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🌱 Will Clifton Park’s next big solar project land on MacElroy Road?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Clifton Park’s next big solar project land on MacElroy Road?
  • How your free car wash can help Clifton Park neighbors this month

Also on today's calendar: Crafters Supplies Give and Take 2026.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Clifton Park or nearby? Post it to the Clifton Park calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, temps: high: 48, low: 43.
  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Clifton Park Solar Farm Proposal (cliftonparkspark.com) — A new 5-megawatt community solar farm proposed for MacElroy Road is now under review by the Clifton Park Planning Board, with no public hearing scheduled yet. Supporters highlight potential bill credits, clean energy, and town revenue, while nearby residents worry about wetlands, noise, fire safety, views, property values, and long‑term environmental impacts. Neighbors are urged to watch agendas and attend upcoming Planning Board meetings.
   

• Hoffman Car Wash to exchange free wash for food donations (news10.com) — Clifton Park residents can get a free ultimate car wash on April 11 or 12 by donating non-perishable food at any Hoffman Car Wash, with local contributions supporting CAPTAIN Community Human Services in Clifton Park and Halfmoon. The drive accepts staples like canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, and juice as part of Hoffman’s broader “Practice Kindness” effort to fight food insecurity across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Did anyone get this package today near Willard drive?
    We are missing this and that’s not our porch! Thank you (Nextdoor Huntwood Estates)
  • I need recommendation for a service that will fertilize and test my lawn?
    May only need it one or two applications until we are back from Florida in mid may (Nextdoor Sherwood Forest / Dawson)
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Clifton Park Ctr in Clifton Park. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Clifton Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Halfmoon

  • Halfmoon outreach center damaged in crash, spring break programs at risk (wnyt.com)
  • 1988 death of Texas woman found in Halfmoon ruled homicide, police seek tips (cbs6albany.com)

Schenectady

  • Schenectady Tater Trot making a comeback in 2026 (news10.com)
  • Want to be in 'The Gilded Age'? Now's your chance, Capital Region residents (timesunion.com)
  • $6 Million Awarded To Support Infrastructure Improvements At Ge Vernova Advanced Research Center (capitalregionchamber.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Clifton Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Clifton Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.