FACEBOOK2013 will be remembered as a year of accomplishment for the Village of Stillwater as several key initiatives from water and sewer upgrades to road and sidewalk improvements were completed or got underway. “The Village Board (of Trustees) should be commended for a job well done,” said Mayor Ernest Martin. “It’s not always easy but …
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The Stillwater Stewart’s Shop presented plans to the Village Board of Trustees this month (Jan. 21) to expand its lot on Hudson Avenue to improve traffic flow and allow better access to the gas pump areas. “Everyone knows there is an issue with going in and out of there in multiple areas,” Stewart’s Shops representative …
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Stillwater New York has been named the 7th Safest Place in New York State, according to real estate web site. Movoto.com. The website claims there were just 36 reported crimes in 2012 — none of them violent. Stillwater residents have a 1 in 184 chance of being the victim of a crime, and according to …
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The Stillwater Board of Trustees has agreed to move forward with plans to extend the Hudson Avenue business district from the area near Stratton Lane all the way north to the village line. The move, which would require changes to existing village zoning law, is being undertaken in hopes of drawing new business to Stillwater …
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Stillwater Senior Time celebrated its second annual Christmas Party at the Stillwater Area Community Center on December 20, with 25 residents in attendance for the festivities. Lunch and a cookie and grab bag exchange were enjoyed by all. Holiday games were also a big hit. A gorgeous bird house and wine holder were donated by a very …
The Village Board of Trustees passed a new sidewalk maintenance law at its Nov. 19 meeting requiring homeowners to keep sidewalks adjacent to their properties in “a safe condition” or face up to a $50 fine. The new law, Local Law No. 2 of 2013, was proposed by Mayor Ernest Martin several months ago following …
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Did you keep your ice skates sharp over the warm weather months? If not, get them sharpened because the village ice rink is about to open and we’re ready to skate. A new rink liner has been installed and 50,000 gallons of water have been added. The village has also purchased two new heavier duty …
About 30 people attended November’s Stillwater Senior Time program and enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of Thanksgiving Trivia, BINGO, lunch and wonderful desserts at the Stillwater Area Senior Center. The group made snowman ornaments for our Christmas Tree, which was donated by Donna Bove, and will be displayed at The Festival of Trees at the community center …
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The Stillwater Blockhouse presented its annual Salute to All Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 9, in time for Veterans Day. Many French & Indian War units and Native American groups gather every year to give a salute to all of our volunteers from the French & Indian War to the present military. Visitors got to see …
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Stillwater Senior Time was held on Thursday, October 24, and featured a Gold Party that raised $356.00 for our Stillwater Food Pantry. Thank you Mark Lawson and Andrea from Mark Lawson Antiques. Following the gold party a light lunch/desert was served and enjoyed by all. The afternoon ended with a button Christmas ornaments craft project. Thank you …
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