WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF PROGRESS DRIVE IN THE TOWN OF HALFMOON
PRESENTATION: HONORING MADISON MCGILL, RECIPIENT OF THE 2025 DONOVAN AYOTTE AWARD
PRESENTATION: HONORING THE MECHANICVILLE GIRL'S VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM
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. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
HADDOCK FISH DINNER: Drive-thru Haddock Dinner, Friday April 03, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, pickup behind the Halfmoon Senior Center. Enjoy Haddock, French Fries & Coleslaw. Tickets are $15.00 each, and can be purchased at the Senior Center or the Town Clerk's Office.
TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: 2 EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS
TAVERN NIGHT: Join Halfmoon Town Historian, Lynda Bryan on Thursday, April 23rd at 4:30 pm at the Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower New Town Road, Halfmoon, NY 12188, as we travel back in time to enjoy an 18th Century inspired feast featuring a 3-course meal and a spirited conversation between Mrs. Elizabeth Peebles and Mrs. John Flynn who opened their homes as a tavern during the Revolutionary War. Hear them speak about the soldiers marching past their front doors and the prestigious guests that stayed at their establishments. Tickets are $15.00 and will go on sale Tuesday, March 17th 2026 at the Senior Center.
TWO TOWNS ONE BOOK EVENT: Liz Moore, author of the 2026 Community Read "God of the Woods" will join us for a special evening on April 28th, 2026 at the Shen High School West at 7:00 pm. Go to friendsofthelibrary.org to register.
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.
YELLOW RIBBON DAY: This year's annual celebration to remember our Troops will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11 am at the Town of Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon NY 12065. This event is proudly hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling; the "Yellow Ribbon Lady". Keynote Speaker will be Major General (Ret.) John C. Andonie, former Commanding General D.C. National Guard. This year we will be collecting donations for the NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Blue Star Mothers are mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested are microwave macaroni and cheese cups, snack packages of cookies and crackers, hard candy, beef jerky, granola bars, Rice Crispy treats, trail mix, and hygiene items such as deodorant, razors, body wash, travel size shampoo, Q-tips, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
"We must never forget we still have troops deployed in harm's way around the world protecting the freedoms we hold so dear".
19TH ANNUAL CANAL CLEAN SWEEP: Saturday April 18th from 10 am to 11:00 am. Come join us in recognition of Earth Day 2026 by helping to clean up Crescent Park! Volunteers can participate by picking up litter, trash, and other debris throughout Crescent Park. Meet at the bottom of Terminal Road to get trash bags and gloves. For more information, please email grounds@townofhalfmoon.org
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE: Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7 pm at the Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon NY. This volunteer working group appointed by the Town Board is always looking for new members and their input into future trail and open space projects and plans. The vision of the committee is to provide a network of linking trails and pathways both off and on road, as well as conserve unique natural areas and culturally important spaces within Town. Come join a meeting on the following dates to familiarize yourself with ongoing projects and provide your insight. Meeting Dates for 2026 are as follows: April 20th, June 15th, and October 19th.
2026 SPRING CLEANUP DATES – at the Halfmoon Transfer Station
Residents Only, No Contractors or Businesses. 2026 Permit Sticker Required, can be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office. Dates: April 21st, 24th, 25th, 28th May 1st and 2nd. Hours of operation: Tues. 8am-12pm Friday 12pm-5pm Sat. 8am-3pm Fees: $5 per Carload,$10 per Truck/Van, $10 per Trailer/U-Haul
HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOWN OF HALFMOON SPRING FLING: Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Harris Road 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for a Shopping Bazaar that features local vendors & crafters who will offer many items for your shopping pleasure! Jewelry, Skin Care, Candy, Candles, Custom Made Items, and so much more. Free reusable shopping bag to the first 50 shoppers! Light refreshments are available for purchase. For more information, please visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org.
CARE LINKS INTERACTIVE SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR: Hosted by Care Links, Friday, May 1, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY2065. Local businesses and organizations will be present to share resources they offer as well as members of the Care Links Team will be available to answer questions about serving the needs of senior citizens in Southern Saratoga County. This is a free community event, and there will be special drawings! For more information, please contact Program Manager, Terra Maddalone-Ristau at 518-399-3262.
