Local fire departments complete five-month joint firefighter practice training schedule

Newland-Wood Fire Company 59 from the Village of Stillwater hosted four other local fire departments last weekend for a firefighting practice session at the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services fire training center in Ballston Spa. This practice session concluded a five-month long joint training schedule between these local units which included the Arvin Hart …

Tatum sworn in as Village Mayor, Village awarded $1,500 grant to start senior citizen pickle ball league

The Board of Trustees Tuesday night appointed Frank Tatum as Village Mayor for the balance of the current official year — November, 2018. Trustee Judith Wood-Shaw was appointed Deputy Mayor. Tatum had served as Acting Mayor since the resignation of Rick Nelson on September 1 following Nelson’s arrest days earlier on child pornography charges. The …

Tatum officially appointed Village Mayor, Wood-Shaw Deputy Mayor

The Board of Trustees Tuesday night officially appointed Frank Tatum as Village Mayor until the next scheduled election in November, 2018. Trustee Judith Wood-Shaw was appointed Deputy Mayor. Tatum had served as Acting Mayor since the resignation of Rick Nelson on September 1.

Mayor Rick Nelson resigns his post

Stillwater Mayor Rick Nelson has officially resigned his position effective September 1 following his arrest this week on child pornography charges. Deputy Mayor Frank Tatum is now serving as Acting Mayor.

Village Board condemns Charlottesville attack, approves Nielson Avenue minor subdivision

The Stillwater Board of Trustees stood united against “hatred and bigotry” Tuesday night, publicly condemning last weekend’s Charlottesville attack that killed a young woman during a protest there. “There is no place in today’s America for hatred, bigotry, and anti-Semitism,” said Mayor Rick Nelson, who read a prepared statement written by Trustee Frank Tatum prior …

Village will continue to move forward despite the arrest of the mayor

The Village of Stillwater will continue to move forward, officials say, despite the surprising arrest today of Mayor Rick Nelson on child pornography charges. “This has been an incredibly difficult day for the Village of Stillwater and we’re certainly going to be facing some challenging times ahead,” said Deputy Mayor Frank Tatum. “But we are a …

Trustees approve village zoning code changes, appoint part-time DPW Superintendent

After several months of planning and revisions, the Village of Stillwater unanimously approved sweeping zoning code changes that will guide future development along the Route 4 corridor. Approval of the expansive document on June 20 followed the last of three public hearing during the 2016-17 year. The Town and Village of Stillwater have worked in …

Arvin Hart FD Deputy Chief Wood named 2017 Firefighter of the Year

Congratulations to Arvin Hart Fire Department (AHFD) Deputy Chief Bob Wood for being recognized as the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association 2017 Firefighter of the Year. Deputy Chief Wood was recently honored during the HVVFA’s convention in Queensbury. He was nominated for this award by Stillwater Fire Chief Jeff Mahar. Here is Chief Mahar’s nomination letter: As Chief of the Newland-Wood …

May Senior Time celebrates Memorial Day with patriotic theme

May Senior Time celebrated Memorial Day in May with patriotic Bingo game prizes, along with a red, white and blue lunch. This was our last get together until September. We are already planning events for the Fall season to include Pickle Ball. Stay tuned for more details. Also, I would like to thank our volunteers, Donna Bove and Beth Chromey, along with …

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