Malta Development Blog

We cannot deny that the holidays are quickly approaching; and with it the large dinners and holiday parties. Traditionally the holiday season is marked with hams, turkey, and comfort food, but for the eater and family looking for a few ways to trim back on the holiday calories, here is a great substitute for a main dish that keeps the calories low, but high in taste.

Sometime after Christmas, usually for a couple of days, we see Christmas trees piled up on street corners, curbs, and sometimes mall parking lots. Some might be destined to be recycled into mulch, but most will make their

Head west on Route 67 and then south on Route 50 to reach Schenectady, a thriving cultural center full of activities and attractions about a half hour from the communities of Ballston Spa and Malta. Schenectady gained prominence in the mid-20th century as the headquarters of General Electric and the American Automotive Company, and the city still retains its blue collar, truly American feel.  With Union College as its centerpiece, you'll find plenty of interesting restaurants, shows, and attractions geared toward entertaining Schenectady's sophisticated local residents.  We've highlighted a few favorite stops we think you'll love for a relaxing weekend jaunt.

Are you eager to explore Saratoga County's rich history and cultural heritage? Saratoga County is renowned for its wide diversity of local museums.  Exhibitions on a wide array of subjects will keep all the members of your family engaged.  We've compiled a list of six museums that will add to your historical knowledge of Saratoga County and New York State.

The Capital Region of New York state is quickly becoming known as a leader in innovative and renewable technology. Many towns within the district's Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties are helping to drive New York's thriving tech economy forward by attracting the attention of major international companies.  No town in the Capital Region exemplifies this changing dynamic more so than Malta, home to a major semiconductor plant owned by computer circuitry giant Global Foundries, Inc.

When you live in Malta, you're minutes away from some of the best sights, attractions, and activities upstate New York has to offer.  Just a 15 minute drive away, Saratoga Springs offers tons of options for a relaxing, family oriented day trip.  While the Race Course is the town's dominating attraction, Saratoga offers plenty to see besides, including local shops, parks, music venues, art galleries and restaurants.  Check out this sample itinerary for a full day of eating, exploring, and sight-seeing.

Only a half hour drive down Interstate 87, Albany makes a great choice for a day trip from Saratoga County.  Originally chartered in 1686, Albany became the state capital in 1797.   With varied neighborhoods and a rising younger population, Albany is gentrifying and becoming the entertainment hotspot for upstate New York.  Albany's cultural scene thrives too, with plenty of parks, museums and performing venues that book nationally known artists and shows. Add in some world class restaurants, and you've got the makings of a great weekend plan!

With its abundant natural resources and world class cultural offerings, Saratoga County is full of fun things to do. We've highlighted a few of the area's top outdoors destinations, along with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a local arts gem that books top notch touring shows.

Whether you're still planning your move to Saratoga County or have already arrived, you'll need to know where to find life's daily necessities.  We've put together a list of shopping centers and downtown areas where you'll find everything you might need, from clothes to appliances to jewelery.

Now that you've arrived in Saratoga County, we'd like to make shopping for groceries and other daily essentials just a little easier.  Every community has different shops with their own unique strengths and weaknesses, and our community is no different.  Saratoga County features a wide assortment of options for purchasing your groceries, from "mom and pop" convenience stores to bulk purveyors.  We've also included a few stores located a short drive away.