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 May11, 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.
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
Highway, Receiver of Taxes
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Rybaltowski Subdivision & Duplexes, 323 Grooms Road - Minor Subdivision & Special Use Permit (26.034 & 26.035)
2. Lussier Duplex #1, 117 Beach Road - Special Use Permit (26.057)
3. Lussier Duplex #2, 119 Beach Road - Special Use Permit (26.056)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
146. Resolution to approve the Town Board Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
147. Resolution to hire John Pingelski, Jr. as a seasonal MEO.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires John Pingelski, Jr. as a seasonal MEO from April 2, 2026 through October 31, 2026 at Grade 5 Base Pay $26.35/hr. subject to successful completion of pre-employment screening.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
148. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Joseph Manfred as permanent Code Enforcement Officer, non-competitive.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Joseph Manfred as permanent Code Enforcement Officer, non-competitive at his current salary.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
149. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Theodore Chesnes as permanent Planning/Stormwater Management Technician, non-competitive.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Theodore Chesnes as permanent Planning/Stormwater Management Technician, non-competitive at his current salary.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
150. Resolution to authorize the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with CDW-Government, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with CDW-Government, Inc. to renew the Adobe Licenses maintained by the Town in the not to exceed amount of $10,576.00 and in accordance with proposal PVKK758 pursuant to Sourcewell contract #121923, and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Personal Computer Tech Mikol
151. Resolution to amend Resolution 15A-2026
Resolution amending resolution 15A which authorized the Town of Halfmoon to utilize ABS Solutions, LLC, to provide support services to the Information Technology Department to authorize utilizing ABS Solutions, LLC, to provide support services to the Town of Halfmoon on an hourly basis based upon their unique knowledge of the Town’s IT systems, making them a sole source provider, and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign any documents necessary to effectuate the support services, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
152. 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 a roadway safety evaluation at 191 Brookwood Road consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated March 17, 2026, in the not to exceed amount of $2,500.00 billed toward Miscellaneous Engineering pursuant to the TDE contract, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Highway Superintendent Bryans
153. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of twelve Adirondack Chairs.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase twelve Adirondack Chairs for Lighthouse Park in accordance with the Saratoga County Trails Grant awarded by Saratoga County in the amount of $7,500.00 with a 100% match pursuant to quote #8111302 dated 3/25/2026, in the not to exceed amount of $15,082.99 from Global Industrial pursuant to NYS award 23262, utilizing monies from the Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund for the difference in the amount of the grant award verse the cost ,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
154. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a Wacker Towable Light Tower in the not to exceed amount of $14,223.60 from United Rentals.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase a Wacker Towable Light Tower from United Rental in the not to exceed amount of $14,223.60, Sourcewell contract #040924-URI, paid for with the bond proceeds for the Church Hill Road Water Main Replacement Project and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the purchases, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
155. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 410P Backhoe in the not to exceed amount of $162,534.00 from United Construction and Forestry.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase a 2026 John Deere 410P Backhoe from United Rental in the not to exceed amount of $162,534.00, contract #PC-70139, paid for with the bond proceeds for the Church Hill Road Water Main Replacement Project and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the purchases, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
156. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to enter into an Interagency Agreement for mutual aid and assistance with the New York State Department of Transportation.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to enter into an Interagency Agreement for mutual aid and assistance with the New York State Department of Transportation for mutual aid and assistance services and authorize the Superintendent of Highways to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office.
Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
157. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a Power Broom and Cab for Ventrac in the not to exceed amount of $15,207.60 from MTE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase a Power Broom and Cab for Ventrac from MTE Equipment Solutions, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $15,207.60, OGS contract #MA FAC 116, paid for with the bond proceeds for the Church Hill Road Water Main Replacement Project and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the purchases, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
158. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes paving of a portion of the Town Park Trails.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the paving of a portion of the Town Park Trails utilizing the Saratoga County bid for asphalt in the not exceed amount of $100,152.00 to be paid for with the recreation fees located in the special revenue fund, 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
159. 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