Author: Julia Descoteaux

The Town Clerk’s office will be closed on Tuesday, March 7th. Normal business hours will resume at 9am on Wednesday, March 11th. Thank you for understanding.

Starting today (Sunday), February 22nd at 9pm, there will be a travel ban in Dutchess County until 9am tomorrow (Monday) morning. Town Hall will be closed all day on Monday, February 23rd. Full updates and county resources can be found here in the latest Supervisor email!

As we work together to keep our roads safe and clear during winter storms, please remember:

• Do not plow or shovel snow into the roadway
• Do not park your car, truck, or trailer on the road
• Do not leave garbage or recycling containers in the road
• Please shovel out your mailbox so the postal service can deliver your mail safely
• Please do not drive snowmobiles or ATVs on unplowed roads.
• Residents may pick up two (2) buckets of our salt/sand mixture located at the Highway Department parking lot, 11 Creamery Road

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our community safe this winter!

We are so proud of our Town of Stanford for achieving the designation of Gold Town of Excellence in 2026!

What Is It?
The Towns of Excellence Program honors towns that go above and beyond in the areas that matter most to strong, thriving local government, including:

• Economic Development;
• Sustainability and sound planning; 
• Community Engagement;
• Quality of Life, 
• Governance and Transparency; and
• Workforce Development

The travel ban for all non-essential travel in Dutchess County will end at 12pm today as part of the State of Emergency declared by County Executive Serino. Though the ban is being lifted early, residents are strongly encouraged to limit non-essential travel so crews can continue clearing roads and improving road conditions.

If you must go out, please use extra caution while traveling.

Dutchess County Public Transit bus service remain suspended for the day, Monday January 26th.

The Town maintains a salt and sand mixture for resident use at the Highway Department, 25 Creamery Road. Residents may take up to two buckets at a time, as needed, to help manage icy conditions.

Dutchess County is under a Winter Storm Warning, with 12–24 inches of snow forecast between Sunday and Monday.

A State of Emergency has been declared by County Executive Sue Serino, including a countywide Travel Ban on all roadways in effect from 5:00 a.m. Sunday through 5:00 p.m. Monday. Residents are urged to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

Additional Updates:

• Dutchess County Public Transit is cancelled Sunday and Monday
• Dutchess County Parks are closed Sunday and Monday
• Dutchess County Government offices, including Office for the Aging Friendship Centers, are closed Monday, January 26

For full details and ongoing updates, visit DutchessNY.gov/StormUpdates or follow Dutchess County Government on Facebook.

Please stay safe and check on neighbors who may need assistance.

Applications have reopened for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) grant funding through March 31st under the Plus One ADU Program. This funding supports homeowners looking to create or improve ADUs and expand housing options in our community.