County wrestles with tax collection plan for tourism levy
Saratoga County faces a stalled tourist tax as Treasurer William Sutton Jr. says no mechanism exists to collect a proposed one percent room tax starting Jan. 1. Law and Finance members form a special committee to study collection, aided by Nat Oppenheim and Roland Hubbs, to map motels and hotels affected.
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William Sutton Jr
Sutton
Saratoga County Law and Finance Committee
Board of Supervisors
Nat Oppenheim
Roland Hubbs
Clifton Park
Arthur Eggleston
Monroe County
Oppenheim and Sutton
Shenendehowa Board Meets on Enrollment and Bus Route Changes
The Shenendehowa School Board meets at 7:30 p.m. to discuss projected enrollment decline and transportation issues. Reassigning routes by seniority is planned with bids posted Oct. 22, amid driver and parent complaints over scheduling, long rides, and bus-stop safety. The district may buy new buses for parochial-school transport and will review administrative matters.
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Clifton Park
Shenendehowa
Stillwater to Host Parents Night for Seventh Graders
Stillwater Central School will hold a parents night Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the main building. Thomas Filton, junior high counselor, will lead sessions on adjust ment to junior high grouping policy homework and report card symbols. Charles Beers will present a talk on the school psychologist role, a short film shown and school tour offered with refreshments. Ballston Spa Village Players seek 1920s clothing for Nov 18 19 production and call Ellie Dillon to lend items.
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Stillwater Stillwater Central School
Thomas Filton
Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa Village
Ellie Dillon
Charles Beers
Thomas Filion
Stillwater Rescue Squad Schedules First Aid Class
STILLWATER The Stillwater Rescue Squad will hold a first aid service class at 7 p.m. Tuesday taught by Herman DePold and Maureen Spear of the Saratoga Chapter American Red Cross. The course covers beginner to advanced first aid concepts.
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Stillwater
Herman DePold
Maureen Spear
Saratoga
American Red Cross
County Board lifts mental health aid for seniors
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors approved funding under the federal CETA program to add positions at the Saratoga County Mental Health Department. The new roles include a licensed practical nurse two mental health aides and a geriatric therapist with salaries ranging from 6820 to 9500 dollars for the therapist.
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Saratoga County Mental Health Department
Snowmobile Use on Saratoga Sewer Easement Probed
Ballston Spa Malta Supervisor calls for a pre winter stance on snowmobiling over county sewer easement land. County attorney Lands and Insurance committees to report on legal and liability issues before the board decides allowable use amid public interest. Talks also reference eel trade details in Europe and Asia.
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Ballston Spa
Malta
David Meager
Saratoga County
County Law and Finance Committee
County Lands Committee
Special Insurance Committee
Mechanicville residents question rail road crossing plan
More than 60 Mechanicville residents attended a meeting on proposed changes at the Saratoga Avenue intersection with the Boston and Maine rail lines. State officials answered questions about underpass and overpass options and their impact on parking, access, and the nearby industrial park, with a Nov 2 hearing planned.
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Mechanicville
Boston & Maine Railway
Saratoga Avenue
Boston & Maine
Saratoga Board Mills
Emil Skoglund
John Fascia
Mechanicville Considers Rail Road Grade Changes
State DOT proposed three options to ease rail motor traffic conflicts at Saratoga Avenue. Options include closing Railroad Viall and William Streets or building an underpass or overpass with costs from 2 to 3 million dollars. Public hearing set for November 2 at 7 p.m. at Assumption Hall.
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George Regis
Saratoga Ave
Mechanicville
State Department of Transportation
Saratoga Avenue
Boston & Maine
Railroad Street
Viall Avenue
William Street
Viall
William Streets
Assumption Hall
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