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ARPA Covid-19
Non-Profit Relief Checks presented by
Board of Supervisors Chairman and Town
Supervisor
Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr.
$50,000 presented to
the New York State Military Museum and
Veterans Research Center
in Saratoga Springs!
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Theodore T.
Kusnierz, Jr.; Saratoga County Board of Supervisors
members; Roy McDonald, President of the Friends of the New
York State Military Museum; Trustees of the Friends of the
New York State Military Museum
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CHAIRMAN KUSNIERZ PRESENTS
ARPA COVID-19 RELIEF CHECKS TO
LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS!
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OF LOCAL RECIPIENTS!
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SARATOGA COUNTY VETERANS
CEREMONY
HONORS SEAMAN FIRST CLASS ROBERT C.
SHAW
1/4/1924 - 1/19/2022
Janie Cornell, Janet Shaw & Chairman
Kusnierz
Front row: Friends and
Family of Robert C. Shaw
Top row from left: Senator
Daphne Jordan, Chaplain Paul O'Keefe,
Bd. of Supervisors Chairman and Town
of Moreau Supervisor Theodore T.
Kusnierz, Jr., County Clerk
Craig Hayner, District Attorney Karen
Heggen and Veterans Services Agency
Director Frank McClement.
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SARATOGA
COUNTY ANNOUNCES BIVALENT BOOSTER CLINICS FOR SENIORS
Call
Center Open for Seniors age 65+ to make Appointments
BALLSTON
SPA – Saratoga County Department of Health (SCDOH) today
announced the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster vaccine is
available for seniors 65 years of age and older. The
County has also opened a convenient call center for
seniors to make appointments at SCDOH vaccine clinics in
Ballston Spa or at other available clinics throughout the
county.
Moderna
Bivalent Booster
Clinics will be held at the Saratoga County Public
Safety Building at 6012 County Farm Road in Ballston Spa
on the following dates and times:
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09/23/2022, from
8:30am to 10am
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09/26/2022, from
1:30pm to 3pm
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09/28/2022, from
8:30am to 9:30am
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10/04/2022, from 2pm
to3:00pm
Pfizer
Bivalent Booster Clinics
will be held
at the
Saratoga County Public Safety Building at 6012 County Farm
Road in Ballston Spa on the following dates and times:
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09/22/2022, from
8:30am to 10am
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09/27/2022, from
1:30pm to 3pm
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09/30/2022, from
8:30am to 9:30am
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10/03/2022, from 2pm
to 3pm
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10/05/2022, from
8:30am to 9:30am
To make an
appointment at an SCDOH clinic or another clinic in
Saratoga County, seniors may call (518)
693-1075
Monday through Friday between 8AM and 4:30PM (excluding
holidays). Seniors may also visit
www.SaratogaCountyNY.gov/COVID
to make an appointment at a Saratoga County Department of
Health clinic.
The call
center opens on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 8AM.
Depending
on demand, more appointments may be added to the above
times; therefore, seniors are encouraged to check back for
additional appointment availability.
For more
information
about
COVID clinics and resources, please visit
www.SaratogaCountyNY.gov/COVID.
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SARATOGA
COUNTY CAREER CENTER ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 2022 VIRTUAL
WORKSHOPS
Free
Career Workshops Provided by the Greater Capital Region
Career Centers
BALLSTON SPA, NY -- The Saratoga County Career Center in
conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers
will hold the following free virtual career workshops in
September:
September 1 at 11AM: Transferable Skills.
Transferable skills are qualities you have already
acquired that can be used in a different job. Learn how to
make employers see the connection between your qualities
and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself
as the solution to an employer's problem. Facilitated by
Warren and Albany.
September 7 at 10AM: Resume Development.
This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and
effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to
the job, and getting through the online application
process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of
your resume with you. Facilitated by Rensselaer &
Columbia-Greene.
September 13 at 10:30AM: Interview Preparation.
Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to
expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the
interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady.
September 14 at 10AM: Goal Setting.
This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals
are important, and provides helpful resources to get you
started to reach your dreams. Facilitated by
Washington and Albany.
