FACEBOOKThe 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 has been awarded a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant totaling $733,418 to pay about 60 percent of the cost of replacing a deteriorating major water line in the village. The village grant is part of $416 million in monies awarded to municipalities by the state Environmental Facilities Corp for …
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The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees has passed the annual reorganization resolution and meeting schedule for 2020. View 2020 Reorganizational Resolution
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
Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to village office during the general elections on Nov. 5. Mayor Judith Wood-Shaw and Trustee John Basile were re-elected to new four-year terms. Patrick F. Nelson was elected to his first four-year term on the Village Board. He will replace Timothy Campbell who did not seek re-election. The …
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A village teenager has proposed making a few recreational improvements to the village playground and new water splash pad area on the American Legion property. Eddy Berthiaume, of Stillwater Boy Scout Troop #4035, presented plans to the Board of Trustees Oct. 15 for adding two wooden benches and an informational message board at the playground …
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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 …
