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  • Little League almost struck out with new fence

    Little League almost struck out with new fence

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    MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A local little league was almost scammed out of nearly $6,000 after a contractor took money and never built a promised fence. NEWS10 has the comeback story for the league after the contractor finally made good.

    They say that if you build it, they will come.  The Mechanicville Stillwater little league field almost did not get their fence built and was almost out of $5700.

    “Is it a nice fence?” asked NEWS10 reporter James De La Fuente.

    “Yeah!” said a few excited children.

    We first met the Mechanicville-Stillwater Little League President Scott Mullin when he called us up and asked for help. The league was served with a bankruptcy notice by the contractor’s lawyer.  They would be out of money and without a fence.

    “It was a blow to our league. We weren’t quite sure how to handle it and where to go from there,” said Mullin.

    The little league was caught in a pickle. “As a small-town community, we have limited funds here so taking that hit was pretty big,” said Mullin.

    It was a job that was bid on in October of last year. “It was supposed to start in November then pushed off to December and pushed off again. Finally, we got a bankruptcy notice in the mail January 15,” said Mullin.

    NEWS10 reached out to Schillinger & Associates for what the league could do next.  “It’s not unusual in larcenies and theft crimes that if the money can be returned quickly to the people who have lost it, then a resolution can be made. Usually modest in compared to what the more serious penalties could be,” said attorney Eric Schillinger.

    But Mullin feels there was another reason this wrong was righted. “He got his name on the news, and he ended up coming forward and coming through on this deal with us,” said Mullin.

    NEWS10 has reached out to contractor James Butler and his attorney, but neither returned our calls. Butler was charged in February with two counts of grand larceny. Residents of Saratoga and Warren Counties also say he took money for fences he never installed.

    Mullin says there are no hard feelings. “I think he just got in a little over his head with his business. I think when it rained it poured on him and we feel bad for him. So, once again, glad he came through with our fence,” finished Mullin.

    And when asked if they will hire Trust a Fence again, “Hence his name we probably will not go back with his Trust a Fence company,” stated Mullin.

    All in all, the field is all fenced in.  “We got this done in the nick of time,” said Mullin. The first game of the season will be played on the new field with the new fence April 27.

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  • South High Marathon Dance raises over $700,000

    South High Marathon Dance raises over $700,000

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    SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The South Glens Falls High School held its 47th annual South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) from Friday to Saturday to raise money for local families and charities. At the closing ceremony on Saturday, it was announced that the marathon raised $746,887.25 this time around.

    The money raised from the dance will go toward 34 recipients, including people and organizations from South Glens Falls and neighboring areas. Over the 47 years since this event started, the students and community have raised more than $10 million in support of those who need the funds.

    The dance was also able to welcome the community into the building for the event to take part in the fun. This is the first time that has happened since 2019.

    “Each year, the South High Marathon Dance brings together our community and
    showcases the hard work and dedication of students, staff, and the South High
    Marathon Dance volunteers. This year brought the addition of having the public join us
    once again, making for an incredible experience,” Superintendent of Schools Kristine Orr
    said. “To say I am overjoyed at how this year went is an understatement. I am so
    pleased at what our amazing Bulldog community achieved this year. Go Bulldogs!”

    The top three fundraisers were Natalie Mallette, Logan Mahoney, and Natalee Tucker. The 2024 Dick Stewart Award was also given to Mahoney.

    School spirit was also generated at this event as more than 80% of students come to join in the fundraising annually. The 2024 Spirit Award winners were:

    • Freshman: Gabby Potter
    • Sophomore: Parker Simonds
    • Junior: Jillian Wright
    • Seniors: Nate Saunders and Ava Reynolds

    And finally, here is a list of the recipients of the funds raised at the 2024 SHMD:

    The families of:

    ● Olivia Allen
    ● Molly Clothier
    ● Susan Dobert
    ● Allison Dwyer
    ● Emily Elder
    ● Ann/Richard Gordon
    ● Donna Harper
    ● Cynthia Linendoll
    ● Rian McCann
    ● Rochelle Monroe
    ● Christopher O’Brien
    ● Rebecca Otruba
    ● Rohan Michael Robichaud
    ● Alyssa Rowell
    ● Brad Simon
    ● Stephen Tucker
    ● Georgianna Vance
    ● The Walsh Family
    ● Adam Wells Jr.
    ● John Wilcox
    ● Marshall Zeh

    Community organizations:

    ● Alzheimer’s Association of NENY
    ● Cancer Center Community Crusaders
    ● CAPTAIN Community Human Services
    ● Hometown Thanksgiving
    ● Jake’s Help from Heaven
    ● Kelly’s Angels, Inc.
    ● Moreau Community Center
    ● O’Brien’s Angels/Food for Thought
    ● Operation At Ease
    ● Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
    ● Saratoga Center for the Family
    ● St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center
    ● The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, Inc.

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  • Proposed legislation on short-term rentals in Saratoga Springs

    Proposed legislation on short-term rentals in Saratoga Springs

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    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at 6 p.m. at Saratoga Springs City Hall regarding short-term residential rentals in the City. The proposed legislation looks to regulate short-term rental uses in the city.

    Under the new legislation, for short-term residential rental properties, only owner-occupied properties will be eligible for short-term rentals and require valid inspection and permit records from the city fire department and accounts office. It would also require compliance with occupancy limits and property maintenance codes and mandate registration of all short-term rentals with the City.

    The new legislation would require all short-term rental owners to have a revocable permit before renting out their property. Applicants must provide proof of ownership, comply with safety standards, pay applicable fees, and submit a detailed application including information, property details, insurance, and inspection reports.

    The proposed legislation can be viewed in full below.

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  • Greenfield contractor charged with grand larceny

    Greenfield contractor charged with grand larceny

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    BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Greenfield man was arrested following a scam investigation, according to state police. Michael Marlett, 21, has been charged with third-degree grand larceny.

    On January 25 at 6:30 p.m., police received a complaint from a Saratoga County resident regarding a contracting dispute. The investigation determined that in December of 2023, the victim had agreed to hire the owner and operator of ATQ Contracting LLC, identified as Marlett, to complete a remodeling project at a home in Ballston.

    Police say the victim gave Marlett a deposit of $10,000 ahead of the work. Marlett allegedly failed to start the project by an agreed upon date and did not return the deposit, resulting in the theft of the money.

    Marlett was taken into custody in Clifton Park and transported to SP Saratoga for processing. He was arraigned at the Malta Town Court before being released on his own recognizance.

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    Jackson Tollerton

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