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 Abele Park, across from Town Hall. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
HALFMOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PAGE: is live at www.planhalfmoon.com. Visit the website to find out more about the Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update.
ERIE CANAL HISTORY WALK: Saturday, September 6, 2025, meet at 10 am at the Halfmoon Senior Center to take the shuttle and join the Town of Halfmoon Trails and Open Space Committee, as they take a walk along the Mohawk River and the old Erie Canal. Golf carts will be available.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: The Town of Clifton Park will host a household hazardous waste day on Saturday, September 6, 2025. You MUST register for this event, and registration closes on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Online registration at www.cliftonpark.org or call 518-371-6054 for further information.
HALFMOON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Will hold a breakfast Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:00 am in the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion. This gathering provides an opportunity for local businesses to connect, share ideas, and foster growth. All Halfmoon businesses are invited to attend. RSVP by contacting Terri Russell in the Supervisors Office at trussell@townofhalfmoon.org or by calling 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210.
PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY: Thursday, September 11, 2025 6 pm at the Abele Memorial Park. Military and Emergency Services Members will be participating. For further information, please visit www.townofhalfmon-ny.gov.
THE CLIFTON PARK-HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Budget Vote and Trustee Election is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 7:00am to 9:00 pm. Registered voters who live in the library district are eligible to vote. For more information, visit cphlibrary.org.
TOWN OF HALFMOON'S FIRST RESPONDERS PICNIC: As part of our ongoing appreciation for those who serve and protect our community, the Town of Halfmoon is proud to host a First Responders Picnic, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion. We look forward to celebrating the men and women who are committed to bravery and public safety in Halfmoon with an afternoon of food, fellowship, and a heartfelt Thank you for all that they do!
PAPER SHREDDING DAY: Saturday September 13, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Town of Halfmoon Highway Garage, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a FREE service to Town Residents, but you are encouraged to bring canned items for donation to a local food pantry with a maximum of 3 bags/boxes to be shredded. Registration not required.
FALL CLEAN-UP: Tuesday, September 16th from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 19th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 20th from 8 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, September 23rd from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 26th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 27th from from 8 am to 3 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Transfer Station, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Presented by Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. and the Town of Halfmoon. Join us for this two day, fun-filled event, Friday September 19, 2025. Festivities begin with our popular and delicious Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park Clubhouse. To purchase tickets in advance for the Chicken Parmesan Dinner, please stop by the Halfmoon Town Clerk's Office or the Halfmoon Recreation Office at the Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon NY 12065. Enjoy live music by "Stirred Up". Delicious treats from the concession stand will be available for purchase (Cash Only) and the proceeds benefit the Character Counts Program, and the Halfmoon Celebrations Association. There will be many vendors open for your shopping enjoyment from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturday September 20, 2025 join us for part two of the Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival, starting at noon through 7:30pm. There will be vendors, Crafters, Bounce Houses, Rock Climbing Wall, Juke Box Rebellion Band, (starting at 4 pm) and Fireworks at dusk! The 2025 Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival promises to be a memorable one!
CARE LINKS, A PROGRAM OF CAPTAIN COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES: is hosting an Interactive Senior Resource Fair, Tuesday, September 23rd at the Clifton Park Center (Food Court), 22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 from 11 am to 2 pm. Local businesses and organizations will be present to share resources they offer, as well as members of Care Links to answer questions about serving the needs of the senior citizens in Southern Saratoga County. This is a free event. For more information please contact Terra Maddalone-Ristau at 518-399-3262 or at Terra@CaptainCares.org.
TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: Historian Lynda Bryan, invites all to visit and view the current display at the Town Hall, which features the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.
On September 24, 2025, the replica of the Erie Canal Boat the Seneca Chief, will embark on its Bicentennial voyage, commemorating the historic journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor.
On October 15, 2025, the Seneca Chief will be stopping in the Town of Halfmoon at the Crescent Park on the banks of the Mohawk. More information will be coming on this exciting event!
The Historical Building is also open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.org. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events: 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal and 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM.. The Trails and Open Space Committee is a volunteer working group appointed by the Town Board. Its purpose is to allow for continuing citizen input and advisory commentary for future trail and open space plans or projects for the Town of Halfmoon. Please Visit the Town website at town of halfmoon-ny.gov for further 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)
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
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
235. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
236. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor has determined that a 2020 Dodge Durango, 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
237. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2025 Felling 14’ Trailer.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase a 2025 Felling 14’ Trailer in the not to exceed amount of $19,266.04 from the Sourcewell contract with the Tracey Road Company 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 Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
238. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Nicholas Castracani as a full-time Parks Laborer.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Nicholas Castracani as a full time Parks Laborer, Grade 1, Base $22.65, effective September 6, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
239. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Toro Multiforce with Debris Blower and Plow.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a Toro Multiforce with Debris Blower and Plow in accordance with the proposal dated August 18, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $22,045.84.00 from Grassland Equipment and Irrigation Corp. 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
240. Resolution hiring Midstate Heating and Cooling.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling to install new Carrier units to replace the geothermal unit in the lobby of the Town Hall in the not to exceed amount of $48,700.00 utilizing their unique knowledge, technical skills, training and expertise regarding our existing systems and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello.
241. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Building, Planning and Development Department to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango pursuant to New York State Contract PC66680 in the not to exceed amount of $42,750.00 from Main Motorcar said pricing includes monies for a radio and lettering 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 Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
242. Resolution to extend the Kensington at Halfmoon Phase II Planned Development District.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby approves extending the Kensington at Halfmoon Phase II Planned Development District for an additional one-year period, to commence development by September 21, 2026.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
243. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Animal Control Department to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango pursuant to New York State Contract PC66680 in the not to exceed amount of $54.550.00 from Main Motorcar said pricing includes monies for a radio, Kennel Insert Package, Laptop Bracket and lettering 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 the Department Manager for Animal Control Victoria Hanna
244. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into a Service Agreement Addendum with Paychex.
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into a Service Agreement Addendum with Paychex extending the Town’s current rates for an additional three (3) year period and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the Agreement Addendum, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
245. 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