Watervliet, NY-City Hall

Don’t say you haven’t been warned!
All our school buses now have cameras that if you pass a school bus illegally you will receive a fine. It’s NOT about the money, it’s about safety.

Welcome Judge Jasmine Norman
Today I had the honor of swearing in Judge Jasmine Norman as our new City Court Judge. Judge Norman is replacing Judge Peter Torncello who recently retired. On behalf of the City Council, we wish her the best.

PAVING UPDATE

On September 13 mill and paving will commence on 18th Street

Paving will be done from 7th Avenue heading West to the dead end of 18th Street

Dates of work:
Milling on September 13th
Paving on September 18th

Signage, for No Parking restrictions, will be placed on street prior to any work being done

If there are any questions please feel free to call my office at (518)270-3800 ext 122 or email at [email protected]

Thank you
Joe LaCivita, General Manager

WATER MAIN REPAIR

We have scheduled a water main repair to one of our transmission lines, along Rt. 155, coming from the Water Filtration Plant down into the City

This work will commence Tuesday morning September 3rd at 7:00 am. Residents should not experience any noticeable change in pressure. We will flush hydrants prior to the work to limit any discoloration in water. If you experience a slight discoloration - please run your water for a few minutes for it to subside

If there are any question please email me at [email protected] or call my office at (518) 270-3800 extension 122.

Thank you
Joe LaCivita, General Manager

As part of our budget process, the City holds workshops for each department. Workshops are where we look at the details of specific line items before the presentation. The presentation is more of a high level overview, rather than a focus on the particulars. Workshops are held at the Watervliet Cultural Center before Council Meetings and begin at 5pm. The schedule is as follows:

9/5/24 Water & Sewer
9/19/24 Police & Fire
10/3/24 DPW & Admin

Big shout out to Roman Khanafiev of Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Deli

Today he presented me with a check to purchase a new handicapped swing that was broken by a few kids.
Roman contacted me and said that he saw our post that it was damaged and wanted to help in replacing the swing.
The swing is meant for our children with disabilities and not for older kids.
Thank you Roman for your generosity and caring for our kids.

ARE YOU A TRACK/FIELD STUDENT RUNNER?
This year I have added a new category to our race, “The Melique Garcia Olympian Trophy”. If you are a High school or College Student enrolled in Track & Field, you are eligible to receive this new trophy and Melique Garcia will present the award the day of the race. This provides further recognition to Melique’s accomplishment by participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics and this will hope to inspire others to see that it is possible for everyone. Melique will be available to meet with all runners on the day of the race.
Please register for the race but you MUST email me so that we can include you in this category. My email address is [email protected]. The link to register for the race is https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2087

Please join us to Welcome Jasmine Norman as our New Watervliet Judge.
SAVE THE DATE... Next Friday

Possibly a future mayor here?
Had an unexpected group of residents visit my office today. We had a very interesting talk about our city and what are the main concerns.
Thank you Kyle’s Corner daycare for stopping in for a visit. Kyle A. Reiter Miglucci

The City of Watervliet will join with members of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church community members to celebrate their independence by raising the Ukrainian flag on Saturday at 10am. Please join us in celebration. The Ukrainian independence was on August 24, 1991

After last night’s storm postponed the paving of 19th Street, it will commence tonight. Starting west by Grotto Court, moving east toward the railroad tracks, then down to 6th Ave and eventually 2nd Ave. The pavers will work hard to get as far as they can each night, so remember, NO PARKING on 19th Street from 7:00pm to 7:00am. We don’t want to see anyone get towed!

The Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC‘s draft goals for In Motion, the long-term transportation plan for the Capital Region, are available for review. Take a look & share your ideas for future visionary projects.

Info and survey: www.inmotionplan.org/participate/

ARSENAL CITY RACE..
HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
Online Registration is open for the City of Watervliet Arsenal City Run – Charlie Diamond 5K. The race will be Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with the Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. Post race festivities will be outside the senior center and include live music, beverages, hotdogs, ice cream, face painting, balloon sculptures and much more. Cash prizes will be awarded to top runners. Registration $15 from August 2-September 19. Day of registration is $20.

Here is the link or use the QR code provided. https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2087

19th Street works continues - currently Luizzi Bros is working on manholes covers, valve plates and catch basins - to make sure that they are level for new pavement

NIGHT WORK TO COMMENCE

Monday August 19 at 7:00pm through Wedneaday night August 21

Paving will be from just east of Grotto Court continuing west to 2nd Avenue by Congress Street Bridge

Site will be throughout the night so expect delays and heavy equipment noise during this period. Evening hours has limited traffic and least amount vehicle issues for this project

Please call (518) 270-3800 - ext 122 with any questions.

Police Exam Announcement Extension file August 22, 2024
ANNOUNCE.-Examination-for-Police-Officer-88400.pdf (watervliet.com) for more details.

Online Registration is open for the City of Watervliet Arsenal City Run – Charlie Diamond 5K. The race will be Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with the Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. Post race festivities will be outside the senior center and include live music, beverages, hotdogs, ice cream, face painting, balloon sculptures and much more. Cash prizes will be awarded to top runners. Registration is $10 until August 1st and $15 from August 2-September 19. Day of registration is $20. To register online,

Arsenal City Run - Charlie Diamond 5K Registration Page Get signed up for this event today!

