Boy Scout proposes bench project for water splash pad park

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 …

September Senior Time fall fun

Stillwater September Senior Time featured a brunch, Bingo games, desserts and a yarn pumpkin craft. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY

Hillside Avenue water tank demolition completed, new tank erected

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

Village Board votes to lower sewer tax rate on debt, fails to raise sewer usage rate for plant operation and maintenance

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 …

Village Board authorizes improvements at two playgrounds

The Stillwater Board of Trustees approved upgrades this month to two village playgrounds, providing more recreational equipment for children and making security improvements at the new splash pad park. Trustees, at their Aug. 20 meeting, authorized spending up to $4,000 on new fencing, a gate and locks to protect the new splash pad water park …

New village clock for Cannon Park

The Village of Stillwater Department of Public Works crew has installed the new clock in Cannon Park. The original clock was badly damaged in an automobile accident last winter. Insurance covered the purchase of a new and better clock. The new clock will be a beautiful centerpiece to our village downtown area.

Village Board approves LED street light replacement plan

The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees has approved a plan to save taxpayer money by converting its street lights from sodium mercury vapor lights to more energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights. Trustee John Basile, who has been studying the option since it was introduced by Gov. Cuomo and New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) …

Village/Assembly honor long-time Historian Sanders for more than 30 years of service

The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees paid special tribute this month to Linda Sanders who announced her retirement as local Historian after more than 30 years in the post. “Her accomplishments are many, and Linda has left a mark on our village that we all will never forget,” said Mayor Judith Wood-Shaw, who presented Sanders …

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