WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF HALFMOON REGARDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS).
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON CONCRETE, CEMENT, AND ASPHALT PLANTS TOGETHER WITH PESTICIDE MANUFACTURING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 180 DAYS.
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 inside at the Halfmoon 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!
LEARN TO SKI/SNOWBOARD: Brought to you by Halfmoon Recreation. Saturday Mornings starting January 2, 2027 Six Consecutive Weeks (Excluding Holiday -1/18/2027) Participants must provide your own transportation. Lessons held from 9:30 am -11:00am. Ski Pass is valid 9:00am-1:00pm Everyone ages 8 & up are welcome to participate. Registrations forms are available at the Recreation Office. After 11/29/2026 add $35.00 to prices listed on registration form. For more information contact Jim Hayes, Halfmoon Recreation Director 518-371-7410 ext. 2272 or jhayes@townofhalfmoon-ny.gov
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.
LETTERS TO SANTA: November 23rd through December 16th. Children can mail letters to Santa and receive a response and a special surprise! A self-addressed stamped legal size envelope must be included for Santa to mail your child their special gift. Santa's mailbox will be outside the front door of the Halfmoon Town Hall. For more information contact: James Hayes, Director, Halfmoon Recreation at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
HOLIDAY MEMORIES & TREE LIGHTING CERMONY: Sunday, November 29th, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Gazebo in the Abele Memorial Park in front of the Town Municipal Center. This is a lighted tree memorial in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away but are forever in our hearts. For more information please contact David M. Maxfield, President of Halfmoon Celebrations at 518-371-7171 or email at halfmooncelebrations@gmail.com
JINGLE BELL BASH: Saturday, December 5th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall and Justice Building. Family Fun filled day for the kids with pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Sleigh Rides; Craft Making; Balloon Artist; Face Painting & so much more! Refreshments will be available for purchase to benefit the Halfmoon Character Counts & Halfmoon Celebrations Events.
AN EVENING WITH MRS. CLAUS: Friday, December 11th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. Limited to 50 children under the ages 5 to10. Reservations begin November 27th by emailing your name, number of children you would like to bring, and each child's age to halfmooncelebrations@gmail.com Reservations cannot be confirmed without this information. Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for additional information.
MARKETPLACE ON CANDY CANE LANE: Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for all of your holiday shopping from local vendors and crafters at the Town Hall! So many vendors will be on hand with exciting gift ideas for you! Light refreshments will be available for purchase. There will be a raffle to raise funds for Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. to help with continuing the free events for all to enjoy! Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for additional 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 Suchocki
Total # Cases 132 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $21,910.00
2. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 139 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $21,157.00
3. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $15,751.05
4. Senior Express
Total # Rides – 596 Total # Meals – 851
5. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 109 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $30,622.50
Fire Inspections 37 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 6,175.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor; Highway; Recreation & Senior Center; Senior Express; Town Clerk, Water
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
341. Resolution that the Preliminary Budget as presented is hereby adopted as the 2027 Budget for the Town of Halfmoon.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
NEW BUSINESS
342. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2026 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
343. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Western NRG Total Internet Security.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Western NRG Total Internet Security for security services associated with the Town’s firewall in the not to exceed amount of $3,135.00 pursuant to invoice #246905 dated 11/5/2026, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
344. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Lyndsay King Jodahl to the Trails and Open Space Committee.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Kevin Tollisen
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN