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The zoning amendment advisory committee continues to work on revising the zoning regulations. Residents with ideas and suggestions should put them in writing and share them with town officials. Both the ZBA and Planning Board continue to have full agendas at their meetings. We are starting the budget process by reviewing current levels of expenditures and needs for next year.
Town
Swim Program
Jeannie Duval, Program Director of the Town Swim Program, reports that the Learn to Swim Program continues to go well with over 130 swimmers enrolled in the program. A program web site, www.jeannieduval.tripod.com shows course descriptions, class pictures, cancellations, and parent information.
The Saratoga Lake Association
conducted their annual meeting at Panza's on Rt. 9P on Thursday, July 28th
at 7:00 pm. Items discussed included:
extension of the water line into the Town of Saratoga (see accompanying
article), Sheriff’s Department presentation on boating, meetings with town
supervisors, County Hudson River water plan, budget for next year, election of
officers, SLPID report, and harvesting water chestnuts, (call Jim Nelson at
584-2389 for info). The 11th
annual Saratoga Lake Yard Sale will be held August 12th and 13th
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The official
website of the association is www.saratogalake.org. This site is a source of much detailed
information about events and activities taking place at the lake.
Saratoga Lake Water System Connection Survey The
Saratoga Glen Hollow Water Supply Corporation would like to expand their water
service to the residents of the Town of Saratoga. They currently are installing the water system in the Town of
Stillwater along Route 9P and will be at the Town of Saratoga line within two
years. In order for them to extend
their water lines into the Town of Saratoga there are strict rules that they
must follow in order to get approval.
One of the first steps that must be conducted is the completion of a
survey of the customer base to determine their level of interest. All Town of Saratoga residents living along
Route 9P are encouraged to complete the Water Connection Survey form. Copies of the survey form and information
sheet are on the Town Web page at www.townofsaratoga.com. Copies are also available at the town hall
and SLA. The completed form should be
should be returned to: The Saratoga Glen Hollow Water Supply Corporation, 90
Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY 12306.
Turning
Point - 5K Race - Parade - & -
Family Fun Day Be sure to attend the Turning
Point Parade in Schuylerville on Sunday, August 7th. The Parade starts at 1:00 PM and will travel the length of Broad
Street. The 5K Race begins at 9:00 am
and the family activities conducted at Fort Hardy Park will begin shortly after
the parade. Activities at Fort Hardy
include musical performances, a petting zoo and will conclude with fireworks at
dusk.
18th
Century Day at the Schuyler House
The annual 18th Century Day will be held
at the Schuyler House on Sunday, August 14th . The program will start at 12:00 noon and
continue until 5:00 PM. Activities
scheduled for the day include tours of the Schuyler House, colonial music,
militia drills, and demonstrations by over twenty-four 18th century
craftsmen. The program is sponsored by
the Old Saratoga Historical Association and the Saratoga National Historical
Park. Please make an effort to attend.
18th
Century Day Chicken Barbecue
On Sunday, August 14th The Old Saratoga Reformed Church will conduct their annual Chicken Barbecue at the church on Pearl Street from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The meal includes: ½ chicken, baked potato, sweet corn, Dutch slaw, rolls, homemade cakes, and beverages. The cost for adults is $8.00, children ages 5-12 are $4.00 and children 4 and under are free. Walk ins are welcome but reservations are recommended. Call 695-3061 or 692-7748 for reservations. Takeouts are available.