Development News for Gloversville, New York

Police Chief Updates on Inspections, Capital Project, and Monroe Street Access

Police Chief Croft reported on the month of April, including 90 inspections. He also provided an update on the capital project for the police department, stating it is going well with cabinets and hoods installed, walls completed, and painting underway. The project is approximately three-quarters complete, with bathrooms awaiting tile work. A resident raised a concern about emergency vehicle access on Monroe Street due to two-way parking, and the Chief agreed to investigate potential issues. [cite: 109-134]

City Accepts $50,000 Cybersecurity Grant from New York State

Resolution R2, presented by Councilmember Hitchcock, accepting a $50,000 grant from the New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHS Cybersecurity Grant Program was adopted. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion. [cite: 323-336]

City Council Approves May Audit Report

The City Council reviewed the audit report for the period of April 23rd to May 21st, 2026. The total funds in the A fund were $7,974,296.21, G fund at $354,872.90, and H-fund at $247,740.82, for a grand total of $8,576,854.93. Checks to be processed totaled $170,623.22 for the A fund, $521,661.65 for the G fund, and $77,291.03 for the H-fund, amounting to a grand total of $769,575.90. The audit was accepted by the council. [cite: 75-93]

City Approves Agreement with Teamsters Local 294

Resolution R1, sponsored by Councilmember Stover, approving a memorandum of agreement between the city and Teamsters Local 294 was adopted. [cite: 315-322]