Stillwater: Water Street Inn's Chuck Dougherty named Lumberjack Days parade grand marshal
The parade will be at 11 a.m. July 20.
Dougherty is known for his significant contributions to the hospitality industry and community development in the St. Croix River Valley, said Robin Anthony, president of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and its foundation.
'His enduring impact on Stillwater is reflected in his dedication to preserving the city's history, enhancing its hospitality offerings, and actively participating in civic initiatives,' Anthony said.
Alongside his wife, Judy, Dougherty has been the owner and operator of the historic Water Street Inn since 1995. The Doughertys also own Cover Park Manor Bed & Breakfast in Oak Park Heights.
Chuck Dougherty serves as the chairman of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Oak Park Heights City Council, and is on the board of the Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation is currently accepting parade unit applications and seeking parade sponsors, Anthony said.
Find more information about the Stillwater Lumberjack Days parade, go to greaterstillwaterchamber.com.
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