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Southwest Neighborhood Association of Saratoga Springs
P.O. Box 4783, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
info@sswna.org

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Who We Are:

The Southwest Neighborhood Association of Saratoga Springs, Inc. is a voluntary association of homeowners, business owners and residents in the Saratoga Springs portion of Geyser Crest; in the immediate area of  the Saratoga Springs section of Geyser Road (i.e. from Hayes Drive to Route 50) and generally, within the entire southwest corner of the city.  Specific boundaries may be found in the Association's by-laws.  Our purpose in organizing is to identify and take action on matters of civic concern to residents and businesses of the southwest neighborhood of the City of Saratoga Springs and, after appropriate consideration, to seek favorable resolution of these matters.  Examples of the types of concerns to be addressed include planning, zoning and other land development issues; code enforcement; traffic problems; public utility issues; parks and recreation; aesthetic issues; needed services for the neighborhood; and city-wide quality of the natural and cultural environment of the southwest neighborhood; to conserve, protect and preserve public and private property interests; and to strive to achieve a sense of community.

Adopted Issues Include:

1.    animal control
2.    city property on Hathorn Blvd.
3.    derelict cars
4.    household debris
5.    liaison to Master Gardener
6.    historic cemetery preservation
7.    accuracy of  maps
8.    sidewalk/bike path 
9.    right-of-way/tree belt protection
10.  adopt-a-highway 
11.  sand dune protection
12.  signage on public spaces
13.  train derailment plan 
14.  street lights 
15.  storage containers in residential neighborhoods
16.  missing house numbers
17. Community Policing
18. RV and boat storage info
19. “Curb Appeal” awards
20. Southwest Neighborhood Historian
21. Emergency call list 
22. Web Site
23. Bike Rodeo/bike licensing