September 15 at 11AM: Completing Job Applications.
Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies
and almost all large corporations use an applicant
tracking system to screen candidates for job
opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online
application to get the most visibility from hiring
managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.
September 22 at 1:30PM: Social Media.
Your social media presence can make or break your ability
to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your
advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to
land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated
by Schenectady.
September 27 at 11AM: Overcoming Barriers.
Join an informal discussion about how to overcome
potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether
you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior
justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns
or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and
strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by
Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.
Registration is required for all workshops. Visit
https://thejoblink.org/calendar/
to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at
(518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops
are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s
WorkPays! workforce education campaign.
The Saratoga County Employment and Training Office provides
comprehensive training and employment services to local
residents through its Career Center and works with local
businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.
The Greater Capital Region Career Centers is a group of local
county and city-based Career Centers and partners that
coordinate services to address the workforce needs of the
Greater Capital Region by providing a variety of career
and workforce resources, training opportunities, and more.
Members include Capital Region Workforce New York;
Columbia-Green Workforce NY; City of Albany Career Center;
L.E.A.P; Rensselaer County Career Center; Saratoga County
Career Center; Schenectady County Connects; Warren County
Career Center; Workforce Solutions System of Fulton,
Montgomery, Schoharie Counties.
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SARATOGA
COUNTY RANKS IN TOP TWO PERCENT IN NATIONAL SURVEY OF 500
HEALTHIEST COMMUNITIES IN AMERICA
Saratoga
County Leads the State in Overall Score, Placing 60th
On the US News & World Report’s Healthiest Communities
2022 Rankings
Ballston
Spa, NY – Saratoga County ranked in the top two-percent
nationally in the 2022 US News and World Report’s
Community Health Rankings, which analyzes the top 500
healthiest communities across the United States in
10
categories that drive community health.
Saratoga County placed 60th with a score of 79
(out of 100) on the overall rankings, beating the state
median score of 57 and the US median score of 47.
The report analyzes communities’ population health,
equity, education, economy, housing, food and nutrition,
environment, public safety, community vitality, and
infrastructure.
Saratoga
County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Town of Moreau
Supervisor, Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. said,
“The 2022 Healthiest Communities Report establishing
Saratoga County as the healthiest county in New York State
underscores what we in local government, our economic
development partners, and local business leaders have
known for a long time- Saratoga County is a great place to
live, work and raise a family. We’ve set the
conditions for a robust economy and a healthful quality of
life across Saratoga County through thoughtful planning,
conservative budgeting practices, and limiting
bureaucratic red-tape that leads to over-regulation. The
proof is in our results- a safe and welcoming community
for all in a county that also boasts the lowest property
and sales taxes in New York State.”
Overview
of Saratoga County’s Scores by Category (score is out of
100):
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Education: 80
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Public Safety: 78
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Economy: 77
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Population Health: 77
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Infrastructure: 76
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Food & Nutrition: 72
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Equity: 71
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Environment: 67
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Housing: 64
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Community Vitality: 53
Education:
Saratoga
County beats the national average in strength of its
community education system with a higher high school
graduation rate (90.8% compared to 89.3%, nationally) and
53.6% of residents with an advanced degree (30.6%
nationally).
Public
Safety:
Saratoga
County’s per capita spending on health and emergency
services outpaces the nation with the county at $441 and
the national median at $358 and the violent crime rate in
Saratoga County is half that of the national average at
102.6 compared with 204.5 per 100,000.
Economy:
Saratoga
County’s poverty rate of 5.9% is well below the national
average of 13.6%; its median household income is $84,971
(compared to $58,759 nationally); and its business growth
rate stands at 8.2% compared to the national rate of 7.7%.
“This
recognition is both an honor and testament to what our
businesses across industry sectors rely upon,” said
Dennis Brobston, president of Saratoga Economic
Development Corp. (SEDC). “This data proves to our
target industries that if you need to be in the Northeast
United States, you’ll join a dynamic and diverse, thriving
economic eco-system that is also a wonderful place to call
home.”
