Town of Waterford, NY

65 Broad St.
Waterford, NY 12188

Town Board Meetings to be Conducted via Teleconference 

In compliance with NY State directives for the containment of Covid – 19, the Waterford Town Board will be conducting its monthly Agenda Meeting via teleconference at 7pm on Tuesday, March 31st. The public is invited to monitor the meeting by calling 1-518-694-5646 and then entering the identification code 310506 when prompted to do so. As per our usual practice, the public will be invited to offer comments and questions at the end of the meeting.

The regular Town Board meeting will also be held via teleconference at 7pm on Tuesday, April 7th. The public is invited to monitor this meeting utilizing the same telephone number and identification code as noted above. 

All meetings conducted via teleconferencing will be recorded in their entirety, and the audio recording will be posted on the Town website for future pubic access. If you have questions regarding this process please contact Town Clerk’s Office at 518-235-8282.

Town of Waterford Response to Covid 19 

Important information regarding town services 

Effective immediately:

Leaf and yard waste collections will be suspended (effective March 24th) until further notice

Trash drop off at the town garage is suspended until further notice

Electronic recycling day is canceled

Town parks are closed to groups of 10 or more

The Community/Senior Center is closed: Seniors please note: As of today the Home delivered meals will continue. 

Congregant dining will not be available but take out meals can be picked up with advanced notice for anyone over 60.

 Call 518-235-8500 for more information.

The Hurst Harbor Visitor Center is closed

Zoning and Planning board meetings are suspended

The Supervisor’s Office is closed to visitors. You may call the Supervisor’s office at (518) 235-8184 

E-mail addresses for all town officials can be found on the Town Website at http://www.town.waterford.ny.us/contactdirectory.html 

The Village of Waterford offices are closed to visitors. You may call the village offices at (518) 235-9898 

Additional announcements on further closings and changes to operations will be forthcoming. 

Town Clerk’s Office

Effective immediately, the Town Clerk's Office will be open 9am to 12pm Monday through Friday to receive tax payments only. 

Residents requiring other services should call  the Town Clerk at 518-235-8282.

All forms are available on the Town website. You can reach the Town Clerk's Office by faxing 518-235-7677, by emailing the Town Clerk Mary Shannon Carrigan at carriganm@town.waterford.ny.us, or by mail at: Waterford Town Clerk, 65 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188

We encourage residents to mail their 2020 Town and County Tax payments. 

Please make checks payable to: Town of Waterford Tax Collector   

Please mail payments to: Town of Waterford Tax Collector, 65 Broad Street, Waterford, NY 12188

 

Protect yourself from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and stop the spread of germs. 

Simple steps help stop the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses:

  -   Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating.

  -   Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

  -   Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

  -   Stay home when you are sick.

  -   Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

  -   Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.  

The following links provide additional information regarding the coronavirus disease:      

What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019

What to do if you are sick with Coronavirus disease

CDC Protects and Prepares Communities

Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use

Stop the Spread of Germs 

Stay up to date by visiting www.ny.gov/coronavirus and also the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

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John E. Lawler - Town Supervisor

John E. Lawler - SupervisorDear Friends and Neighbors,   

On behalf of all the people who are part of town government, please accept our fondest wishes that you and your families enjoy a very healthy and prosperous new year in 2020. The arrival of a new year is an opportunity for us all to look back on our accomplishments in 2019 and to outline our goals and plans for 2020.

2019 was a very successful year for the Town of Waterford. We completed the most extensive paving program in town history, including over a dozen streets in the Northside area and the Suncrest development. We completed renovations and improvements at the Hurst Harbor Visitors Center that supports our very successful community festivals, weekly Farmers Market, and is a popular attraction for residents as well as visitors experiencing the Erie and Champlain canals.

We celebrated the 20th anniversary of Tugboat Roundup, our premier festival which attracts thousands of people to our community each year. The second annual Dragon Boat Festival, with over 250 participants, raised more than $10,000.00 in donations to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s fight against breast cancer.

We have learned firsthand how important it is to have redundant sources of potable water. In 2019, we completed the connection of a new waterline over the new Cohoes-Waterford Bridge to make certain that our community does not again suffer an interruption of our water supply from Troy if required. This new connection with Cohoes can supply the water needs of our entire community.

In 2020, we will see the continuation of infrastructure improvement projects, including the completion of the Mohawk Gateway Streetscape Project. The project includes new lighting, landscaping, and new crosswalks which will greatly improve pedestrian safety on Saratoga Avenue from Clifton to Fulton Streets. 2020 also will include much needed renovations to the second floor of Town Hall, making repairs to preserve this historical nature of the building while improving and modernizing the facilities.

Our outstanding Police Department will receive upgraded technological tools in 2020, including new dashboard and body cameras for our officers along with new laptops for each of our four patrol vehicles. Our police Department earned the high honor of “Accredited Police Department” in 2015. This designation is awarded by peer review of the department’s policies and procedures and is awarded to only the most professional departments. The accreditation was for a 5-year period ending in 2020 and our Department is committed to again achieving this high honor in 2020.

I would like to extend my appreciation to all my fellow officials, employees and volunteers whose efforts made for such a successful 2019. Again, our best wishes to you all for a wonderful new year in 2020!  

         Our Hearts and prayers are with our Troops all over the world!

History of Waterford, NY

Waterford Town HallThe 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.

2019 Final Town Tax Assessment Roll

The 2019 Final Town Tax Assessment Roll has been completed and is available for inspection in the Town Clerk's Office during regular hours. The information is also available on the County's website; https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/2019-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

Waterford Visitors CenterMake Waterford part of your vacation this year!

View Live Video - Lock 2 View

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