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🌱 What happened during last week’s State Police call in Ballston Spa?
Ballston Spa, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Ballston Spa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What happened during last week’s State Police call in Ballston Spa?
- How Ballston Spa powered past Shaker with seven extra-base hits.
Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 55 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
- Monday: Morning rain, then a shower, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week of May 8 - May 14, 2026 (saratogatodaynewspaper.com) — State Police recently reported several arrests across Saratoga County, including one in the Village of Ballston Spa after a traffic accident on South Street that led to drug- and license-related charges. The blotter also lists multiple DWIs, license violations, and other offenses in nearby communities like Clifton Park, Wilton, Stillwater, and Saratoga Springs, giving residents a snapshot of recent law-enforcement activity. 
• Schoharie offense rolling in softball win -- Friday's Section 2 scores (dailygazette.com) — Ballston Spa’s softball team delivered a strong 5-1 win over Shaker, pounding seven extra-base hits, including a home run from Jadyn Fives and two doubles each from Brooke Lescault and Avery Santoro. The roundup also highlights other Section 2 softball results, giving local fans a quick look at how nearby programs like Saratoga Central Catholic, Bethlehem, and Glens Falls fared.
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Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 →
Holiday Inn Latham,
1:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Jeanne & Azzaam (Mother's Day) →
Carson's Woodside Tavern, 57 NY-9P, Malta
4:00 pm -
Health and Safety (for Center, School-age, & LE Dir.) - May 2026 →
556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa
12:30 pm -
Boys Varsity Outdoor Track Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS @ Ballston Spa High School →
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa
4:15 pm -
Bethlehem Central Varsity Softball @ Ballston Spa →
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa
4:15 pm -
Girls Varsity Outdoor Track Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS @ Ballston Spa High School →
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa
4:15 pm -
Boys 7th/8th Outdoor Track Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake HS, Christian Brothers Academy, Albany @ Ballston Spa High School →
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa
4:15 pm -
NYSSMA Jazz @Queensbury Day 1 of 2
Gordon Creek Elementary School Queensbury High School, 409 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
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Jon Garey @ Front St Social →
The Front Street Social Club, 52 Front St, Ballston Spa
7:00 pm
Sunday May 10
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FoK Creek Tenders Paddle →
Gray's Crossing, Northline Rd, Ballston Spa
9:00 am -
Annual Armed Forces Day Parade →
Malta, NY Calendar, Town Complex, Malta
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2026 Malta Mile →
David R. Meager Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr, Ballston Spa
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Hudson Valley’s Business & Home Expo 2026 →
Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie
11:00 am
Saturday May 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- * Colonial Hills Neighborhood*
Victory Circle in Ballston Spa, NY Our new-ish kitty, Jack, ran outside last night when I opened the door and has not returned home. He is (or he… (Nextdoor Factory Village) - Called action!
Strong volunteers needed in the David T Wallingford Park right now or in the next hour. They’ll be there all morning. The two other people that were… (Nextdoor Malta Ave East)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Ballston Spa. Apply here.
- EMS posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ballston Spa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Malta
- Malta-Based Writer Selling Latest Novel at Schuylerville Book Fair (saratogatodaynewspaper.com)
- Pitch Your Podcast (saratogatodaynewspaper.com)
- Tonko announces community project funding for FY2027 (saratogian.com)
Saratoga Springs
- City, community discuss proposed changes to Zoning and Unified Development Ordinance (saratogian.com)
- Damon Deteso: Examining the Impact of AI on Radiology (smbceo.com)
- Northeast Beef Producers Gather for Regional Workshop (perishablenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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