FACEBOOKThe Village of Stillwater was notified in September that it has been certified as a New York State Pro-Housing Community. The New York State Pro-Housing Communities Program is a statewide initiative created by Gov. Hochul’s 2023 Executive Order to support and incentivize communities that are actively working to address New York’s housing crisis. The program …
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The Village Board of Trustees has approved a 50 cents per 1,000 gallon increase to the sewer rates in an attempt to keep up with the rising cost of repairs and operation at its aging sewer treatment plant. The new sewer rate, which will take effect on April 1, 2027, will increase for homeowners from …
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We are proud to announce that we will be installing 3 free sunscreen stations in the Village of Stilllwater in the Spring! This is a joint initiative with IMPACT Melanoma. The three stations will be privately funded (Thanks to the families of Sher Tedesco, Judy Wood-Zeno and Kelly Henderson) and set up at the splash …
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The Village Board of Trustees has appointed Julianna Seabury as the new Village Historian effective September 1, 2026. She replaces Sara Kipp who resigned on July 1. Seabury is a resident of Frog Island and her family has lived in the Stillwater/Mechanicville area since at least the 1700s. She is currently employed as a clerk …
Stillwater Trustees have adopted an official logo and seal for the village after reviewing and considering various design proposals over the past several months. This is the first logo for the village in its 210-year history since 1816. The logo will be used for branding and fostering community identity, civic pride, tourism, economic development and …
The Village Board of Trustees passed two local laws on June 16 establishing uniform regulations for siting telecommunications towers and small cell wireless facilities in the village. Telecommunications Towers Local Law 3 for 2026 establishes uniform regulations for siting telecommunications towers in the Village consistent with federal and state law, encourages shared use of existing …
Congratulations to the Newland-Wood Fire Co. of the Stillwater Fire Department, which captured two awards Saturday at the 137th annual Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association annual convention and parade. The multi-day regional event was hosted by the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department and drew firefighters, families, and community members from all across the Hudson Valley, …
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Area leaders from business and government joined Stillwater Village officials Saturday, June 13, for the ceremonial ribbon cutting of Revolution Park. Revolution Park is a newly developed pocket park in the Village of Stillwater, located near Schuyler Creek. The site features green space, a covered pavilion, a bike repair station, and informational signage that celebrates …
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The Village Board of Trustees passed a new law on May 19 governing the use of Motorized Scooters and Electric Bikes in the Village of Stillwater. REGULATIONS OF THIS LAW INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Operators of electric scooters, motorized scooters or electric bicycles shall comply at all times with the provisions of the Vehicle and Traffic …
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