By Sam Capuano
Sam Capuano lives and breathesin the Ballston Spa Community. He spends most of his free time out
and about the town, and regularly writes about what he sees there, and
what he thinks.
BY SAM CAPUANO sam@theballstonjournal.com When Dan Lewza took over the reins as Town Supervisor in Milton in January, there was a sense of optimism. Much of it was due to the promise of some much needed change. There were many who felt Milton was not keeping up with the times as Saratoga County was moving forward. When I talked to the then Supervisor-elect just prior to his inauguration, he mentioned some promising ideas he had about... [More]
BY SAM CAPUANO sam@theballstonjournal.com Last Saturday was a big day, thanks to a wonderful confluence of events. It was Cinco de Mayo, always a reason to party. It was also the first Saturday in May, Kentucky Derby Day. And there was also the biggest, brightest full moon of the year, dubbed the “Super Moon”. Not to be confused with Superman. And, speaking of the Man of Steel, Saturday was also one of my favorite days of the year,... [More]
BY SAM CAPUANO sam@theballstonjournal.com Saturday mornings are never a fun time to drive through the heart of the Village on Milton Avenue, because it's always busy. So I was not surprised to be caught up in traffic last Saturday, but when I saw the reason was a bunch of flashing lights, cop cars, fire trucks, etc., at the intersection at Malta Avenue, I figured it was best to just pull my car over and wait it out. As I looked closer I... [More]
BY SAM CAPUANO sam@theballstonjournal.com There are always interesting things going on around our Village, and for the most part when I write about them, it is an enjoyable experience. Certain people and events can really bring a smile to my face. Then every once in awhile something happens which is a real head scratcher. At other times, an event really honks me off. Well, this week's topic definitely fits into both of those latter... [More]









Big night tonight at Good Times Restaurant on Ballston Lake. Owner Desiree Kelleigh hosted a Petition Signing Party. The party was a continuation of Kelleigh’s efforts for property tax reform in New York. Every seat in the place was full, and those on hand to sign her petition were clearly in agreement that reform is needed, some going as far to call on taxpayers to put together a modern day Boston Tea Party.