FACEBOOKCalling his time as Stillwater village mayor “some of the best years of my life,” Ernest Martin announced today he will run for a new four-year term in March, 2015. “I am proud to say, I will be running again,” said Martin, the longest serving mayor in the village’s nearly 200-year history. “The Village has …
The Village of Stillwater held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cannon Park – officially kicking off the holiday season. The event was attended by several village officials and residents. Happy Holidays to everyone!
The owners of Saratoga Hills are seeking permission to make direct connection to the village’s water supply system in an effort to increase water pressure to the mobile home park off Lake Avenue and save money on daily operations. Brady Sherlock, project engineer for the Chazen Companies, presented preliminary plans for the project to the …
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Thanksgiving was the theme of the Village of Stillwater’s Senior Time program held Nov. 21 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. Thirty residents enjoyed a fun filled afternoon of activities. Thanksgiving events included a turkey casserole lunch, snacks, and of course, Donna Bove’s wonderful festive cupcakes. Our guest, Mary Sala from the Saratoga County Office of the Aging, …
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The Stillwater Blockhouse hosted its annual “Salute to All Veterans” in November featuring member of the 13th Albany County Militia. This was the Blockhouse’s last event of the 2014 season. It was a very meaningful event and a Veterans Week tradition. This year, the Blockhouse welcomed more than 5,000 visitors from all over the world. …
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Participants in the Village of Stillwater’s October 31 Senior Time program celebrated with a Halloween Party. Festive food and desserts were served, and there were games with prizes awarded to the winners. Stopping by was U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko and Brian Howard, a candidate who ran for a Senate seat. Congressman Tonko and Mr. Howard answered many questions …
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The Village of Stillwater held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25. Residents had an opportunity to stroll through the village streets and enjoy a family-friendly fall street fair with many things to enjoy along the way. Non-profits serving the community were set up along Hudson Avenue offering food and trick-or-treats for those who …
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Stillwater’s new village playground is now open to the public at the site of the former tennis courts near the American Legion Post. In the planning stages for many months, the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the playground equipment at its September meeting. DPW crews erected the equipment and put the finishing touches …
The Stillwater-Mechanicville Chamber of Commerce held its first Economic Summit in October, 2014. MORE INFORMATION ON ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Congratulations to Stillwater Boy Scout Troop 4035 (locally known as Troop 35), for being named Troop of the Year by the American Legion 4th District. The troop is chartered by Earl J. Manning Post 490 in Stillwater, Saratoga County. Troop 4035’s 20 registered scouts completed well over 300 hours of service to their community and …
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