CLIFTON PARK APPROVES 2025 BUDGET
Budget Maintains No Town Property Tax Status 

Supervisor Barrett and the Town Board have approved the 2025 Budget.  The Town remains committed to maintaining the status of having no General Fund Town Property Tax, while making significant investments in recreation, social services, public safety, infrastructure, programs and activities for all ages and many other important elements of serving the Town. 

The General Fund spending is currently projected to be $22,599,518.  The 2025 budget does not utilize unassigned fund balance or prior year saved monies to offset any portion of the spending plan.

It is important to note the Town and CSEA remain in union contract negotiations at this time.  The budget does not include cost of living increases for union employees.  Any budget adjustments that may be necessary will be reflected when negotiations conclude and could affect the total budget for the General Fund and the calculations represented in this release for the Highway Department Budget.  

The membership levels for the Clifton Park Senior Community Center have almost fully recovered from the COVID Pandemic.  The Town assumed operation responsibility of the CPSCC at the end of 2016, and membership grew from 620 to 1500.  We currently have 1485 members, which is a tremendous increase since the pandemic.  We will continue to improve and add to our offerings of activities, classes, informational sessions, trips and much more.    

The Town, like every other organization and household, has been challenged by inflation throughout our operations.  Despite inflationary pressures and no corresponding relief allowed per our Tax Cap calculations, the Town will not exceed Tax Cap limitations.  As a municipality with very low taxes, the tax levy increase Clifton Park is allowed annually through the Tax Cap program is very limited.  An allowable increase on a small number is ultimately a small number.   In the 2023 Town Tax Value Rankings released by the Office of the New York State Comptroller Clifton Park ranks 911 out of 933. This means that the Town of Clifton Park has one of the best value rankings in all of New York State, ensuring Clifton Park is a low-cost place for people to live and conduct business.               

The Highway Fund budget for 2025 is $7,410,739 which is a 3.55% increase over the 2024 adopted budget. For a home with a full market value of $300,000, the total 2025 Highway Tax will be $36.39.   The Town continues to invest in infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment annually to ensure personnel is equipped to handle daily tasks and respond to timely situations. 

The Town will continue to partner with local organizations for EMS Services.  For a home with a total market value of $300,000, the total EMS tax will be $36.56.  

The 2025 budget continues the Town’s strong commitment to maintaining and improving its infrastructure. Significant funding for stormwater, road repair and sanitary sewer maintenance remains in the 2025 budget.    

Funds are also included in the 2025 budget to continue the free Yard Waste Pick-up Program.  Clifton Park residents can also continue to drop off their yard waste at the Transfer Station free of charge through this program. 

The Full Market Value of the Town has now surpassed $7 billion.  The Town Center Planning process has led to a growing tax base, a diverse economy, a plethora of services close to home and success in the Exit 9 Commerce Area, that helps fund Town services and our school system.

We expect 2025 to continue to challenge our ability to manage the cost of operating the many facets of Town operations and services. 

The Town of Clifton Park recently purchased a 5.58-acre piece of property that borders Town-owned land in Grooms Corners.  Open Space Funds collected under the Western Clifton Park GEIS Density Incentive Bonus were utilized to fund the purchase.

The property, located at 280 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, sits between Grooms Tavern and the Grange, both historic buildings that are maintained by the Town. With this new addition the Town now owns 7.4 contiguous acres, providing for a Grooms Corners Town owned complex that establishes a tangible link to the past and a way to bring meaningful Town history into context for current and future generations.

Members of the Clifton Park Historical Preservation Commission joined Historian John Scherer, Open Space Coordinator Jen Viggiani and Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli for a walk-through of the newly acquired parcel at 280 Sugar Hill Road last week. 

Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli noted, “This acquisition of this property presents an opportunity for the Town to consider next steps with regards to creating a Historical District and how best to move forward with all three parcels. These properties have a great deal of historical significance to Clifton Park, and I look forward to working through the possibilities with our team.”

Restaurant Week 2024 will take place from Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28

The Town of Clifton Park and Chamber of Southern Saratoga County are excited to announce our second annual Clifton Park Restaurant Week! We would like to showcase the wonderful dining scene in this town, and most importantly, provide new business for local restaurants, all while offering our residents a week of exceptional value.  

By focusing our marketing on the stories of our local restaurants, the diners arrive excited, educated, and open to experience each unique dining experience. Your participation will afford you the opportunity to advertise your restaurant’s presence in town and your investment and interest in the Clifton Park community. 

To see the listing of restaurants and their menus go to DiscoverCliftonPark.com.

The Town of Clifton Park will hold a ceremony to dedicate the Veterans Walkway at the Monument, located on the Clifton Common, on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 1:00pm.

The project included new flagpoles, plantings, a sitting wall and pavers that will surround the monument. The Town has provided the opportunity for people to celebrate the service of a Veteran through their name and service branch engraved on a 6x9 paver.

Construction on the project will be completed this week. It is important to note, the pavers are installed and engraving occurs on site when the pavers are in place. We do not expect to have all the engraving completed at the time of the ceremony. We have been working with the engraving company on a schedule, which is affected by conditions such as temperature and precipitation.

The goal of the Town Board was to have the project constructed by Veteran’s Day. The project experienced a delay earlier this year when there were no responses to the Town’s initial bid process. Thankfully, bids were received through the second bidding process.

The Town Board invites everyone to join us as we honor the service and sacrifice of our Veterans.

There are still a few spots left to join the GREEN Committee's Composting program. Sign up today!

The week of November 24th-30th will be the last week of the Lawn and Leaf Bag Pickup by Twin Bridges. Bags must be out at the curb by Sunday evening, November 24th. Bags not out before Sunday evening cannot be guaranteed pickup.

The Town of Clifton Park has undertaken an effort to conduct a public planning process and develop a town agricultural farmland protection and enhancement plan. The purpose of this project is to create a comprehensive Townwide Farmland Protection Plan that outlines a vision for the long-term economic viability of agriculture and protection of valuable farmland resources in Clifton Park.

​Follow the progress of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan at www.cliftonparkfarms.com.

Work has started on the footbridge replacement on the trail from Oakhurst Court in Park Lane to Chillmark Turn in Brookhaven. The work will take approximately 2 weeks and the trail is closed until complete. We thank you for your patience as we work to replace the footbridge.

Work is being completed on the footbridge replacement on the trail from Oakhurst Court in Park Lane to Chillmark Turn in Brookhaven. The trail will re-open for regular use on Thursday, January 16th. 

Clifton Park Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull has announced that Forest Drive, between North Hill Drive and Maple Ridge, will be closed to traffic starting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. A large construction project will be taking place where the Town will be installing a large culvert.

During the closure, the Clifton Park Highway Department will have detours available for commuter traffic. The closure will last several weeks while crews install the culvert. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes via Wood Dale Drive, Blue Spruce Lane and Shadow Wood Way.

The Town Highway Department asks that motorists practice increased caution while driving in the area. The road will be impassable during this period of construction.

The Capital Region Transportation Council just launched the next survey for In Motion: The Plan to 2050. Share your thoughts on the draft vision and let our MPO know what tradeoffs you’d consider to bring this vision to life. Your input will help guide the Capital Region’s long-term transportation plan.

📝 Take the survey here: https://form.jotform.com/243444221273146
📅 Survey open through most of January.

Please be advised, the Transfer Station will be replacing the trash compactors beginning tomorrow. One of the two compactors will remain open at all times during the replacement process. Due to this project, there may be times when you will have to wait longer than usual to drop off garbage.
There will be an additional dumpster for garbage located on site. We thank you for your patience as we improve the Transfer Station.

The Town Information Specialist is responsible for writing press releases and coordinating with members of the media and town officials, developing web content, exhibit designs, booklets, pamphlets, flyers and articles for public distribution, designing and publishing town initiatives and departmental announcements, and collecting, assembling and compiling information on internal and external activities.

This office will additionally head special projects designated by the Town Supervisor and Town Board as well as work with Department Heads to ensure the successful implementation of internal, external and community projects.

Don't miss a moment of the annual Town of Clifton Park 4th of July Celebration!

Get all the information here: 
4th of July Informational Brochure
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Resolution #6 at the June 5th, 2023 Town Board Meeting discussed an outside audit of the Highway Department completed by Cusack & Company regarding the issuance procedure of street opening and excavation permits.  Please see the link below to read the complete report.

•   pdf AUP Final Report(155 KB)

Join us for this family event which incorporates public safety education as part of National Night Out Events, including police, fire, EMS, preparedness displays and safety information. Watch demonstrations by the police K9's, meet fire and police officials, explore the fire-bus and more!