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Shopping for an Education by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY - For GlobalFoundries families relocating to the area, education is a deal maker or breaker. As the competition heats up, area districts and private schools have been working with GlobalFoundries to accomodate the diverse educational needs of domestic and international families. So far, 300 employees are onsite and that number is expected reach 900 by the end of the year.
“We all have children from international backgrounds – there are a lot of people coming onboard with many different experiences and education requirements.”
Seeds to be planted for Greenfield community garden Public invited to participate in development by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY GREENFIELD CENTER Town of Greenfield residents and the general public are invited to a series of informational and organization meetings for the purpose of developing a commu-
nity garden that would serve its residents and benefit a variety of social service and educational institutions. The next meeting will take place next Thursday, February 17 at 7 pm at Type Techniques, 4409 Route 9N in Greenfield Center. Greenfield Center resident Doreen Emery began this idea by writing an
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Mike Daly GlobalFoundrie employee
Travis Bullard, GlobalFoundries spokesman, said that GlobalFoundries is looking to attract the top talent, which means incentivizing international and out-of-state workers to make the move. The company provides a number of resources to assist families in all aspects of their relocation, placing specific emphasis on education. Helping families search for and choose the right school means accommodating individual needs; a student’s age, grade level, language requirements, pervious learning environment, post-graduation aspirations, and special needs are all important factors.
See GlobalFoundries, Page 8
email to Dr. Jama Peacock, of Greenfield Country Medicine, about the potential virtues that a community garden could bring to the area. Dr. Peacock has a strong interest in child obesity and nutrition issues, according to Ms.
See Greenfield, Page 13
Inside TODAY... Bridal EXPO photospg 10 Chowderfest wrap pg 12 Families TODAY pgs 15-25 Pulse pg 28-31
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Construction of the new Railroad Place complex in downtown Saratoga Springs begins next week. See Railroad Place, Page 11
Mardi Gras photos pg 32 Classifieds pgs 34-35
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