FACEBOOKVillage residents elected a new mayor Wednesday, turning out incumbent Ernest Martin, who has led the community for 23 years. Rick Nelson, who will take the office on April 6, defeated Martin 194-132. Martin was village trustee in 1983, becoming mayor in March 1992 and is the longest serving mayor in Stillwater history. Three others ran …
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Developed a Comprehensive Plan to protect the historic character of the Village. Obtained funding to beautify the business district and new entrance signs, new lighting lamps for center of Village Partnered with Town of Stillwater government to establish a Town and Village Emergency Management and Preparedness Plan. Initiated annual budget for the Village’s Bicentennial …
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Voters will go to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, for the Village of Stillwater’s general election. The polls will be open noon-9 p.m., at The Stillwater Area Community Center, Palmer Street. On the ballot will be two candidates for the office of Mayor, and three candidates running unopposed for terms on the Board of …
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The Village of Stillwater has received an “A+” fiscal rating, according to a two-year audit of government finances by the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The report, which covers fiscal years which ended on May 31, 2014 and 2013, gave the village a “no fiscal stress” designation on its Annual Update Document (AUD), which all …
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About 30 residents attended the Valentine’s Day-themed January 23 Senior Time program held at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed BINGO, lunch and of course Donna Bove’s delicious red velvet cupcakes. We made adorable tissue snowball flowers and vases. Pamela Cole, a representative from Homefirst gave a presentation on the program. Homefirst is an organization that offers …
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Village water users can expect to receive a $220 rebate check in the mail soon and say goodbye to their yearly EDU water rent charges for good. The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (January 20) to issue rebates equivalent to $220 per EDU to all village water users who were subject to EDU charges at …
The Village of Stillwater would like to remind residents this winter season that there is a law in effect regarding snow and ice removal. Village regulations require that all property owners maintain the sidewalks adjacent their property “in a safe condition” at all times. The law states: “It shall in all cases be the duty …
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The Stillwater Board of Trustees approved two resolutions Tuesday night (Dec. 16) awarding $642,000 in contracts to the low bidders to make upgrades and repairs to the village’s aging waste water (sewer) treatment plant. This latest round of work will bring to a close a nearly three-year sewer system overhaul which got under way in …
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A long-time village Trustee, who spent much of his two terms using his technical expertise to help navigate the village through a series of comprehensive water and sewer problems, announced this week he will not run for re-election in March. Trustee John Basile, who is serving his eighth year on the Village Board and has …
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The Village of Stillwater’s Senior Time program celebrated its monthly gathering with a holiday party on Friday, December 19. Twenty-five people were in attendance to enjoy the festivities which included BINGO, a holiday lunch, a cookie swap, games and a grab bag exchange. The group was also honored to have The Stillwater High School Chorus sing …
