WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION: HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.
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 in the 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.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Donations are being accepted through November 21, 2025 and 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. Deliveries will be made November 22, 2025. For more information please contact Jim Hayes, Recreation Director at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
LETTERS TO SANTA: November 23rd through December 17th 2025 Santa's Mailbox will be outside the front door of the Halfmoon Town Hall. Children who drop off their letters will receive a response from Santa, and a special surprise just for them! A self-addressed, stamped legal envelope must be included for the child to receive their special gift! For more information, please contact Jim Hayes, Director, Halfmoon Recreation at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
HOLIDAY MEMORIES TREE LIGHTING: Sunday, November 30, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Abele Memorial Park, off Harris Road. Remembering our departed loved ones for the holiday season. Applications now available. Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for further information.
JINGLE BELL BASH: Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. A fun event for the children with Face Painters, Balloon Artists; Child ID; Photo Mirror; Stilt Walker; Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus; Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, and much much more! Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch will be on hand to add to this fun event! For more information, please contact www.halfmooncelebrations.org.
AN EVENING WITH MRS. CLAUS: Friday, December 12, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. Limited to 50 Children ages 5-10 years old. Reservations begin in early December. Please contact www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
MARKETPLACE ON CANDY CANE LANE: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. Holiday shopping from local vendors and crafters that have much to offer!
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
1. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 109 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor- $13,951.00
2. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 203 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor- $23,507.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Building and Grounds; Building, Planning & Development; Receiver of Taxes
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
300. Resolution that the Preliminary Budget as presented is hereby adopted as the 2026 Budget for the Town of Halfmoon.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
NEW BUSINESS
301. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
302. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for October, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
303. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Judy Dahoda as a member of the Ethics Board.
Resolution introduced by Deputy Supervisor Hotaling
304. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor has determined that a Rugby 9’ steel dump body owned by the Town of Halfmoon is equipment that should be sold or otherwise disposed of on Auctions International as it is no longer of use to the Town, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
305. Resolution to hire Edith Walker.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Edith Walker as a part time Clerk at Grade 1 Base Pay $21.04/hour, effective December 16, 2025, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Judge Joseph Fodera
306. Resolution to hire La Shay Adamson.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints La Shay Adamson as a part time Clerk at Grade 1 Base Pay $21.04/hour, effective November 24, 2025, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Judge Joseph Fodera
307. 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