Clifton Park Highway Department & Water Authority Continue to Repair Damages from July 29^th and 30^th, 2026, Record Breaking Rains & Water Main Break

MOE ROAD, Clifton Park, NY – Work continues on the culvert replacement on Moe Road just north of Clifton Park Center Road. The condition of the culvert (originally installed in the 1970’s) was degraded to the point that the entire span across Moe Road needed to be replaced. Many important facets of Clifton Park’s infrastructure are currently over the culvert pipe. This includes water mains, pressurized sewer mains, storm drains and telecommunications/fiberoptics. Work must be completed very carefully so as not to interrupt these very important public and private services. While carefully working around these utilities, work continues with the anticipation that the culvert will be completed in as timely of a fashion as possible within the area of the damage. A diagram has been made available to display the sensitivity of the work zone. 

Access to the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library and the eastern entrance of Shenendehowa Schools is accessible via State Route 146 and Moe Road. Just south of the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library on Moe Road, the road will be closed and impassable. Seek alternative routes through this area of Clifton Park.

CARLTON ROAD, Clifton Park, NY – The water main break of July 30^th, 2026, has been repaired but has left severe damage to Carlton Road in the area of the railroad overpass between Van Patten Drive and Kinns Road. The area remains closed as Highway and Water Authority Crews work to drain excess water from the area, rebuild the foundation of the road and ensure the subbase of the road is stable enough for re-paving and normal traffic. At this point in time the area remains incredibly saturated with water, providing swamp-like conditions incapable of vehicular traffic. Crews are reestablishing stormwater systems and ditches in efforts to assist the drainage of the roads subbase. Until the area stabilizes, paving cannot be completed and Carlton Road will remain closed.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on the repairs of these locations caused by record breaking weather events. Residents with questions may contact Highway Department at 518-371-7310 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Clifton Park Highway Department Reopen Carlton and Moe Roads, Work Continues

Clifton Park, NY – Carlton and Moe Roads have reopened in the Town of Clifton Park.

Moe Road is still an active construction site but is open to traffic. In coordination with the Saratoga County Sewer District #1, the construction area remained unpaved but open for travel. The Sewer District has requested that the area remain open for several weeks before paving operations can commence. While Moe Road is open, we ask residents and travelers to drive through the area slowly and cautiously.            

Carlton Road has been open to regular traffic.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on the repairs of these locations caused by record breaking weather events. Residents with questions may contact Highway Department at 518-371-7310 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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 20^th, 2025.

Some preparation work will be done Tuesday, August 19^th, 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.

MILLERSBURG, OH (April 3, 2026) – The National Scenic Byway Association is proud to recognize the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway with a 2026 Byway Award for Outstanding Visitor Experience, celebrating a summer of Erie Canal Bicentennial festivities that brought history to life for thousands of visitors and locals across upstate New York.

In 2025, the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway honored the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with a season-long celebration that engaged visitors, residents, and history enthusiasts in a variety of immersive experiences. From educational symposiums and scavenger hunts to canal festivals and senior bus tours, volunteers and community partners brought the stories of the Erie Canal corridor to life in memorable and accessible ways.

A highlight of the season was the Canal Day Festival on October 11 and 12 in Clifton Park, where hundreds of attendees enjoyed historic craft demonstrations, wagon rides, and walking tours led by costumed re-enactors. On October 15 and 16, communities along the byway gathered to salute the Seneca Chief — a replica of the canal boat that Governor DeWitt Clinton sailed to inaugurate the original Erie Canal in 1825. The replica’s passage through the corridor was met with cannon fire, ceremonies, and deep community pride.

“Our bicentennial celebrations gave us an extraordinary opportunity to share the Erie Canal’s legacy with people who may never have thought of it as part of their own story,” said Eric Hamilton, event organizer for the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway. “When you see neighbors cheering for a canal boat replica and kids learning about a 200-year-old waterway, you know something special is happening.”

“The Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway’s Summer of Celebration is a shining example of how history can be a vehicle for community building and tourism,” said Sharon Strouse, Executive Director of the National Scenic Byway Association. “By centering their programming around the Erie Canal Bicentennial, they created moments of shared pride that will last long after the celebrations have ended.” Learn more about the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway at mohawktowpath.org.

The National Scenic Byway Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving as The National Voice of Scenic Byways and Roads, dedicated to strengthening Byways through education, training and shared expertise. It is the vision of the National Scenic Byway Association that our nation’s designated Byways will be recognized and valued worldwide for their distinctive experiences, stories, and treasured places. For more information visit www.nsbfoundation.com; www.travelbyways.com; or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

Greetings from the Clifton Park Tree Committee! It's summer and time to look around at our town's beautiful trees. Nominate one of them for our 2025 Tree of Distinction program.

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 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.

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. 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

There are openings in the Clifton Park GREEN Committee's Food Scraps Composting program. You must be a Clifton Park resident, and the drop-off location is at the Town Transfer Station. Sign up today!

For questions or more information, please use the signup form.

Clifton Park Food Scraps Composting Pilot Program