FACEBOOKBy 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 …
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Longtime firefighter and officer Jeff Mahar resumed duties as Chief of the Newland-Wood Fire Company No. 59 this spring. His new two-year term began May 1. He replaces Toni Conti in that role. Conti is now First Assistant Chief. This is Mahar’s 33rd year, overall, serving as Fire Chief — a position that is traditionally …
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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, …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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The 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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