WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION: HONORING MADISON MCGILL, RECIPIENT OF THE 2025 DONOVAN AYOTTE AWARD.
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.
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.
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, NY 12065. 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.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, in the A. James Bold Meeting Room. To schedule your appointment, please call 1-800-Red Cross or redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code: halfmoontownhall.
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. 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
1. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $6,768.63
2. Senior Express
Total # Rides - 616 Total # Meals - 961
3. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 206 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,390.00
4. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 191 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $23,033.00
5. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 77 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $57,761.82
Fire Inspections - 39 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 2,200.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor's Office, Building, Planning & Development, Recreation & Senior Center, Town Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
163. Resolution to approve the Town Board Meeting Minutes of April 01, 2026 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
164. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Omnia Partners.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Omnia Partners to utilize their services as a national procurement platform for purchases and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
165. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Logan Fletcher as a MEO.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Logan Fletcher as a MEO Grade 5, Base $28.81/hr. effective May 2, 2026.
Resolution Introduced by the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
166. 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 creating an updated Town Fire Districts Map consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated March 3, 2026, in the not to exceed amount of $2,000.00, 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 & Development Coordinator Harris
167. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of 8 specialized repair clamps in the not to exceed amount of $13,203.30 from Core & Main.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase 8 specialized repair clamps from Core and Main in the not to exceed amount of $13,203.30, consistent with the bid proposal dated 4/3/2026, 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
168. Resolution to award bid to Bellamy Construction Company, Inc.
Resolution awarding the bid for the Devitt Road and Sunset Boulevard Water Main Replacement project to Bellamy Construction Company, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $811,800.00 and authorizing the 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 Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
169. Resolution to award bid to Bellamy Construction Company, Inc.
Resolution awarding the bid for the Brookwood Road Water Main Replacement project to Bellamy Construction Company, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $1,175,300.00 and authorizing the 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 Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
170. 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 the intersection of Woodin Road and Grooms Road consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated March 12, 2026, in the not to exceed amount of $121,500.00, 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 & Development Coordinator Harris
171. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a Valvemaster valve exerciser in the not to exceed amount of $10,450.00 from Team EJP.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase a Valvemaster valve exerciser from Team EJP
in the not to exceed amount of $10,450.00, consistent with the bid proposal dated 4/6/2026, 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
172. Resolution that the Town Board acknowledges that the required audit was conducted by the Comptroller’s office in compliance with Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court Act for the Justice Court records for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Resolution introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
173. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
174. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for December 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
175. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for January, February and March 2026.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
176. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for May 6,2026.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the May 6, 2026, Town Board meeting, in the A. James Bold Room, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as their agenda allows, to discuss expending $675,000.00 from the General Fund Traffic Improvement Capital Reserve fund for traffic improvements on Woodin Road, subject to permissive referendum.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris.
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN