Town of Waterford, NY
65 Broad St.
Waterford, NY 12188
Gazebo Dedication *Rescheduled* to Wednesday September 22, 2021 6:30PM
The Town of Waterford will dedicate a new gazebo in honor of Waterford’s First Responders.
The gazebo that is located at Sugarloaf Pond and will stand as a permanent tribute to all who have served and are currently serving our community with duty and honor.
“Our community is blessed to have such a vibrant and dedicated group of citizens that serve us day in and day out. They don’t do their jobs for the money or the glory but for the life that they might save,” said Waterford Supervisor, Jack Lawler.
“We in Waterford are blessed to have Emergency Responders who serve us with honor and dedication. “I have always viewed those who volunteer as very special people, because they are truly committed to helping others in our community,” said Waterford Councilman, Dave Ball.
“Waterford’s first responders do noble work and they all deserve our gratitude and respect,” said Waterford Councilman, Jim Boudreau.
“We don’t always see them and we may not think of them frequently, but when we need them, they always come. They are essential to us and so it is essential that we honor their service,” said Waterford Councilwoman, Laurie Marble.
“Our Military and our first responders risk their own well-being and their lives to protect us every day. It is fitting that we should thank those who serve and honor those we have lost,” said Waterford Councilman, Frank McClement.
The ceremony will take place on Wednesday September 22nd at 6:30 pm followed by a musical concert featuring Waterford's own Nate Stengrevics "Just Nate"
** Positions Available **
The Town of Waterford is now accepting applications for full-time laborers in its Highway and Waste Water Departments.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and either possess a “Class B” or higher driver’s license or be able to obtain a CDL license.
- Must have good working knowledge of the care and use of common hand and power tools.
- Must be able to perform routine physical labor, including lifting over 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment under all weather conditions.
- Applicants must be available to work overtime as needed.
Applications may be obtained by clicking here and submitting the completed application to the Supervisor’s Office at:
Town of Waterford
65 Broad Street
Waterford, New York 12188
Deadline for receipt of applications: September 30, 2021
Important Information For Residents Of Northside
National Grid is undertaking an endeavor to enhance their gas service(s) to the residents of Northside. The areas that will be affected are identified within a letter that was recently sent to each homeowner within the affected area and shown below. Because of the size and scope of this undertaking, the Town has had regular meetings and communications with National Grid to ensure that the work be completed timely, with a moderate disruption to the neighborhood and with a full restoration of the disturbed areas to the Town standards. The work that needs to be done has been identified and categorized into three phases. Phase One will be within the west sidewalk area of Saratoga Avenue from Stewarts to Clifton Street. Phase Two, which has begun, is from Saratoga Avenue, along Clifton Street and under the Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks. Phase Three will be installing a new main and house services within and along the following streets: River Street, Clifton Street, Grove Street, First Avenue from Clifton to Grace, and Grace Street from First Avenue to VanDerwerken Avenue. At this time National Grid intends to begin work in the near future on Phases One and Three. When those start dates become definite, we will update accordingly. Click here to view the letter sent to homeowners in Northside.
Waterford Annual Trash Drop Off 2021 Electronic Recycling Day September 18, 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Day October 23, 2021
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Champlain Canalway Trail Rehabilitation Project
Work has begun on the rehabilitation of a 1.2 mile section of the Champlain Canalway Trail in Waterford. During construction, this section of the trail will be closed to the public. The Champlain Canalway Trail extends from Waterford to Whitehall and is 62 miles in length. Portions of it is co-located on the Empire State Trail.
The project limits will extend from Broad Street (NY 32) to a point approximately 1.2 miles north where a new section of the trail was completed in 2019. The scope of the project will include resurfacing (stone dust and asphalt), trail widening, clearing & tree removal, drainage improvements and new wooden fencing.
Funding for the project ($227,600) is provided by the Hudson River Valley Greenway. The contractor is WMJ Keller of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. The project designer is CHA Consulting, Inc. and Saratoga County Planning Department is the project manager. The proposed completion date is October 28th.
Fredrichson Cooperage
Contaminated PCB Cleanup Project
Preliminary work for the long delayed cleanup of the PCB contaminated site at the former Fredrichson Cooperage on Saratoga Avenue has begun, and the removal of PCB contaminated soils will begin this month. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will conduct a virtual public information meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 11th to discuss the overall project and the plans in place to protect the health and safety of nearby residents. All Waterford residents are encouraged to attend the meeting as this project will impact traffic and the use of the Champlain Canal Trail. The meeting will also include an opportunity for residents to ask questions or offer comments regarding the project.
To attend the virtual meeting, please visit bit.ly/community-meeting-cooperage. Additional project information is available here: bit.ly/fact-sheet-cooperage.
The PCB Monitoring Plan is available here; Monitoring PLAN and the overall Health and Safety Plan is available here; Health & Safety Plan.
Important COVID -19 Vaccination Update
The Saratoga County Department of Public Health has created an online form by which individuals may register for an opportunity to receive a Covid 19 vaccination. The registration in available to those individuals who are currently eligible to receive the vaccine per the conditions established by the Governor’s prior Executive Orders.
