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🌱 How a new Ballston Spa-based commission aims to better protect kids.

Ballston Spa, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ballston Spa! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Ballston Spa-based commission aims to better protect kids.
  • Meet the Ballston Spa student honored at Saratoga’s Pride Festival.

Also on today's calendar: Ballston Spa Concerts in the Park: Black Mountain Symphony and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy, very hot and humid, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saratoga County DA launches child safety commission after 2 deaths (wnyt.com) — Saratoga County’s district attorney in Ballston Spa is forming a Child Safety Review Commission to examine system failures after two tragic child deaths and recommend reforms. The independent group will include law enforcement, child protection, educators, and health professionals, and is seeking interested participants now, with its first meeting expected later this summer.
   

• Saratoga Pride hosts 11th annual Pride Festival (saratogian.com) — A Ballston Spa High School senior, Lyla Charlebois, was one of three Saratoga County students honored with Saratoga Pride Community Scholarships during this year’s Saratoga Pride Festival in Saratoga Springs. The event drew big crowds, featured local organizations, free clothing, and speeches from officials emphasizing safety, inclusion, and support for LGBTQIA+ residents and allies across the region.
   

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  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager $16 - $17.25 based on experience in Ballston Spa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ballston Spa here.

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  • Stars, Stripes & Saving Lives: Donate Blood at the CBS6 Holiday Heroes Blood Drive July 2 (cbs6albany.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ballston Spa

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ballston Spa

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.