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Yaddo Unveils Free Library for Children & Young Adults
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Yaddo unveiled its new lending library in the Yaddo Gardens on Aug. 9, among a group of children present and a classical quintet performing “Here Comes The Sun.”
The free library offers books for children and young adults.
“All of us who love and support the arts know that the cultivation of the next generation of readers, theater goers, art and music lovers, movie buffs, depends on us and what we do to captivate our young,” said Yaddo President Elaina Richardson. “This library is a wonderful addition to our Gardens and extends our support to young readers and Saratoga students.”
The project received the support of Stewart’s Shops.
“The encouragement of reading and creativity is key to the health of young minds,”
Stewart’s Foundation President Susan Dake said in a statement.
The Yaddo Reads Lending Library will be available for the rest of the season during Garden Open Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed Fridays) through Oct. 15.
Built from sustainable materials (recycled milk jugs), the Yaddo Reads Lending Library is element- and pest-resistant and will feature new books for
City Council Meeting – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Music Hall, City Hall.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting – 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at Council Room, City Hall.
Design Review Board Caravan – 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Council Room, City Hall. Meeting: Sept. 6. Planning Board Workshop – 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31 at Council Room, City Hall. Meeting: Sept. 7.
SARATOGA COUNTY
Board of Supervisors – 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15 at county complex in Ballston Spa.
Saratoga Looks to Approve Five-County Sheriff’s Office Sharing of Resources on Contractual Basis
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a measure this month that recommends a cooperative agreement be inked with Washington, Warren, Fulton and Montgomery counties to share tactical team personnel, equipment and resources.
The five county sheriff’s offices have experienced a need for sharing resources or general police back-up within their jurisdictions during which a joint response would be the most effective way to deal with certain criminal cases, scenes and investigations, according to the resolution.
The agreement between the five counties would create a cooperative contract and codify what has previously conducted joint services on a “handshake” basis. The agreement would see the sharing of “Sheriff’s Office personnel, equipment and resources.”
The proposed intermunicipal agreement is anticipated to be among the agenda items at the Board of Supervisors monthly meeting on Aug. 15.
