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We have no upcoming meetings on file for Glens Falls. The most recent record we hold is from Wed Aug 12, 2026. Newer meetings may not have been published to the official portal yet, or may not have been collected by us yet — this is a statement about our record, not about whether the common council has met.
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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Board of Public Safety (BOPS)

Board to recommend regulating e-bikes in Glens Falls

The Board of Public Safety will consider a resolution advising the Common Council to regulate e-bikes and electronic assist bikes in the city. The board will also vote on consent items approving the Adirondack Balloon Festival opening ceremony, a street closure for the balloon block party, and the WTEN backpack giveaway. Discussions include Goodwin Avenue history, a vehicle/pedestrian intersection update at Crandall and Horicon, and parking changes near Warren and Church Streets.

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Board of Public Safety City of Glens Falls, New York Meets Second Wednesday 4 p.m. 2nd Flr. City Hall 42 Ridge St. Wednesday August 12, 2026 Chair: Mayor Diana Palmer. Membership: Tambrie Alden, Belinda Bradley, Larry Clancy, Aaron Frankenfeld, Robert Haas, and Mike Seidel. CALL TO ORDER l Call to order l Public Comment. Members of the public have three minutes to address the board on a matter of concern dealing with public safety. Presentation Warren County Sheriff James LaFarr CONSENT AGENDA Resolution Approve Adirondack Balloon Festival Opening Ceremony Sept. 17, 2026 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY SEPT. 17, 2026.PDF 2026-09-17 ADK BALLOON FEST DAY 1 LAUNCH REDACTED.PDF 2026 BALLOON FEST PERMIT FOR A LARGE PUBLIC GATHERING DOS REDACTED.PDF Resolution Approve Street Closure For Sept. 16, 2026, Balloon Block Party RESOLUTION APPROVE STREET CLOSING FOR SEPT. 16 BALLOON BLOCK PARTY.PDF BLOCK PARTY BALLOON BLOCK PARTY REVISED_REDACTED.PDF Resolution Approve The Annual WTEN Backpack Giveaway August 28, 2026 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE WTEN BACKPACK GIVEAWAY EVENT AUGUST 28 2026.PDF WTEN BACKPACK GIVEAWAYREDACTED.PDF REGULAR AGENDA 1. 1.I. 2. 2.I. Documents: 2.II. Documents: 2.III. Documents: 3. Resolution To Advise The Common Council To Regulate The Use Of E-Bikes And Electronic Assist Bikes In The City RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND E-BIKES LAW.PDF E-BIKES LAW.PDF OLD BUSINESS Goodwin Avenue History, Discussion GOODWIN AVE HISTORY, CITY ENGINE …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Common Council

Council to consider zoning change allowing farm stands in certain districts

The Glens Falls Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning amendment to permit farm stands in certain districts. The regular agenda also includes resolutions to sell city property at 42 Mason St., approve local laws on senior citizen and disability tax exemptions and parking time limits, and appoint a full-time city attorney. Several consent agenda items cover routine approvals such as warrants, permits, and reports.

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CITY OF GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK Aug. 11, 2026 7:30 p.m. City Hall, Third Floor 42 Ridge St. Glens Falls, New York Regular Session Public hearing begins at 7:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing For Local Law _-2026 To Amend City Code, Chapter 220 Of The City Code, Concerning Zoning To Permit Farm Stands In Certain Zoning Districts 7:25 p.m. Common Council chamber, 3rd Flr. City Hall, 42 Ridge St. Glens Falls, New York, 12801 RESOLUTION AMEND LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 220 TO ALLOW FARM STANDS.PDF PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - UPDATED 8.6.26 (.PDF STATEMENT ON DRAFT OF ZONING CODE CHANGE.PDF CALL TO ORDER 1.I Call to Order of the regular session 1.II Pledge of Allegiance, led by Ward 4 Council member Ben Lapham 1.III Public Comment Period / 3-Minute opportunity to address the Council 1.IV Committee Reports: l Mary Gooden, at-large councilwoman, chairs Planning and Development. l Daniel Donohue, Ward 1 councilman, chairs Audit and Finance. l Bob Landry, Ward 2 councilman, chairs Labor Management/Personnel l Daniel Rice, Ward 3 councilman, chairs Policy Committee l Ben Lapham, Ward 4 councilman chairs Technology l Sean Palladino, Ward 5 councilman, chairs Quality of Life Guest Presentation: Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr CONSENT AGENDA Resolution Accept The Minutes Of The July 28, 2026 Common Council Meeting 1. 1.I. Documents: 2. 2.I. 3. 3.I. Documents: RESOLUTION ACCEPT JULY 28 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF 7.28.2026 CC MINUTES.PDF Resolution Approve The Warran …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Common Council

Council to vote on $1.1M bond for Civic Center solar array

The Glens Falls Common Council will hold public hearings on tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities, and on parking time-limit changes. The regular agenda includes authorizing a $1,118,864 bond for a Civic Center solar array, adjusting parking permit fees, and a feasibility study for a potential firehouse. Several resolutions cover consent items like warrants, manual payments, and mobile food licenses.

