Head East… to Schuylerville

Schuylerville… Still worth the drive!

It is crazy to think how quickly everything has changed since the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic. The world is facing a rapidly changing situation that is altering the everyday lives of people everywhere. It’s easy to overlook the effects of these times on small towns, such as Schuylerville, but luckily the local village, just east of Saratoga Springs is continuing to power through. The central school located on Spring Street has been closed due to state regulations, but this is not stopping the administration from celebrating the senior class of 2020! Signs of congratulations were WRITTEN BY LILY NEHER PHOTOS BY LINDSAY FISH

posted outside each seniors’ doors personally by the school’s principal, James Ducharme. There is also a ceremony planned later in the month just for graduating seniors and the staff at Schuylerville. All social distancing guidelines will be followed! “We all get specific spots, six feet apart outside.” says high school senior Haleigh Eustis about her thoughts on the unusual graduation she is facing with her fellow members of the class of 2020. “It’s ok, I just miss the teachers.” she adds. Remember to thank the teachers and students in your life this graduation season!

Restaurants are still operating for pick-up and delivery, and places such as Revolution Café - great for takeout! – are helping the community during these hard times. The Cafe is supporting other local businesses every Friday since quarantine by donating 20% of the day’s sales to locations such as Schuylerville’s own Dog Spa as well as The Way, a thrift store dedicated to feeding families in need. It really does take a village. Of course, it’s hard to stay entertained during the self-quarantine, but know that Schuylerville’s beautiful parks are still open! While the picnic and play areas are closed to enforce social distancing rules,

their trails remain open for public use and they are a great way to get some fresh air and sun. Take a stroll along the calm Hudson River at Hudson Crossing Park or walk the Towpath for a view of Lock 5… a great change of pace from being stuck inside. If you really want to get active, I recommend a run from the park up to Stark’s Knob road. The dirt road meanders through serene farm views and rolling hills.

Be sure to stay safe and keep a healthy distance but get out and enjoy the beautiful countryside that is Schuylerville. S S