Our Town has been blessed with a multitude of individuals that generously donate their time and talents to serve the town through a countless variety of organizations and committees. Through the General Schuyler Emergency Squad the delivery of emergency services to the town residents is the best it has ever been. The newly initiated ALS program has been well conducted and received by residents of the town. Just recently the efforts of the squad in their response and care saved a two month old infant that was in respiratory arrest. This past year the General Schuyler Emergency Squad has responded to over 600 calls and since the initiation of the ALS paramedic coverage the squad has not lost one first run responder to a neighboring squad. The three fire districts serving the town have well trained members and excellent equipment. A strong cooperative working relationship between all departments must grow and continue. Review and refinement of some of the 9-1-1 numbers must be done.
Organizations like our churches, the Old Saratoga Historical Association, our senior citizens organizations, the library board, youth commission members, Old Saratoga Athletic Association, the American Legion, and the cemetery association, are recognized and praised most highly for all of the outstanding work that they do. The Schuylerville Area Chamber of Commerce is recognized and supported for sponsoring events and activities and for promoting our area businesses and opportunities. We will continue to promote economic growth and development taking full advantage of our Empire Zones. The two villages and town have been meeting regularly to work on community development and other issues of mutual concern. This cooperative effort is further recognized and appreciated. The Quaker Springs Park and The Schuyler Park plan and all of its components such as Hudson's Crossing and Stark's Knob will be supported as well as events and activities such as the turning point parade and eighteenth century events. A strong working relationship with the National Park Service and the National Cemetery will be supported and encouraged.
Town spirit and pride will be stimulated and emphasized. Cooperation and relations with our neighboring towns and Saratoga and Washington County will be built upon and expanded. Our town has great cooperation and relations with our Governor George Pataki, our representatives in Washington especially Congressman John Sweeney, our state senator Joseph Bruno and our Assemblyman Roy McDonald.
The Saratoga Lake Association is recognized for their efforts in protecting Saratoga Lake. Through their activities they have conducted a number of studies and research activities relative to Saratoga Lake. The results of these has and will continue to help protect the lake from becoming a reservoir for Saratoga Springs and will enable further activities to be conducted that will improve the quality of the lake. The lake association is further recognized for their efforts in creating a lake historical calendar and promoting efforts to protect and preserve historical areas of the lake.