The Buildings & Grounds Department is responsible for maintaining all Town buildings and facilities (including the transfer station), three Town pools, 19 playgrounds, 35 park areas (including the 80 acre Clifton Common and the Barney Road Golf Course), 25 parking lots, over 30 miles of paths, 600 street lights and hundreds of acres of open space.

The importance of this department is evident when you see the level of maintenance and care taken throughout Town. Buildings and Grounds are the “behind the scenes” guys, supporting the “July 4th Celebration”, “Sunday in the Park” stage performances, summer recreation programs, “Farm Fest” and many other Town sponsored functions. We strive to maintain a high level of care to the parks, facilities and special projects as expected by the residents of Clifton Park.

The Town Supervisor directs the day to day Town activities and coordinates the activities of Town Departments in the Town of Clifton Park.  The Town Supervisor provides direction with the implementation of policies on matters relating to Town Government. The Supervisor communicates with Local, State and Federal agencies on matters relating to Town Government. The Supervisor serves as Chairman of the Town Board, conducts Town Board meetings, public hearings and public information meetings and is the person who calls for special Town Board meetings as provided by Town Law.  

The Clifton Park Town Court is a part of the Unified Court System of the State of New York (www.courts.state.ny.us) and has jurisdiction over all civil actions, such as Small Claims, evictions, etc., criminal cases, violations of town ordinances and vehicle and traffic violations occurring in the Town of Clifton Park. Town Justices are elected to 4 year terms.

Court Clerks perform administrative and clerical work in maintaining court records. Court Clerks are there to be as helpful as possible, but they cannot give legal advice and have no authority to reduce or dismiss a charge or alter fines set by the justices.

The Honorable
James F. Hughes

1982 – Present

Judge Hughes has court on Thursday evenings:

Effective January 15, 2025, the court hours for Criminal and Traffic court have changed from 6:00 to 5:00 PM.

Judge Hughes is currently on a leave of absence. The Honorable Brandi Burns will cover his court in his absence.

The Honorable
Robert A. Rybak

1980 – Present

Judge Rybak has court on Wednesday evenings:

Effective January 15, 2025, the court hours for Criminal and Traffic court have changed from 6:00 to 5:00 PM.

Enhanced Penalties for Alcohol Convictions:
NYSDMV has changed its regulations to allow for the revocation/suspension of licenses and to make it more difficult for persistent violators to get back their license.  Questions concerning these changes should be discussed with an attorney or by contacting NYSDMV.  Information on this can be found at New York State DMV Proposes Strengthening State Regulations to Get Dangerous Drivers Off the Road | NY DMV

Weddings:
In New York State, Town Judges may perform civil wedding ceremonies. To schedule a wedding, Judge Rybak can be contacted at 518-944-0117.

Prosecutor
The Office of the Saratoga County District Attorney prosecutes all criminal and vehicle and traffic cases. The Assistant District Attorney is only in court when trials or conferences are scheduled by the Court. If you are an attorney and your client has a traffic infraction, you may contact the Court for the procedure to follow in handling a traffic ticket by mail. All criminal cases require a personal appearance by the defendant.

Small Claims
The Clifton Park Town Court has jurisdiction over small claims which are cases for money damages not exceeding $3,000. To file a small claim, you must be 18 years or older; otherwise, the action must be brought by a parent or legal guardian. The defendant must reside, work or have a place of business in the Town of Clifton Park. The filing fee is $10.00 or $15.00 according to the amount you are suing for. A corporation may not file a Small Claim in a Town Court, but they may file one in a City Court (Saratoga Springs or Mechanicville)

Small claims are mailed by both “Certified Mail – Return Receipt Requested” and by First Class Mail. Therefore, a proper mailing address is required. Post office box addresses are not acceptable. You must also pay for the cost of mailing.

You may download the form you need to file a Small Claims by clicking here. However, you must bring this form to the Court in person. Do not fill out the section dealing with the date and time of the hearing. A Court Clerk will schedule the hearing when you bring the form to the Court. They will also assist you in filling out the form if you have any questions.

