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Volume 6 • Issue 46 SaratogaPublishing.com
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Housing:
Care Center Breaks Ground in Malta
On the Brink by Michelle Read DeGarmo Saratoga TODAY
by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA COUNTY – Saratoga County is at a crossroads – as the fastest growing county in New York State, we are poised for continued growth despite a national economic downturn. At the same time, we are in danger of “brain
MALTA – Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center broke ground Wednesday, November 16, on a $17.5 million 24-hour urgent care center at 560 Route 67 in Malta. The two-story, 60,000 square-foot structure will house a high-end urgent care center staffed Rendering provided
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Wilton Denies Food Pantry Funding by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY
Photo by Daniel Schechtman
WFP President Jared Dinsmore scans the pantry shelves.
WILTON – After reviewing the preliminary budget proposed by Wilton Town Supervisor Arthur Johnson, the town board voted 3-2 to eliminate $5,000 in funding for the newly formed Wilton Food Pantry (WFP), prompting WFP Board Member Dennis Towers to speak out during the Thursday, November 10 town board meeting. “Last month, food was provided to nearly 120 souls,” said Towers.
“We have provided 3,123 meals [from] July 27 to October 31.” The town, noted Towers, has helped to financially support a local food pantry in the past. After obtaining their 501(c)3 status as a nonprofit organization, Towers said the town had indicated they would once again support the food pantry’s efforts. “The funds were put in the budget to support the effort,” said Towers, “but they were eliminated by three members of the board.” Supervisor Arthur Johnson and
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Inside TODAY Obits
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Race Course Impact pg 6 City Council pg 7 CREDC pg 11 Helping Hands pg 13 Pulse
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