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Author: Wendy Burton

NEW STORM ALERT FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th

Severe Storms Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Could Cause Electric Service Interruptions

 

Central Hudson Gas & Electric is advising local residents to prepare for severe thunderstorms that have the potential to bring damaging winds, hail and heavy rain to the area on Thursday afternoon and into the evening. These conditions could cause electric service interruptions.

“Preliminary forecasts suggest these storms could bring wind gusts of over 55 mph, large hail and heavy rains to the area,” said Ryan Hawthorne, Assistant Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operations at Central Hudson. “We will continue to closely monitor the weather conditions and prepare for any potential outages that could result from storm damages by readying equipment and personnel, and maintaining contact with regional utilities and local emergency responders.”

Sustained winds and strong wind gusts can cause trees and limbs to fall on power lines, causing hazardous conditions. Residents are reminded to stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines, remembering that lines can be hidden within fallen limbs, and to assume that any downed line is live, Hawthorne said.

“With families working and schooling from home, we know how critical electrical service is to stay connected,” Hawthorne continued. “Our crews will continue to adhere to CDC and state guidelines and practice social distancing while restoring electric service as safely and efficiently as possible.”

Hawthorne recommended ways in which customers can prepare for the storm and potential electric service interruptions by:

·       Paying attention to weather advisories, storm outage updates and/or shelter information;

·       Charging electronic devices in order to connect with https://StormCentral.CenHud.com;

·       Keeping handy a flashlight and fresh batteries;

·       Having a battery-powered radio to remain informed of restoration efforts;

·       Confirming adequate packaged or canned foods that require no refrigeration or cooking, and if shopping in advance of storms limiting quantities of perishable food;

·       Avoiding opening a refrigerator unnecessarily during outages, so that food lasts longer;

·       Having a non-electric can opener;

·       Keeping an emergency supply of bottled water on hand for drinking and washing; and

·       Filling bathtubs with water as added reserves.

 

In addition, customers are advised to keep safety in mind, especially during service interruptions:

·       Never use outdoor gas or charcoal grills indoors, as they pose a fire hazard and over time can give off carbon monoxide gas;

·       Beware of fallen trees and limbs, and use caution or traveling;

·       Avoid the use of candles for illumination due to fire hazards;

·       Follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions on the use of emergency generators, and be sure to shut off the main breaker when in use and operate the units outdoors;

·       Operate cars and motor vehicles outdoors only, and never inside the garage; and

·       Avoid travel along roadways as hazardous conditions may cause driving accidents, including those involving utility poles which may cause power interruptions.

 

Customers can stay informed of storm and restoration conditions in the following ways:

·       By text messaging: Customers should enroll in Central Hudson’s Texting Program to use text messaging to report their power condition and to obtain repair status. To enroll, visit CentralHudson.com/Alerts or text REG to 236483;

·       On the Web: Visit CentralHudson.com/Storms to report outages and obtain restoration updates;

·       Via smart phones: A mobile version of the Central Hudson’s website can be accessed by web-enabled cell phones and mobile devices at https://mobile.CenHud.com. Free Central Hudson mobile applications for Android and Apple and are also available by logging onto CentralHudson.com/mobileapp;

·       Through social media: “Like” Central Hudson on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/ CentralHudson) and “Follow” on Twitter (www.Twitter.com/CentralHudson); and

·       By phone: Call the Central Hudson PowerLine at (845) 452-2700 or 1-800-527-2714, and please use the automated system to report or monitor your power condition.

Our Concert under the Stars August 29th is Approaching – COVID protocols

Dear Neighbors,

Please observe these COVID protocols while entering, enjoying, and exiting Saturday’s night performance.

Intake:

There will be 2 lines formed with 2 volunteers ready to process your admission.  There will be 6 foot social distancing markers at the entry point.  Please abide by the 6 foot social distancing rules.   

 

Seating:

There will be volunteers seating attendees.  Attendees should only take their masks/face coverings off at their designated seating areas. Masks/face coverings are to be used when moving around the grounds at all times.

