Town of Waterford, NY
65 Broad St.
Waterford, NY 12188
John E. Lawler - Town Supervisor
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope this message finds you all well and looking forward to the upcoming holiday season.
The Town Board is working to finalize and adopt the town budget for 2022 and I am pleased to advise you that town property taxes will be reduced by 2 ½ percent. The financial impact from the Covid-19 epidemic has not been as severe as anticipated because the Town Board took quick action in early 2020 and throughout 2021 to minimize those impacts. Along with cutting taxes, the 2022 budget also includes continued investments in road paving, roof repairs for several town buildings, repairs at the Hurst Harbor Center, new park playground equipment, and additional improvements to the town swimming pool.
The Saratoga County Department of Public Health will be sponsoring a Pfizer booster vaccination clinic for persons aged 65 and older on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the Waterford Senior/Community Center located at 125 Second Street (directly behind the Waterford Library). An appointment for the booster shot is required and residents can register for an appointment at saratogacountyny.gov or by calling 518-693-1075.
The town will also benefit from receiving a $925,000 payment from Momentive Performance Materials as a result of a settlement for past violations and non-compliance with NYSDEC environmental rules and regulations. While these funds will benefit Waterford’s taxpayers in the long run, DEC requires that the town use the funds only for specific projects that have been pre-approved by DEC. It is also my expectation that there will be a renewed commitment from Momentive to operate their facility in compliance with all environmental rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of our residents.
The annual Town Christmas parade will return this year on Saturday, November 27th at 6 pm. The parade will march from the Canal Bridge at 9th street to Soldiers and Sailors Park where Santa will officially light the fabulous Christmas decorations in the Town and Village parks. This is a great event for the young and the young at heart and I hope to see you all there.
Please have a safe and fun Halloween.
Thank you,
Jack
The Monthly Town Board Meeting will be held April 4, 2023 at 7:00PM
The Town Board of the Town of Waterford will hold the monthly Town Board Meeting on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Waterford Town Hall 65 Broad Street Waterford NY. The meeting will also be available via Zoom. If participants prefer not to use the Zoom software to monitor the meeting, they can call in using this phone number for audio only (929) 205-6099. The link will be posted on Tuesday.
Annual Trash Drop Off Program Opens Saturday April 1, 2023
Saturdays Starting APRIL 1, 2023 thru MAY 20, 2023 8AM-1PM ******Town Highway Garage Residents Only – Proof Required
Passenger Cars... $5 Pick-Up Trucks and Vans... $15 Pick-Up Trucks, Vans, Cars with Trailer... $25 Per Visit*
For more information contact the Highway Department or click view the flyer
Yellow Ribbon Day Donation Drive-
April 9th is Yellow Ribbon Day in New York State, a day to honor deployed U.S. military personnel. The Town Clerk’s Office is again participating in the countywide donation drive coordinated by the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office to benefit our local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America. Donations will be collected in our office until April 6, 2023.
Requested Items
Personal Care Items: Insect repellent (non-aerosol), Anti-itch cream, Chapstick, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss, Individual-size tissues, Hand sanitizer (small), Hand and feet warmers, Q-Tips (small boxes) Shampoo (small), Deodorant, Body wash (travel size), Crossword/puzzle books, Black socks, Baby wipes (small), Razors
Food Items: Granola bars, Microwave popcorn, Instant oatmeal (packets), Crackers (small packages),Gum, Hard candy, Sunflower seeds, Powdered drink mix (individual packets), Pop Tarts, Mac and cheese (microwave cups), Fruit snacks, Pouch tuna, Pringles (individual cans) Jerky (no pork please), Rice Krispie treats
Monetary donations are gladly accepted and will go towards the cost of filling and shipping the boxes to our troops overseas.
PayPal donations: go to www.paypal.com/fundraiser/hub and search "Blue Star Mothers of America - NY2"
Check donations: make payable to Blue Star Mothers of America -NY2 and send to PO Box 243, Delmar, NY 12054. Please write "In honor of Yellow Ribbon Day" in the memo section.
All donations benefit Blue Star Mothers of America-NY Click here for more information
Blood Drive April 7, 2023 Town of Waterford Community/Senior Center 12PM-5PM View the Event Flyer
For more information and to schedule and appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org
*Attention Residents*- Please refrain from dumping/flushing wipes and other non biodegradable materials down your toilet or through your garbage disposals.
The Wastewater Department would again like to remind residents to please refrain from dumping/flushing wipes and other non biodegradable materials down your toilet or through your garbage disposals. All of these types of materials should be going in with your household trash. They can not only cause backups in home piping and laterals but can cause blockages and clogging in pumps in pump stations which can cause system backups. Click here to view the flyer.
Available Assistance Programs For Residents
HEAP- Home Energy Assistance Program- The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. Contact Saratoga County Department of Social Services to find out more information about this program.
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Phone: (518) 884-4146
Days Open: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Umbrella of the Capital District- 25 Years of Helping Seniors and People with Disabilities Maintain their Homes and Independence. Umbrella is a membership organization. For an annual fee, Umbrella members have access to a screened, skilled group of handy persons who provide a variety of services, including home repairs, housekeeping, lawn and gardening and shopping. Click here for more information on Umbrella of the Capital District.
Update on the Friedrichsohn Cooperage Contaminated PCB Cleanup Project
Update as of December 7, 2021
The removal of contaminated soil is complete and equipment is currently being removed. Restoration of the towpath will begin by December 17th. The coffer dams will be removed in January as well as the work trailers. In the Spring, the area will touched up with topsoil and seeds.
Project and Contact information can be found here: bit.ly/fact-sheet-cooperage.
Important COVID -19 Vaccination Update
Here is the link for the NY State Covid-19 vaccination website:
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Here is the telephone number for the NY State vaccination hotline:
NEW YORK STATE COVID-19 VACCINATION HOTLINE
1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
Here is the telephone number and link to Saratoga County Public Health Services:
Saratoga County Public Health Services
518-584-7460
History of Waterford, NY
The Town of Waterford is situated in the southeastern corner of Saratoga County, 12 miles north of Albany at the junction of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, and the junction of the Erie and Champlain Canals. It is the home of the “Waterford Flight”, the highest set of lift locks in the world.
Harbor Visitor Center
Gateway to New York's Canals
Make Waterford part of your vacation this year!
View Live Video - Hudson Mohawk View
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
One Tugboat Alley
Waterford, New York 12188
(518) 233-9123
Moor along the shores of historic Waterford - 1,000 feet of Linear floating docks and 600 feet of concrete wall available.
Services include:
- Water
- Showers
- Electric
- Pump-out
Drinking Water Notice
The Town of Waterford is receiving its water from Troy throughout the duration of the Hudson River Dredging project. Drinking water is safe.