How to Improve the Town of Stillwater – by H. Wessell

THE STILLWATERS, April 15 – The Town and Village have already partnered on an extensive waterfront  rezoning initiative. Now, they have put their heads together on a process that will go hand in hand:  to take a long look at the zoning in the Town, for which Chazen Engineers and  Planning4Places were selected to develop it. An introductory "Zoning Update Kickoff" with various town and local organization leaders took place Friday morning.

April 21 issue.

The Express Newspaper – April 21, 2016

Town of Halfmoon Honors Active Servicemen on Yellow Ribbon Day

HALFMOON  APRIL 8– Carol Pingleski Hotaling, the woman who started the movement for Yellow Ribbon Day spoke at the Yellow Ribbon ceremonies at the Town Hall. She thanked State Senators Farley , marchione and Assemblyman Tedisco for their efforts to Make April 9th recognized throughout New York State as Yellow Ribbon Day.

Read the entire article in the 04-14 issue.

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Bike Trails Expanding into Stillwater – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, September 21 – Trails, and trails growing into a network, dominated a presentation by engineers for the Town to an annual joint meeting of if its Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board. Village Mayor Nelson also participated.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 1st edition.

No Malta Deputy Clerk for The Rest of The Year – by H. Wessell

MALTA, July 6 – The Town Board has been able to compensate for some of the about $25,000

it has lost in connection with the lawsuit by a now-former Deputy Town Clerk, involving treatment by the Town Clerk during her employment. It voted on this date to transfer from the Town Clerk’s budget to the General Fund $15,393 it would have paid the Deputy for the balance of this year – thus eliminating the position.

   $5,000 of that amount is the direct payment it agreed to make, after insurance, toward the $100,000 settlement with Jennifer Choudy, who left Town employment July 3 as part of the agreement.

Read the entire article in the July 16th edition.