With winter right around the corner, the village is considering purchasing a special commercial vehicle that would clear snow from sidewalks, especially along the Hudson Avenue business strip and routes where children walk to school. The vehicle, which could cost more than $50,000 with various attachments, was the point of a 30-minute discussion at this …

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By Historian Linda Sanders and Annetta Smith DeLano It was possibly in 1815 that a discussion began about the forming of a village in the town of Stillwater. According to the notes written by Mrs. Susan Hayner, long time village historian. Her notes are as follows. “This aggregation had grown so large that conditions in …

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By Historian Linda Sanders and Annetta Smith DeLano It was possibly in 1815 that a discussion began about the forming of a village in the town of Stillwater. According to the notes written by Mrs. Susan Hayner, long time village historian. Her notes are as follows. “This aggregation had grown so large that conditions in …

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A strong contingency of Stillwater residents were among 1,800 people who took part in the seventh annual Mechanicville-Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, Oct. 11. Many Stillwater residents walked in memory of Michele Minick Simoncavage – a 1983 Stillwater High School graduate who died of breast cancer. Following opening ceremonies at the Elks, walkers hit …

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Eunice Marshall of Hudson Avenue has been appointed to the Village Board of Trustees to fill the seat formerly held by John Murphy. Murphy resigned from the board in September for personal reasons. Murphy had been appointed to the board in Aprl, 2015, to fill the seat vacated by Ellen Vomacka.  

The Stillwater Fire Department celebrated its 150th anniversary with a community birthday bash like no other! The event was held on Saturday, September 26th, kicking off with a parade and ending with fireworks. The parade stretched along Hudson Avenue from the Stillwater School grounds to the American Legion Post No. 490 field, where participation plaques …

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Stillwater Senior Time resumed on Friday, Sept. 25, at The Stillwater Area Community Center with a Fall/ Breast Cancer Awareness all pink theme. Thirty guests enjoyed playing BINGO. A pink light lunch was served along with Donna’s signature pink cupcakes. The group made Fall themed rag/ribbon wreaths. A fun-filled afternoon was enjoyed by all. Senior …

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Dirck Swart was born in Dutchess County on May 17, 1734. His family eventually moved northward toward Schenectady and Swart later settled in Stillwater and built a house circa 1757 (see photo). This Dutch-style home is still located on what is now Hudson Avenue in the village. An historical marker is in front of the …

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Stillwater held its annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony on Sept. 11 – the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The event was held this year at the Stillwater Area Community Center due to weather. Hosted by Historian Linda Sanders, residents, public officials, and students gathered together to remember a friend and …

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The Stillwater Fire Department would like to congratulate the brother/sister duo of Heather and Lane Conti, both who recently completed the National Standard Firefighter One Class held at the Saratoga County Training Facility in Ballston Spa. The course is 104 hours and consists of classroom and hands-on training. The duo also spent numerous hours at …

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