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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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The village has given the go-ahead for a new coin operated laundromat business at 677 Hudson Ave. The Board of Trustee awarded a special use permit Tuesday night to owner John Bove following a public hearing in the village board room. The laundromat will be located at the former Stewart’s store near the Mobil gas …

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Stillwater Senior Time was held on April 12 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. In addition to our monthly get together, a Give Back Day was hosted by Stillwater High School. Several computer skilled students provided basic computer, tablet, cell phone and texting lessons. We now have some very computer savvy seniors! Thank you SCS for …

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The Stillwater Fire Department has elected line officers and administrative officer for 2017. The officers were sworn in by Mayor Rick Nelson at the April Board of Trustees monthly meeting. The 2017 officers are as follows: Line Officers Chief Jeff Mahar, First Assistant Chief Toni Conti, Second Assistant Chief Jeri Mehan, Captain Joseph Fitzpatrick Sr., …

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For the eighth year in a row, members of the Stillwater High School Freshman class headed out into their community Wednesday for a day of service, which has been appropriately named “SHS Gives Back Day.” Students (some seniors joined the freshmen) worked throughout the town and village of Stillwater raking leaves for community members and …

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The Stillwater village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, March 21, to accept the annual election results for 2017 and to honor retiring Trustee Timothy Campbell, who did not seek re-election this year. Campbell received a cake and plaque for his many years of dedicated service to the village, mostly overseeing improvements in the Department …

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Stillwater Senior Time celebrated President’s Week on Feb. 24 with a red, white and blue theme. The day included Bingo and Donna’s delicious cupcakes. The group collected T-shirts that will be used to create a group quilt participants will sew at the next Senior Time on March 31. Thank you for all your help volunteers Donna …

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