon on Thurs. Sept. 23rd, at the Ambrosia Diner, just off Exit 19 North on the Northway. Hosts will be Bob Garland and Paul O’Keefe. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Reservations need to be received by Tues., Sept. 21st by calling Bob Garland at 518-280-0075 or Lois Miner at 518-6953905. For further information or an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186. Annual dues for veterans are $10, and $5.00 for all others.
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Watercolor Painting in Nature – Landscapes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - If you want to get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! These free workshops are offered on two different days at Delegan Pond of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The workshops are scheduled in late September to take advantage of Autumn’s display of colors. These two workshops will utilize watercolors and are scheduled for Thursday, September 23rd from noon to 3:00pm and Saturday, September 25th from noon to 3:00pm with local artist Catherine Wagner Minnery. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. This is a free program. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Registration is required by September 18th. Space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.
September & October Moonlight Hikes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, as we walk the trails under the full moon. An unforgettable experience for all ages! The group will cover approximately 1.5 miles of trail. The September Moonlight Hikes are scheduled for Sunday September 19th and Monday September 20th, both beginning promptly at 8:00pm. In the month of October, the hikes are scheduled for Tuesday October 19th and Wednesday October 20th, both beginning promptly at 8:00pm. This is a free program guided by an environmental educator.
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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Announces Autumn Series! SARATOGA SPRINGS - As the summer season comes to an end, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation looks forward to an exciting fall calendar packed with Sunday Strolls, bike tours, and more! Autumn Series events are offered this Sunday through October 24th. Join the Foundation On the Sunday, September 19th, Charlie Kuenzel will explore the historic landscape architecture of Congress Park, share about the history of Saratoga and its springs, and highlight the Canfield Casino. Historic
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September 26 and Saturday, October 9. Bike tours last approximately three hours, attendees must bring or rent their bike, and space is limited. The Foundation is also hosting its popular Twilight Cemetery Tour “Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences,” on Thursday, October 21 at 5PM which provides a rare opportunity to explore Greenridge Cemetery at dusk with tour leader Gloria May. Tickets for the Bike Tours and the Twilight Cemetery Tour are $20 for SSPF Members and $25 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.
Champlain Canal Tour October 1 SARATOGA COUNTY Come walk in the foot and hoof prints of the canallers and mules who worked the Champlain Canal in Waterford! The canal, in operation from 1823 to 1918, made Waterford an important transportation hub for almost a century. The Saratoga County History Roundtable is sponsoring this one-mile walking tour on Friday, October 1 at 2 PM. The tour will be led by Waterford Town Historian Russ VanDervoort who will share the stories of the trials and tribulations of those who made their living on the canal. The Tour will begin at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Tugboat Alley. Preregistration is required by email to Jim Richmond at saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com.
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COPS, COURTS AND FIRE CALLS Woman accused of receiving child porn AMSTERDAM -- A 36-year-old Amsterdam woman is facing federal charges for possession of child pornography. She appeared Wednesday in federal court on a charge that she received child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. She allegedly used a social media messaging application in July to communicate with and receive child pornography from a minor victim, officials said. She appeared Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Daniel J. Stewart and will remain detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for Sept. 13. No additional details were provided. The case was investigated by the FBI and its Child Exploitation Task Force
along with investigators from the Schenectady Police Department. If convicted, the suspect faces at least five years and up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Car information sought in shooting SCHENECTADY -- City police are asking for help from the public to locate a vehicle that was seen in the vicinity of a Sept. 5 nightclub shooting that caused the death of one man and left two others injured. The car is a black, four-door Mercedes-Benz C-240 with a temporary New Jersey registration plate of 332248T. Police describe it having a sunshade in the rear window and black-and-silver wheels. The announcement said only that information about the vehicle was being sought because it was “connected to the shooting homicide” in the parking lot of Tropics Bar
and Restaurant at 201 S. Brandywine Ave. Anyone with information related to the incident or the vehicle is asked to call the Schenectady Police Department’s TIPS line at 518-788-6566 or the Detective Division, 518382-5245. E-Shawn Amir Berkley, 23, of Albany, was shot and killed around 12:45 a.m. Sept. 5; in the same incident, a 27-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 22-yearold man was shot in the abdomen, police said. An update on their conditions was not immediately available.
