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Residents are encouraged to join the SLA for 2006. Dues are only $25. for the year. Barbara Faraone and Ed Dweck are serving on the Town Hall Building Committee. The planning board recently approved plans for a satellite fire station on Route 9P. The official website of the Saratoga Lake Association is www.saratogalake.org.
New York State Farmland Protection Program & Saratoga County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program
The town has recently passed resolutions supporting the applications for Purchase of Development Rights for the Paul LaBarge Farm and the Edward Hannah Farm. New funds have recently been made available by the New York State Department of Agr. and Markets that have made possible the submissions of these applications.
The Saratoga County Farmland and Open Space Preservation Committee is revising the grant application information for 2006. The information package will include the program criteria for eligible projects, one grant application form for open space projects and one grant application form for agriculture. The application period opens on April 1st and closes June 30th. The new forms will be available by April 1st. Please contact Jamie O’Neil of the Saratoga County Planning Board for additional information.
Schuylerville-Victory Water Board News
The Water Board is currently working on the water budget for next year and details for completion of the new water treatment plant. The March Water Board meetings will be held in Victory on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. and in Schuylerville on March 21st at 7:00 p.m.
March Tax Collection Schedule
During the month of March, Town Tax Collector James Gorham will be in the Town Hall Conference Room on Mondays only from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Taxes may be mailed to Jim at anytime. If you have any questions for Jim call him at 695-3644 X 18.
Quaker Springs Fire Department News
On Sunday, March 12th, The Quaker Springs Fire Department will conduct their annual Corned-beef & Cabbage dinner at the firehouse from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling Joyce at 584-2758 or Julie at 584-3829. Takeouts are also available. The cost is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 6 – 12, and free for children 5 and under. The annual membership banquet will be conducted on Saturday, March 18th.
The Quakers Springs Fire Department is recognized and commended for providing emergency shelter and water for residents during the recent power outage. In addition they responded to fire calls and called on residents to make sure they were safe and had adequate heat and water.
The QSFD is looking for people that would like to volunteer to become Firefighters or Fire Police. In addition they are looking for support from people that may not be interested in becoming firefighters or fire police members, but would be willing and able to help with the administration, fire safety promotional work, fund raising, grant writing, catering, and truck and equipment maintenance. The training is free so if you’ve ever thought about lending a helping hand, please give the QSFD a call at 584-3349.
General Schuyler Emergency Squad News
The town planning board has given final approval to the GSES for their new facilities. They are now working on the final blueprint plans and pursuing grants and sources of funding.
911 Numbers
The recent power outage emergency has brought to our attention the need for all residents to conspicuously display the 911 numbers assigned to their property. The numbers should be 4 inches in height and located so that they can be seen from the highway. Emergency responders have experienced some difficulty locating the emergency call address because the 911 numbers were not prominently displayed.