History guide
History of Star Barber in Clifton Park
Compiled from local reporting and preserved community records on this archive site.
Reported roots
Local reporting traces Star Barber’s roots to around 1968. Separate documentary evidence places Star Barber Salon in the community by 1974.
Route 9 crossroads
The shop’s story is linked to the busy intersection of Routes 9 and 146, a commercial corridor serving Clifton Park, Halfmoon, and travelers through southern Saratoga County.
2007 relocation
In 2007, Star Barber moved from the former Star Plaza area into the Shoppes of Halfmoon before the older plaza building was demolished—keeping a visible presence on Route 9.
2012 Community News spotlight
On November 2, 2012, the Community News published a Business Spotlight titled “Star Barber Salon: Good cuts, good service.” A scan of that clipping is preserved in the community archive.
How to use this guide
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