After a two-month search, Lawrence Allen has been appointed new Code Enforcement Officer for the Village of Stillwater. Allen replaces Lynn Goman, who retired in December. A Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for making sure residents are in compliance with sections of the village municipal code, ordinances and resolutions in such areas a planning, zoning, …

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A nice crowd braved the cold weather and biting winds for the Village of Stillwater’s second annual WinterFest held on Sunday afternoon, February 17th, at the village ice rink on American Legion Way. Keeping everyone warm was a fire pit, free cookies and hot chocolate provided by the Village Board, and the annual Chili Cook-Off …

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To help lower the unwanted formation of “disinfection byproducts” in the village’s drinking water supply, the Village Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (January 15) to purchase and install a new state-of-the-art aeration system for one of its water holding tanks. The system, called Aeromax, will be piloted at the holding tank on Dick Lynch Road …

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The village ice skating rink is now open for operation, thanks once again this year to the efforts of the Zamboni Brothers. The brothers began preparing the rink at Thanksgiving and, after many tries, have the ice ready to go. The above seasonal temperatures have made it difficult to keep the ice from going soft …

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The Village of Stillwater is in strong fiscal health, according to an independent audit of village finances for the 2011-2012 budgeting year. That was the official opinion of the audit firm of Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. (BST) of Albany. “We’re giving you the highest level of assurance you can get from an independent CPA,” …

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About 25 residents attended the December Stillwater Senior Socialization Program held the last Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Stillwater Area Community Center. December was the annual Christmas party. The group enjoyed catching up with one another and sharing a complimentary lunch provided by the village. They also worked on …

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About 20 residents attended the November 30 Stillwater Senior Socialization Program held the last Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed catching up with one another and sharing a complimentary lunch provided by the village. They also worked on an activity together making a …

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Progress continues to be made on two major village construction projects, the Board of Trustees learned Tuesday night (November 20), upgrading and repairing the sewer system village-wide and installing new sidewalks and drainage along Route 4 near Stillwater Central Schools. “It’s been quite a busy place around here lately,” said Trustee and Deputy Mayor John …

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Stillwater’s Comprehensive Planning Committee is in the process of reviewing the results of an online survey that had been ongoing on this website since May as it looks to residents to help shape the future of the village. Survey-takers were asked to rate eight potential priority items being considered by the committee on a scale …

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