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.
The Town of Ballston Historian’s Office, in conjunction with the Explore 400 Dutch Quadricentennial Committee made up of Amy Clark, Karen DeAngelo, Cheryl Gauthier, and Pete Herman, will be planning events to commemorate the European exploration and development of this new continent 400 years ago.
It was in 1609, 400 years ago, that Henry Hudson first sailed up the Hudson River. Some years later it was the voyages of Samuel de Champlain that further opened up the state. And it was in 1809 that Robert Fulton sailed his steamship on the Hudson River. Ballston itself does not have any Dutch heritage to speak of but we are using this statewide initiative to celebrate the heritage of this town, a heritage that was spurred on by the Dutch initiatives. More details about specific events will follow. For further information, contact Town Historian Rick Reynolds.
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News & Notices
Junk pick-up is NOT scheduled at this this time. We will update if more information becomes available later in the year.
Need to get rid of old brush? Call the Highway Secretary to get a key to the Outlet Rd Brush Dump: 885-8502 ext 23
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Employment Opportunities
Town of Ballston
Contract Bookkeeping Position.
Municipal Experience Preferred.
Please send Resume/Cover Letter By May 14th to Patricia Southworth, Town Supervisor
Town of Ballston
323 Charlton Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 |
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~REMINDER~
SAFETY FIRST Please lock your house doors and windows and your vehicle. Keep your family and property safe! |
| The Town of Ballston Historian's Office now offers a new service to all residents: burning of old flags. Yes, you can properly dispose of your old flags by depositing them in the large white box in the hallway near the Town Clerk's office at the Town Hall. Periodically, these flags will be taken to local agencies who will properly and respectfully burn them. The box itself was a 2007 Eagle Scout project by former BHBL student Chris Derusha. |
FARMER'S MARKET OPENS MAY 19th!
Come visit us for all your produce needs!
120 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY!
(formerly the Old Homestead
Restaurant Site)
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- TrailFinder is the new on-line guide to more than 115 of New York's fantastic multi-use trails.
- NEW LINK! 511NYis NYS official traffic and travel information source.
- 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.
- Do you need a ride to your doctor or medical appointment? The Wellness Express provides transportation, free of charge to residents of the Town of Ballston, Town of Milton and the Village of Ballston Spa. This program is funded by the Town of Ballston, Town of Milton and the Village of Ballston Spa and is operated by Community Human Services. The program operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Transportation is offered on an individual basis for appointments within a 50 mile radius of point of orgin. Request for transportation should be made as far in advance as possible. The program operates on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to request transportation call Community Human Services, weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 399-4624.
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Seniors!
Click Here to View the
Monthly Meal Calendar!
Volunteer Today!
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in DESPERATE need of volunteers to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the Burnt Hills/ Charlton areas. Hot nutritious meals are ready to go from the Town of Ballston meal site. Meal delivery is Mon-Fri, 10:30am. Done in 1 hr! Volunteering is flexible: 1x/wk or even 1x/mo!
Please call Billie Jo or Denise at
884-4100 or 363-4020.
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- Paul Scott, Ballston Youth Coordinator, may be reached at
ballstonyouthcoordinator@yahoo.com
Paul will help direct students, who need to perform community service, with Town Departments, committees and organizations in need of volunteer help.
- Food Donations for a dinner meal for the residents of Guardian House, the new residence for homeless women veterans, may be brought to the Ballston Town Hall during work hours. For more information concerning the Guardian House please contact Patti Southworth at 518 885-8502 Ext#13.
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NYSDEC Open Burn Regulations Effective March 16 thru May 14, there shall be NO open burning. This includes burning of leaves. The following are exceptions to this NYSDEC Regulation:
1) Campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width and diameter are allowed
2) Small cooking fires
3)
Only charcoal or clean, dry, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned
Ceremonial or cebratory bonfires are allowed provided they are 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length
4) Active farms as long as the material is organic (brush and trees) and the fire must be located on contiguous agricultural land larger than 5 acres, and the materials capable of being fully burned within 24 hours. |
| Saratoga County launched new veterans' discount program "Return the Favor". |
Town & County Tax Bills |
| Enhanced Driver License and Passport information |
Report on Ballston Lake Levels and Rainfall |
| NEW! Ballston Tax Assessment Rolls. |
The Village of Ballston Spa Village Board meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. |
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Calendar of Town Events & Holidays
DATE
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 2/20/12 |
CLOSED |
President's Day |
Town Offices are Closed |
| 5/28/12 |
CLOSED |
Memorial Day |
Town Offices are Closed |
| 7/4/12 |
CLOSED |
Independence Day |
Town Offices are Closed |
| 9/3/12 |
CLOSED |
Labor Day |
Town Offices are Closed |
| 10/8/12 |
CLOSED |
Columbus Day |
Town Offices are Closed |
| 11/12/12 |
CLOSED |
Veterans Day |
Town Offices are Closed |
| 11/22 & 23 |
CLOSED |
Thanksgiving Day & Day After |
Town Offices are Closed |
| TBA |
6:30 p.m. |
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony |
Library |
| TBA |
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Festival of Trees |
Community Room |
| 12/25/12 |
CLOSED |
Christmas Day! |
Town Offices are Closed |
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