Qualifying individuals who complete and submit the form will be entered into a lottery system and individuals who are selected will be notified and receive further instructions from the Saratoga County Department of Public Health.
Here is the link for the County registration website:
https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/potential-vaccine-recipient-interest-list/
PLEASE NOTE! SUBMITTING THIS FORM IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE SELECTED TO RECEIVE A VACCINATION. INDIVIDUALS ELGIBLE FOR VACCINATION SHOULD CONTTINUE TO ACCESS THE NY STATE WEBSITE FOR SECURING A CONFIRMED APPOINMENT.
Here is the link for the NY State Covid-19 vaccination website:
https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Here is the telephone number for the NY State vaccination hotline:
NEW YORK STATE COVID-19 VACCINATION HOTLINE
1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTERING WITH THE SARATOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WEBSITE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE A VACCINATION. YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A LOTTERY SYSTEM AND INDIVIDUALS WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED FOR VACCINATION.
PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS LOCATED ON BOTH WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A COVID-19 VACCINATATION PER THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
1/22/21 COVID-19 VACCINATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click this link for details regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
John E. Lawler - Town Supervisor
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I am asking for your help as the town is currently undertaking an important updating of our registry of homebound and medically impaired individuals. The registry will provide our emergency responders with advanced notice of individuals who may require special attention in the event of an emergency.
Registration is voluntary, and we want to make certain that all homebound and physically impaired individuals with special needs and want to self-identify are included in the registry. Please contact your family and friends and make them aware of this town wide effort.
Here is the link to the Waterford special needs registration form: Registration Form You can fill in and submit the form online.
Also, and very importantly, the registry will be shared with the Saratoga County Department of Public Health to identify individuals who are physically unable to travel to COVID-19 vaccination sites. These individuals should be considered for vaccination in their homes and included in any home delivery vaccination plan Saratoga County may implement.
I will be contacting our business owners, and community organizations to ask for their support in raising awareness of this effort. I am confident that as a community we can make certain that our most vulnerable and at-risk residents are made aware of this important information. Please contact Paul McInerney, Assistant to Public Safety Commissioner, at 518-590-0932 if you have any questions or want additional information.
Also, please continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing as recommended by CDC so our community remains as safe and healthy as possible.
Thank You
Jack Lawler
Waterford Town Supervisor
Momentive Assessment Lawsuit Settled
After lengthy negotiations and extensive legal action which included our retaining the services of a nationally recognized commercial appraisal firm, the Town of Waterford and the Waterford-Halfmoon School District have agreed to settle the assessment lawsuit.
In their lawsuit, Momentive had demanded that the property’s taxable assessed value be reduced from $195 million to $54 million. They also demanded a total refund in excess $12 million from the School District, Town of Waterford and Saratoga County for overpayment of taxes from 2016 – 2019.
The settlement establishes a taxable assessed value of $95 million and a total refund of $5 million to Momentive. The refund will consist of an approximate $3.5 million from the School District, approximately $1 million from the Town, and $500,000 from Saratoga County. The settlement prohibits any further assessment challenges by Momentive for a period of 5 years.
The $1 million Town refund and the ensuing loss of future tax revenues as a result of the reduction in the assessment is expected to negatively impact the Town’s 2021 operating budget. The Town Board will make every effort to offset this by reducing operating expenses and utilizing surplus funds to minimize the impact on Town taxpayers.
The final settlement reduced the potential tax refund liability by more than 50% and prevents Momentive from bringing future assessment challenges for five years. Given the potential for a much larger refund and an even greater reduction in the taxable assessed value, we are confident this settlement is in the best interest of our tax payers.
History of Waterford, NY
The Town of Waterford is situated in the southeastern corner of Saratoga County, 12 miles north of Albany at the junction of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, and the junction of the Erie and Champlain Canals. It is the home of the “Waterford Flight”, the highest set of lift locks in the world.
2021 Final Town Tax Assessment Roll
The 2021 Final Town Tax Assessment Roll has been completed and is available for inspection in the Town Assessor's Office during regular hours. The information is also available on the County's website; https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/2021-final-roll
Scroll down and click on the Town of Waterford link and you will have access to the entire Final Roll.
To find a particular property, owner, or address, use the “Find” box. Many residents feel it is important to know the assessments on their properties. If you need help reading the Roll or understanding its abbreviations, the Assessor is usually available to help (call for an appointment: 235-9907).
Using either of these methods can help you decide if your assessment is fair or needs review. If review is your choice, go to www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/orpts/grievancebooklet.pdf or telephone your Assessor.
Harbor Visitor Center
Gateway to New York's Canals
Make Waterford part of your vacation this year!
View Live Video - Hudson Mohawk View
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
One Tugboat Alley
Waterford, New York 12188
(518) 233-9123
Moor along the shores of historic Waterford - 1,000 feet of Linear floating docks and 600 feet of concrete wall available.
Services include:
- Water
- Showers
- Electric
- Pump-out