WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
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.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Beginning Monday September 22, 2025 through November 21, 2025 donations will be collected and made into baskets and delivered to local seniors and families in need. Items needed are: Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix; Dessert Mix; Canned Cranberries and Vegetables; Soup/Soup Mix; Gravy/Gravy Mix. For more information please contact Jim Hayes, Recreation Director at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
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 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.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON 1450: Will be having a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, October 19, 2025 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Adults $12.00, Children (Under 12) $3.00and buffet includes: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Coffee and Orange Juice. Please contact the American Legion Post#1450 275 Grooms Road, Halfmoon at 518-371-4463 for more information.
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
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Buildings & Grounds, Senior Express, Water Department
CORRESPONDENCE
On October 7,8, and 16, 2025 the Commission will hold a series of in-person public statement hearings as well as two virtual public hearings on October 21, 2025 to seek input and comments from the community regarding the proposed rate increases. For further information, please visit www.dps.ny.gov.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
264. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
265. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting a street light at 236 and Betts Lane.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Town Clerk’s Office to send a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation requesting that a street light be added on Route 236 at the intersection with Betts Road.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning, and Development Coordinator Harris
266. 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 extension Of the water main on Ushers Road between the intersection with Tabor Road and Carey Road, consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated September 25, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $418,000.00 with a total project amount to be determined after bidding the detailed engineering, cash advances to be utilized from the Water or the General fund 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 Water and Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
267. Resolution to hire ABS Solutions, LLC.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with ABS Solutions, LLC, to provide fiber patch cables and support pursuant to proposal No. 46205 dated 8/25/2025 in the not to exceed amount of $277.00 and further authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Personal Computer Tech Mikol
268. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a 2025 Felling Trailer.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to purchase a 2025 Felling Trailer pursuant to Sourcewell Contract 092022-FTS in the not to exceed amount of $17,188.00 from Tracey Road consistent with the proposal dated 9/16/2025 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 Superintendent of Highways Bryans
269. Resolution that the Town Board hereby recognizes Andy Gilpin for his dedication and service as the Executive Director of Captain Community Human Services.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
270. 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