“Saratoga
County, NY continues to grow upon our Global Hub of
talent, innovation, and opportunity. The combined
efforts of county leadership, partner organizations and
continued development investment positions us to support
existing industry and encourage continuous investment;
while also attracting targeted, complementary businesses,”
Brobston continued. “For all the reasons outlined, we are
incredibly proud of the work that has been put forth to
not only create, but maintain this standard of quality of
living that has been designed and nurtured to what we all
know and enjoy in our everyday lives.”
"We are
pleased that U.S. News & World Report has ranked Saratoga
County, home of our GlobalFoundries headquarters in Malta,
New York, as one of the 2022 Healthiest Communities
nationwide and the highest ranked County in the State,
based on their measure of health-related outcomes of
society," said Peter Benyon, GlobalFoundries General
Manager Fab 8. "Many positive factors including
education, population health, local economy, the
environment, public safety and more are what our employees
enjoy here and help us to retain and attract new workforce
talent to this area. Come join us in one of the healthiest
communities in the nation!"
“When I
moved to Saratoga Springs from New York City six years
ago, I had no idea of the depth and breadth of cultural
offerings that the city boasted. But now, as the head of
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which brings an estimated
100 million dollars into our local economy, I appreciate
first-hand how special Saratoga is. And it is no surprise
that it is the highest ranked county in NY State for its
unparalleled quality of life,” said Elizabeth Sobol,
President & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
“One sign of a healthy community is the presence of the
arts. Saratoga has long been a place of inspiration where
people can connect with each other and become immersed in
incomparable arts and cultural experiences. A vibrant
cultural landscape serves as a beacon for investment, a
beacon for relocation, and a beacon for tourism. We are
proud to live and work in a community that respects and
elevates the arts.”
According
to the US News Healthiest Communities Rankings 2022
report, the “rankings measure crucial health-related
components of society with the aim of empowering citizens,
health care leaders and officials to make decisions about
policies and practices that can improve health outcomes
for all. Guided by a pioneering framework developed by a
committee appointed to advise the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, the project scores nearly 3,000
counties on
89
indicators across 10 categories
that drive overall community health. Population health and
equity are the most heavily weighted categories, based on
the assessments of more than a dozen leading experts on
what matters most to a community’s health.”
To view
the full report, please visit the US
News &
World Report Community Health Rankings 2022.
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SARATOGA
COUNTY HONOR DECEASED VETERANS CEREMONY RECOGNIZES
MECHANICVILLE VET
BALLSTON
SPA, NY – The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the
Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency held its monthly
Honor Deceased Veterans Program on Tuesday, August 16,
2022, at the County Building in Ballston Spa with a
ceremony honoring Christopher R. Sgambati of
Mechanicville.
Chris was
drafted into the US Navy
in
August of 1943. For most of Chris’ time overseas, he was a
Fire Controlman aboard the USS LST 614 in the Pacific
Theater. He participated in several battles that took
place on the islands in the South Pacific and was an
eyewitness to one of the most well-known photos taken of
the war – that of
General Douglas MacArthur as
he waded ashore in the Philippines (“I Shall
Return!”). Chris was present onboard the LST 614, which is
in the photo just behind General MacArthur. He was
awarded the American Theater Medal, the Asiatic Pacific
Theater Medal with three Campaign stars, the Philippine
Liberation Ribbon with two Campaign stars, and the WWII
Victory medal. He was honorably discharged from the US
Navy in April 1946.
Chris was
born on May 31, 1925 in Mechanicville, NY to the late
Stefano and Emilia Sgambati. He attended Mechanicville
High School, where he met his wife, Lucy. They were
married in 1948 and together they had 3 children,
Christina, Patrick, and David.
Chris was
a lifetime member of the American Legion, The VFW, and he
was the founding member of the Italian American Veterans
Post #21 where he continued to serve Post Commander until
his passing in 2019.
Chris also
participated in many City and County services honoring
veterans including, the Saratoga County Honor a Deceased
Veteran Ceremonies, where he led all those present in
singing Amazing Grace and God Bless America.
Chris was
inducted into the 43rd NYS Senate Districts
Veterans Hall of Fame in 2015.
