Village of Ballston Spa
Village of Ballston Spa

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Welcome to Our Village

First settled in 1771, the Village of Ballston Spa incorporated in 1807. Today, it is is a charming historic village with a friendly, hometown atmosphere, destination shopping and eateries, and a visible sense of community.

For those of us who live in the Village, downtown is less than a five minute walk - which brings us to the downtown business district. Stroll along and visit your favorite cafe or restaurant, the library or post office, or sit in the Wiswall Park or along Front street and people-watch. This is a different way of doing things from getting into your car and heading out to the mall. If you're looking for family activities, take the kids to the Village municipal pool or to Kelley Park on Ralph Street to enjoy the expansive and popular playground. Check out our online calendar for seasonal events that are free and open to the public. We look forward to greeting you soon!

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Resident Quick FAQs

  • Village Sidewalks +

    Please take notice that pursuant to Village Law, Chapter 174, all property owners in the Village are responsible for the maintenance of all sidewalks that border their properties. This includes snow removal and repairs.

  • How do I get copies of Birth/Death Certificates? +

    Please download the form here. You may bring it directly to the office or mail it in with a copy of your ID and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please check the NYS Health Department (link here) list to be sure you are eligible to receive this information.

  • How can I get in touch with the Home Improvement Grant Office? +

    The Grant Office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Grant Office can be reached at (518) 885-3167

  • Where can I pay my parking ticket? +

    You can pay at the Village Court (click here for more info).

  • What are the regulations about leaf and brush pickup? +

    If brush is being picked by County Waste, it must be bundled with string and 3 inches in diameter by no longer than 4 feet.

    If it is picked up by the Village, it must be bundled and no longer than 4' (for branches, etc.)

    Brush pickup ends in the last week of November.

    Note: County Waste provides this service for free. In the fall the Village requests that leaves and brush be separated.

  • How can I get information about my property taxes? +

    Assessment records are maintained for free at the Village Clerk's Office.
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Village News

  • Fri
    Dec
    14
    09:01

    Budget Advisory Committee Janu...

    1 day(s) 14 hour(s) 32 minute(s) ago
    The Budget Advisory Committee will meet on the following dates in January 2019: Thursday 1/3 Monday 1/7 Thursday 1/10 Monday 1/14 Thursday 1/17 BAC meetings take place from 4 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in...
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    Dec
    13
    09:01

    BAC Agenda 12/13/18

    2 day(s) 14 hour(s) 32 minute(s) ago
    Here is the agenda for the Budget Advisory Committee for 12/13/18 BAC_Agenda_12-13-18.pdf
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  • Fri
    Nov
    30
    12:59

    Santa's Mailbox

    15 day(s) 10 hour(s) 34 minute(s) ago
    Letters to Santa can be dropped in Santa's Mailbox in Wiswall Park, Front St. The activity is sponsored by Eagle Matt-Lee Fire Company again this year.
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Upcoming Events

26 Nov 2018;
07:00PM -
Village Board Meeting
10 Dec 2018;
07:00PM -
Village Board Meeting
14 Jan 2019;
07:00PM -
Village Board Meeting
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Calendar at a Glance 2018

2018 Main & Ongoing

  • Movies in the Park 2018:
    First Fridays of June, July, Aug in Wiswall Park
  • 2018 Village Pool Lessons Registration Weekend: June 16-June 17, 9 am to noon
  • Swim Lessons Session:
  • 6 weeks, every other weekday rotation. June 25 - August 3, 2018.
  • FOR MORE POOL INFO SEE THE VILLAGE NEWS PAGE ON THIS SITE
  • Farmers Market: June 15 - Sept. 30, 2018:
    Wiswall Park, Thursdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. – noon.
  • Concerts in the Park 2018:
    Wiswall Park. June 1, July 6, August 3: 7-8 p.m.

March

        * Easter Egg Hunt, March 25, 2018. Milton Community Center, 1 - 4 p.m.       

June

  • Village Wide Garage Sale & Antiques Festival, June 9 - June 10, 2018.
  • 4th Annual Balloon & Craft Festival, June 22 - 24, 2018. Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 12 noon - 9 p.m.
  • National Bottle Museum Show & Sale, June 3. Saratoga County Fairgrounds.

 July

  • Saratoga County Fair, July 24- 29, 2018.

 August

  • Swimming Under the Stars, Aug. 4, Village Pool,  8:00 p.m. - midnight.
  • Ice Cream Social, Aug. 2, 2018, featuring Union Fire Co. Band, Wiswall Park.

 September

  • Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival, Sept. 15, 2018, Saratoga County Fairgrounds.

 October

       * The Way We Were Car Show, Sat. Oct.7, 2018. Raindate Sat. Oct. 14, 2018. Downtown.

 November

  • Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Union Fire Company, Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2018.

 December

  • Victorian Christmas Parade & Family Festivities, December 7, 2018.
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Who to reach

Village Clerk

...to pay taxes, water and sewer bills, for tax searches, birth and death certificates, bingo licenses, handicapped and other permits...

(518) 885-5711

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Planning Board

...to have plans reviewed and approved prior to issuance of building permits for multi-tenant buildings and land subdivisions.

518-885-5711

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Zoning Board of Appeals

...to resolve questions about the interpretation of Village zoning laws and issuing special use permits.

518-885-5711

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Building Department

...to obtain permits for new construction, repairs, fences, signs, pools, and to obtain a firesafety inspection...

518-885-5711

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Village Assessor

...to obtain an estimate of the value of a property and have it listed with all the taxable and nontaxable Village properties.

518-885-5711

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Board of Assessment Review

...to hear and review any challenges to property assessment.

518-885-5711

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Public Works

...to inquire about street, water and sewer maintenance, snow removal, leaf and brush pickup and park maintenance...

518-885-6211

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Historian's Office

...to review and research Village history as well as genealogies or the histories of specific properties and/or buildings.

518-885-5711

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Historic District Commission

...to maintain the historic character and integrity of Village properties prior to issuing building permits.

518-885-5711

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Emergency

Immediate Assistance: 911
Fire
911
Police
(518) 885-5033
Ambulance
(518) 885-1478
Animal Control
(518) 885-5033

Key Contacts

Village Office
(518) 885~5711
Central School
(518) 884~7195
Public Library
(518) 885~5022
Community Center
(518) 885~3261
Village Court
(518) 885~6393

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