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The Town of Ballston has a proud history dating back to 1771. The first real community in the area grew up around the settlement started by Reverend Eliphalet Ball. It is after him that the Town, which became officially incorporated in 1788, took its name.
The Town’s history includes an infamous traitor, an amusement park and beautiful mansions. Ballston’s unique location offers the best of both worlds-a friendly, small town, rural community within close proximity to the exciting tourist areas of Saratoga Springs and Albany.
Our community celebrates its farming and rural heritage by preserving open space and carefully managing growth. Today, the approximately 8,000 residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life offered by our highly regarded school systems, Veterans Bike Path, Fishing Pier on beautiful Ballston Lake, and recreational parks. Ballston’s community spirit is epitomized by our Annual Flag Day Parade.
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News & Notices
- C T Male's Reports on the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Water District No.2 Connection to the Saratoga County Water Authority, East Line Road Metering/Chlorination/Pump Station and the Water Supply Application Engineer's Report are available on the Water Department Page on the Town Website.
- TrailFinder is the new on-line guide to more than 115 of New York's fantastic multi-use trails.
www.ptny.org/trailfinder.
- The Food Pantry, in the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, will be open Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for patrons to obtain food once a month. For more information please call 518-885-6886.
- At the January 5, 2010 regular Town Board Meeting, the Town Board passed a resolution establishing a Parks and Recreation Committee. For more information on this committee and for the list of Parks and Recreation Committee Rules and Regulations go to the Current Town Projects webpage.
- DEC New Open Burning Regulations Effective October 14, 2009
- The Village of Ballston Spa Village Board meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m.
- Travel regulations options for Saratoga County Residents: Enhanced Driver License and Passport information.
- The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors developed a prescription drug program to help lower drug costs for Saratoga County residents. Each family should have received their ProAct Card in the mail; this card can be used by the entire family, including pets. The Pro Act Card is designed to be used if you do not have insurance or if something is not covered by your current insurance program. Present this card to your pharmacy along with your new prescription or refill in order to receive savings. This card cannot be combined with another insurance program to discount your co-pays or deductible and it is not a replacement for Medicare Part D. If you have any questions, please call ProAct, Inc. at 1-877-776-2285.
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Calendar of Town Events & Holidays
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 5/1/2010 |
8:00 a.m. |
Town Clean-up - Streets & Roads |
Ballston Lake Fire House |
| 5/31/2010 |
CLOSED |
Memorial Day |
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| TBA |
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Tour de Cure |
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| 6/10/2010 |
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Flag Day Parade |
Route 50, Burnt Hills |
| 7/5/2010 |
CLOSED |
Independence Day |
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| 9/6/2010 |
CLOSED |
Labor Day |
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| 10/11/2010 |
CLOSED |
Columbus Day |
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| TBA |
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Community Day |
Ballston Town Hall |
| 11/11/2010 |
CLOSED |
Veterans Day |
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| 11/25-26/2010 |
CLOSED |
Thanksgiving Day |
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| TBA |
6:30 p.m. |
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony |
Library |
| 12/2-5/2010 |
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Festival of Trees |
Community Room |
| 12/24/2010 |
CLOSED |
Christmas Day |
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