FACEBOOKFaced with shrinking fund balances in both the water and sewer accounts, the village Board of Trustees voted this month to raise both usage rates by 10 percent for the fall billing period. This means both water and sewer usage rates will increase for village residents by 50 cents per 1,000 gallons used from a …
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The Village of Stillwater is now officially a Purple Heart Community. The Village Board of Trustees issued a proclamation announcing the designation at the Feb. 18 board meeting. The proclamation noted the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use and was initially created as the badge of military merit by Gen. George …
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 …
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
Stillwater September Senior Time featured a brunch, Bingo games, desserts and a yarn pumpkin craft. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
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
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 …
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 …
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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.
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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