Small Claims Form
  pdf Click Here to View the Small Claims Form(118 KB)

A Guide To Small Claims Court
Click Here to View the Guide

Criminal Cases
The Clifton Park Town Court has Trial Jurisdiction over Misdemeanors or Violations arising out of incidents which are alleged to have occurred in the Town of Clifton Park. The Town Court also has Preliminary Jurisdiction over Felony cases. At the first court appearance, which is called the Arraignment, the Judge advises the defendant of the charges pending in the Court and what his/her rights are. If the defendant cannot afford an attorney, he or she can apply to be represented by the Public Defender.

Traffic Tickets
The Clifton Park Town Court handles all traffic tickets which are issued for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law which are alleged to have taken place within the Town. It is the obligation of the motorist to respond to the ticket in a timely fashion.

To handle a traffic ticket in our court, you need to review your ticket to determine if it is a “Misdemeanor” or “Traffic Infraction.”

If the “Misdemeanor” box is checked, you must appear in Court on the day and time listed on the ticket to be arraigned by the Judge. For example, Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation are both “Misdemeanors.” At the first Court appearance, which is called the arraignment, the Judge advises the defendant of the charges pending in the Court and what his/her rights are. If the defendant cannot afford an attorney, he/she can apply to be represented by the Public Defender

If the “Traffic Infraction” box is checked, you can handle the ticket either by appearing in person in Court on the date and time listed on the ticket or by mail.

1. Appearing in Person —
At the first court appearance, which is called the Arraignment, the Judge advises the defendant of the charges pending in the Court and what his/her rights are. The officer will not be present at the arraignment and no trial will be held on the first return date. A defendant will plead either Guilty or Not Guilty. If a Guilty plea is entered, the defendant will have a right to make a statement and the Judge will then impose a fine and/or mandatory surcharge. If a defendant pleads Not Guilty, the case will be adjourned for a trial at a later date.

2. Mail Pleas —
If you choose to handle a traffic ticket by mail, you can plead either Guilty or Not Guilty by signing the appropriate section on the ticket and mailing it to the Court by the date indicated on the ticket. Please make sure you give the court a current mailing address if the address on the ticket is no longer valid.

If you plead Not Guilty, you will receive a notice of a trial date.

If you plead Guilty, you will receive a letter telling you how much your fine and/or surcharge are.

If you do not hear back from the Court within six weeks from the scheduled return date, please call the Court to make sure that your plea was received.

Payment Plan Application Form
  pdf Click Here to View the Payment Plan Application Form(446 KB)

The Town Clerk is one of the centers of information for the Town of Clifton Park. We are responsible for accepting, filing, recording and maintaining all municipal records. In addition, we issue various licenses, permits and certificates to the public. Realizing that local government is the branch most directly affecting people's lives, we are here to serve and assist you.

Links to Important Documents:

The Town Clerk is responsible for:

• Issuance of Certificate of Residency
• Marriage License Application (appointment required). 
• One Day Marriage Officiant License
• Vital Records-Birth and Death (only if occurred in Clifton Park) and Marriage
• Issuance of handicapped parking permit hang tags
• Genealogical searches of vital records application requests
• Freedom of Information requests (FOIL)
• Sale and renewal of Mary Jane Row/Kinns Road Dog Park Permit (off leash)
• Legal notices: bids, public hearings, notices of adoption
• Election Polling Place Information (general, primary and special elections)
• All licensing: sporting, dog, peddler/junkyard, bingo/games of chance/bell jar
• Preparation of minutes of Town Board meetings
• Maintaining all Town records
• Notarial services:  Appointments are required. Please be advised we cannot notarize Last Will & Testaments.

The Comptroller's office is responsible for all fiscal matters
and financial compliances for the Town of Clifton Park.

The fiscal matters cover the following:

• Accounting and Budgeting Records
  Maintain the Town's accounting records on all fiscal transactions. This includes purchasing, cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll expenditures.
  
  
• Financial Statements and Reports
  Responsible for preparation of financial statements and reports to Town officials, State Comptroller and outside sources requesting financial data. Also, this office is responsible for working with external auditors.
  
