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Rural Well Workshop

For anyone that cannot join tonight’s Rural Well Workshop in person, we are going to be offering a Zoom link & details for anyone that wants to join virtually. The meeting is from 5:30pm – 6:30pm tonight at Town Hall. Please see below:

Topic: Stanford Rural Well Workshop

Time: Oct 8, 2026 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Fire District 2027 Budget

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2027 Proposed Budget of the Stanford Fire District of the Town of Stanford, State of New York, will be presented by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Stanford Fire District, for its consideration.

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 7:00p.m. at the Stanford Fire House, 6096 Route 82, Stanfordville, New York 12581, in the Town of Stanford, State of New York on the 20th day of October 2026.

Pursuant to Town Law Section 181.3(a), the Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the budget, make the proposed budget available to the public prior to the public hearing, and allow the public to comment on the budget at the public hearing. This public hearing must be held to allow maximum public participation at the hearing.

The purpose of the public hearing is to allow any person to be heard in favor of or against the proposed budget as it is submitted, for or or against any item or items contained in the proposed budget, and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same.

A copy of the proposed budget is available at the Office of the Town Clerk (845-868-1366 ext. 5) of the Town of Stanford at 26 Town Hall Road, Stanfordville, New York 12581 and at the home of the Fire District Secretary (845-868-7320) at 25 East Hunns Lake Road, Stanfordville, New York 12581 where it may be inspected by any interested person. Interested parties may call either location to set up a time to view the proposed budget.

DATED: October 7, 2026

Board of Fire Commissioners
Stanford Fire District
6096 Route 82
Stanfordville, New York 12581

Stanford Road – Paving

The Town of Washington will be blacktopping on Stanford Road between RT 44 (Sharon Turnpike) & County Rt 57 (Shunpike). Monday 10/5 thru Thursday 10/8 weather permitting. The Road will remain open, but if possible, seek other routes as there will be delays. Thank you for your patience.

Northern Dutchess Storm Support


Central Hudson in coordination with the Stanford Fire Company will be distributing dry ice and water for any residents of Northern Dutchess County that might need the assistance starting at 2 PM today (7/6) until supplies run out!

Available at 6096 Route 82 in Stanfordville!

Cooling Centers

Cooling Centers are available in the town of Stanford during the following times / days.

Stanford Free Library, 6035 NY-82, Stanfordville, NY 12581 – Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm, Saturdays 9am – 2pm

Stanford Town Hall 26 Town Hall Rd, Stanfordville, NY 12581 – Monday – Friday, 8am – 1pm

Town Clerk’s Office – Closed April 20th – 22nd

The Town Clerk’s office will be closed from Monday, April 20th through Wednesday, April 22nd for a statewide conference. They will reopen on Thursday, April 23rd at 9am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CAC Annual Roadside Clean Up

The Town of Stanford Conservation Advisory Commission is pleased to announce:

ROADSIDE CLEANUP DAY

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 (Raindate: April 19)

Safety guidelines and free plastic bags, gloves, safety vests, and refreshments will be available starting 9 a.m. at ROOSTERS ROUTE 82 HOME & HARDWARE CENTER.

Please bring filled bags to the Stanford Transfer Station.  They’ll take the bags for FREE. (181 Bangall Amenia Rd, Saturday hours: 7am – 3pm.)

Bring any tools you may want to use to collect trash. Wear bright colored clothing or pick up a free safety vest at the CAC booth at Roosters.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!
HELP KEEP STANFORD BEAUTIFUL!

Special thanks to:

–       Roosters Route 82 Home & Hardware Center
–       Big Rock Community Farms Market
–       Stanford Business Association
–       Stanford Transfer Station

Storm Update & Travel Ban

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!

Winter Storm Reminders from the Highway Department

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!