THE BALLSTON TEA

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  • Village of Ballston Spa Zoning Comparison: The Maps

    Village of Ballston Spa Zoning Comparison: The Maps

    Understanding the proposed zoning changes and what they could mean for the village It’s been 10 days since the new zoning code was *quietly* dropped, and I’ve been digging in to try and understand what’s changed. 160+ pages. One map. Zero context. How are we expected to give feedback on a massive technical document and…

  • Incoming Housing Boom: Growth Within 5 Miles of the Village

    Incoming Housing Boom: Growth Within 5 Miles of the Village

    Summary: This study focuses on new housing developments within a 5-mile radius of the Village of Ballston Spa that have been in progress or proposed since 2019, within the municipal areas of Ballston, Malta, and Milton. With over 5,350 new residents potentially moving within 5 miles of the Village of Ballston Spa from these projects…

  • Hello Village Neighbors!

    Hello Village Neighbors!

    Carefully Brewed, Thoughtfully Shared The Ballston Tea will not be about rapid-fire updates or clickbait. Each community insight “brew” will be carefully researched and presented in a way that is meant to be accessible and useful. What to expect About me I have been a long-time resident of the village. Because of the nature of…

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