NIGHT WORK SCHEDULED - 19th Street

Commencing Wednesday August 7th at 7:00pm through Friday night August 9th

Milling will be from just east of Grotto Court continuing west to 2nd Avenue by Congress Street Bridge

Site will be throughout the night so expect delays and heavy equipment noise during this period. Evening hours has limited traffic and least amount vehicle issues for this project

Please call (518) 270-3800 - ext 122 with any questions.

City of Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli announced today that he has appointed Jasmine Norman to replace Peter Torncello as City Court Jasmine Norman (2).jpg Judge.

Norman, a Watervliet resident, will commence her duties on the bench at the end of August, when Torncello, who has held the position since 2022, announced he will retire. Norman, who holds a Bachelor of Arts as an Economics major and Government minor from Smith College, will join Judge Thomas Lamb on the city court bench. Judge Lamb has served more than three decades as a Family Court Judge. Judge Lamb said that “he is very excited about her appointment and feels she will an excellent person for the position and looks forward to her becoming a member of the team.”

“I first met Jasmine when she volunteered to be a member of the Police Review Board,” Mayor Patricelli said. “I found Jasmine to be quite interesting, well-spoken and caring. I was impressed with her work on the Police Review Board, so I appointed her to the Watervliet Board of Ethics, where she is currently serving. The City of Watervliet is fortunate to have had two great attorneys living in the city to fill this position.

Norman will assume the position for a six-year term when Judge Torncello, who has served the city in the past as Corporation Counsel, City Councilman and for the past two years as City Court Judge, retires in August. Judge Torncello said “Being the Watervliet City Court judge has been the highlight of my professional career. I want to thank Mayor Patricelli for giving me the opportunity to serve this amazing community. I hope I made him, and the residents of the city proud of their justice system. I would be remiss if I did not also thank our outstanding staff who work tirelessly each day to make the court proceedings efficient and comfortable for all. Finally, I have had the pleasure to meet and chat with Judge Jasmine Norman. I am thrilled with her selection, and confident that city court is in great hands.”

Norman, who resides in Watervliet with her husband and two children, graduated from SUNY Buffalo Law School in May of 2014. She was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in March of 2015. Norman is a 2014 Minority Bar of Western New York Commencement Award Recipient and a Suzanne E. Tomkins Women, Children and Social Justice Advocacy Fellowship Award Recipient.

Mrs. Norman said that “Throughout my legal career, I regularly appeared before administrative law judges, City Court, judges, Family Court judges, and County Court judges. Being a judge was never “the goal”, so to speak; however, colleagues, family, friends, and now Mayor Patricelli, would tell me that they envisioned me as a judge one day. And here we are. I am excited for this next chapter in my life in Watervliet. This city has been good to me and my family and I’m eager to perform the job with excellence in that I continue the work of Judge Torncello and work seamlessly with Judge Lamb.

Since being admitted to the NYS Bar Association, Norman has worked with the New York Department of State Office of General Counsel, Albany, NY Excelsior Fellowship Program; as a Senior Conflict Defender with the Schenectady County Office of the Conflict Defender, Schenectady from 2015-2018; as a visiting Law Professor at Albany Law School from 2021-2022; worked as a Senior Licensing Attorney in the State Division of Licensing Services from 2018-2023 and currently works as a Deputy General Counsel Litigator for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.

Watervliet Civil Service Commission will be holding its Police Officer examination on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Don’t miss the August 9, 2024 filing deadline.
Check out the link below and apply today!https://watervliet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ANNOUNCE.-Examination-for-Police-Officer-88400.pdf
If you have any questions, please call the Civil Service number listed on the announcement.

The 2024 Paving is well underway. 16th street and some of the connectors are being completed moving our way to 19th

If there are any questions please cell free to call my office (518) 270-3800 ext 122

2024 Paving Schedule.

This schedule was provided by our contractor for the upcoming paving season. They will post the areas 48 hours before work commences.

The projected timeframes are weather dependent anday change if needed. We will advise of any such occurrences.

If there are any questions please feel free to call my office- Joe LaCivita, General Manager (518)270-3800 ext 122

2024 Paving Season is underway. 16th Street project includes new ADA curbing and 2 new catch basins to help ponding concerns.

Milling and paving of 16th Street will be the 11th and 12th

A full paving list will be posted shortly. Reminder that these days are weather dependent.

If there are any questions please call Joe LaCivita at (518)-270-3800 ext 122

Watervliet concert kickoff!!
This Thursday will be the start of the concert series at Hudson shores park.
Come out and enjoy some great entertainment. Thank you our concert committee and to all the donors that made this possible.

“Have fun but stay safe”

The City of Watervliet will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Thursday garbage will be picked up on Friday.
THERE WILL BE NO LAWN/LEAF PICK UP THIS WEEK

Electronic Recycling Day
You still have till 1pm to drop off any of your electronic recycling items to the city garage. The rain didn't stop many residents that waited in line to drop off their items. There is a small charge and you MUST be a Watervliet resident. Hopefully this helped our residents to get rid of some unwanted but hard to get rid of items. I’m currently working a both a shredding day and a paint disposal day. Stay tuned

ONE LAST REMINDER
Tomorrow, Saturday June 29th

4 days till the city big pool is open. Did you get your pool passes yet?

It’s not going to help this week, but it’s getting closer to the opening