August

September 4 at 10AM: Resume Development – This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you. Facilitated by Rensselaer & Columbia-Greene.

September 5 at 11AM: Transferable Skills – Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem. Learn ways to research the employer’s needs then identify and show them that you have these skills. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.

September 10 at 10:30AM: Interview Preparation – Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady.

September 11 at 10AM: Goal Setting – Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step in every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. Remember: “if you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” Find out how to reach your dreams. Facilitated by Washington and Albany.

September 19 at 11AM: Completing Job Applications – Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.

September 20 at 10:30AM: Networking – Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. Facilitated by Warren and Albany.

September 24 at 11AM: Overcoming Barriers – Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.

September 24 at 1:30PM: Social Media – Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https://thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.

The Saratoga County Department of Workforce Development provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.

The Greater Capital Region Career Centers is a group of local county and city-based Career Centers and partners that coordinate services to address the workforce needs of the Greater Capital Region by providing a variety of career and workforce resources, training opportunities, and more. Members include Capital Region Workforce New York; Columbia-Green Workforce NY; City of Albany Career Center; L.E.A.P; Rensselaer County Career Center; Saratoga County Career Center; Schenectady County Connects; Warren County Career Center; Workforce Solutions System of Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie Counties.

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This significant achievement reflects the County’s unwavering commitment to sound fiscal management, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

The AA+ rating is a testament to the government’s effective economic policies, prudent budgetary practices, and the resilience of the County’s economy. It signals to investors, businesses, and residents alike that Saratoga County is a secure and thriving environment for economic activities, with a robust framework in place to manage financial challenges.

JoAnn Kupferman, Saratoga County Acting Treasurer said, “This AA+ credit rating is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our administration to maintain fiscal discipline while fostering an environment conducive to growth and prosperity. We are committed to ensuring that Saratoga County remains a beacon of financial stability and economic opportunity.”

S & P highlighted several key factors in its decision including Saratoga County’s diversified, robust economy and history of balanced financial operations. The agency also commended the government for its well-established policies including historically conservative budgeting practices that have positioned the County to weather economic fluctuations and maintain strong reserves.

The AA+ rating is expected to have positive implications for Saratoga County, including lower borrowing costs, which helps to keep taxes low; increased investor confidence, which attracts business growth; and greater capacity for funding public projects and services that benefit the community, which contributes to the County’s high quality of life.

As Saratoga County continues to build on this success, the Treasurer’s Office remains focused on prudent long-term fiscal policies and oversite to maintain the County’s strong financial position, ensuring that the benefits of this high credit rating are felt by all residents.

For more information about the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office and to read the full report, please visit the County website at www.saratogacountyny.gov/treasurer.

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The Narcan training day distribution events are in partnership with the Saratoga County Department of Health, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management, Healing Springs Recovery Center, Saratoga Hospital, Catholic Charities, Ballston Spa Police Department, Saratoga Springs Police Department, and Mechanicville Police Department.

Participants will receive a free Narcan rescue kit, learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, and how to administer nasal Narcan, which takes approximately 10 minutes.

Locations and Hours:
• Ballston Lake EMS: 1123 Ballston Lake Rd. Ballston Lake, NY 12019; 10AM-6PM
• Ballston Spa Police Department: 78 Thompson St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020; 10AM-6PM
• Catholic Charities Schuylerville Office: 120 Broad St. Schuylerville, NY 12871; 10AM-6PM
• Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS: 15 Crossing Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065; 5PM-7PM. Participants must call 518-371-3880 x154 or email first.
• Community Emergency Corps EMS: 519 Geyser Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020; 10AM-6PM
• Day Town Hall: 1650 N. Shore Rd. Hadley, NY 12835; 10AM-6PM
• Edinburg EMS: 30 North Shore Rd. Northville, NY 12134; 3PM-6PM
• Galway EMS: 2175 Galway Rd. Galway, NY 12074; 10AM-6PM
• Greenfield Town Hall: 7 Wilton Rd. Greenfield Center, NY 12833; 10AM-6PM
• Healing Springs: 125 High Rock Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-6PM
• Meme’s Florist & Gifts: 118 Main St. Corinth, NY 12822; 9AM-5PM
• Malta-Stillwater EMS: 2449 U.S. 9 Malta, NY 12020; 10AM-3PM
• Mechanicville (CP-HM) EMS: 500 Elizabeth St. Mechanicville, NY 12118; 3PM-5PM
• Mechanicville Senior Center: 178 N. Main St. Mechanicville, NY 12118; 10AM-6PM
• Moreau EMS: 1583 U.S. 9 Fort Edward, NY 12828; 10AM-6PM
• O’Brien Pharmacy: 4 Front St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020; 10AM-6PM
• Saratoga County Mental Health & Addiction Services: 135 S. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-4PM
• Saratoga Fire: 60 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-6PM
• Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center: 24 Hamilton St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-6PM
• Saratoga Hospital Galway Primary Care: 5344 Sacandaga Rd. Galway, NY 12074; 10AM-5PM
• Saratoga Hospital Main Location: 211 Church St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 9AM-4PM. Participants must call 518-429-3569 to pick a meeting spot.
• Saratoga Hospital Malta Med Emergent Care: 6 Medical Park Dr. Malta, NY 12020; 10AM-2PM
• Saratoga Hospital Malta Primary Care: 8 Medical Park Dr. Malta, NY 12020; 10AM-5PM
• Saratoga Hospital Wilton Primary Care: 3065 NY-50 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-5PM
• Saratoga Hospital Wilton Urgent Care: 3040 NY-50 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-6PM
• Saratoga Springs Police Department: 5 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-6PM
• Waterford EMS: 46 4th St. Waterford, NY 12188; 10AM-6PM
• Wellspring: 2816 U.S. 9 Malta, NY 12020; 10AM-6PM
• Wilton EMS: 1 Harran Ln. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; 10AM-6PM

Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription pain medications, and fentanyl but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. 911 should always be called after administering Naloxone. New York State’s 911 Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.

Residents who are unable to attend the distribution can request an overdose rescue kit at www.saratogacountyny.gov/narcan.

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The conference, entitled “A Guide to Caregiving,” will bring together caregivers, healthcare professionals, and experts from various fields to share knowledge, resources, and experiences to empower, educate, and support caregivers.

The conference is designed for caregivers or family members and will offer valuable insights and practical tools to help long-term caregivers and those who are new to the role to thrive in their caregiving journey.

Caregivers play a critical role in the lives of our older generations, to those with disabilities, and in the healthcare system, often providing essential care and support to loved ones with little recognition or resources. The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services aims to address this by offering a comprehensive program that includes keynote presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to equip caregivers with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate their challenging roles.

Registration information will be posted on the Saratoga County website closer to the event date.

To learn more about the Caregivers Conference, please contact the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-884-4100 or visit the department’s webpage on the Saratoga County website at www.saratogacountyny.gov.

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The resolution now advances for a vote by the full Board of Supervisors at its August 20th Board Meeting.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Phil Barrett (Clifton Park) said, “It has been a longstanding goal of Saratoga County to develop a comprehensive, sustainable solution to address homelessness within the County. The purchase of this property will provide those in need with a permanent location to seek shelter during harsh winter weather and will allow the county to more easily provide a transparent budgeting process for the costs of running the Code Blue program. I thank our Law & Finance Committee, the County Department of Social Services, the City of Saratoga Springs, and Shelters of Saratoga for working together to effectuate this plan of action, which has broad support of our local elected officials.”

The resolution authorizes the County to purchase a 1.4-acre parcel at 96 Ballston Ave in Saratoga Springs for approximately $3 million. The County will enter a long-term lease with Shelters of Saratoga, which will build and operate the shelter. Shelters of Saratoga currently provides the County’s Code Blue services.

In the past, the County has contracted with area motels to act as Code Blue shelters with several locations being leased. Currently, the County has one location under lease for the upcoming season. Chairman Barrett has expressed concern that location options are becoming limited, and this model of operation may soon become cost-prohibitive for the County.

The proposed location is near the Saratoga County Mental Health facility and on a bus line, making it easily accessible and convenient for those who may seek services from the County’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and provides the opportunity to build one space adequate for the needs of the unhoused community as well as the operational needs of the program.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Law & Finance Chairman, Matthew Veitch (Saratoga Springs) said, “With rising costs and fewer hotels or motels available to utilize for Code Blue shelters, this purchase is a sound investment for the County and an ideal location to help those in need. Shelters of Saratoga has been a strong partner in providing our code blue services and we look forward to continuing our long-standing work with Duane and his team to provide these essential services to some of the most vulnerable among us. I also thank Mayor Safford and his team for working with the County and Shelters to realize our goal for a lasting Code Blue solution.”

Mayor of Saratoga Springs John F. Safford said, “We are very excited to announce that, after many months of collaboration, a permanent code blue location has been secured by Saratoga County. The city has been coordinating with the county and the many service providers in Saratoga Springs to build a comprehensive approach to address the addictions, mental health and the unhoused-populations in our area. A permanent code blue shelter will be a significant step in our city/county initiative to address the needs of our unhoused-population, because it will be built to provide services that are difficult to make available in temporary locations. In particular I want to thank Supervisor Barrett, County Administrator Steve Bulger, Commissioner Maxwell, Supervisor Veitch, and Supervisor Madigan, RISE, SOS and the Prevention Council for helping to make this happen.”

Executive Director of Shelters of Saratoga Duane J. Vaughn said, “Shelters of Saratoga is proud to continue the wonderful relationship with Saratoga County in working towards solving the complex issue of homelessness for our county’s most vulnerable populations. With this collaboration, Shelters of Saratoga will be better equipped to serve homeless individuals during the most brutal conditions of Upstate NY winters with a safe, and secure Code Blue center.”

New York State law 18 NYCRR § 304.1 states a Code Blue alert must be called when temperatures are expected to fall below 32˚F with wind chill for at least two consecutive hours, based on the local forecast issued by the National Weather Service for the city, town or village within the district that is known to have the largest population of unsheltered homeless persons.

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Rabies Clinic Information:

Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Location: 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Times & Requirements:
      Cats: 5:30-6:30 PM Must be in a carrier
      Ferrets: 5:30-6:30 PM Must be in a cage or carrier
      Dogs: 6:30-7:30 PM Must be on a leash  
Animals must be at least three months old  

Cost: Free, however monetary donations are accepted

All vaccination certificates are written for one year unless prior proof of vaccination is provided. Owners must bring proof of prior vaccine to receive a three-year certificate for their animal.

For more information please call the Saratoga County Animal Shelter at 518-885-4113 or visit www.saratogacountyanimalshelter.com.

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