WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS AMENDING THE TOWN CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE NUMBER OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED PRIOR TO THE ROAD DEDICATION.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The “BUY A BRICK” Program: for the Halfmoon Veterans Walk of Honor at the Halfmoon Veterans Memorial in the Town Park is now accepting orders. Create a lasting tribute for your veteran. For more information, please call 518-371-7410 ext. 2200 or visit our website www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov.
FARMER’S MARKET: Every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm outside at Abele Park, across from Town Hall. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
FALL CLEAN-UP: Friday, September 19th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 20th from 8 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, September 23rd from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 26th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 27th from from 8 am to 3 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Transfer Station, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Presented by Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. and the Town of Halfmoon. Join us for this two day, fun-filled event, Friday September 19, 2025. Festivities begin with our popular and delicious Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park Clubhouse. To purchase tickets in advance for the Chicken Parmesan Dinner, please stop by the Halfmoon Town Clerk's Office or the Halfmoon Recreation Office at the Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon NY 12065. Enjoy live music by "Stirred Up". Delicious treats from the concession stand will be available for purchase (Cash Only) and the proceeds benefit the Character Counts Program, and the Halfmoon Celebrations Association. There will be many vendors open for your shopping enjoyment from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturday September 20, 2025 join us for part two of the Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival, starting at noon through 7:30pm. There will be vendors, Crafters, Bounce Houses, Rock Climbing Wall, Juke Box Rebellion Band, (starting at 4 pm) and Fireworks at dusk! The 2025 Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival promises to be a memorable one!
CARE LINKS, A PROGRAM OF CAPTAIN COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES: is hosting an Interactive Senior Resource Fair, Tuesday, September 23rd at the Clifton Park Center (Food Court), 22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 from 11 am to 2 pm. Local businesses and organizations will be present to share resources they offer, as well as members of Care Links to answer questions about serving the needs of the senior citizens in Southern Saratoga County. This is a free event. For more information please contact Terra Maddalone-Ristau at 518-399-3262 or at Terra@CaptainCares.org.
TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: Historian Lynda Bryan, invites all to visit and view the current display at the Town Hall, which features the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.
On September 24, 2025, the replica of the Erie Canal Boat the Seneca Chief, will embark on its Bicentennial voyage, commemorating the historic journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor.
On October 15, 2025, the Seneca Chief will be stopping in the Town of Halfmoon at the Crescent Park on the banks of the Mohawk. More information will be coming on this exciting event!
The Historical Building is also open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.org. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events: 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal and 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
DUCK HUNTING VISCHER FERRY NATURE PRESERVE: The Preserve in Clifton Park will be officially closed to recreational users but open for duck hunters in designated areas from October 13th to October 19th, 2025. Hunters must register prior to entering the preserve at the Clifton Park Town Clerk's Office at the corner of Clifton Park Center & Vischer Ferry Roads. Hunters must show their driver's license, hunting license, duck stamp, and vehicle registration. Any questions, please call the Clifton Park Town Clerk's office at 518-371-6681 during business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm.
TRUNK OR TREAT:Saturday, October 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236 , Halfmoon. Local businesses and community groups will provide Treats from decorated trunks. Trick or Treaters will stay in the car and drive around the decorated park. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Halloween Family Fun! For more information contact: Jim Hayes, Director Halfmoon Recreation 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM.. The Trails and Open Space Committee is a volunteer working group appointed by the Town Board. Its purpose is to allow for continuing citizen input and advisory commentary for future trail and open space plans or projects for the Town of Halfmoon. Please Visit the Town website at town of halfmoon-ny.gov for further information.
TOWN MEETINGS:
*If a Monday meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the next day (Tuesday).
• Town Board: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Pre-meeting at 6:15 PM
• Zoning Board of Appeals: 1st Monday* of the month at 7:00 PM
Pre-meeting at 6:45 PM
• Planning Board: 2nd and 4th Monday* of the month at 7:00 PM
Pre-meeting at 6:15 PM
• Trails & Open Space Committee: 3rd Monday* of the 3rd month at 7:00 PM, unless
otherwise announced.
REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND TOWN ATTORNEY
Kevin J. Tollisen (Town Supervisor)
Paul Hotaling (Deputy Town Supervisor)
a. Chair of Personnel Committee
b. Ethics Committee
c. Co-Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
d. Chair of Infrastructure & Safety (Water, Highway, Building & Maintenance)
e. Co-Chair for Character Counts
John Wasielewski (Town Board Member)
a. Liaison to Planning Board
b. Chair of Committee of Emergency Services & Public Safety
c. Liaison to Animal Control and related services
Jeremy Connors (Town Board Member)
a. Liaison to Zoning Board
b. Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee
c. Chair for Not-for-Profit Organizations
d. Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Eric Catricala (Town Board Member)
a. Co-Liaison to Planning Board
b. Co-Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee
c. Chair for Parks and Athletics Organizations
d. Chair for Recreation
e. Co-Chair for Character Counts
f. Liaison to Trails & Open Space Committee
Kelly L. Catricala (Town Clerk)
Dana Cunniff (Receiver of Taxes)
a. Chair of Committee on Resident Relations
Lyn Murphy, Esq. (Town Attorney)
Cathy Drobny, Esq. (Deputy Town Attorney)
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of agenda items)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Building Permits
Total # Permits- 85 Total Fees to the Supervisor- $27,785.00
Fire Inspections- 32 Total Fees to the Supervisor- $ 2,100.00
2. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $8,387.07
3. Senior Express
Total # Rides – 523 Total # Meals – 939
4. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 102 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $13,219.25
5. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 131 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,742.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor, Building, Planning & Development, Buildings & Grounds, Highway, Recreation & Senior Center, Receiver of Taxes, Town Clerk, Water
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
MORATORIUM ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITIES
NEW BUSINESS
247. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 03, 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 03, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
248. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Cedar Ridge.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Cedar Ridge to hire the band to perform in the Crescent Park on October 15, 2025 in the not to exceed amount of $500.00, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Historian Bryan
249. Resolution that the Town Board approves Comptroller's Report for August, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
250. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Lindsay Jordan as full time Clerk to the Department of Aging and Youth.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Lindsay Jordan as full time Clerk to the Department of Aging and Youth Grade 1, Base 22.65/hr.
Resolution Introduced by the Director of Aging and Youth Hayes
251. Resolution that the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the surplus Town property for the proposed land lease for solar use as a solar array.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for SEQRA review of a proposed Lease Agreement with Green Community Development LLC. and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary pursuant to SEQRA, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
252. Resolution that the Town Board hereby adopts a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA for the proposed land lease for solar use as a solar array.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby adopts a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA determining that the signing of the lease for surplus Town land to Green Community Development LLC will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary pursuant to SEQRA, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
253. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes entering a land lease with Green Community Development LLC.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes entering into a land lease with Green Community Development LLC, subject to permissive referendum, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the land lease, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
254. Resolution that the Town Board hereby reappoints Jo-Ann Ellison to the Board of Assessment Review.
Resolution Introduced by Sole Assessor Zarelli
255. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the 2025 post-closure monitoring and inspection of the Town’s closed landfill, located on Lower Newtown Road consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated August 20, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $9,500.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement and any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
256. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into a Paychex Service Agreement.
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a Paychex Service Agreement to provide payroll services for the Town of Halfmoon and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
257. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Southbend 60”range with griddle.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a 60” range with griddle in accordance with the proposal dated 7/31/2025, in the not to exceed amount of $5,759.92 from B & G Restaurant Supply pursuant to New York State Contract PC68656 and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the purchase, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
258. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a ballistic grade service counter window.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a ballistic grade service counter for the Justice Building in accordance with the proposal dated September 3, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $11,000.00 from Architectural Glass and Metal as they offer a professional service which does not lend itself to procurement through solicitation. and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the purchase, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
259. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN