Village ice rink open for season

The village ice skating rink is now open for operation, thanks once again this year to the efforts of the Zamboni Brothers. The brothers began preparing the rink at Thanksgiving and, after many tries, have the ice ready to go. The above seasonal temperatures have made it difficult to keep the ice from going soft …

Audit report reveals village in strong fiscal health

The Village of Stillwater is in strong fiscal health, according to an independent audit of village finances for the 2011-2012 budgeting year. That was the official opinion of the audit firm of Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. (BST) of Albany. “We’re giving you the highest level of assurance you can get from an independent CPA,” …

Senior Time celebrates the holidays

About 25 residents attended the December Stillwater Senior Socialization Program held the last Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Stillwater Area Community Center. December was the annual Christmas party. The group enjoyed catching up with one another and sharing a complimentary lunch provided by the village. They also worked on …

Lunch, conversation, holiday carols and activities highlight November Senior Time

About 20 residents attended the November 30 Stillwater Senior Socialization Program held the last Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed catching up with one another and sharing a complimentary lunch provided by the village. They also worked on an activity together making a …

Village Trustees hear update on sewer system upgrades and sidewalk project

Progress continues to be made on two major village construction projects, the Board of Trustees learned Tuesday night (November 20), upgrading and repairing the sewer system village-wide and installing new sidewalks and drainage along Route 4 near Stillwater Central Schools. “It’s been quite a busy place around here lately,” said Trustee and Deputy Mayor John …

Residents weigh in on their future priorities for the Village of Stillwater

Stillwater’s Comprehensive Planning Committee is in the process of reviewing the results of an online survey that had been ongoing on this website since May as it looks to residents to help shape the future of the village. Survey-takers were asked to rate eight potential priority items being considered by the committee on a scale …

Stillwater Blockhouse hosts ‘A Salute to Veterans’

The Stillwater Blockhouse held its annual end-of-year event: “A Salute to Veterans” on Saturday, November 10th. A variety of French and Indian War units and Native Americans, some coming from as far away as Boston to participate, portrayed what a battle looked and sounded like during the 1750s. The purpose of this annual Blockhouse event …

Village of Stillwater hosts inaugural Fall Festival

The Village of Stillwater hosted its unaugural Fall Festival on Saturday, October 27. Visitors strolled along Hudson Avenue to learn more about local non-profit groups, sample a variety of food offering, donate to the local food pantry or stop by the Blockhouse and vote for their favorite scarecrow. The Newland-Wood Fire Department was the scene …

Trustees to fight park vandalism with new surveillance cameras, partners with American Legion

The Village Board of Trustees agreed Tuesday night (October 16) to counter a history of vandalism at its recreation areas by installing surveillance cameras that will keep a constant watch over public property. Trustee Ellen Vomacka said the village is partnering with the American Legion Earl J. Manning Post 490 to purchase and erect cameras …

Trustees award near $400,000 contract for Route 4 sidewalk project

The Village Board of Trustees awarded a nearly $400,000 construction contract Tuesday night (September 18) for the long-awaited Route 4 sidewalk/storm sewer construction project leading to and from Stillwater Central School. The lowest of eight bidders for the work was A.J. Catalfamo Construction of Hudson Falls with a bid of $397,276. The work is expected …

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