By Andrea Palmer
The owner of Palette Cafe on Broadway in Saratoga Springs has opened a co-working space on the second floor above the cafe.
The new space is Palette Upstairs. Owner Catherine Hover said the space is for women in business.
“It’s not just a co-working space. When you’re catering to women in business, and in life, it takes more resources than just having a seat at a table and a fancy conference room to do presentations. You have to cater to women in a fuller way. You have to address what’s going on in their lives and where they’re at in order to support them,” said Hover.

By Rachel Phillips
Marini Homes has plans to build 22 townhomes behind Ellsworth Commons, off Route 9 in Malta.
The plaza is located at 2101 Ellsworth Boulevard in Malta, in the heart of the downtown district of Malta.

West Mountain ski center off of Northway Exit 18 has sprung into a new season with renovations and additions to offer skiers new options.
New chairlifts, expanded terrain, 100 percent snowmaking capabilities, learn-to-lessons, after-school programs, tubing, night skiing and an up-and-coming alpine racing program are all part of West Mountain, where Spencer Montgomery, co-owner and managing member, has developed a place for family fun.
With 31 trails and five lifts, skiers and riders of all abilities come to West Mountain. Improvements include a new “Apex” triple chairlift on the Northwest side, 15 tower snow guns that round out the completion of the snowmaking capabilities, and a five-acre Tree-Top Aerial Adventure Park.
In addition to the updates on the mountain, a brand new West Express Cafe will be open on the first floor of the main lodge this season offering more healthy food options. Skiers and riders also have the option of experiencing the mountain under the lights with night skiing.

The area’s longest-running farmers’ market, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association is in a new location for the winter at the Wilton Mall.
Markets run each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will feature 50-plus vendors selling a range of locally produced items including fresh produce, ready-to-eat foods, and artisan products.
The market will be located in the interior space of the mall near the DMV and former Bon-Ton entrance.

By Jennifer Farnsworth
Holidays goers can once again enjoy the annual Quick Response Restoration holiday light show and display.
The event, called Santa’s Playland, is now in its 19th year. It will be held at the company headquarters, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake.
Vincent Laurenzo of Quick Response said this was something his father started as a away to give back to the community and today the show still upholds that tradition.
“This is something that is important to our family and to all of those 50 plus volunteers who make it happen,” said Laurenzo.