Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Committee Raises $46K

MECHANICVILLE NOVEMBER 12- On Wednesday evening it was announced that the Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk Committee raised a total of $46,000. Among those who made this a success was the Mechanicville Girls Soccer team. For the 4th consecutive year October was "Pink OUt" month. This year the team raised $4,445 .

Read the entire article in the Nov. 20th issue of the Express.

SACC Board Accepting Applicants – By J. Dugan

The Stillwater Area Community Center is seeking applications for open positions within its board. The all-volunteer board oversees SACC’s daily operations and each board member brings his or her unique skills and talents to the table. All interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume no later than November 28. Elections will take place on December 11 from 5pm to 7pm.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 20th edition of the Express.

The Express Newspaper – November 20, 2014

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Thanksgiving Food Drive , sponsored by Mike Raucci of Toyota of Clifton Park , needs donations. Mike has bought 800 turkeys for needy families. Packaged foods of all kinds, packaged or canned are needed. There is a list of drop off boxes in the ad on page 5. This food will be dispersed to the community centers, town halls, food pantries, and churches in our area. Your donation will stay in this area and may help a neighbor.

Town of Stillwater Budget Summarized – By Harold Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, November 6 - A public hearing available on the 2015 Stillwater Town Budget drew few residents.The $7,427,254 spending plan has been available through the Town Clerk. It is scheduled for an\
adoption vote on November 20.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 13 issue of the Express

The Express Newspaper – November 13, 2014

Stillwater Commitment, Continuity – By S. McBride

The Village of Stillwater is arguably one of the most historic towns in the nation, given its vital location along routes of travel, trade, settlement and defense as the United States was born and grew.  A whole lot of historic happenings took place here as both nation and village have grown and evolved from Colonial Days into today’s electronic age.

   As with growth and change everywhere, too often we lose the links to the past, the connection to the people and events that have made us who and what we are.  How many times have we seen the destruction and replacement of those sites and buildings that tie us to those who’ve gone before, losing that vital connection to our past?

Read the entire article in the Nov. 6 issue of the Express.

Stillwater BOE Accepting Letters of Interest

STILLWATER - The Board of Education of the Stillwater Central School District is accepting letters of interest from district residents who are willing to be appointed to and serve on the Stillwater Board of Education until May 19, 2015, when the school district will be having its annual budget vote and Board of Education elections. Letters of interest should include information that will assist the Board in selecting a qualified candidate. All letters may be submitted to District Clerk Mary Sgambati, Stillwater CSD, 1068 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170, no later than Friday, November 14, 2014.