Marc C. Conner, provost of Washington and Lee University, innovative leader of interdisciplinary academic programs and longtime advocate of diversity and inclusion, has been named the eighth president of Skidmore College.
His term will begin July 1, 2020.
Conner will succeed Philip Glotzbach, who will retire at the end of June 2020.
“I have deep respect for what Skidmore has achieved as a model of an excellent liberal arts education, and I am tremendously excited to be part of its future,” Conner said. “The College has positioned itself in an enviable place of growth and strength. It has become more diverse. It has increased its endowment. It has become more selective. My role coming in is to put myself in service of Skidmore’s admirable mission of preparing students for lifelong learning and fulfillment.”
Conner, a widely published professor of English, has served as provost of Washington and Lee University, a private liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia, since January 2016. As chief academic officer, he has led the university in reaffirmation of its accreditation, co-chaired its strategic planning process and overseen the revitalization of its law school.

The Saratoga Builders Association recently presented two checks totaling $51,000 to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.
The money came from the proceeds of the 2019 Saratoga Showcase of Homes.
The Saratoga Builders Association has now contributed over $1.2 million to local charities from Showcase of Homes.
The 2019 edition, which concluded its 24th year, featured nine award-winning builders presenting 10 homes.
Last year’s tour had over 3,000 visitors touring homes on display over three weekends, the Builders Association said.

By Jill Nagy
“We’ve always wanted to be in the Wilton-Saratoga are,” said Bob Kellogg, president of Warren Tire Service Center Inc.
That will happen in August, when he expects to open a 16th outlet at 573 Route 9 in southern Wilton.
Kellogg said the company has received all the necessary government approvals and recently began clearing ground and putting in foundations and the parking lot.
More extensive construction, by CGM Contracting of Waterford, is scheduled to begin in the spring.
The new facility will be a 6,300-square-foot building with eight service bays, as well as retail and wholesale space. It will be constructed on 5.83 acres across the Northway from the Wilton Mall, in the most southern part of Wilton.

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Sensory Six is a commercial and residential design firm that focuses on comprehensive services to make their projects easy to manage.

The firm is located at 8 Butler Place in Saratoga Springs, a space that they say fits all of their needs.
Sensory Six President Sandra M. Fox said she feels Saratoga is a place that works for the nature of her business. As a resident of Saratoga Springs, she said she loves being able to both live and work in the area.

“I live in Saratoga Springs and love it here. It was important to me to have a studio that was close to home and also supports my values. Saratoga Springs is known for history, architecture, the arts, wellness, nature, beauty, and great restaurants, all of which are aligned with me and my business,” said Fox.

The Spa City is not only beneficial to her, but is a place that her entire staff is happy with because of its convenience and inspirational vibe.

By Jennifer Farnsworth
Kru Coffee in Saratoga Springs is opening a second location in Burlington, Vt.
Owner Kyle Brock said it will open in about a month. The coffee shop will be located in the Church Street Marketplace.
Brock said they will look upon additional family members to run the Vermont location. His sister in-law, Lisa Weber, will manage the Burlington café with her husband, Tom. Brock said Lisa will run the front end, while Tom will handle the kitchen operations. While the menu will mimic that of the Saratoga cafe, Brock said one major difference will be the addition of gourmet donuts.