{ "city": "Ballston Spa", "state": "New York", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/villageofballstonspa.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Historic District Commission", "headline": "Discussion with property owners on design for new construction at West High and Ballston Ave.", "summary": "The Historic District Commission will discuss architectural design possibilities for proposed new construction at the intersection of West High and Ballston Avenue with property owners. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings, consider plaquing houses with completed histories, and craft a response to the Mayor's letter. Other items include setting times for an architectural styles review and preparing a PowerPoint presentation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-369", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider July 8 Declaration reading with street closure and cannon firing", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider a request from the Saratoga County Administrator to approve a July 8 event featuring a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence, a temporary closure of McMaster Street, and a cannon firing. The agenda also includes approval of two invoices: a $1,094.96 security services invoice from Allied Universal and a $1,600 copier maintenance contract from Repeat Business Systems. The Treasurer's Report provides updates on sales tax receipts, property tax collections, water/sewer meter deadlines, and pool operations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-368", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to approve $484,249 in audited vouchers", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will consider approving the abstract of audited vouchers totaling $484,249.20 for June 9-22, 2026. This is a routine financial approval item covering general fund expenses, capital projects, library operations, and various departmental contracts. No policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-367", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board approves $260,500 grant application for Kelley Park playground renovation", "summary": "The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to consider a grant application for renovating the playground at Kelley Park. They voted to classify the project as a Type II action under SEQRA, requiring no further environmental review, and approved applying for a $260,500 NYS PLAYS Grant with a $52,100 village match. The board also approved purchasing an AED unit for the village pool for $1,845.99 to comply with state regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-366", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board straw polls 0-5 against rezoning Milton Avenue to R-2H", "summary": "The Board of Trustees discussed a request to rezone an adjacent parcel from R-1H to R-2H but informally opposed it in a 0-5 straw poll. The Board approved numerous personnel hires and contracts, including $59,296 for a DPW truck, $18,159 for fire station door replacements, $8,000 for Tedesco Trail stairs, and $14,900 for pickleball court painting. The Mayor reported a pool leak, a finalized $460,000 loan at 3.8% for 78 Thompson Street, and a new treasury management policy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-365", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board considers ethics appointments and July 8 street closure for Saratoga250", "summary": "The Village of Ballston Spa Board of Trustees will vote on ethics board appointments that oversee local conduct standards, approve a July 8 street closure that will reroute traffic on McMaster Street, and review routine service contracts and fund balances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-364", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Committee on the Arts", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2027 arts grants and Opera Saratoga collaboration", "summary": "The Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts will review old business including Open Mic nights and the budget, then discuss new projects such as a Front Street Art Fair, Sounds of Summer, Saratoga Arts Grants for 2027, a mural, and a collaboration with Opera Saratoga and Brookside for a children's opera. No formal votes are listed; items are for discussion and planning.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-363", "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-363", "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Park & Tree Board", "headline": "Board to pick memorial trees for Old Iron Spring Park, discuss street trees on Milton Ave", "summary": "The Ballston Spa Park & Tree Board will hear public comment, approve last month's minutes, and receive updates on the B Spa in Bloom participants and a tree grant. The board will select two memorial trees for Old Iron Spring Park and discuss planting street trees on Milton Avenue, including addressing opposition.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-362", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "No meeting items; agenda is a product advertisement", "summary": "The provided text is not a meeting agenda but a commercial advertisement for a Philips HeartStart OnSite AED from AEDSuperstore. It lists pricing, shipping details, and product reviews. No official board decisions, proposals, or discussions are present.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-361", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Provided text is a site plan, not a meeting agenda.", "summary": "The submitted document is a construction drawing sheet for Kelley Park in Ballston Spa, not the Board of Trustees meeting agenda for June 15, 2026. The text contains engineering notes, disclaimers, and base map information but no discussion, decisions, or proposals by the Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-360", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-359", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to vote on $260,500 grant for Kelley Park playground renovation", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will vote on two resolutions: applying for a NYS PLAYS Grant of $260,500 (with a $52,100 village match) to renovate the playground at Kelley Park, and authorizing the mayor to sign documents; and approving a $1,845.99 AED unit for the Village Pool to meet state regulations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-358", "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-358", "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board authorizes $815K bond for new fire pumper truck", "summary": "The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees approved an $815,000 serial bond to replace a 35-year-old fire pumper truck, with delivery expected by fall. They also authorized up to $1 million in bonds for a $3.5 million water meter replacement project, contingent on a state grant covering 75% of costs. Other actions included approving a $1,000 after-prom party grant and discussing a final draft of the zoning code.