Woman arrested after car-pedestrian crash in Moreau MOREAU -- A South Glens Falls woman faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident after a pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday on Route 9 in the town of
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Arrest made in restaurant break-in ST. JOHNSVILLE -- A Syracuse man, 39, was charged this week with burglary, larceny and other crimes after an early morning break-in at Ripepi’s Restaurant on Route 5 on Sept.1, Montgomery County deputies said Friday. The suspect was found to be driving a stolen vehicle while committing the offenses and faces additional charges from a vehicle pursuit as he fled from the scene, deputies said, and he also had a stolen ATM from the restaurant. After arraignment he was sent to the county jail without bail until his next court appearance.
Pedestrian killed in motorcycle collision BOLTON - One of many people at a large gathering on a Warren County highway was struck by a motorcycle and killed early Saturday morning, sheriff’s investigators said. Ghaland Nadeau, 33, who was in the roadway, was struck by a Honda motorcycle driven by Steven Gosselin, 22, who was heading west on Route 11, deputies said. The bike then struck one of the parked cars in the road’s shoulder. Deputies said they were patrolling the area near Valley Woods Road to investigate suspected drag racing, having received reports of racing the previous evening. Numerous vehicles were found to be lining the road with large groups of people walking in the road. Deputies responded to the collision a few minutes after midnight. Nadeau was pronounced dead at the scene. Gosselin’s passenger, Samantha Briggs, 25, was thrown off the motorcycle. Deputies said she was flown to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening
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Biker in surgery after crash NISKAYUNA - A motorcyclist was airlifted to Albany Medical Center Hospital after a crash with a car in Niskayuna on Sunday morning. Authorities described the injuries as life-threatening. “He’s in bad shape,” said Niskayuna Deputy Police Chief Michael Stevens. “The last we heard he was in surgery.” The driver of the car was transported by ground to Albany Med with non-life-threatening injuries. Niskayuna Police Department received a call at approximately 10:10 a.m. for reports of a crash at the intersection of Lisha Kill Road and Troy-Schenectady Road. Stevens said the driver of a 2017 Toyota Corolla was making a left turn onto Troy-Schenectady Road at the time of the crash. A preliminary investigation has determined the motorcyclist’s speed and running a red light as key factors, Stevens said. Police did not identify either driver, citing the need to notify families and next of kin.
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2021 Chopin 20th Winners Concert and Awards Ceremony CAPITAL DISTRICT - 250 Old Maxwell Road | Latham (BVMC Church) The Capital District Council for Young Musicians will hold the Frederic Chopin Piano Competition on Saturday, September 19, 2021, marking the 20th Anniversary of this annual event. Thirty participants from the Capital District area are registered. Admission: Donations gratefully accepted. The Competition will be adjudicated by Dr. Ida Tili-Trebicka from the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University and Dr. Elena Nezhdanova from the Opus Ithaca School of Music. The winners and 1st runners-up will perform at a community concert on Sunday, September 19th, performing on a Steinway Concert Grand provided by Artist Pianos in Latham.
The John A. Cetnarowski-Cetner Awards will be presented at the Winners’ Concert. Winners receive cash prizes, totaling $3,150: Chopin Master: 1st Place 1,000; 2nd Place $500 Chopin Apprentice: 1st Place $500; 2nd Place $200 Chopin Novice: 1st Place $100; 2nd Place $50 Chopin Mazurka: $100 Chopin Etude: $200 Several past winners from the Chopin Piano Competition have gone on to study at Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Crane School of Music, and the Eastman School of Music and have played on such prestigious stages as Carnegie Hall and Tanglewood. The Capital District Council for Young Musicians (CDCYM) is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing opportunities for young musicians and sponsors the Annual Chopin Piano Competition. Visit www. cdcym.org.
