‘Elvis’ in the house at September Senior Time

The Stillwater Senior Time resumed on September 26th at Stillwater Area Community Center after a summer break. BINGO, lunch and Donna’s famous festive cupcakes was enjoyed by all. We made Fall fabric wreaths and also had a surprise visit from Elvis. Harriet Nobles from the Mechanicville Rotary Club stopped by to promote The Elvis Show to …

Stillwater holds annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Stillwater held its annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony on Sept. 11 – the 13th 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 gathered together to remember a friend and loved one, Dani Moore …

New apartments proposed for former American Linen Co site

A local developer is seeking approval from the village Board of Trustees to construct luxury apartments at the old American Linen property on North Hudson Avenue. Dennis DeGennaro of Camelot Associates pitched a proposal at the board’s July meeting to erect five, two-story apartment buildings on the long-vacant factory land, each building containing eight one- …

Fire department’s 1871 Button Steamer truck featured in national publication

By Ron Heal The Stillwater, New York, fire station was destroyed by fire in 1896. Thanks to quick action by Al Pack, the department’s 1871 Button steamer pumper and an accompanying hose cart were pulled safely from the flames. Now the steamer has been restored and is a regular feature in parades and fire musters …

Mayor speaks out on GE settlement issue, calls on village residents to demand town release funds now

On June 25, 2014 the Village of Stillwater held a meeting with the Town Board of Stillwater. This meeting was held for the purpose of drafting a Memorandum for the Town to give its ok to the Village to have funds release from the General Electric settlement, which is presently held in an escrow account, …

Police Commissioner and preschool teacher/director leave their mark on community

The Village Board recognized two important retirees at its June 17 monthly meeting — Stillwater Police Commissioner Dennis Latham and Beginnings Preschool Director Dianne DeMidio, both of whom helped to shape Stillwater as it is today. Latham was presented with a plaque and award of appreciation for 30-plus years of dedicated service, devotion and support …

Final Senior Time of season has patriotic theme

The Village of Stillwater hosted its last Senior Time event of the season on June 5. BINGO, lunch and delicious cupcakes (compliments of Beth Chromey) were served. The group made a patriotic candle using a mason jar and  colored rice. The Village of Stillwater thanks you all for attending and has been an absolute pleasure spending time with …

Village Trustees approve funding for new DPW mini excavator

The Village Board of Trustees passed a resolution Tuesday (May 20) authorizing financing of a new $110,000 mini excavator it is purchasing for use by the Department of Public Work. The machine — a 2014 Caterpillar 308E2-CRSB — will enable DPW crews to take on large projects the village has been forced to pay contractors …

Chair yoga and Messore retirement party highlight April event

Some 35 guest attended the monthly Senior Time program sponsored by the Village of Stillwater on Friday, April 25. Thank you Sharon Gavitt for demonstrating chair yoga for us. The gals loved it! Congratulations to Tom Messore, who is retiring from The Stillwater Area Community Center after many years of service. Tom will turn 90 …

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