  
• Town Budget
  Responsible for processing of the annual Town budget. This includes working with all Town Department Heads along with the Town Supervisor and the Town Board to create a budget for presentation and final approval.
  
  
• Employee Benefits
  Responsible for administration of all Town benefits for employees.

The Transfer Station’s mission is to provide information to Town Residents to assist our community in maintaining proper waste management practices. 

Acceptable Waste – All recyclable materials, including clothing and shoes, common household trash, plastic bags, leaves and brush, car batteries, used antifreeze in a non-reusable container, used motor oil and oil filters, fireplace ashes and demolition/construction materials*. * Some items incur additional fees.

Transfer Station Holiday Hours
Half Day: Transfer Station Open – 8am to 12pm 
Closed: Transfer Station Closed All Day – Official Holiday

Holidays and Closures

2025 Permit Fee Schedule
Annual Permit – $110.00    
Senior Permit (65+) – $55.00
Social Security Disability or Disabled American Veteran – $50.00 
Non-resident - $160.00
* ALL 2024 PERMITS ARE HALF PRICE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1st *

Permits
All permits can be purchased at the Transfer Station. Must provide proof of residency/property ownership at time of purchase to qualify for a "Town Resident" permit. Permits for out-of-town residents are available. A Permit consists of one (1) punch card with 100 punches. Each punch entitles owner to deposit one (1) 36-gallon bag or three (3) 13-gallon bags of refuse. Permits are valid for one (1) year, May 1st through April 30th each year. Please bring your driver’s license and/or other documentation for qualifying SSD/DAV discounts.

** Permits are available for purchase year-round at the Transfer Station.  The Buildings & Grounds Department (the building north of Town Hall) will have 2025-2026 permits available for purchase between the hours of 8am and 2pm from April 1, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Select a heading below to Read More:

2021 Household Hazardous Waste FAQs Brochure

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

Transfer Station Approved Bulk Fee Schedule 2 21

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS

SCRAP METAL

2024 Habitat Restore Flyer

Paint Care Paint Recycling Program

Responsible For:

• Reviewing actions proposed or undertaken within the Town of Clifton Park with respect to environmental regulations, policies or practices adopted by the town.
• Providing technical guidance to town departments and committees on such topics as water quality, wetlands, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste management.
• Acting as government liaison to the Environmental Conservation Commission, providing guidance on issues related to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, site plan review, wetland delineation and other various environmental concerns.

Scott Reese - Stormwater Program Coordinator - Stormwater Management Officer

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Town of Clifton Park Stormwater Management Plan: Town of Clifton Park Stormwater Management Plan

Town of Clifton Park Stormwater Management Plan Organizational Chart: SWMP Organizational Chart

Town of Clifton Park Enforcement Response Plan: Chart of Escalatory Enforcement Actions

     Town of Clifton Park Town Code Chapter 86-7 D.(3):  Storm drainage - Enforcement and penalties      

     Town of Clifton Park Town Code Chapter 169-8: Illicit discharges, activities and connections to MS4

Public to report illicit discharge, construction site complaint: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Links:

2021 2022 DRAFT MS4 Annual Report for Clifton Park
2020 2021 DRAFT MS4 Annual Report for Clifton Park
2019 2020 DRAFT MS4 Annual Report for Clifton Park pdf
2015-2016 Annual Stormwater Report for Clifton Park
(2.39 MB) pdf 2014-2015 Annual Stormwater Report for Clifton Park
(1.95 MB) Saratoga County Intermunicipal Stormwater Management Program
Soil and Water Conservation Society
NYS DEC Stormwater General Information
Center for Watershed Protection
NYSDEC website
SPDES General Permit for Discharges from Construction Activity (GP-0-15-002)
SPDES Construction Stormwater Information

Resources
NYSDEC Calendar of Stormwater Events
NYSDEC Permit Application Forms
Stormwater (Journal)

Other Upstate Stormwater Web pages
Western NY Stormwater Coalition (Erie and Niagara Counties)
Saratoga County Intermunicpal Stormwater Management Program

Residents
Project Wet – Water Education for Teachers
After the Storm Brochure
After the Storm Video
Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff
Water Efficient Landscaping

Homeowners
Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution
What Can You Do To Protect Local Waterways?

