The village has purchased and installed a new Generac automatic standby generator at the Village Hall and Fire Department complex. The generator will power the fire department, Village Clerk’s, Mayor’s offices, and Village Board room in case of a power outage. This is a welcome and much needed addition to maintain operations if there is …

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The Newland-Wood Fire Co. 59 held its annual officer installation banquet on Saturday, May 9. Village Mayor Rick Nelson swore in the following officers for the new year: Fire Department Line Officers Fire Chief Jeff Mahar 1st Assistant Chief Tony Conti 2nd Assistant Chief Jeri Mehan Captain Ted Thrane Lt. Joe Fitzpatrick Jr. Lt. Joe Fitzpatrick Sr. …

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The Village of Stillwater hosted its latest Senior Time was held on Friday, May 1 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. BINGO, lunch and desserts were enjoyed by all. May Day and Earth Day were the themes of the month. Participants made cut flower vases from recycled cans and gemstone sun catchers. This program is sponsored by …

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The 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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