Town Board Meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026 07:00 PM A. James Bold Meeting Room

WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON CONCRETE, CEMENT and ASPHALT PLANTS, TOGETHER WITH PESTICIDE MANUFACTURING.

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 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Town Hall, then Starting May 27th, every Wednesday, outside at the Abele Park across from Town Hall from 3 pm to 6 pm. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.

TOWN OF HALFMOON COMMUNITY GARDEN:  Please join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Halfmoon Community Garden. A complimentary lunch will be served.

TOWN OF HALFMOON OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET RIBBON CUTTING: Please join us on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm in the Abele Park to celebrate the Outdoor Farmer's Market. Complimentary Hot Dogs will be served.

CRESCENT PARK TRAIL WALK:  Saturday, May 30, 2026. Please contact the Recreation Department to register. There will be a complimentary lunch served at the end of the walk.

TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: The Historical Building is open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.org. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events: 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, more information to come.

TIRE RECYCLING PROGRAM: SARATOGA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Collection day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at the drop-off location : Town of Malta, Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020. Program is open to all Saratoga County residents. Registration and proof of residency is REQUIRED (Photo ID with Saratoga County address will be required at drop off) and you must register by Friday, May 29, 2026. For more information or to register please call Saratoga County Soil & Water Conservation District at 518-885-6900.

SUNSET CINEMA: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. in conjunction with the Town of Halfmoon presents Sunset Cinema, Friday June 26, 2026 at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236 in Halfmoon. Movie begins at dusk (approx. 8:30 pm), with free popcorn & water for all while supplies last. This is a free event, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an animated family movie where a crew of reformed mischief makers tries to adjust to life on the straight and narrow, until an all-female crime squad drags them out of retirement for "one last mission". Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.

TOWN OF HALFMOON SUMMER CAMP 2026:  June 29th-August 7th, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm. Resident registration opens Online only April 27, 2026. In office registration is available by appointment only beginning May 11, 2026. Non-Resident Registration June 8, 2026 based on availability. Hiring Summer Camp Counselors. Please check the Town of Halfmoon website for more information at www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov or call 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.

AMERICA'S 250th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Join the Town of Halfmoon as we celebrate America's 250th birthday Thursday, July 2, 2026 6pm to 9:30 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Free Entry, Bounce Houses, Games  & Contests; Rock Climbing Wall; Live Music,  Fireworks and Complimentary Food & Drinks. 

GROOVIN' ON THE GREEN: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. in conjunction with the Town of Halfmoon, presents Groovin' on the Green featuring the TS Ensemble, a high energy, 8 piece band, Friday, July 10, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Halfmoon Town Park,162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets; dinner, snacks; non-alcoholic drinks; your dancing shoes and enjoy this free event! There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit Halfmoon Celebrations. Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.

SUNSET CINEMA: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. in conjunction with the Town of Halfmoon, presents Sunset Cinema Friday, July 24 at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065 at the stage. This event is always free, and there will be free popcorn and water for all while supplies last. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the animated family movie about an orphaned talking bear, who travels from Peru to London. Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more 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)

• Eric Catricala (Deputy Town Supervisor)
            a.       Chair of Personnel Committee
            b.       Co-Liaison to Planning Board
            c.       Co-Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee
            d.       Chair for Parks and Athletics Organizations
            e.       Liaison to Trails & Open Space Committee

• Paul Hotaling (Town Board Member)
            a.       Chair for Recreation & Character Counts
            b.       Ethics Committee
            c.       Co-Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
            d.       Chair of Infrastructure & Safety (Water, Highway, Building & Maintenance)
            e.       Liaison to the Information Technology Department

• John Wasielewski (Town Board Member)
            a.       Co-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

• 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.  Town Justice  Fodera
Total # Cases 152   Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $13,522.00

2.  Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 170   Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $23,988.00

3. Building Permits   
Total # Permits -    87     Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,409.13
Fire Inspections -  23     Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $   2,050.00

DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Building, Planning & Development

CORRESPONDENCE

• 1.Received From Christine Matthews, 5 Cinnamon Lane, Halfmoon, via email on behalf of Residents for Responsible Development, a Brief for the Public Hearing on the Proposed Moratorium on Concrete, Cement and Asphalt Plants, Together with Pesticide Manufacturing. The Public Hearing will take place May 20, 2026 at 7 pm in the A. James Bold Room at Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065.

• 2.Received from Town of Halfmoon Resident, Anna Nickerson, a card of Thanks to Supervisor Tollisen and the Halfmoon staff for all they do for the residents of Halfmoon.

• 3.Received from Pat & Harold Stata, Halfmoon residents, who sent a card of appreciation for the recent Tavern Night Event held at the Halfmoon Senior Center on April 23, 2026. Mrs. Stata enjoyed the Beef Stew Dinner, as they traveled back in time to hear "Mrs. Elizabeth Peebles" and" Mrs. John Flynn" talk about how they opened their homes as taverns during the Revolutionary War. This is just one of the events that The Town of Halfmoon offered as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!

• 4.Received from New York State Department of Transportation, their notice of Travel Advisory regarding Riverview Road Bridge in the Towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park, that the bridge carrying Riverview Road over the Northway (I-87) will close to traffic for the next year, starting Monday May 18, 2026 until approximately June 30, 2027 to facilitate a bridge replacement project. Motorists should follow the signed detour utilizing Crescent, VanVranken, Clamsteam and Dunsbach Roads. Motorists should anticipate travel delays and build extra travel time into their schedule. Construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change based on conditions. Please remember- Lives are one the line; slow down and move over for highway workers!

• 5.Received from City of Troy, Public Utilities, their notice of water rates for May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 relating to the water supply agreement with the Town of Halfmoon.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• 193.     Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of  May 6, 2026.  

  Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of  May 6, 2026 as presented.   
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

• 194.     Resolution to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling.

  Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling to replace four gas heaters at the Town’s Water Treatment Plant consistent with the proposal dated 4/9/2026 in the not to exceed amount of $25,700.00 utilizing their unique knowledge, technical skills, training and expertise regarding our existing systems and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello.

• 195.     Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for April, 2026.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan

• 196.     Resolution to expend fees located in the Special Revenue Fund. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby approves an expenditure in the not to exceed amount of $14,282.28 to pay for a LED Court Lighting System from 10-S Tennis Supply and Dinkshot Pickleball, a sole source provider, in accordance with proposal #9334 dated May 5, 2026, said monies to come from the Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund with $10,000.00 being reimbursed from the 2025 Economic Development Grant, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any and all documentation needed to proceed with this project, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello

• Reso. 196-2026_Tennis Supply and Dinkshot.pdf (0.36 MB)

• 197.     Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Raymond Sitterly.

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Raymond Sitterly as an Automotive Mechanic for the Highway Department at Grade 6 Base Pay $30.85hr., effective 5/26/2026, subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• 198.     Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Robert Hickey.

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Robert Hickey as a Laborer for the Highway Department at Grade 2 Base Pay $25.06/hr., effective 5/26/2026, subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• 199.   Resolution to hire Jessica Pingelski as a Parks Laborer.

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Jessica Pingelski as a full time Parks Laborer at Grade 1, Base Pay $24.33/hr, subject to successful completion of all pre-employment testing.
  Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello

• 200.     Resolution to hire Daniel Retell as a Parks Laborer.

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Daniel Retell as a full time Parks Laborer at Grade 1, Base Pay $24.33/hr, subject to successful completion of all pre-employment testing.
  Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello

• 201.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan   

• Reso. 201-2026_Creations.pdf (0.22 MB)

PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)

ADJOURN