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Stillwater Fire Tower: Volunteers join DEC in restoration effort

IMG_4495The Stillwater Fire Tower, which has been shut down since 1988, is about to undergo a restoration through a partnership with New York State DEC and the newly-revived volunteer organization, Friends of Stillwater Fire Tower.

A similar effort to restore the fire tower that was begun solely by the Friends group in 2009 lost momentum, but due to the new partnership most of the materials to complete the restoration will be provided by DEC.

DEC will purchase such materials as pressure treated lumber, galvanized hardware, safety fencing and paint.  Continue reading →

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1-DSCN0192Beth and Mike Pashley of Old Forge were surprised to see this moose while they were out for a Sunday drive on Stillwater Road on July 13th. Photo by Beth Pashley

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Stillwater: DEC starts enforcement action, alleges permit violations

The Town of Webb has been notified that an enforcement action has been directed toward Scott and Russell Thompson of Beaver River in response to permit violations, as alleged by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), according to Randall Young, the regional attorney for the DEC.

In a letter dated December 7, which outlines the department’s position, Young said the DEC’s intention is not to eliminate barge, water taxi and river boat services on Stillwater Reservoir.

Rather, the issue relates to a permit the DEC issued to Scott and Russell Thompson to allow them to operate their barge business on public property. Continue reading →

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