Clifton Park is a suburban town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2010 population was 36,705.
The name is derived from an early land patent. The town is in the south part of the county and is located approximately 12 miles north of Albany, 7 miles northeast of Schenectady, and 10 miles south of Saratoga Springs. Recognized for our outstanding quality of life, smart growth practices, numerous parks, extensive recreation programs, a 15 mile trail network, the Clifton Common sports complex (host to a variety of national, state and regional tournaments), the excellent Shenendehowa School System, an active Clifton Park Senior Community Center and emerging business centers, we are a model growth community. Clifton Park has preserved and restored significant historic sites, such as the Grooms Tavern, and has acquired, protected, preserved and purchased development rights on over 1000 acres, balancing our rural roots with innovative residential designs and twenty-first century economic development in New York’s Tech Valley. Clifton Park remains true to its motto: “Clifton Park – A Great Place to Live, Work and Play!”
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.
Due to a State Primary Election, the previously scheduled Tuesday, June 28th Planning Board will be moved to Wednesday, June 29th. The meeting will take place in the Wood Room of Town Hall at 7:00PM/
Join us for a special evening of music at Historic Grooms Tavern. The Tavern Jammers will bring back a bit of the past, playing familiar songs to young and old. Come listen and join them in an evening of singing the gentle music of Bluegrass. This event is free and open to the public.
Learn to Swim classes offered in July
The Town of Clifton Park will be opening the Town pools beginning on Memorial Day weekend and the popular Learn to Swim program will return with two sessions of classes. Historically, the Town pools open on Memorial Day weekend. The last two seasons were shorter than normal due to Covid restrictions and a smaller number of available lifeguards.
“The Town is fortunate to have dedicated lifeguards returning to work at our three Town pools, allowing us to open one pool on Memorial Day Weekend, said Supervisor Phil Barrett. We have operated the pools and provided swim lessons throughout the pandemic, when outdoor recreational activities for families were more important than ever.”
Registration for the pools will begin on May 17th. The schedule for each pool will be the following:
1. Country Knolls- May 29th- August 21st
2. Barney Road Pool- June 5th-August 21st
3. Locust Lane Pool – June 23rd-August 21st
Read more: Clifton Park to Open Pools Beginning May 29th 2022
UPDATED TRAVEL ADVISORY
Watch for Overnight Closure of Route 146, Lane Reduction on Route 9 The Weekend of May 21st and 22nd in Halfmoon, Saratoga County
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists to watch for an overnight closure of State Route 146 across U.S. Route 9 in the Town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County, from Saturday, May 21, at 10 p.m. until Sunday, May 22, at 9 a.m. to replace and upgrade traffic signals. U.S. Route 9 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at this intersection.
Read more: UPDATED TRAVEL ADVISORY - Route 9 & 146 OVERNIGHT Closures/Lane Reductions
Students at Shenendehowa High School interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) now have an accessible roadmap, complete with college credits, toward that career path. Partnering with the Town of Clifton Park, Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), and Career Jam; today’s event marked the launch of the EMT Career Pathway Pilot Program for Shenendehowa students.
American Red Cross Courses available in Ballston Spa and Clifton Park
Saratoga County officials today announced a free American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program available to residents age 15 and older. Certification fees of $300 to $400 are waived for participants of these courses. There are a total of 30 slots available for people 15 years or older to obtain lifeguard certification and become employable for the 2022 summer season.
Read more: SARATOGA COUNTY ANNOUNCES FREE LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM
Due to low enrollment, the Town has been forced to cancel the trip to Syracuse and the Erie Canal Museum. If you have already paid for a reservation your will receive a full refund on your credit card within the next few days. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Office at 518-371-6667.
As Chairman of Saratoga County Public Health, Supervisor Barrett wants to ensure that residents have access to the following link which gives updated information to At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests. The page includes information about use of the At-Home test kits as well as updates to expiration dates by brand and lot number. The expiration dates of many At-Home test products have been extended past the date that may appear on the box. Please follow the link below to determine the length of use for your individual test kit and to answer any other questions you may have about using the product.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests
The Town of Clifton Park has an opening for a part time Animal Control Officer. The Position requires evenings and weekend assignments. In addition, the position may be asked to fill in additional evenings or weekends, as needed, and reports to the Director of Animal Control. The position can range from a Grade 3, step 1 thru Grade 3 step 3, and therefore may be compensated at between $19.71 and $20.50 per hour, depending upon experience of the successful candidate. See full posting for additional information.
County Waste will once again be conducting free, curbside yard waste pick-up service for Clifton Park residents in 2022. The service will be offered beginning April 4th through the end of November, weather permitting.
30 May 2022; 12:00AM Town Hall Closed |
03 Jun 2022; 07:00PM - An Evening with The Tavern Jammers |
06 Jun 2022; 07:00PM - Town Board Meeting |