Chris was
especially proud of his election to the Saratoga County
Board of Supervisors where he represented the City of
Mechanicville for 30 years.
Chris was
also very active in his hometown community of
Mechanicville. He was a member of the Board of
Commissioners of the Mechanicville Housing Authority for
over 30 years, with 10 years as Chair. He was a volunteer
timekeeper for the Mechanicville High School boys’
basketball team for 65 years. Chris was inducted as a
Community Contributor to the Mechanicville High School
Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Church of
Assumption Choir.
Chris also
worked for the Boston and Maine Railroad Company for 15
years, followed by employment with Prudential Insurance
Company as an agent, retiring after 29 years of service.
Chris passed away on November 16, 2019.
Established in 1999 by the Saratoga County Board of
Supervisors, the Honor Deceased Veterans Program provides
a way for county leadership and residents to show
gratitude for the service of veterans past and present.
The program honors a range of veterans with tremendous
stories of service, sacrifice, and historical
significance. Honorees include those who gave the ultimate
sacrifice in the name of defending our great country and
veterans whose stories continued past their military
service.
The
ceremony is dedicated to a different Saratoga County
veteran each month. Board members rotate throughout
the year in selecting a veteran to memorialize, providing
for veterans from all over the county to be honored. To
date, more than 300 Saratoga County Veterans have been
honored.
The public
is encouraged to show their support of our veterans at the
Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony each month.
For more
information about the Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony,
please contact Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency at
(518) 884-4115.
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SARATOGA COUNTY SEEKS
VOLUNTEERS FOR SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS &
WILTON
BALLSTON SPA, NY -- The Saratoga County Department of
Aging and Youth Services is seeking volunteers to deliver
meals to homebound seniors in the South Glens Falls and
Wilton areas.
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This important program
helps many seniors, age 60 and older, remain
independent in their homes by providing them with a
nutritious ready-to-eat lunch each weekday.
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Meals are picked up at
11AM and delivered until 1PM. Volunteers’ schedules
are flexible to meet their availability. Training and
orientation are provided to all volunteers.
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To become a volunteer,
individuals must submit paperwork, including
references, to the Saratoga County Department of Aging
and Youth Services. Volunteers must have a valid
driver license and their own vehicle.
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Being a volunteer for
this program is a gratifying experience as seniors
look forward to seeing a friendly face with their
meals.
Those interested in becoming a volunteer may call the
Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at
518-884-4100 for more information.
COVID-19
COMMUNITY MITIGATION TOOLKIT
Vaccination
COVID-19
vaccines available in the U.S. are effective at protecting
people from serious illness, hospitalization, and death,
especially for those who are boosted. As with vaccines for
other diseases, individuals are protected best when they
are up to date. CDC recommends that everyone ages 5 years
and older get their primary series of COVID-19 vaccine,
and everyone ages 12 years and older also receive a
booster. Individuals can find a COVID-19
vaccination provider near them by visiting
www.vaccines.gov or
by calling 800-232-0233. Saratoga County Public
Health Services routinely holds vaccination clinics.
The dates, times, and locations of which are available at
www.saratogacountyny.gov/covid/ or by calling
518-584-7460 during business hours.
Masking
Wearing a
mask can help to protect both the wearer and those around
them from COVID-19. Individuals who choose to wear a
mask should wear the most protective mask that fits well
and that they will wear consistently. Many
pharmacies have partnered with the federal government to
distribute a specific type of mask, called a N95, at
no-cost. Individuals can locate a
participating pharmacy by visiting the CDC website at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/free-masks.html
or by calling 800-232-0233. It is important to note
that before going to a participating pharmacy, individuals
should check directly with them for current inventory and
availability.
Testing
Testing
for the virus that causes COVID-19 disease can help
prevent spread to others and can help link an infected
individual to treatment. Individuals who have
COVID-19 symptoms, who have had known or suspected close
contact to COVID-19, or who are planning to or returning
from travel should be tested. Individuals can locate a
COVID-19 testing provider near them by visiting
coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you or by
calling 888-364-3065. Additionally, every home
in the U.S. is eligible to order two sets of four free at-home tests. Individuals can obtain these free at-home tests at
www.covid.gov/tests
or by calling 800-232-0233.
Treatment
The Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) allows healthcare providers
to use products to treat patients with COVID-19, including
those who are not hospitalized, and the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) provides recommendations about
these treatments and describes what is known about their
effectiveness. Treatments work best when they
are started as soon as possible after the onset of
illness, so it is important for individuals to get tested
and talk to their doctor right away.
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Oral
antiviral medications that target specific parts of
the virus can help reduce its multiplication and
spread through the patient’s body. People 12 years or
older who test positive and are symptomatic can
receive oral antiviral medicine within 5 days of
having symptoms.
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Monoclonal antibody treatments, given intravenously
(IV), can help the immune system recognize and respond
more effectively to the virus. People 12 years or
older who test positive and are symptomatic can
receive monoclonal antibody treatment within 7 days of
having symptoms.
There are
several pharmacies within Saratoga County that can
dispense oral antiviral medications with a prescription
from a healthcare provider. Individuals can locate a
participating pharmacy by visiting
covid-19-test-to-treat-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com.
Similarly, individuals can find a Saratoga County health
care facility that administers monoclonal antibody
treatment by visiting
covid-19-therapeutics-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com.
Other
COVID-19 Preventive Measures
In
addition to staying up to date with vaccination, masking,
testing and treatment, individuals can take other measures
to help protect themselves from COVID-19 and other
respiratory illnesses, including:
•
Avoiding poorly ventilated spaces and crowds
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Washing hands often
•
Covering coughs and sneezes
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Regularly cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces
•
Monitoring their health daily and staying home when sick
The full
Public Health Advisory is posted at
www.saratogacountyny.gov/COVID, click on “COVID
Response Information.”
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CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
WEBSITE
The Saratoga County CCE
Newsletter is released every two weeks.
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MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK
Click here for
events & activities listed on
Moreau Lake State Park Website
September Events Calendar
Details
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MOREAU COMMUNITY
CENTER
MCC WEBSITE
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NYSDOT PROJECT AT EXIT
17
New Traffic Patterns on Northway Exit 17 Off-Ramps in
Moreau, Saratoga County
Route 9 Bridge over I-87 (Northway)
Public Informational Brochure
MORE INFORMATION FROM
NYSDOT
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SARATOGA
COUNTY ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION NON-PROFIT COVID RELIEF GRANT
FUND
Click
HERE for more information.
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The county will work with EMS providers in
Saratoga County to offer in-home vaccinations and boosters
for the homebound. Homebound individuals or others with
barriers to vaccination can also contact SCPHS at
www.saratogacountyny.gov/covid.
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Emergency
Connectivity Fund
“For
eligible schools and libraries, the
ECF Program will cover reasonable
costs of laptop and tablet computers;
Wi-Fi hotspots; modems; routers; and
broadband connectivity purchases for
off-campus use by students, school
staff, and library patrons.” (FCC.gov)
For more
information click
HERE.
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GLOBAL FOUNDRIES HEADQUARTERS
ANNOUNCEMENT FOUND
HERE
GlobalFoundries announces they will
move headquarters from California to
Malta!
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South High Marathon Dance
WWW.SHMD.ORG
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ADK/GFTC TRAFFIC STUDY
by CREIGHTON MANNING
AUGUST 2020
CLICK
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**IN THE NEWS **
Supervisor
Kusnierz & Congressman Tonko's Sewer Pump Station Visit -
ARPA Infrastructure Funds
Saratoga County presents $50k check to Saratoga County
Fair
Saratoga County unveils brand for 25oth anniversary of the
Revolutionary commemoration.
Moreau Sewer Extension Ahead of Schedule
Improvements Planned for Grant Cottage Site
South High Marathon Dance 2021
Stewart's Grand Opening
Look TV Interviews
Town Supervisor, Todd Kusnierz
Property owner: Development heating up along Route 9 in
Moreau
Gifford appointed new South Glens Falls police chief
Marathon dance in South Glens Falls rescheduled in 2021
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