FACEBOOKThe Stillwater Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.77 million village budget Tuesday night (April 15) that holds the line on property taxes and water rates for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. The new budget totals $1,775,330 and breaks down as follows: General Fund: $745,650 – a projected increase of $38,200 from 2013-2014 Water Fund: $664,790 …
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Stillwater residents enjoyed an Easter themed afternoon filled with food, wonderful desserts and BINGO at the monthly Senior Time program held March 28 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group also enjoyed the monthly craft of creating Easter bunnies made from wash cloths. Our guest speaker, Thea from the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Mechanicville, talked about …
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What to do about a growing number of abandoned properties popping up in the village and creating a potential safety or fire hazard was the topic of discussion at the March 18 Stillwater Board of Trustees meeting. The village, like many other municipalities, has been dealing with this issue for several years now as the …
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Twenty residents braved the cold to come out and celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the monthly Senior Time event held February 28 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The event is sponsored each month by the Village of Stillwater. The group enjoyed an afternoon of BINGO, a light lunch and Donna’s delicious cupcakes. They made lovely …
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The village is taking advantage of its interest-free state “hardship” loan and a project that has come in well under budget to make additional improvements to the municipal sewer system in hopes of preventing further problems down the road. Trustee and Deputy Mayor John Basile has recommended further enhancements to the sewage treatment plant using …
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A new local law now on the books will result in the expansion of the Hudson Avenue business corridor northward to the village line. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday (Feb. 18) in favor of changes to the village zoning law in hopes of drawing new business to Stillwater and clearing up zoning issues …
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The Village of Stillwater hosted its third annual Winter Fest 2014 on Feb. 16. The event continues to grow. This year’s festivities included outdoor events such as ice skating and ice hockey at the village ice rink, downhill sledding, cross country skiing, music, food and more. A fire pit kept everybody warm and toasted perfect …
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The Stillwater Senior Time program kicked off 2014 with a lively gathering on Jan. 31 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. Twenty-five residents enjoyed BINGO and a light lunch which included delicious desserts. We made wild bird feeders and heart wreaths. Valentine’s Day was the theme of the month. Thank you to our volunteers Donna Bove and Beth …
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2013 will be remembered as a year of accomplishment for the Village of Stillwater as several key initiatives from water and sewer upgrades to road and sidewalk improvements were completed or got underway. “The Village Board (of Trustees) should be commended for a job well done,” said Mayor Ernest Martin. “It’s not always easy but …
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The Stillwater Stewart’s Shop presented plans to the Village Board of Trustees this month (Jan. 21) to expand its lot on Hudson Avenue to improve traffic flow and allow better access to the gas pump areas. “Everyone knows there is an issue with going in and out of there in multiple areas,” Stewart’s Shops representative …
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