Contractors and Developers
NYSDEC Stormwater Main Page
NYSDEC Stormwater Construction Toolbox
Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center Stormwater Page
NY Standards and Specification for Erosion and Sediment Control
NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual
FAQs – SPDES General Permit (GP-02-01) Permit Requirements
FAQs – SPDES General Permit (GP-02-01) Technical Requirements
SMP Preparation and Review Checklist
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review Checklist
Stormwater BMP Poster

Municipalities
EPA Nonpoint Source (NPS) Outreach Toolbox
Stormwater Managers Resource Center
Center for Watershed Protection
Stormwater Management Guidance for Local Officials
Stormwater Management Gap Analysis Workbook for Local Officials
Get the Word Out
Keeping Our Waters Clean: How smaller communities can prevent toxic runoff

MS4 Minimum Measures
MS4 Toolbox
Stormwater Phase II Fact Sheet
Critical Path to Compliance
MS4 FAQ’s
Measurable Goals Guidance for Phase II Small MS4s

MM1: Public Education/Outreach
Public Education and Outreach Fact Sheet
Getting In Step: A Guide for Watershed Outreach Programs
Getting In Step: Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Your Watershed

MM2: Public Involvement/Participation
Public Involvement and Participation Fact Sheet

MM3: IDDE
IDDE Fact Sheet
IDDE Manual: A Handbook for Municipalities

MM4: Construction
Construction Site Runoff Control Fact Sheet
Sample Local Law for Erosion and Sediment Control

MM5: Post-Construction
Post-Construction Runoff Control Fact Sheet
Using Smart Growth Techniques as Stormwater BMPs

MM6: Pollution Prevention/Good Houskeeping
Potential Pollutants From Municipal Facilities
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Fact Sheet

Requirements for Construction Site Inspections Effective May 2010

Part IV. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. General Construction Site Inspection and Maintenance Requirements

1. The owner or operator must ensure that all erosion and sediment control practices and all post-construction stormwater management practices identified in the SWPPP are maintained in effective operating condition at all times.
2. The terms of this permit shall not be construed to prohibit the State of New York from exercising any authority pursuant to the ECL, common law or federal law, or prohibit New York State from taking any measures, whether civil or criminal, to prevent violations of the laws of the State of New York, or protect the public health and safety and/or the environment.

B. Owner or Operator Maintenance Inspection Requirements

1. The owner or operator shall inspect, in accordance with the requirements in the most current version of the technical standard, New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, the erosion and sediment controls identified in the SWPPP to ensure that they are being maintained in effective operating condition at all times.
2. For construction sites where soil disturbance activities have been temporarily suspended (e.g. winter shutdown) and temporary stabilization measures have been applied to all disturbed areas, the owner or operator can stop conducting the maintenance inspections. The owner or operator shall begin conducting the maintenance inspections in accordance with Part IV.B.1. as soon as soil disturbance activities resume.
3. For construction sites where soil disturbance activities have been shut down with partial project completion, the owner or operator can stop conducting the maintenance inspections if all areas disturbed as of the project shutdown date have achieved final stabilization and all post-construction stormwater management practices required for the completed portion of the project have been constructed in conformance with the SWPPP and are operational.

(Part IV. C)

C. Qualified Inspector Inspection Requirements – The owner or operator shall have a qualified inspector conduct site inspections in conformance with the following requirements:

[Note: The trained contractor identified in Part III.A.6. cannot conduct the qualified inspector site inspections unless they meet the qualified inspector qualifications included in Appendix A. In order to perform these inspections, the trained contractor would have to be a:

• Licensed Professional Engineer,
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC),
• Registered Landscape Architect, or
• Someone working under the direct supervision of, and at the same company as, the licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect, provided they have received four (4) hours of Department endorsed training in proper erosion and sediment control principles from a Soil and Water Conservation District, or other Department endorsed entity].

