Village Board amends aquifer law for Ferry Lane area, renews employee health insurance plan

The village Board of Trustees voted Jan. 21 to amend the Aquifer Protection Law which will now enable residents living along Ferry Lane to install septic systems if they meet New York state regulations. The new law was approved following a public hearing and review by the village which revealed the change would have no …

Village holds annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

The Village of Stillwater held their annual Christmas tree lighting at Cannon Park, on Dec 7th. Many residents joined in for the countdown and enjoyed singing Christmas carols. A fun time was had by all!  VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY

September Senior Time fall fun

Stillwater September Senior Time featured a brunch, Bingo games, desserts and a yarn pumpkin craft. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY

Hillside Avenue water tank demolition completed, new tank erected

Demolition crews removed the Hillside water tank in September to make way for a new glass-lined tank that has now been constructed. Concrete footers and the tank base have also been poured at the site. The old tank was in disrepair and needed to be replaced. View a demolition video Video demolition photo gallery

Village Board votes to lower sewer tax rate on debt, fails to raise sewer usage rate for plant operation and maintenance

The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to lower the sewer debt tax paid by village property owners but failed by one vote to raise sewer usage charges to prevent an anticipated future deficit in the Operation & Maintenance budget for the sewer plant. “It’s complicated,” said Trustee John Basile, while attempting to explain the difference …

Village Board authorizes improvements at two playgrounds

The Stillwater Board of Trustees approved upgrades this month to two village playgrounds, providing more recreational equipment for children and making security improvements at the new splash pad park. Trustees, at their Aug. 20 meeting, authorized spending up to $4,000 on new fencing, a gate and locks to protect the new splash pad water park …

New village clock for Cannon Park

The Village of Stillwater Department of Public Works crew has installed the new clock in Cannon Park. The original clock was badly damaged in an automobile accident last winter. Insurance covered the purchase of a new and better clock. The new clock will be a beautiful centerpiece to our village downtown area.

Village Board approves LED street light replacement plan

The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees has approved a plan to save taxpayer money by converting its street lights from sodium mercury vapor lights to more energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights. Trustee John Basile, who has been studying the option since it was introduced by Gov. Cuomo and New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) …

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