PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION SOUTHERN SARATOGA COUNTY QUILTERS FOR QUILTS OF VALOR
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 the Abele Park across from Town Hall. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
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 and welcomed!
FALL CLEAN-UP: Friday, October 2nd from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, October 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, October 6th from 8 am to noon, Friday, October 9th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, October 10th from 8 am to 3 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Transfer Station, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
ZIM SMITH TRAIL WALK: Saturday, October 3rd. The Town of Halfmoon and Halfmoon Trails and Open Space Committee invite you to Zim Smith Trail Walk. The trail walk will begin at 10:00 am at the Zim Smith Trail Head at Coons Crossing. Please register for the walk online at halfmoon.ny.myrec.com OR call 518-371-7410 extension 2272.
POLKA FEST: Thursday, October 15th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion on 287 Lower Newtown Road, Waterford. Special appearance from Tony’s Polka Band. Menu-Golumpkis, Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, Pierogis & Rye Bread. Presale only $20.00 Proceeds to benefit Character Counts. Questions please call 518-371-7410 extension 2272, Recreation Office.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Saturday, October 24th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park at 162 Route 236, Halfmoon. Trick or Treaters will stay in the car and drive around the decorated Halfmoon Town Park. For more information contact Jim Hayes at 518-371-7410 extension 2272.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Donations will be collected through Saturday, November 21st. Donation boxes are located in the entrance of the Town Hall and Recreation Office. Items needed: Instant Potatoes; Stuffing Mix; Dessert Mix; Canned Cranberries; Muffin Mix; Gravy/Gravy Mix; Soup/Soup Mix and canned vegetables. Donations will be made into baskets and delivered to local seniors & families in need.
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
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Building, Planning & Development; Highway; Senior Express; Town Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSS ADOPTION OF PROPOSED SWEENEY PDD - TABLED FROM TB MEETING 9-02-2026 PENDING COUNTY REFERRAL
NEW BUSINESS
295. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2026 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
296. Resolution that the Town Board approves the September 2026 Bi-annual Water Report for usage as submitted.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
297. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
298. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a supplemental agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to add 280 hours of full-time Construction Inspection services in the not to exceed amount of $37,800.00 based upon the extended construction duration of the Brookwood Road water main replacement project, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign the supplemental 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 & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
299. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a supplemental agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to add 280 hours of full-time Construction Inspection services in the not to exceed amount of $37,800.00, based upon the extended construction duration of the Devitt Road/Sunset Boulevard water main replacement project, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign the supplemental 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 & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
300. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes hiring Cyncon Equipment, LLC.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to hire Cyncon Equipment, LLC. to repair the Envirosight RCX90 Camera head in the not to exceed amount of $5482.72 consistent with estimate #10656 dated 9/4/2026, acknowledging that Envirosight is the sole source provider of this service 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
301. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with New Country Toyota.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with New Country Toyota to facilitate traffic improvements in the area of New Country Toyota of Clifton Park, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
302. Resolution to hire Jacob Thomas as a Parks Laborer.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Jacob Thomas 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
303. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a N2026.Chevy Express.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to purchase a N2026 Chevy Express pursuant to Sourcewell contract #032824-OLA in the not to exceed amount of $121,675.00 from Don Brown Bus Sales consistent with the proposal dated 8/26/2026 utilizing $90,000 provided by Saratoga County with the remainder paid by the Town 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 Town Supervisor Tollisen
304. Resolution to schedule a Public Hearing for October 21, 2026, to expend Water Fund Capital Reserves in the not to exceed amount of $350,000.00 dollars to install a watermain on Belleard Lane.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the October 21, 2026, Town Board meeting, in the A. James Bold Room, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as their agenda allows, to discuss authorizing an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Water Fund Capital Reserve monies for the design, construction, and installation of a watermain on Belleard Lane together with any other reasonable and necessary water expenditures pursuant to §6-c of the General Municipal Law, subject to permissive referendum.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
305. 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 survey services for topographic and right-of-way boundary mapping of the Upper Newtown Road area at the intersection with NY Route 146 in the not to exceed amount of $17,000 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 Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN