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 18, 2026, 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.
Saratoga County and the Town are working together on a project to improve the infrastructure on a portion of the Clifton Park Transfer Station. The work will take place in the Recycling Center where the largest building will be removed and significant improvements will be made to the foundation of the recycling area.
The contractors estimate the end date for the foundation work will be the end of July. This time frame can be affected by weather and if it is determined more work is required as they progress with the project. During the rebuilding of the two recycling buildings, we plan to reopen the road leading to the recycling center.
Work is expected to begin on Tuesday, June 10th. While the work is underway the location of recycling bins will be changed and the traffic pattern will be altered to allow for these improvements to occur. Please refer to the maps for new locations and traffic flow. We appreciate your patience during this process and will keep you updated as the project moves forward.
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Senior Citizen Exemption, Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income, and Veteran Exemption Benefits for Property Taxes
Applications filed with the Assessor’s Office by March 1, 2026
The Town of Clifton Park is currently working to ensure residents who are eligible for a Senior Citizen Exemption or Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes or Veteran Exemption for their property taxes are notified of this opportunity. Please note the Senior Citizen Exemption is an additional benefit to the current STAR Exemption for eligible Seniors. If you have any questions about your possible eligibility for these exemptions, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 518.371.6460.
If you believe you might qualify for the Senior Citizen Exemption or Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income or Veteran Exemption you can request to have an application mailed to you or obtain the application by visiting the Assessor's Office.
Please see the basic eligibility requirements below for the Senior Citizen Exemption and Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income.
- If this property is your "primary residence" and you are 65 years old or older by March 1, 2026, you may qualify for the Senior Center Exemption.
- If this property is your "primary residence" and you have proof of permanent disability you may qualify for the Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes.
- For both exemptions eligibility is also based on the 2024 annual income of the owner(s) (including spouse). The maximum annual income limit is $37,400.
The application must be filed in the Assessor's Office no later than March 1, 2026.
"Our Town Assessor's Office is working to help eligible residents attain the maximum benefit allowed by New York State for property tax relief, said Town Supervisor Phil Barrett. We will assist Seniors as they navigate the system and provide helpful information on their eligibility status.
CLIFTON PARK HOSTS SPRING SHREDDING DAY
Sunday April 28th, 2024 at Clifton Park Center Mall
The Town of Clifton Park, in partnership with Clifton Park Center and 3N Document Destruction, will host its Spring Town Paper Shredding Day on Sunday, April 28th from 1pm-3pm in the Clifton Park Center parking lot near the DMV and Boscovs.
Residents of Clifton Park are eligible to participate and bring sensitive documents with personally identifiable information, to the event. Binders, plastic carriers, folders, or metal spiral notebooks will not be accepted. There is no cost for the shredding. In exchange for the free service, we will collect non-perishable food items for people in need.
“Clifton Park has been offering this free service, in partnership with 3N Document Destruction, for sixteen years, said Town Supervisor Phil Barrett. We appreciate the generosity of our volunteers and people who participate in the program for your donation of time and non-perishable food items in support of our community.”
Registration is not required for the event. Each household is limited to 4 bags or boxes of papers. There will be Town volunteers on hand to assist with this drive-thru service and organize traffic. 3N Document Destruction will provide the shredding service on site. Similar events have been held semi-annually since 2008. Each year the shredding events serve hundreds of families and collect approximately 2500 pounds of food for the Jonesville Food Pantry.
The Clifton Park Highway Department, in coordination with the Genesee & Wyoming Railroad, as well as third party contractors, are preparing the repairs and replacement of the railroad crossing on Ashdown Road. The crossing has been a problematic area for some time. The Highway Department has been advocating for the replacement and improvement of this railroad crossing for many months, and we are finally seeing movement with the project.
While plans are preliminary, the project is most likely going to be implemented in late July of this year. We ask the community and commuters of this busy corridor to be patient while improvements are being made. These repairs will be a vast improvement to the current crossing which will help to improve traffic flow and potential vehicle damage. Message boards and signage will be going up shortly notifying the public of the coming temporary closures of Ashdown Road.
All work will be weather dependent, but it is expected to take five days. Please follow detours and be aware of necessary adjustments to your schedule to compensate for any changes in your commute. For additional information and changes throughout the extent of the project residents can visit the Town webpage at www.CliftonParkNY.gov or the Town on Facebook.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Temporary Closure of Leonardo Drive
Replacement of a Stormwater Culvert in the Road around 25 Leonardo Drive
Clifton Park Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull has announced that Leonardo Drive, between Sleepy Hollow Drive and Michaelangelo Drive will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The work being completed is the replacement of a culvert pipe. Work will occur between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, during the hours of least traffic in the area.
During the closure, the Clifton Park Highway Department will have detours available for commuter traffic. Due to the scope and scale of the project, we will be closing during rush hour in the morning and reopening in the midafternoon hoping to avoid any potential delays. We urge commuters to seek alternative routes on this day and to be aware of
construction in the area.
The Town Highway Department asks that motorists practice increased caution while driving in the area. For several hours throughout the day, the road will be impassable. First
Responders and Shenendehowa School District Transportation have been notified.
Replacement of medium sized Culvert in the Road North of Crescent Road, South of Sugar Hill Road,
Patch Paving along Riverview Road
Clifton Park, NY -- Clifton Park Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull has announced that Riverview Road, between Crescent Road (Vischer Ferry Center) and Sugar Hill Road will be temporarily closed on July 12th, 2024. The work being completed is the replacement of a medium sized culvert pipe as well as paving portions of Riverview Road. Work will occur between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, during the hours of least traffic in the area.
During the closure, the Clifton Park Highway Department will have detours available for commuter traffic. Due to the scope and scale of the project, we will be closing during rush hour in the morning and reopening in the midafternoon hoping to avoid any potential delays. We urge commuters to seek alternative routes on this day and to be aware of construction in the area.
The Town Highway Department asks that motorists practice increased caution while driving in the area. For several hours throughout the day, the road will be impassable. First Responders and Shenendehowa School District Transportation have been notified. A Map has been attached to assist commuters.
Culvert Pipe Being Replaced Across the Road, Monday, July 29th, 2025
Clifton Park Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull has announced an upcoming Road Closure for a road construction project taking place on Monday, July 29,2025. This project will be the replacement of a culvert on Sugar Hill Road near the intersection of Ray Road and Sugar Hill Road. Sugar Hill Road is in the Hamlet of Rexford, and in the southern part of the Town of Clifton Park. Schools and Local Emergency Response have been informed. Please make sure to avoid the area. Closing at approximately 8:00 AM, the Road will reopen at approximately 3:00 PM.
