New state law to help municipalities like Stillwater deal with abandoned properties

New York State has adopted a new law aimed at helping municipalities reduce the number of abandoned homes within their borders, something that continues to be a growing problem in the village. Signed into law by Gov. Cuomo in June, this new legislation is intended to address “zombie” or distressed, vacant, and abandoned properties that …

Stillwater teen to represent USA at World Rowing Championships in Holland, seeks public’s support

An 18-year-old Stillwater native will head to the Netherlands this month to represent the United States at the World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Holland. Emma Hopkins will wear the red, white and blue as part of a two-woman team racing internationally in the under (age) 23 lightweight division sponsored by the National Rowing Foundation. She leaves Aug. …

Village mourns loss of Rinaldi, longtime firefighter, business owner and Elk

The village mourns the loss of Lawrence Rinaldi, 99, who passed away on July 24. Rinaldi was a charter and 54-year active member of the Alvin Hart and Stillwater Fire Departments, and a 63-year life member and officer in the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403. He was a retired conductor of the Boston and Maine Railroad, …

Senior Time wraps up year with Hudson River cruise

Stillwater Senior Time celebrated its end of the year party on June 17 with a cruise/luncheon on The Caldwell Belle paddle boat, owned and operated by Mohawk Maiden Cruises at Lock 5, Schuylerville, NY. The group enjoyed an afternoon touring the Hudson River, which included going through the locks. A box lunch was catered by Just Meats …

Board of Trustees appoints Stormwater Management Officer, honors CEO Allen

The Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new Stormwater Management Officer Tuesday night to help the village draft Stormwater Management Plan as required by state and federal law. The village will use the services of Lindsay Zepko, who has been the Stillwater Town Planner since February 2013, and Stormwater Management Officer, in an …

May Senior Time has patriotic theme

More than 40 guest enjoyed a patriotic themed Stillwater Senior Time program this May 27 at the Stillwater Area Community Center. The event included a fun-filled afternoon of BINGO, and a Memorial  Day picnic lunch with patriotic desserts. For our craft of the month we made fairy gardens. A special thanks to Barbara Kennedy for …

Village Board approves purchase of new fire safety equipment, appoints new Code Enforcement Officer

The Village Board of Trustees has authorized the purchase of 14 new fire packs, oxygen tanks and accessories for the Newland-Wood Fire Company No. 59 to replace existing safety equipment that has become outdated and in disrepair. The village accepted the low quote of $83,570 from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) for new Scott Air Packs and oxygen …

Stillwater hosts annual garage sale weekend

The Village and Town of Stillwater hosted their annual garage sale weekend May 7-8. A few vendors set up on the Blockhouse lawn featuring primitive country crafts, flea market items, handmade wooden bird feeders, banks and children’s wooden toys. Member of The Stillwater Area Community Center sold hot dogs, soda and chips and Stillwater Senior …

April Senior Time features Home Helpers speaker and flower pot painting

Stillwater Senior Time was held on Friday, April 29 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. In addition to BINGO, lunch and our craft of the month we had a guest speaker. Renee Birnbaum from Home Helpers, an agency that offers services to seniors to make life easier. She discussed her agency and shared information of free Veteran benefits …

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