First Place Winner – Philip Cohen Weeping Cherry Tree
Second Place Winner – Kathy Stanley Koi Easter Parade
Third Place Winner – Philip Cohen American Goldfinch
Fourth Place Winner – Helene Sellerberg Why Aren’t You Feeding the Birds?
Fifth Place Winner – Gregg Smith Gliding Over the Pond
We are thrilled to announce that the new pickle ball court is open for use!
We are asking that it only be used for pickle ball, and that skate boarders use the lower
court, adjacent to the Highway Garage, instead of our new court. Thank you!
The community is cordially invited to join Stanford Grange #808 at its 125th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 2 p.m. The celebration will take place on the recreation fields behind the Stanford Grange Hall. Noted guest speakers and presenters include:
Phil Prelli, Vice President of the National Grange
Stephen Coye, President of the New York State Grange
Marcus Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive
Gregg Pulver, Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature
Wendy Burton, Town of Stanford Supervisor
Grange Membership Awards will be presented to Louise Woodcock (40 years) and Purdy Halstead and Bill Darling (65 years). Entertainment will be provided by the Stanford Junior Grangers, Stanford Grange Youth, and the Stanfordville Swingers. Refreshments will be served following the celebration.
Reservations are encouraged, but not required. RSVP to Grange Secretary Ryan Orton at (845) 868-7869.
To further clarify the relationship between the Town Assessor’s property value Assessments and your Taxes, here is a document produced by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance which I hope puts this issue to rest.
Your assessment could increase, and your tax bill could decrease
Your assessment could increase and your tax bill could stay the same
Your assessment could decrease and your tax bill could increase.