1. A qualified inspector shall conduct site inspections for all construction activities identified in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix B, with the exception of:
   1. the construction of a single family residential subdivision with 25% or less impervious cover at total site build-out that involves a soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres of land but less than five (5) acres and is not located in one of the watersheds listed in Appendix C and not directly discharging to one of the 303(d) segments listed in Appendix E;
   2. the construction of a single family home that involves a soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres of land but less than five (5) acres and is not located in one of the watersheds listed in Appendix C and not directly discharging to one of the 303(d) segments listed in Appendix E;
   3. construction on agricultural property that involves a soil disturbance of one (1) or more acres of land but less than five (5) acres; and
   4. construction activities located in the watersheds identified in Appendix D that involve soil disturbances between five thousand (5000) square feet and one (1) acre of land.
   5. Unless otherwise notified by the Department, the qualified inspector shall conduct site inspections in accordance with the following timetable:
      1. For construction sites where soil disturbance activities are on-going, the qualified inspector shall conduct a site inspection at least once every seven (7) calendar days.

(Part IV. C. 2)

1. For construction sites where soil disturbance activities are on-going and the owner or operator has received authorization in accordance with Part II.C.3 to disturb greater than five (5) acres of soil at any one time, the qualified inspector shall conduct at least two (2) site inspections every seven (7) calendar days. The two (2) inspections shall be separated by a minimum of two (2) full calendar days.
2. For construction sites where soil disturbance activities have been temporarily suspended (e.g. winter shutdown) and temporary stabilization measures have been applied to all disturbed areas, the qualified inspector shall conduct a site inspection at least once every thirty (30) calendar days. The owner or operator shall notify the Regional Office stormwater contact person (see contact information in Appendix F) or, in areas under the jurisdiction of a regulated, traditional land use control MS4, the MS4 (provided the MS4 is not the owner or operator of the construction activity) in writing prior to reducing the frequency of inspections.
3. For construction sites where soil disturbance activities have been shut down with partial project completion, the qualified inspector can stop conducting inspections if all areas disturbed as of the project shutdown date have achieved final stabilization and all post-construction stormwater management practices required for the completed portion of the project have been constructed in conformance with the SWPPP and are operational. The owner or operator shall notify the Regional Office stormwater contact person (see contact information in Appendix F) or, in areas under the jurisdiction of a regulated, traditional land use control MS4, the MS4 (provided the MS4 is not the owner or operator of the construction activity). in writing prior to the shutdown. If soil disturbance activities are not resumed within 2 years from the date of shutdown, the owner or operator shall have the qualified inspector perform a final inspection and certify that all disturbed areas have achieved final stabilization, and all temporary, structural erosion and sediment control measures have been removed; and that all postconstruction stormwater management practices have been constructed in conformance with the SWPPP by signing the “Final Stabilization” and “Post-Construction Stormwater Management Practice” certification statements on the NOT. The owner or operator shall then submit the completed NOT form to the address in Part II.A.1..

(Part IV. C. 3)

1. At a minimum, the qualified inspector shall inspect all erosion and sediment control practices to ensure integrity and effectiveness, all post-construction stormwater management practices under construction to ensure that they are constructed in conformance with the SWPPP, all areas of disturbance that have not achieved final stabilization, all points of discharge to natural surface waterbodies located within, or immediately adjacent to, the property boundaries of the construction site, and all points of discharge from the construction site.
2. The qualified inspector shall prepare an inspection report subsequent to each and every inspection. At a minimum, the inspection report shall include and/or address the following:
   1. Date and time of inspection;
   2. Name and title of person(s) performing inspection;
   3. A description of the weather and soil conditions (e.g. dry, wet, saturated) at the time of the inspection;
   4. A description of the condition of the runoff at all points of discharge from the construction site. This shall include identification of any discharges of sediment from the construction site. Include discharges from conveyance systems (i.e. pipes, culverts, ditches, etc.) and overland flow;
   5. A description of the condition of all natural surface waterbodies located within, or immediately adjacent to, the property boundaries of the construction site which receive runoff from disturbed areas. This shall include identification of any discharges of sediment to the surface waterbody;
   6. Identification of all erosion and sediment control practices that need repair or maintenance;
   7. Identification of all erosion and sediment control practices that were not installed properly or are not functioning as designed and need to be reinstalled or replaced;
   8. Description and sketch of areas that are disturbed at the time of the inspection and areas that have been stabilized (temporary and/or final) since the last inspection;

(Part IV. C 4)

1. Current phase of construction of all post-construction stormwater management practices and identification of all construction that is not in conformance with the SWPPP and technical standards;
2. Corrective action(s) that must be taken to install, repair, replace or maintain erosion and sediment control practices; and to correct deficiencies identified with the construction of the post-construction stormwater management practice(s); and
3. Digital photographs, with date stamp, that clearly show the condition of all practices that have been identified as needing corrective actions. The qualified inspector shall attach paper color copies of the digital photographs to the inspection report being maintained onsite within seven (7) calendar days of the date of the inspection. The qualified inspector shall also take digital photographs, with date stamp, that clearly show the condition of the practice(s) after the corrective action has been completed. The qualified inspector shall attach paper color copies of the digital photographs to the inspection report that documents the completion of the corrective action work within seven (7) calendar days of that inspection.
4. Within one business day of the completion of an inspection, the qualified inspector shall notify the owner or operator and appropriate contractor or subcontractor identified in Part III.A.6. of any corrective actions that need to be taken. The contractor or subcontractor shall begin implementing the corrective actions within one business day of this notification and shall complete the corrective actions in a reasonable time frame.
5. All inspection reports shall be signed by the qualified inspector. Pursuant to Part II.C.2., the inspection reports shall be maintained on site with the SWPPP.

APPENDIX B

Required SWPPP Components by Project Type

Table 1

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE THE PREPARATION OF A SWPPP THAT ONLY INCLUDES EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS

The following construction activities that involve soil disturbances of one (1) or more acres of land, but less than five (5) acres:

• Single family home not located in one of the watersheds listed in Appendix C and not directly discharging to one of the 303(d) segments listed in Appendix E
• Single family residential subdivisions with 25% or less impervious cover at total site build-out and not located in one of the watersheds listed in Appendix C and not directly discharging to one of the 303(d) segments listed in Appendix E
• Construction of a barn or other agricultural building, silo, stock yard or pen.

The following construction activities that involve soil disturbances of one (1) or more acres of land:

• Installation of underground, linear utilities; such as gas lines, fiber-optic cable, cable TV, electric, telephone, sewer mains, and water mains
• Environmental enhancement projects, such as wetland mitigation projects, stormwater retrofits and stream restoration projects
• Bike paths and trails
• Sidewalk construction projects that are not part of a road/ highway construction or reconstruction project
• Slope stabilization projects
• Slope flattening that changes the grade of the site, but does not significantly change the runoff characteristics
• Spoil areas that will be covered with vegetation
• Land clearing and grading for the purposes of creating vegetated open space (i.e. recreational parks, lawns, meadows, fields), excluding projects that alter hydrology from pre to post development conditions
• Athletic fields (natural grass) that do not include the construction or reconstruction of impervious area and do not alter hydrology from pre to post development conditions
• Demolition project where vegetation will be established and no redevelopment is planned
• Overhead electric transmission line project that does not include the construction of permanent access roads or parking areas surfaced with impervious cover
• Structural practices as identified in Table II in the “Agricultural Management Practices Catalog for Nonpoint Source Pollution in New York State”, excluding projects that involve soil disturbances of less than five acres and construction activities that include the construction or reconstruction of impervious area

The following construction activities that involve soil disturbances between five thousand (5000) square feet and one (1) acre of land:

• All construction activities located in the watersheds identified in Appendix D that involve soil disturbances between five thousand (5000) square feet and one (1) acre of land.