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CITY OF GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK July 28, 2026 7:30 p.m. City Hall, Third Floor 42 Ridge St. Glens Falls, New York Regular Session PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 196 ARTICLE VII (PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOMES TAX EXEMPTION) Public Hearing: 7:15 p.m., July 28, 2026, Glens Falls Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 42 Ridge St., 3rd Floor. RESOLUTION TO AMEND LOCAL LAW PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOME.PDF DRAFT LOCAL LAW FOR DISABILITY TAX EXEM_TAYLOR BASFORD.PDF REDLINE LOCAL LAW PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED INCOME.PDF Public Hearing On Resolution To Amend Local Law Chapter 196 Article III Concerning Senior Citizens Tax Exemption, Provides Certain Exemptions From The City’s Taxation Of Real Property According To Income, For Individuals Who Qualify Under Real Property Tax Law § 46 Public Hearing: 7:20 p.m., July 28, 2026, Glens Falls Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 42 Ridge St., 3rd Floor. RESOLUTION TO AMEND LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 196 ARTICLE III--SENIOR CITIZENS TAX EXEMPTION, UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 46.PDF DRAFT LOCAL LAW FOR SENIOR CITIZEN TAX.PDF REDLINE LOCAL LAW SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION.PDF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 208 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) Public Hearing: 7:25 p.m., July 28, 2026, Glens Falls Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 42 Ridge St., 3rd Floor. RESOLUTION TO AMEND LOCAL LAW CHAPTER 208 CONCERNING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SPECIFICALLY CIT …
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Fri Jul 24, 2026

Common Council

Council to bond lead service line inventory and replacement

The Common Council is holding a special session to consider two bond resolutions related to lead service lines: one for inventory and one for replacement. The agenda consists solely of these consent agenda items and adjournment, with no other business listed.

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CALL TO ORDER Call to Order of the special session CONSENT AGENDA Resolution Bonding For Lead Service Line Inventory RESOLUTION AND PACKET FOR BONDING OF LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY.PDF Bond Resolution For Lead Service Line Replacement RESOLUTION AND PACKET FOR BONDING OF LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT.PDF ADJOURN 1. 2. 2.I. Documents: 2.II. Documents: 3.
Wed Jul 22, 2026

Board of Public Safety (BOPS)

Board of Public Safety to hold special meeting, likely for personnel matters

The Glens Falls Board of Public Safety is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including medical, financial, or employment history of a particular person or corporation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

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GLENS FALLS BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL MEETING 4 p.m. Wednesday July 22, 2026 Second Floor City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room Chair: Mayor Diana Palmer. Membership: Tambrie Alden; Mike Seidel; Robert Haas; Belinda Bradley; Aaron Frankenfeld; Larry Clancy. Call To Order Vote For Executive Session, Personnel Upon a vote, the Board of Public Safety will enter into an executive session regarding matters related to "the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation." Adjourn 1. 2. 3.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$14.0MVMJR COMPANIES LLC
Department of Defense · WATERVLIET ARSENAL (WVA) GILLESPIE GATE ACCESS CONTROL POINT (ACP)
$9.8MADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Department of Defense · BUILDING 20
$2.6MJMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC
Department of Defense · RENOVATE/UPGRADE CENTRAL POWER PLANT, WEST POINT,NY
$1.9MADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Department of Defense · TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE THE UN
$1.5MJMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC
Department of Defense · AE REPAIR STEAM VAULTS F,E,D,C DESIGN, WEST POINT NY.
$1.5MJMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC
Department of Defense · REPAIR STEAM VAULTS A, A1,B2, WEST POINT, NY 10996.
$1.3MVMJR COMPANIES LLC
Department of Defense · REPLACE STEAM AND CONDENSATE LINES FROM BUILDING 44 TO 110 AT WATERVLI
$1.1MADIRONDACK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Department of Defense · TO COVER THE COST OF LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL FOR THE INSTALL OF
$748,772JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC
Department of Defense · STEAM VAULTS MN,O,P,Q
$593,164JMZ ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, PC
Department of Defense · AE MUSEUM ROOF & MASONRY REPAIR DESIGN, WEST POINT, NY 10996

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

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