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) …

Ribbon cut on new Stillwater Farmer’s Market

Representatives from the Village of Stillwater, City of Mechanicville and Saratoga County cut the ribbon this week on the new Stillwater Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market will be held each Tuesday through Oct. 15, 3-6 p.m., at the Stillwater Library.

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 …

Senior Time has Easter theme

Stillwater Senior Time was held on Friday, March 29 at SACC. We had another full house! Forty folks enjoyed an afternoon of BINGO, lunch and desserts. With Easter being the theme this month, the group made adorable wooden Easter Bunnies. Thank you to all that brought something and, of course, to our two volunteers Beth …

Village looking for proposals on possible new firehouse construction

The village continues to discuss what to do about its aging firehouse which is in need of roof and structural repairs, and electrical upgrades estimated to cost more than $100,000. A structural inspection of the wood and brick building, which houses Newland-Wood Fire Company 59 and attached village offices, was conducted last year and revealed …

Village Trustees approve $1.55 million budget for 2019-20

The Stillwater Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a $1.55 million village budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, which carries no property tax increase from the current year. The village property tax rate will remain at $4.10 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2019-20. There is also no change in the water/sewer use rate village …

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