IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT May 1, 2023- Due to an error in communication by County Waste/Waste Connections, new garbage and recycling containers are being distributed to town residents this week in advance of your usually scheduled garbage/recycling collection day. Please leave your old garbage and recycling containers empty curbside after your normal collection this week (5/1-5/5) so that they can be collected and removed. Residents should then begin using the new containers going forward. We regret any inconvenience or confusion this change in plan may cause any town residents. Please contact County Waste at 518-877-7007 for additional details or questions.
Attention Waterford Town Residents- County Waste, the town’s garbage and recycling contractor, is required to replace all residents’ garbage and recycling containers under the terms of our new contract. County Waste will begin collecting the old containers and replacing them with new containers beginning Monday, May 1st. Please leave the empty garbage and recycling bins curbside following your usual collection day. The old bins will then be collected and new bins will be left curbside for all residents. Please allow a few days past your collection day for the new containers to be delivered. Please contact Waterford Town Clerk Mary Shannon Carrigan at 518-235-8282 if you have any questions and thank you for your cooperation. Please note this replacement schedule is for town residents only.
Local Laws, Propositions, Public Meetings, Public Notices and Hearings:
Special Meeting May 12, 2023-The Town Board of the Town of Waterford will hold a Special Meeting on Friday May 12, 2023 at 2:00PM at Waterford Town Hall, 65 Broad St. Waterford, NY. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint an alternate member to the BAR, authorize concrete work at the Visitor Center and authorize the purchase of a pool lift. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.
The Town Board passed a Bond Resolution on February 7, 2023 which is subject to permissive referendum- View the Public Notice
The Rockefeller Institute of Government is Introducing the Marijuana Opt-Out Tracker
Read the full NYS legislation on the cannabis law here.
Property Tax Information: A new link has been added to the Town of Waterford's website that allows access to the Town's Online Tax Search System. If you would like to find your Town Tax Bill online, please go to http://egov.basgov.com/Waterford/
Press Releases:
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Special Needs Registry
A Special Needs Registry is being established for the residents of the Village and Town of Waterford. The purpose of the Special Needs Registry is to make Emergency Service personnel aware of residents with special needs in the event of an emergency. Residents with Special Needs are asked to download a on the Town website and submit it to the Town of Waterford Police Department.
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Important Information For Residents Of Northside
National Grid is undertaking an endeavor to enhance their gas service(s) to the residents of Northside. The areas that will be affected are identified within a letter that was recently sent to each homeowner within the affected area and shown below. Because of the size and scope of this undertaking, the Town has had regular meetings and communications with National Grid to ensure that the work be completed timely, with a moderate disruption to the neighborhood and with a full restoration of the disturbed areas to the Town standards. The work that needs to be done has been identified and categorized into three phases. Phase One will be within the west sidewalk area of Saratoga Avenue from Stewarts to Clifton Street. Phase Two, which has begun, is from Saratoga Avenue, along Clifton Street and under the Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks. Phase Three will be installing a new main and house services within and along the following streets: River Street, Clifton Street, Grove Street, First Avenue from Clifton to Grace, and Grace Street from First Avenue to VanDerwerken Avenue. At this time National Grid intends to begin work in the near future on Phases One and Three. When those start dates become definite, we will update accordingly. Click here to view the letter sent to homeowners in Northside.
Employment Opportunities Available: updated 4/28/2023
Following is a list of Employment Opportunities in the Town of Waterford
THE TOWN OF WATERFORD HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT
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APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND EITHER POSSESS A “CLASS B” OR HIGHER LICENSE OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A CDL LICENSE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIRE.
NON-CDL STARTING RATE OF PAY-$20.00 * CDL STARTING RATE OF PAY - $22.00 - MUST HAVE A GOOD WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE CARE & USE OF COMMON HAND AND POWER TOOLS.
- MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ROUTINE PHYSICAL LABOR; INCLUDING LIFTING OVER 50 LBS.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN A TEAM ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
- APPLICANT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK OVERTIME AS NEEDED.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT: WWW.TOWN.WATERFORD.NY.US
AND SUBMITTED TO THE SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE AT:
TOWN OF WATERFORD 65 BROAD STREET WATERFORD, NY 12188
Chauffeur
* This position entails the transportation of citizens to approved destinations; including medical facilities and Senior Citizen Centers. Maintains simple records of fuel used, mileage and passengers carried.
* Reports mechanical defects of motor vehicle to appropriate authority.
* Good knowledge of driving safety practices and NYS traffic laws; good knowledge of the road & highway systems, ability to operate a motor vehicle under all driving and road conditions; ability to establish harmonious relations with fellow workers and the public.
* Physical conditioning commensurate with the demands of the position.
* Applicant must possess a “Class C” or higher license OR be able to obtain a CDL license.
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