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-356", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider $59,295 truck purchase and $18,159 door contract", "summary": "The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees will review and possibly approve a quote for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD at $59,295.93 for the village fleet, an invoice from BNC Construction Specialties for $18,159.00 to install doors at Union Fire Company #2, and three peddling permit applications for Slic Network Solutions to sell fiber optic internet.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-355", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Ballston Spa board meeting agenda unreadable due to corruption", "summary": "The agenda text is garbled and contains no readable items. No specific actions, proposals, or decisions can be identified from the provided document. The meeting date is June 8, 2026, but the content is not recoverable.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-354", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to vote on $59k DPW truck, fire station repairs, and hiring lifeguards", "summary": "The Ballston Spa Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including $18,159 for fire station door replacements, $4,675 for firefighter physical exams, and $5,539 for website services. Separate motions include hiring a part-time park waterer, seasonal lifeguards, and a pool director, as well as approving a $59,295.93 DPW truck purchase, several special event permits, and a Zoning Board appointment. The board will also consider audited financial letters related to a HUD audit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-353", "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-353", "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Historic District Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss design guidelines for new construction at West High and Ballston Ave", "summary": "The Ballston Spa Historic District Commission will discuss architectural design possibilities for new construction at the intersection of West High Street and Ballston Avenue. They will also review a response to the Mayor's letter, Facebook post, and recent Trustee meeting discussion. Other agenda items include reviewing architectural styles from a reference book and planning a video presentation and public outreach.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-338", "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-338", "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "No meeting agenda found in provided document", "summary": "The supplied text is not a meeting agenda but a shipping confirmation for a Breck's order. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed for the Ballston Spa Board of Trustees meeting. The agenda is absent.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-352", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider $1,000 contribution to High School PTSA After Prom Party", "summary": "The Board of Trustees is deciding whether to approve a one-year agreement with the Ballston Spa High School PTSA. The Village would contribute $1,000 to help fund a free After Prom Party and other student programs. The agreement runs from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, and funds are forfeited if programs are cancelled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-351", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Village seeks bids for street tree maintenance program with NYS DEC grant funding", "summary": "The Board of Trustees is seeking bids for a street tree maintenance program funded by a NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant and local funds. The project covers pruning, removal, stump grinding, and planting on Front, Bath, Milton, Low, and Malta Avenues, plus Wiswall Old Iron Springs Parks. Bids are due June 1, 2026, with a maximum of $52,010.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-350", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Approves engineering report, authorizes grant & loan for Phase 1 water meter upgrades", "summary": "The Board of Trustees is voting on a resolution to approve an engineering report for Phase 1 of water metering system improvements and authorize submission of a grant application for 75% funding through the Green Innovation Grant Program, with the remaining 25% financed via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Phase 1 includes replacing about 1,900 inside-Village meters, installing AMI endpoints and a fixed network, and implementing a customer portal. Phase 2, covering out-of-Village meters, is contingent on future reimbursement agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-349", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board declares water meter project exempt from environmental review", "summary": "The Board of Trustees is deciding on a resolution determining that the Water Metering System Improvements Project is a Type II action under SEQRA, exempt from further environmental review. The project replaces approximately 1,900 water meters within the village (Phase 1) and 600 meters outside the village (Phase 2, contingent on reimbursement agreements). The determination covers both phases, but the GIGP grant and CWSRF financing apply only to Phase 1.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-348", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Village considers $143k insurance renewal proposal", "summary": "The Board of Trustees is discussing a proposal from Marshall+Sterling to renew the village's property, liability, auto, cyber, and pollution insurance for 2026-2027. Total premiums for NYMIR policies increase from $129,629.30 to $143,239.18. The board may vote to accept the renewal as quoted, with an option for a $10,000 law enforcement deductible that would save $1,173.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-347", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Water meter cards arriving June 1; $50 fee if not returned by June 30", "summary": "This meeting of the Ballston Spa Board of Trustees consists solely of the Treasurer’s Report with no resolutions or public hearings. Residents are reminded to return water meter readings by June 30 to avoid a $50 non-read fee, and that village tax bills will be mailed by June 1. Sales tax and mortgage tax receipts for May are reported as higher than the prior year.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-346", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board reviews public comments on proposed zoning code update", "summary": "The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss how to review public comments on a 150-page proposed zoning code document. Trustees were assigned to examine specific sections (commercial, downtown, Gateway) and to categorize comments into items to address, discuss, or discard. The mayor set a goal to complete the zoning code process by July or August. Consent agenda items approved included the sale of a fire department ambulance for $6,000 and a library door installation project for $14,692.98 funded by NYS Bullet Aid.", "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-345", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.villageofballstonspa.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }