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.
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
1 Town Hall Plaza
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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.
UPDATE:
MOE ROAD CLOSURE MOVED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025
UPDATE – As it has become more apparent that rain is possible Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Highway Department is rescheduling the culvert replacement to Thursday, August 21, 2025. Weather, such as rain, greatly impacts the ability of our crews to perform the timely replacement of culverts such as the one crossing Moe Road. We are looking to accomplish this in a quick and timely fashion, and that requires appropriate and cooperative weather. Thank you for your understanding with the adjustment.
Large Culvert Being Replaced, Traffic Detoured 8AM to 3PM
The Clifton Park Highway Department has identified an aging culvert that is located under Moe Road, just south of Balsam Way and north of Huntwood Drive. A major arterial for the Town of Clifton Park, the Closure of Moe Road, will impact commuter traffic on Wednesday August 20th, 2025.
Some preparation work will be done Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, to ensure that the road closure on Wednesday will last only several hours. The Highway Department will have all available employees on site to expedite the replacement of the culvert with the closure expected to last one day, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Those travelling in the area are asked to seek alternative routes, using Crescent Road, Lapp Road and Grooms Road throughout the closure. Travelling from south of the closure, Use Moe Road to Crescent Road, to Lapp Road to Grooms Road. Those travelling from the north side of the Closure use Moe Road to Grooms Road, to Lapp Road and to Crescent Road. Please stick to the main roads and not travel through nearby developments.
Residents with questions may call the Superintendent’s office at (518) 371-7310. The Highway Department thanks motorists for their patience while improvements are made to the Town’s roads and infrastructure.
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!
A message from the Saratoga County Board of Elections: There will not be a June 24, 2025 Primary in the Town of Clifton Park.
The Buildings and Grounds Department is looking for Seasonal Laborers for Summer 2025. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and willing to work outside.
The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a Pool Manager.
Check out the job descriptions and apply today!
Employment Opportunities - Town of Clifton Park Official Website
Every April in celebration of "Earth Day" and "National Volunteer Week" the Town of Clifton Park sponsors a Town Clean-Up Day.
Please join us Saturday, April 26, 2025, to help clean up our trails, parks, and open spaces across Clifton Park and along the Mohawk River.
Since the inception of this event more than a decade ago, the number of participants has continued to grow. A few hundred volunteers annually are assigned a trail of the park to remove all the garbage found.
Volunteer opportunities for families, individuals, community groups, athletic teams, churches, synagogues, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and others to give back to the community are available.
Help us keep Clifton Park a beautiful place to enjoy. The Town will provide trash bags and will pick up all trash and debris your group leaves at the work location. Sign up below, and please remember to establish he work hours for your group.
Thank you for helping us keep Clifton Park clean!
Public Statement Regarding Sports Leagues Employment
Of
Individuals Under 14 Years Of Age
Supervisor Barrett has been made aware of a very concerning situation involving sports leagues and organizations in Saratoga County and undoubtedly throughout New York State. The NYS Department of Labor has conducted at least one recent, multi-month audit of organizations that provide competitive sports opportunities for multiple age levels of youth sports. The audit made it clear sports leagues, or any other type of organization cannot employ individuals under the age of 14. In the context of sports, referees, umpires or field judges under the age of 14 are not allowed to be employed to serve in these capacities. Fines have been levied and the audit also ordered back pay to dozens of youth referees who have served in past years.
We understand rules are in place and must be followed by all organizations. However, many leagues and organizations related to sports utilize youth under 14 to oversee competitive games. This has been true for decades. For many organizations, most of their referees are under the age of 14. The referees are trained, learn responsibility, gain experience and are able to make a few bucks. If sports organizations can no longer have referees under the age of 14, it will severely limit their ability to offer competitive opportunities for our children. We often hear there is generally a severe shortage of referees for all levels of youth sports. The inability to utilize referees under the age of 14, will further minimize the pool of referees and place youth sports in a very compromised position.
NYS law pertaining to the employment of individuals under the age of 14, provides exceptions including for child models, child performers, newspaper delivery and farm work. We urge NYS to also include an exemption for referees, umpires and field judges. We understand all other rules currently in place relating to the employment of people in NYS, should be followed. By adding this exception to NYS law our sports organizations across the state can continue to maximize competitive opportunities for our children, while having the confidence they are following the law. We also ask any financial penalties collected by NYS due to audits conducted on sports organizations, based on their use of referees under the age of 14 be returned to the organizations by NYS.
We thank our NYS legislators, DOL leadership and Governor Hochul in advance for their consideration as they review this vital issue. Town Supervisor Phil Barrett and Deputy Supervisor Anthony Morelli both have children who worked in these capacities. They are keenly aware of the benefit to their children, the sports leagues and competitors in the program resulting from the opportunity to serve as a referee at a young age.
I recently released a public statement involving a very important issue that will severely hamper the ability for youth sports organizations to provide competitive play for our young athletes in Saratoga County and New York State. The issue involves the ability of youth sports organizations to employ referees, umpires and game officials who are under the age of 14, which has been a practice for decades. The New York State Department of Labor recently conducted at least one audit of a local organization that resulted in approximately $7,000 in fines. According to Channel 10 News, the Department of Labor described the review as an investigation. My request to our New York State Legislature and Governor was to include an exemption in New York State law for referees, umpires and game officials under the age of 14, to be employed lawfully. Currently New York State allows employment exemptions for child models, child performers, newspaper delivery and farm work for individuals under 14. An exemption for our youth to continue to officiate games is desperately needed if we are to continue to enjoy the extensive opportunities for competitive play offered by organizations across our communities.
I also requested the New York State Department of Labor return the money collected in fines for any youth sports organization that has been audited or investigated. These organizations are managed by volunteers, who dedicate their time and effort to oversee their operations. Many people and I are very hopeful legislation submitted by elected officials in the New York State Legislature to add this exemption, will become a reality.
I would like to thank the Department of Labor for reaching a common sense decision and returning the money collected in fines back to at least one organization. $7,000 is a significant sum of money for a youth sports organization. I am hopeful there will now be additional momentum to move forward with the legislative remedy that would add an employment exemption and solve this issue once and for all.
As local communities, we need to consistently encourage and offer additional opportunities for our youth to engage in positive activities. I understand some parents do not want their children to be a game official in this age bracket. As parents, we make many decisions about the type of activities, sports and endeavors we want our children to pursue or avoid. These are personal decisions. For individuals who pursue the chance to be a game official, take the time to be trained and assist youth sports by their presence, this option should not be eliminated.
