Assessor’s Office:
Stephen Gotovich, Town Assessor 845.868.7027
The assessor maintains the records of all property assessments in town. These are updated on a regular basis. If you have questions about your property, Steve and his staff will be happy to discuss them with you. They can be reached during office hours or by appointment.
The Town’s Tax Collector, Oliver Orton, can be reached at 845 868 7250 or 845-868-1366. The Town Clerk also has the tax records and can be contacted at 845-868-1366.
The Assessors Office is open Tue-Wed-Thur 9AM – 3PM.
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Building & Zoning Office:
Don Smith, Officer 845-868-7128
Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer Don Smith handles Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancies and Fire Inspections. He and his secretary can be reached daily during office hours. Feel free to walk in – before 10AM- and discuss your plans.
The Building and Zoning Office is open Mon-Fri 8AM – 12PM.
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TOWN JUSTICES:
Honorable Frank Weber, Jr. and Honorable Dennis Smith
845-868-2269
Town Justice Frank Weber, Jr.:
Court session on Monday & Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Court Clerk: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday through Friday
Town Justice Dennis Smith:
Court session on Monday & Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Court Clerk: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday & Wednesday
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DOG CONTROL OFFICER:
Diana Mackey – (845) 797-8109
Pine Plains Veterinary Associates – (518) 398-9494
If a dog has been lost, call the Town Clerk’s office at (845)868-1366 or email to stanfordtownclerk@yahoo.com with the information
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Highway Department:
Jim Myers 845.868.7804
As we say in Stanford: “He’s fine.” Jim and his team takes care of 62 miles of highway, lots of bridges and culverts.
The Highway team also maintains the various scenic roads.
Driveway permits (for driveways off of Town roads) can be obtained through the Highway Department office.
Highway Dept. hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Highway Department secretary: Meghan O’Connor
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Monday – Friday
email: stanfordhwy@optimum.net
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Recreation Department:
The Recreation Director is Karla Triola. She and her team take care of a great variety of activities. In the Town Clerk’s office you’ll find the recreation program directory.
Karla Triola and her team can be reached at 845 868 7782.
Recreation Commission Members:
Sue Blouse
Doreen Knapp
Mike Denatale
Evelyn Seipp
Samantha Cole
Mark D’Agostino (Town Board Liaison)
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Town Clerk:
Ritamary Bell
phone (845) 868 1366
email: stanfordtownclerk@yahoo.com
You can visit Rita daily to obtain Dog licenses, Hunting and Fishing licenses and Marriage licenses.
Please note that an appointment is required for getting a Marriage License. Please call her at the office to schedule this appointment.
The Town Clerk’s Office also takes care of Death and Birth Registrations. Feel free to come in any time with your questions.
Rita will be happy to assist you when paperwork needs to be notarized. Rita is assisted by Deputy Town Clerks Donna Howay and Mary Dalton.
The Town Clerk’s office is open Mon-Fri 9AM – 1PM as well as by appointment.
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Transfer Station:
The Station is located at 181 Bangall Amenia Rd and is open on Wednesday 7AM – 1PM and Saturday 7AM – 3PM.
Residents can obtain a yearly sticker for $20.00 which can be purchased at the station.
A list of items accepted can be found at the Transfer Station or with the Town Clerk. Or you can dowload it here.
You can reach the Transfer Station at 845 868 1031.