FACEBOOKA local developer has revised his plans and has agreed to add retail space to a $2 million luxury apartment complex proposed for North Hudson Avenue where the old American Linen plant once stood. The change followed a public hearing in April where several residents voiced a greater need for commercial/retail business in the village …
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Times Union story Russell Kirkwood of Stillwater has won the $10,000 grand prize in the AT&T Tech Valley Civic App Challenge. His mobile app, Food Pantry Helper, helps food pantries manage their operations. Kirkwood works at Creating Genius, a web design and software programming firm in Saratoga Springs that also happens to do mobile app …
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Congratulations to Stillwater Wood, a longstanding business honored by the village this spring for 42 years of service at the same location on Hudson Avenue. Owner Bob Hallum was recognized by the Board of Trustees in May with a plaque for this achievement. “It was just a way for us as a community to thank …
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Trustee Frank Tatum has been named Village of Stillwater Deputy Mayor under Rick Nelson. Tatum was elected to his first, four-year term on the Board of Trustees in March. He is a fourth generation village resident, a graduate of Stillwater High School and studied Accounting at HVCC. He has worked at the New York State Department of …
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The village has purchased and installed a new Generac automatic standby generator at the Village Hall and Fire Department complex. The generator will power the fire department, Village Clerk’s, Mayor’s offices, and Village Board room in case of a power outage. This is a welcome and much needed addition to maintain operations if there is …
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The Newland-Wood Fire Co. 59 held its annual officer installation banquet on Saturday, May 9. Village Mayor Rick Nelson swore in the following officers for the new year: Fire Department Line Officers Fire Chief Jeff Mahar 1st Assistant Chief Tony Conti 2nd Assistant Chief Jeri Mehan Captain Ted Thrane Lt. Joe Fitzpatrick Jr. Lt. Joe Fitzpatrick Sr. …
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The Village of Stillwater hosted its latest Senior Time was held on Friday, May 1 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. BINGO, lunch and desserts were enjoyed by all. May Day and Earth Day were the themes of the month. Participants made cut flower vases from recycled cans and gemstone sun catchers. This program is sponsored by …
The Village Board once again postponed a decision on plans to construct luxury apartments at the old American Linen property on North Hudson Avenue following a 45-minute public hearing where a majority of people spoke out against the idea as proposed. About 50 residents packed the Village Board room Tuesday night (April 21) to voice …
Village Trustees approved the 2015-16 budget. View full 2015-16 Budget Document
Saturday marked a “changing of the guard” in Stillwater village government as a “grateful” Rick Nelson took the oath of office as new mayor — replacing the longest running leader in village history. Nelson, a lifelong Stillwater resident, was elected on March 18, defeating former Mayor Ernest Martin and ending the incumbent’s 23-year reign. Martin …