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Nature on the Move Walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - On Monday, September 20th at 10:30am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding one of their bi-monthly Nature on the Move walks. This program is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. This month the walk will be departing from the Camp Saratoga South trailhead. Participants should park in parking lot #3 on Scout Road. In October the Nature on the Move walks are scheduled for October 4th and 18th, location for the October walks are TBA. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www. wiltonpreserve.org The
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Southern Saratoga Art Society 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show SARATOGA COUNTY - The 24th Annual
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Fall into Fun with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department SARATOGA SPRINGS - Various programs will be offered throughout the fall including T-ball/baseball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating lessons, soccer, pickleball, and volleyball. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300
Cool Off at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs ice rinks at 30 Weibel Avenue are currently offering Open Public, Family Stick, and Family Skate sessions. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com, click Facilities/ Calendars and go to Ice Rinks for the schedule and additional information. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions.
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The Battenkill Chorale Invites Singers for its Winter Concert Season CAMBRIDGE - The Battenkill Chorale returns to Zankel Hall January 15 and 16, 2022, for “Chill with Chilcott,” a concert featuring works of award-winning composer, arranger, conductor, and former member of the King’s Singers, Bob Chilcott. On the program will be his frequently performed A Little Jazz Mass, a concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis for chorus and jazz trio, and Five Days that Changed the World, a collaboration between poet Charles Bennett and Chilcott which is a singing journey through five historical events spanning a period of time from 1455 through 1961. The five-movement piece for mixed chorus, piano, and timpani includes the invention of printing, the abolition of slavery, the first powered flight, the discovery of penicillin, and the first man in space. Chilcott is passionately committed to young and amateur choirs, and has a profound belief that music can unite people as reflected in his diverse compositional style. The Battenkill Chorale, founded in 1995 by Janet McGhee, is an eclectic and dedicated group of unaudi-
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Knights of Columbus #246 Fundraiser Fish Fry SARATOGA SPRINGS Friday, September 24th, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Meal choices will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($14.00) or Fried Clamstrips ($12.00), which each come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktails Sauce, Macaroni and Cheese ($5.00),
New England Clam Chowder (pint - $7.00; quart - $13.00), Side of French Fries ($3.00), and Dessert ($2.00). Orders may be placed by calling 518-5848547 on Wednesday, 9/22, Thursday, 9/23, or Friday, 9/24 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00. Pickup time will begin on Friday at 5:00 and every 15 minutes thereafter until all orders are filled or we run out of food. You are welcome to come into the building to pick up your meal or, if you prefer, you can have it brought out to your vehicle upon arrival -just call from the parking lot and give your name and a description of your vehicle. As always, KOC events are open to the public, and we thank everyone in advance for your continued support of our efforts.
Empty Stocking Project Begins SARATOGA COUNTY The Saratoga County Children’s Committee is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families in Saratoga County. The Empty Stocking Project provides holiday gifts and necessities to about 900 children and teens each year. Generous people and organizations sponsor a child by purchasing gifts from the child’s “wish list”. If you are willing to sponsor a child or for more information please call Kathy Kelly at 399-6629 or go to our website www. saratogachildrenscommittee.org. Cash donations are always appreciated and may be sent to The Saratoga County Children’s Committee, P.O. Box 1254, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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4-H to Host Military Kids Fishing Derby SARATOGA COUNTY - Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting a Fishing Derby for youth of military families on Saturday, September 25th from 10:00am-2:00pm The FREE event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd. in Ballston Spa. Youth participants will receive a free fishing pole, and youth and families
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arrest. She and other protesters, brought into court in handcuffs, were arraigned by Judge Francine Vero. In an email sent around to supporters, Saratoga BLM wrote, "These actions suggest a coordinated set-up and round-up of activists." will receive tee-shirts. Lunch will also be provided to all participants. “4-H has a long tradition of working with military families. The “Operation Military Kids” program when it existed was a great program. These families sacrifice so much for us, and any little thing that we can do in return for them is special”…said 4-H Issue Leader, Greg Stevens.