Table 2

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES THAT REQUIRE THE PREPARATION OF A SWPPP

THAT INCLUDES POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

The following construction activities that involve soil disturbances of one (1) or more acres of land:

• Single family home located in one of the watersheds listed in Appendix C or directly discharging to one of the 303(d) segments listed in Appendix E
• Single family residential subdivisions located in one of the watersheds listed in Appendix C or directly discharging to one of the 303(d) segments listed in Appendix E
• Single family residential subdivisions that involve soil disturbances of between one (1) and five (5) acres of land with greater than 25% impervious cover at total site build-out
• Single family residential subdivisions that involve soil disturbances of five (5) or more acres of land, and single family residential subdivisions that involve soil disturbances of less than five (5) acres that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb five or more acres of land
• Multi-family residential developments; includes townhomes, condominiums, senior housing complexes, apartment complexes, and mobile home parks
• Airports
• Amusement parks
• Campgrounds
• Cemeteries that include the construction or reconstruction of impervious area (>5% of disturbed area) or alter the hydrology from pre to post development conditions
• Commercial developments
• Churches and other places of worship
• Construction of a barn or other agricultural building(e.g. silo) and structural practices as identified in Table II in the “Agricultural Management Practices Catalog for Nonpoint Source Pollution in New York State” that include the construction or reconstruction of impervious area, excluding projects that involve soil disturbances of less than five acres.
• Golf courses
• Institutional, includes hospitals, prisons, schools and colleges
• Industrial facilities, includes industrial parks
• Landfills
• Municipal facilities; includes highway garages, transfer stations, office buildings, POTW’s and water treatment plants
• Office complexes
• Sports complexes
• Racetracks, includes racetracks with earthen (dirt) surface
• Road construction or reconstruction
• Parking lot construction or reconstruction
• Athletic fields (natural grass) that include the construction or reconstruction of impervious area (>5% of disturbed area) or alter the hydrology from pre to post development conditions
• Athletic fields with artificial turf
• Permanent access roads, parking areas, substations, compressor stations and well drilling pads, surfaced with impervious cover, and constructed as part of an over-head electric transmission line project , wind-power project, cell tower project, oil or gas well drilling project or other linear utility project
• All other construction activities that include the construction or reconstruction of impervious area and alter the hydrology from pre to post development conditions, and are not listed in Table 1

Qualified Inspector – means a person that is knowledgeable in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control, such as a licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Registered Landscape Architect, or other Department endorsed individual(s).

It can also mean someone working under the direct supervision of, and at the same company as, the licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect, provided that person has training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control. Training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control means that the individual working under the direct supervision of the licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect has received four (4) hours of Department endorsed training in proper erosion and sediment control principles from a Soil and Water Conservation District, or other Department endorsed entity. After receiving the initial training, the individual working under the direct supervision of the licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Landscape Architect shall receive four (4) hours of training every three (3) years.

It can also mean a person that meets the Qualified Professional qualifications in addition to the Qualified Inspector qualifications.

Note: Inspections of any post-construction stormwater management practices that include structural components, such as a dam for an impoundment, shall be performed by a licensed Professional Engineer.

The Town of Clifton Park Sewer Department oversees the Operation and Maintenance of 10 Sewer Districts within the Town of Clifton Park and Malta.  While all public sewers, each district presents unique challenges and budget.  The Clifton Park Sewer Department utilizes resources throughout the districts and Towns, to provide the best value to the taxpayer, while working to upgrade old infrastructure.

The Districts are as follows:

• Clifton Park Sewer District #1
• Dutch Meadows Sewer District
• Woodland Hills Sewer District
• Old Nott Farm Sewer District
• Rivercrest Extension #1 Sewer District
• Rivercrest Sewer District
• Clifton County Road Sewer District
• Corporate Commerce Sewer District
• Malta Sewer District #2
• Riverview Landing Sewer District

If you do not live or are unsure if you are within these sewer districts feel free to contact us with your sewer related questions at 518-348-7313 or click on the email link at the top of the page. We would be glad to help you.

The following information may answer many questions people may have.  We will continue to upgrade this page with pertinent info as needed.  We have also provided sever files with grinder pump specs, the Town owned grinder pump list (Clifton Park Sewer District #1 and Malta Sewer District #2 only).

Other information
If the Alarm Lights:
If there is a grinder pump failure, the tank which contains the pump will become too full. An alarm light located in your home will automatically turn on.

