Town News

We are thrilled to have been able to meet the many challenges of COVID and still have our Rec Park open for the season.  Lauren Osterman, our Rec Supervisor, has been steadfast in her writing and enforcing of protocols, which all were approved by the Dutchess County Board of Health.

Because of staffing issues, with some of our Life Guards leaving before Labor Day, and the necessity to at all times have someone 18 years or older working the waterfront, we will be closing the Rec on August 30th.

Thank everyone who participated in utilizing the Rec and helping to keep it safe.  Next year we are hopeful COVID will be behind us and we can return to a completely full schedule.

The Stanford Business Association is Co-Sponsoring  the first Summertime Concert Series in the Park featuring The Saints of Swing !  The event will take place on Saturday, August 29th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Please pre-register HERE.  The event will take place on the lawn around the Rec Pavilion and family ‘pod’ circles will be painted on the grass.  The “pods” will provide social distancing and masks must be worn into the park and when moving around the aisles.  We are SO grateful to the Stanford Business Association for working with the Town to bring community together through music.  See you there!

The Town of Stanford is looking for a Volunteer Liaison to the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights. This person would:

1. Represent the Town to the Commission and provide input and perspectives to the Commission as may be beneficial
2. Communicate to the Town Board on a frequently basis concerning the nature, purpose, goals and activities of the Commission and the responsibilities of its members.
3. Invite members of the Commission who reside in eastern Dutchess County to attend meetings of the Town of Stanford to speak about their membership on the Council and its work.
4. Provide information to the Town Board and the public regarding events sponsored by the Commission [and recommended resource organizations] and invite participation of Stanford residents.
5. Attend monthly meetings of the Commission as may be practicable and report to the Town Board and public
6. Consider participation in one of the Commission’s Work Groups as a Town Liaison volunteer.

The commitment of time for this volunteer position s is anticipated to be 5-8 hours per month.

The Town has several positions open:

Secretary to Master Plan Review Committee – attends bi- monthly meetings and writes up minutes of the meetings. Research for Committee Members may be involved.  Part-time hourly work, salary $16.00 per hour. 

Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals [Z.B.A.] – attends monthly meetings and take minutes.  This is an in office position for up to 6 hours a week, to answer queries from citizens in need of appearing before the Z.B.A., providing necessary documents and materials, and interacting with the Secretary of the Planning Board when projects intersect. Part-time hourly work.  Salary $16.00 per hour.

Volunteer Liaison to the Dutchess County Human Rights Commission – this is a volunteer position that we are hoping to fill.  The Dutchess County Human Rights Commission meets monthly and are doing important work that involves working with groups within Dutchess County to combat discrimination and civil rights abuses.  We would like for the Town of Stanford to be involved with this Commission, and the Liaison would be our connection to that organization.

Please contact our Town Clerk, Ritamary Bell, at rbell@townofstanford.org if you are interested in applying for any of these positions.

In an effort to make Route 82 safer for our pedestrians, the DOT has put up Pedestrian Crossing Signs at the Post Office as well as the north end of the McCarthy’s parking lot.

If you or your child has experienced trauma and would like to speak with a counselor from the Dutchess County HELPLINE, that service is available to you 24/7.  Please reach out if you need help.  Our entire community supports you.

On June 24th, Governor Cuomo mandated a 14-day quarantine for New York residents who visit the following states:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Arizona
• California
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Iowa
• Idaho
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• Mississippi 
• North Carolina
• Nevada
• Oklahoma
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah

Obviously there will be no enforcement agent for this new policy, but if you have come from one of the states named above please follow the mandate and help protect our Community.  

Please check HERE for a current and updated list.

Beginning Tuesday, June 23rd, restaurants will be able to serve indoors at 50% of their capacity.  See the guidelines below:

Mandatory Recommended Best Practices Physical Distancing Limit indoor capacity to no more than 50% of maximum occupancy, exclusive of employees. Limit outdoor capacity to the number of tables that can be safely and appropriately arranged, such that each table is a minimum of 6 ft. away from another. All indoor and outdoor tables with seating for customers must be separated by a minimum of 6 ft. in all directions. Wherever distancing is not feasible between tables, physical barriers must be enacted between such tables. Barriers must be at least 5 ft. in height and not block emergency and/or fire exits. Regardless of physical distance, employees must wear an acceptable face covering at all times. Patrons must wear face coverings at all times, except while seated; provided that the patron is over the age of 2 and able to medically tolerate such covering. Individuals seated at the same table must be members of the same party (but may be from different households), with a maximum of 10 people per table. Seating in bar areas and communal tables are only permitted if at least 6 ft. can be maintained between parties. Clearly signal 6 ft. spacing in any lines for customers waiting to order, pick-up food, be seated, or use the restroom, as well as in any pick-up or payment location. New York STAY HOME. STOP THE SPREAD. SAVE LIVES