FACEBOOKThe Village Board once again postponed a decision on plans to construct luxury apartments at the old American Linen property on North Hudson Avenue following a 45-minute public hearing where a majority of people spoke out against the idea as proposed. About 50 residents packed the Village Board room Tuesday night (April 21) to voice …
Village Trustees approved the 2015-16 budget. View full 2015-16 Budget Document
Saturday marked a “changing of the guard” in Stillwater village government as a “grateful” Rick Nelson took the oath of office as new mayor — replacing the longest running leader in village history. Nelson, a lifelong Stillwater resident, was elected on March 18, defeating former Mayor Ernest Martin and ending the incumbent’s 23-year reign. Martin …
Easter was the theme at Stillwater Senior Time held on Friday, March 27, at The Stillwater Area Community Center. Twenty-plus residents enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon that included BINGO, lunch, and Donnas famous festive cupcakes. The group created sock rice bunnies which were a big hit! Stillwater’s newly-elected Mayor Rick Nelson stopped by to say hello …
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Village Trustee Ellen Vomacka has announced she is stepping down from the Village Board effective April 1 to accept a seat on the Stillwater Town Board. She is scheduled to be sworn in as Councilwoman on April 2. In other news, Mayor Ernest Martin has announced his resignation from office effective March 19. Martin, who …
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The Village Board honored long-time Trustee John Basile Tuesday night for his “outstanding and dedicated” service to Stillwater residents. Basile announced in December that he would not run for another four-year term on the board after serving since 2007. His last official day in office is April 5. “Mr. Basile, you’ve been a great asset to …
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Village residents elected a new mayor Wednesday, turning out incumbent Ernest Martin, who has led the community for 23 years. Rick Nelson, who will take the office on April 6, defeated Martin 194-132. Martin was village trustee in 1983, becoming mayor in March 1992 and is the longest serving mayor in Stillwater history. Three others ran …
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Developed a Comprehensive Plan to protect the historic character of the Village. Obtained funding to beautify the business district and new entrance signs, new lighting lamps for center of Village Partnered with Town of Stillwater government to establish a Town and Village Emergency Management and Preparedness Plan. Initiated annual budget for the Village’s Bicentennial …
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Voters will go to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, for the Village of Stillwater’s general election. The polls will be open noon-9 p.m., at The Stillwater Area Community Center, Palmer Street. On the ballot will be two candidates for the office of Mayor, and three candidates running unopposed for terms on the Board of …
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The Village of Stillwater has received an “A+” fiscal rating, according to a two-year audit of government finances by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The report, which covers fiscal years which ended on May 31, 2014 and 2013, gave the village a “no fiscal stress” designation on its Annual Update Document (AUD), which all …
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