You should:

1. Discontinue water use to prevent overflows
2. Wait fifteen minutes before taking further action. A high level of water usage will sometimes cause the alarm to come on. This situation is self correcting. If the pump is operating correctly, the wet well will automatically be pumped down and the alarm light will turn off.
3. If the alarm light is still on after fifteen minutes, call our 24-hour emergency number at 518-877-6095.
4. Never attempt to open the tank cover or the electrical panel box. CAUTION: Electrical shock or damage to the system may occur.

Protect Your Pump
The grinder pump can handle any wastewater that is normally discharged to the sewer from the kitchen, bathroom or laundry. Some chemicals and materials may cause operating problems or safety hazards. It is advisable to check labels on chemicals prior to their disposal. Never connect a sump pump to the grinder pump.

CAUTION: Never put any of the following materials into sinks, toilets or drains:

• Glass, metal, wood, seafood shells
• Diapers, socks, rags or cloth of any kind
• Plastic objects (toys, eating utensils, etc.)
• Any strong chemical, toxic, caustic, or poisonous substance
• Degreasing solvents
• Any explosive or flammable material
• Gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, paint thinner, antifreeze
• Lubricating oil or grease
• Cooking fat (lard, oil, grease)
• Hair clippings

These materials may clog your home system or create unsafe conditions in your lines and tank. By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your low pressure system will provide many years of safe, reliable service.

Nuts and Bolts: Technical Details
A sewage holding tank has been installed underground in your home and a sewage grinder pump is housed in the tank. The tank cover is round and is the only part that shows above the floor. All of the wastewater from your home flows into the buried tank. When the tank fills to a present level, the grinder pump automatically turns on, grinds the waste, and forces it out of the tank and into the sewage system. The grinder pump normally will run for one or two minutes and will automatically turn off when the tank has been emptied. The pump is programmed to operate in cycles, rather than continuously. Cycles are determined by the amount of water used, usually after 20 gallons has entered the tank. During a usual day, the grinder pump will turn on and off to empty the tank 20 to 30 times.

In Case of Power Failure
If there is a power failure which affects your home, your grinder pump will also experience a loss of power and not be able to operate. The grinder pump tank has a certain amount of holding capacity, but interior water use should be severely limited until power has been restored.

While on Vacation
If you are going to be away from home for more than seven days, the following steps should be taken to minimize any stagnating odors. First, run water from an inside tap long enough for the grinder pump to begin working. After the pump turns on, turn the water off. The grinder pump will run until the tank is empty and will shut off. This process will cleanse the pump and leave it filled with a minimum of clean water. Always leave the electrical power on.

Sewer System Cleaning Information
The Town of Clifton Park Sewer Department will be conducting sewer line cleaning on Town owned sewer systems throughout the year to provide residents with the best service possible. The following information has been put together to help this process go smoothly as we clean the mains in your street.

With the risk of continuing low temperatures, residents in the Country Knolls South Neighborhood and those throughout the Town of Clifton Park with grinder pumps, make sure to check your pumps for freezing. In order to prevent freezing, be sure to cycle your pumps frequently by running your faucet or flushing your toilet to allow the pump to cycle through several times a day. This will prevent the pump and lines from freezing.

Current Projects: 2016-2017
Clifton Park Sewer District #1:  The upgrade of sewer pipe along Valencia Lane, Val De Penas, South Barney, and Par Del Rio in Clifton Knolls.  Expected to be completed spring 2017.

Animal Control enforces all Town ordinances pertaining to dogs running at large, acts as an interface with other agencies dealing with cats, birds and animals, works with authorities to obtain emergency veterinary assistance for injured dogs and cats, enforces Article #7 of Agriculture and Market Laws. Works closely with county health regarding all animal bites and broken skin, scratches as a precaution for rabies. 

Certain circumstances allow us to handle possible rabid animals such as opossum, skunk, raccoons, foxes, etc. If you have such questions about nuisance wildlife please call. If we are unable to help, we can direct you as to who you may call for help. All found dogs and cats are housed at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. The phone number is (518) 885-4113.

County Shelter - (518) 885-4113    Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm