Town Board Meeting Wednesday, June 03, 2026 07:00 PM A. James Bold Meeting Room

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 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 for upcoming events: 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, more information to come.

CRESCENT ROAD TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY-PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Please join us for a Public Workshop. The Town of Halfmoon is investigating the feasibility of developing a multi-use trail connecting the Crescent Road Bike & Pedestrian Path with the Erie Canalway Trail along Old Canal Road. The intent of this meeting is to collaboratively identify potential feasible trail connections and share local knowledge of pedestrian and bicycle safely issues. Your feedback will help the Town prioritize what is important to the community. Crescent  Road Trail Feasibility Study June 10, 2026 6pm-8pm at Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza Halfmoon, NY 12065.

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.  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 6 pm 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
 Assessor, Town Clerk, Water

DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
1.       Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 133 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $16,556.00

CORRESPONDENCE

• 1.Received from the Town of Halfmoon Planning Board, their resolutions passed at the May 11, 2026 Planning Board Meeting.

• 2.Received from the Town of Clifton Park, their Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 7:07 pm to consider a local law to establish a moratorium on Batch Concrete Mixing Plant Facilities applications in Clifton Park. 

• 3.Received from Virginia Daigle, Halfmoon resident, a card of thanks for the paving that has been done on the trails in the Halfmoon Town Park. Virginia states that the paving has made it easier for our seniors to walk the trail.

• 4.Received from Barbara Jean Olesen, a note of thanks to our Water Department and Receiver of Taxes for assistance with a matter at 30 Route 146 in the town of Halfmoon.

• 5.Received from Sean McCarthy, his letter of resignation as Water Maintenance Supervisor, effective at midnight  June 5, 2026. 

• 6.Received from Saratoga County Planning Board, their letter of decision to disapprove the Town of Halfmoon's submittal for the County Planning Board's review of  a proposed 6-month moratorium on concrete, cement, asphalt and pesticide manufacturing in the Town of Halfmoon.

• 7.Received from the Town of Malta, their notification of two applications from Verizon Wireless for approval to add a small cell antenna and equipment to replace/add National Grid utility poles located near 2879 State Route 9 and near 4-8 Kelch Drive in the Town of Malta, County of Saratoga, State of New York.

OLD BUSINESS

• ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON CONCRETE, CEMENT, and ASPHALT PLANTS, TOGETHER WITH PESTICIDE MANUFACTURING.

NEW BUSINESS

• 203.     Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2026 as presented.
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

• 204.     Resolution to appoint Luis Aguero.

  Resolution that the Town Board appoints Luis Aguero as a Permanent Code Enforcement Officer, non-competitive, at Grade 6 Base Pay $30.85/hr. effective June 15, 2026.
  Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.

• 205.     Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Sean McCarthy as Assistant Water Superintendent. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Sean McCarthy as Assistant Water Superintendent, Grade 10 Step 10 at a pro rata salary of $110,598. effective June 6, 2026.
  Resolution Introduced by the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi

• 206.     Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires John Ransford as a Water MEO. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints John Ransford as a Water MEO Grade 5, Base $28.81/hr. effective June 15, 2026.
  Resolution Introduced by the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi

• 207.     Resolution to let bids to replace the existing water mains on Crescent Vischer Ferry Road and Jones Road.

  Resolution, that the Town of Halfmoon is hereby letting bids and will be accepting sealed bids to replace the existing water mains on Crescent Vischer Ferry Road and Jones Road until 9:30 am on July 8, 2026, in accordance with the bid package available at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town of Halfmoon and on BidNet operated through SourceSuite, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi

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

• 209.     Resolution to hire Benjamin Weeks. 

  Resolution that the Town Board appoints Benjamin Weeks as a part time, seasonal, Highway Laborer, at Grade 2 Base pay $23.64 per hour effective June 4, 2026, subject to pre-employment drug testing.
  Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• 210.   Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the renewal of the Mobile Home Park Licenses for the 2026-2027 licensing year, per the inspection and approval of the Senior Code Enforcement Officer, Hebert as follows: Arrowhead MHP, Crescent City
  MHP; Crescent Gardens MHP; D&R Village; Gregoire MHP; Halfmoon Heights MHP; Hanson's Halfmoon MHC; Martindale Court; Midway Village; Springbrook Community; Smith Road; Vosburgh MHP; West Crescent MHP.
  Resolution Introduced by Coordinator of Building, Planning & Development Harris

• 211.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Fire Training Center. 

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Fire Training Center in the not to exceed amount of $999,500.00 from Forge Fire Company who is the sole source provider for the Fire Training Center with the unique qualities detailed in the proposal 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 Board Member Wasielewski

• Reso. 211-2026 _Forge Fire Company_Fire Tower Proposal.pdf (0.19 MB)

PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)

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