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🌱 Saratoga Springs schools just scored big for music education again
Saratoga Springs, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Saratoga Springs! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Saratoga Springs schools just scored big for music education again
- How will Saratoga Springs’ school budget changes affect your taxes and services?
- How SPAC is turning 60 with ice cream and $19.66 tickets
Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: May 13, 2026 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 59, low: 51.
- Thursday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Several Capital Region school districts named Best Communities for Music Education (news10.com) — Saratoga Springs City School District has been named a Best Community for Music Education for the third time, putting local music programs in the national spotlight. The district is one of several Capital Region schools honored by the NAMM Foundation for strong, equitable music offerings and student participation. 
• Saratoga County school budgets show increased funding for special-needs programs (dailygazette.com) — Saratoga Springs City School District voters will decide May 19 on a $166.1 million budget that boosts special-education and student mental-health services, along with a 3.85% tax levy increase. The plan includes $16.6 million for programs serving students with disabilities, reflecting a broader Saratoga County trend of rising investment in special-needs support.
• SPAC celebrates 60th anniversary with season-long initiatives (saratogian.com) — Saratoga Springs’ Performing Arts Center is marking its 60th anniversary with new exhibits, special ticket deals, and celebratory events all summer long. Locals can explore a new visual arts show, try a limited Stewart’s ice cream flavor, and join an “Anniversary Night” with New York City Ballet, plus snag $19.66 lawn tickets for select performances.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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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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Music and Movement In-Person
Saratoga Springs Public Library Dutcher Community Room
9:30 am -
Design Review Board Workshop →
Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar, 474 Broadway 2nd Floor Conference Room, Saratoga Springs
5:00 pm -
Ascension - Classes in Session
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Canfield Event →
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Planning Board Workshop →
Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar, 474 Broadway 2nd Floor Conference Room, Saratoga Springs
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Casino Reserved →
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Spring Staff Development Day - Library Open 1 - 6 p.m. In-Person
Saratoga Springs Public Library Glasby Room, Susman Room
9:00 am -
Preliminary City Council Meeting →
Saratoga Springs, NY Calendar, 474 Broadway Suite 8, Saratoga Springs
9:30 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
📣 Saratoga Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Saratoga County IDA →
Malta, NY Calendar, 2540 Route 9, Malta
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Better Off Read In-Person
Susman Room
11:00 am -
Handcraft Meet Up Online
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs
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BSCSD Voter Registration Day →
Malta, NY Calendar, 2540 Route 9, Malta
12:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mazes gov, Homemade Theatre for excellent, heartwarming production of “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
” At Saratoga Music Hall through next weekend. (Nextdoor Smith Bridge Wilton) - Just a heads up- last week a Fisher took 5 of my chickens.
I just wanted everyone to know in case you keep your cats outside because they too are targets for Fishers (Nextdoor Route 50 Wilton)
- Dialysis Clinic posted a job opening for Unit Clerk in Saratoga Springs. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Saratoga Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ballston Spa
- Diane Nazzaro honored for innovative veteran housing work (timesunion.com)
- Clifton Park weighs short ban on solar-project applications (dailygazette.com)
- Embracing consistency has brought Steven Rybka far (harnessracingupdate.com)
Malta
- Motorcade to transport remains of Continental Army soldiers to memorial in Lake George (news10.com)
- Obituary: Joan S. Cross (centralmaine.com)
Ok Saratoga Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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