WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE FROM THE GENERAL FUND CAPITAL RESERVE MONIES TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A FIRE TRAINING CENTER, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.
PRESENTATION: HALFMOON HERO
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: 3 EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS
HENRY KNOX: RESOLVE FORGED BY REVOLUTION: Wednesday, March 25th at 6:30 pm in the A. James Bold Meeting Room at Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. A screening of a new short film honoring the story of Henry Knox's Nobile Train Artillery and it's 250th Commemoration. Come join us for this free event!
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 a 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.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MOHAWK SQUADRON 1450: Will hold a breakfast buffet on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 8 am to 11:30 am at the American Legion Post#1450, 275 Grooms Road, Halfmoon. Adults $12.00, Children (Under 12) $3.00. Buffet included: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Coffee and Orange Juice. The Mohawk Post 1450 Auxiliary will also be holding a Bake Sale in the lobby from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOWN OF HALFMOON:EASTER "EGGSTRAVAGANZA" : Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Harris Road 12:00pm to 4:00 pm. Free activities such as Picture with the Easter Bunny, Crafts, Face Painting, Balloon Artists, and so much more! Join us for a fun-filled day, and meet some of the Easter Bunny's Friends! Refreshments available to purchase that benefits the Halfmoon Celebrations Association and Character Counts. Please visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
CARE LINKS PRESENTS STORY TELLING EVENT: With the participants of CAPTAIN Senior Services, Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065, at the Regal Cinema Entrance. To register, please contact terra@captaincares.org or call 518-399-3262.
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, NY2065. 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.
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 available by appointment only beginning May11, 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. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 37 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $72,210.00
Fire Inspections - 28 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $1,650.00
2. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $4,903.61
3. Senior Express
Total # Rides - 558 Total # Meals - 971
4. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 178 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $23,217.00
5. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 162 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $17,367.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Assessor, Building & Grounds; Building, Planning & Development; Receiver of Taxes; Recreation & Senior Center; Town Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
126. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of March 04, 2026 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
127. Resolution that the Town Board approves the removal of a printer from the Fixed Asset list.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the removal of a HP Laser Jet printer M607, fixed asset tag #CE-17-0013, from the Fixed Asset list and dispose of the printer as it is no longer functioning properly, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution introduced by Personal Computer Tech Mikol
128. Resolution to hire ABS Solutions, LLC.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with ABS Solutions, LLC. in the not to exceed amount of $5,725.00 network cabling for the Justice building as detailed in the proposal dated February 2, 2026, and authorize the Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Personal Computer Tech Mikol
129. Resolution to enter into five Agreements with Alarm & Suppression, Inc. for multiple Town owned properties.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into five Agreements with Alarm & Suppression, Inc. to install five cellular communicators to permit the proper monitoring of the Town’s fire detection system in the not to exceed amount of $4,175.00 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute the Agreements, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney. The cellular communicators shall be installed at the Highway Department, Historical Society, Justice Building, Senior Center and the Town Hall Building.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
130. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Stephanie Morgan to the Trails and Open Space Committee.
Resolution Introduced by Deputy Supervisor Catricala
131. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Town & County Bridge and Rail.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Town & County Bridge and Rail to replace the Guiderail on Riverview Road in accordance with the proposal dated March 6, 2026, in the not to exceed amount of $7,420.76, utilizing the Saratoga County Contract 24-PWGR-245R2, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
132. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Scott Houle as Permanent Assistant Water Superintendent.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Scott Houle as Permanent Assistant Water Superintendent, non competitive, Grade 10, Step 8 $101,575.00, effective March 21, 2026
Resolution Introduced by the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
133. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Austin Krom as a Provisional Water Maintenance Worker.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Austin Krom as a Provisional Water Maintenance Worker Grade 7, Base $32.39/hr., effective March 21, 2026.
Resolution Introduced by the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
134. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Superintendent of Highways has determined that a 2008 Sure Trac Trailer Vin#5JWTU222281020133, owned by the Town of Halfmoon, is a trailer 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 Highways Bryans
135. Resolution to enter into an agreement with Core & Main, LP.
Resolution that the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with Core & Main, LP, for the purchase of water distribution valves and hydrants in the not to exceed amount of $220,488.04 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all necessary documents to proceed with this purchase, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
136. Resolution for the Town Board to enter into a formal Assessment Agreement with Wal-Mart Real Estate Business.
Resolution that the Town Board approve entering into a formal Assessment Agreement between the Town of Halfmoon and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business for the parcel located at 1549 Route 9 (278.-2-56.1). This agreement reduces the 2025 assessed value from $7,130,000 to $6,681,752, and to authorize the Town Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement. Resolution Introduced by Assessor Zarelli
137. Resolution for the Town Board to enter into a formal Assessment Agreement with AutoZone Inc #6498.
Resolution that the Town Board approve entering into a formal Assessment Agreement between the Town of Halfmoon and AutoZone Inc #6498 for the parcel located at 1705-1709 Route 9 (272.10-2-26.112). This agreement reduces the 2025 assessed value from $628,000 to $465,625 and to authorize the Town Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement.
Resolution Introduced by Assessor Zarelli
138. Resolution for the Town Board to enter into a formal Assessment Agreement with WMG Acquisitions LLC c/o PRDI.
Resolution that the Town Board approve entering into a formal Assessment Agreement between the Town of Halfmoon and WMG Acquisitions LLC c/o PRDI for the parcel located at 1532 Route 9 (278.-2-39). This agreement reduces the 2025 assessed value from $618,264 to $501,178 and to authorize the Town Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement.
Resolution Introduced by Assessor Zarelli
139. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for April 1,2026.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the April 1, 2026, Town Board meeting, in the A. James Bold Room, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as their agenda allows, to discuss the abandonment of a portion of Progress Drive.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
140. Resolution that the Town Board hereby recognizes March 29, 2026, as Educational and Sharing Day.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby acknowledges March 29, 2026, as Education and Sharing Day in recognition of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson whose stressing that a moral and ethical education empowers every individual to develop their full potential in making the world a better place.
Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
141. Resolution that the Town hires Armory Associates, LLC.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into a two (2) year agreement with Armory Associates, LLC, to provide actuarial services necessary to report Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for compliance with GASB Statement 75 pursuant to proposal dated February 27,2026, in the not to exceed amount of $6,600.00 and further authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
142. 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 MS4 technical and regulatory support consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated February 23, 2026, in the not to exceed amount of $43,000.00 on a temporary, as needed basis as approved by the Department Manager and the Town Supervisor, 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.
143. 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