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Comptroller regulations." The construction management bid summary reported that Colliers and Sano-Rubin "have experience in construction of Fire/EMS/Emergency facilities." But it also noted that Hueber-Breuer has "the most relevant experience out of all the companies that submitted bids ... This experience is invaluable for this project." Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton, who shared a portion of the document with the Times Union, said she didn't want to comment further on the cost. The city actually got six bids that meet all requirements for the station, two that were higher than Hueber-Breuer from C&L Contracting Corp. at $721,248 and DCI Construction Management Services at $787,120. Because Hueber-Breuer came on the high end,
"Suddenly unveiling charges for a peaceful protest that occurred almost two months ago, one day after the conclusion of the racing season," the email noted. "It seems likely that SSPD is under orders to brush the horror of its repression into a portion of the calendar when it might least offend tourists." Saratoga Race Course, which was closed to spectators last year because of the pandemic, was re-opened to fans this year. Its last day of racing was Labor Day. Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton have made no comments regarding the arrests. The New York Civil Liberties Union has tweeted that the Saratoga Springs Police Department "is on an authoritarian crusade to silence its critics, even going as far as to target people accused of low-level misdemeanors for arrests at their jobs -- a chilling development." On Monday afternoon, Melinda Trimble, regional director of the NYCLU, said that the organization is "in the process of discussing what our options are" to address the issue of police and protesters in Saratoga Springs. This event is put on with support from the New York State Conservation Officer Association, Avery’s Trout Hatchery, and Wiggly Worm Bait Supply. Space is limited to 50 youth plus their families. You must pre-register! Please come out and enjoy a day of fishing and fun at the 4-H Training Center. If you have any questions or to register, please contact the 4-H at CCE Saratoga at 518-885-8995. Franck said he wouldn't have proposed accepting the bid without City Attorney DeLeonardis' pre-approving the deal. "I've been called in by the state on other contracts," Franck said. "I wouldn't have moved forward on it unless the city attorney signed off." DeLeonardis said all the bids were "thoroughly reviewed and provided due consideration" based upon the request for proposal criteria. "While cost is always an important factor, so too is experience and expertise and the evaluations were appropriately based upon the totality of the submissions and information provided during the in-person interviews with the selected firms," DeLeonardis wrote in an email to the Times Union. The city has estimated the entire project to come in at a cost of $6.7 million and was part of last year's capital budget. On Tuesday, the City Council also unanimously approve the bond for the project, thus
said Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan, the money is there to pay for the construction. The station, that residents on the east side have wanted for years, would be a 16,000-square foot facility off Henning Road on state land bordering the Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma Training Track. Though Dalton didn't want to talk about costs, she did release a statement on the station's construction, saying it "will enable the city to provide public safety coverage for the long underserved eastern plateau. "As Commissioner of Public Safety, I will continue to work with council members and staff to ensure that nothing interferes with the completion of this project," said Dalton, one of three people running for mayor this fall. "Delivering long needed services to our fellow Saratogians is proceeding full steam ahead and is closer than ever before."
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Exclusive Members-Only Tour of Saratoga Race Course Presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation SARATOGA SPRINGS Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Tuesday, September 24, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. for an exclusive Members-Only Tour of the Saratoga Race Course. Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead a tour of the rich history and architecture of not only the front side of the track, but also the backside, the areas not everyone is able to see. Guests will travel by tram, compliments of the New York Racing Association, to see the buildings that the public is most familiar with – the Grandstand, Clubhouse, Saddling Shed, and the 1863 Club – as well
as the areas that public does not often have access to – such as Horse Haven, Millionaire’s Row, and Clare Court – which are not normally included in the Foundation’s walking tour of the track. The Members-Only Tour of the Saratoga Race Course will be limited to 30. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $35. If you are not a current member of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, one can easily become one. Membership levels start at $35 with increased benefits at higher levels. If you are unable to attend the tour and you want to learn more about the development of the Saratoga Race Course, you can purchase the second edition of “The Spa: Saratoga’s Legendary Race Course” by Paul Roberts and Isabelle Taylor which provides a wonderful overview of the evolution of the track and its architecture
with historic images. The book is also available at the Foundation office at 112 Spring Street, Suite 203 as well as Impressions of Saratoga, Northshire Bookstore, or the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame Gift Shop. Purchase tickets, membership if needed, and the book online at www.saratogapreservation.org or by calling (518) 587-5030. This unique opportunity will sell out quickly so do not wait to reserve a seat on the tour.
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of the county’s charming local museums and historical societies. Participants will receive “passports” which list locations and unique historical items. They will then hunt for each object and record its location in their passport, learning about local and regional history along the way. The first three completed passports received by the History Center will win prizes. Participants are also encouraged to post their sleuthing adventures on social media, tagging the History Center as
appropriate. Participating organizations, open noon to 5 p.m. on both days: Charlton Historical Society; Grooms Tavern; Corinth Museum; Day Museum; Chatfield Museum of Local History; Frances Kinnear Museum of Local History; Halfmoon Historical Society; Parks-Bentley Place; Brookside Museum; Waterford Historical Museum; Grant Cottage State Historic Site; and the Wilton Heritage Museum. To participate in the scavenger hunt, please pick
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Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161 Stuffed Shells Dinner for Curbside Pick Up SARATOGA/WILTON - Wednesday September 22, 2021. 4:30-6:00pm. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order, 518584-2585.Stuffed Shells, Meatballs, Sweet Sausage, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner for 2 /$25.00 ( Cash Only).
Pack 4016 Scout Olympics Open House SARATOGA SPRINGS - Cub Scout Pack 4016, sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks, welcomes prospective new families to join us for our “Scout Olympics” first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 23. The evening fun, starting at 6pm, will be held at the East Side Recreation
fields (enter by Caroline St. School). From exploring nature in the fall to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby to summer outdoor activities, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills. For more information about Pack 4016 and our Open House, contact Cubmaster Rob Donnarumma (rob.donnarumma@gmail.com 518-5885616) or visit beascout.org . Adventure Awaits – start your Scouting journey!
Knights of Columbus #246 Fundraiser Fish Fry SARATOGA SPRINGS Friday, September 24th, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Meal choices will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($14.00) or Fried Clamstrips ($12.00), which each come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktails Sauce, Macaroni and Cheese ($5.00),
New England Clam Chowder (pint - $7.00; quart - $13.00), Side of French Fries ($3.00), and Dessert ($2.00). Orders may be placed by calling 518-5848547 on Wednesday, 9/22, Thursday, 9/23, or Friday, 9/24 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00. Pickup time will begin on Friday at 5:00 and every 15 minutes thereafter until all orders are filled or we run out of food. You are welcome to come into the building to pick up your meal or, if you prefer, you can have it brought out to your vehicle upon arrival -just call from the parking lot and give your name and a description of your vehicle. As always, KOC events are open to the public, and we thank everyone in advance for your continued support of our efforts.
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club Trap/Clay Shoot VICTORY - Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club will host
a Trap/Clay shoot on Saturday, September 25, 2021 running from 9:00 AM-1 PM. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert only $5.00 per round. Bring your own gun and ammo. We are located at 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Hot dogs , hamburgers , soda and water will be available for purchase.
Capital Region Social Happenings September Concert Series Announced CAPITAL DISTRICT - Email: CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail. com - Facebook: Capital Region Social Happenings -- @CapitalRegionSocial Open to the public at large. CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Inside seating is limited; outside seating is unlimited. $12 pp and
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