 

Bathrooms:

When leaving your designated seating area, please wear your mask/face covering.  As you approach the restroom, a volunteer will guide you to make sure that social distancing rules are followed.  No more then 2 people should be in the bathroom at one time. Please wash your hands and practice good hygiene before exiting.  

 

Exiting the Concert:

Before leaving your designated seating area, please wear your mask/face covering and follow the 6 foot social distancing rules.

 

Do’s  and Don’ts:

 

Do wear a mask/face covering

Do use hand sanitizer

Do abide by the 6 foot social distancing rules

Do respect the volunteers

Do have a great time!

 

Do not attend the concert if you have tested positive for COVID in the last 14 days

Do not attend the concert if you feel ill or have any COVID symptoms

Do not forget to being your mask/face covering or you will be denied entry

Do not bring alcoholic beverages

A New Kind of Community Day for 2020 – September 19th, 2020

The 62nd Annual Stanford Community Day will be like no other.  The chosen theme is perfect :  We’re All in This Together!”  

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world and our daily lives: all in the light of hoping to keep everyone safe from this new worldwide health crisis.

However, in the midst of this pandemic, people came together to help those in need: The Grange’s new Little Food Pantry which so many people have generously contributed to, the sewing of masks, the Town’s Community Hotline are just a few examples.  People checked on family and neighbors, delivered food, and offered other assistance either personally or through an organization of their choice. 

While Community Day this year looks very different from what we’re used to, we still wanted to plan something to celebrate our Town and bring us together safely as a community.  A lot of heartfelt discussion went into the planning of this year’s Community Day for the last 4 months.  With proper precautions, guidance and being “New York Smart”, we hope this year’s Community Day will be remembered in a positive way.

We will emerge from this pandemic stronger and more resilient. We will get through this together?

62nd ANNUAL STANFORD COMMUNITY DAY SCHEDULE

4:00 p.m.

Annual Lloyd Woodcock Memorial Chicken Barbecue

Sponsored by Stanford Grange #808

Donation $15 per dinner

All Dinners are Take Out Only

For Reservations, call Ryan Orton at 845 868 7869

or 845 868 1700 (Day of Dinner Only)

7:00 p.m.

Presentation of the 2020 Community Citizen Awards 

&

Town of Stanford Movie Night

with Free Ice Cream Social at the 

Town of Stanford Recreation Area

Sponsored by the Town of Stanford , The Stanford Recreation Commission, The Stanford Grange #808

and Stewart’s Shops

Reservations Required!

More information to come

 

 

 

Masks available at Town Hall

We still have a solid supply of white cotton masks here at Town Hall for anyone who needs them.  Please give the Town Clerk a call and we will arrange for you to pick them up, or to have them delivered to you.

Stanford Highway Dept now accepting applications for HMEO

TOWN OF STANFORD HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT is now accepting applications for a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator [HMEO]. A CDL license is required. Send or deliver resumes on or before August 21, 2020 to:

Town of Stanford Highway Department ATT: Jim Myers, Superintendent of Highways

11 Creamery Road   Stanfordville, New York 12581

or call 845 868 7804 for more information

 

Welcome Noralee Grace Evans

Born on August 8, 2020 to Shannon and James Evans.

We welcome you to this beautiful, crazy planet and wish you every happiness.

HELP WANTED ! ! !

The Dutchess County Public Transit Department will be reaching out to Stanford this Fall to see if we would want public transportation stops in Stanford and I’m looking for Volunteer to participate in that Project.  It would mean reaching out to all of our Organizations to get feedback – the Forever Young Club, The Grange, The Lions Club, the Gardening Club, the Historical Society, the Library, Hunns Lake Association and as many citizen groups that can be reached.  Please contact Ritamary Bell at 868 1310 option 5 if you are interested in volunteering for the town in this way.

Flea Market Canceled for 2020

The Lion’s Club has canceled this year’s Flea Market due to  ongoing concerns about COVID-19. We are all saddened by this  but feel it was the responsible decision to make.  

Closing Date for The Rec Park set for Sunday, August 30th

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.

Saints of Swing Concert

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!