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Assessor’s Office:

Stephen Gotovich, Town Assessor 845.868.1310, option #7

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 Assessor’s Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Tax Collector:

The Town’s Tax Collector, Charles Hanlon, can be reached at 845-868-1310, option #9.  The Town Clerk also has the tax records and can be contacted at 845-868-1310, option #5.

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Building & Zoning Office:

Don Smith, Officer 845-868-1310, option #6

Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer Don Smith handles Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Fire Inspections. He and his secretary, Katrina, can be reached daily during office hours. Feel free to come in – before 10AM- and discuss your plans.

The Building and Zoning Office secretary is in the office Monday through Thursday  8:00 AM – 10:30 AM,  Friday 8:00 AM – Noon

building@townofstanford.org

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Town Justices:

Honorable Dennis Buchal and Honorable Dennis Smith
Telephone: 845-868-2269, Extension #1 for Justice Buchal
Extension #2 for Justice Smith

PLEASE DO NOT CALL ANY OTHER OFFICES AS THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH A COURT MATTER

Town Justice Dennis Buchal:
Court session:  Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Court Clerk: Patty Koch – pkoch@townofstanford.org, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday

Town Justice Dennis Smith:
Court session: on Wednesday at 4:00 PM
Court Clerk: Carolyn Harklerode – charklerode@townofstanford.org 8:30 AM – 5:30 Monday & Wednesday
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DOG CONTROL OFFICER:

Stephanie Fitzpatrick:  845-464-0724
or email: dogcontrol@townofstanford.org

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 townclerk@townofstanford.org or rbell@townofstanford.org 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: Carrie DePaola
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Monday – Friday

email:  highway@townofstanford.org

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Recreation Department:

The Recreation Director is Lauren Osterman.  Lauren and her team take care of a great variety of activities.

The Recreation Department can be reached via email at Recreation@TownofStanford.org or visit www.stanfordrecreation.com.

Recreation Commission Members:

Richard Bell
Mike Denatale, Chair
Charlotte Haims
Veronica Heady
Sara Knickerbocker, Secretary
Chris McNamara
Jessica O’Dell
Lauren Osterman, Director
Teddy Secor

Nathan Lavertue  (Town Board Liaison)

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Town Clerk:

Ritamary Bell
Deputy Town Clerk Doreen Brown

phone (845) 868 1310, option #5
email: townclerk@townofstanford.org or rbell@townofstanford.org

You can visit Rita daily to obtain Dog licenses, Hunting and Fishing licenses and Marriage licenses.
Please note that an appointment is recommended 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, Handicapped Parking Permits and is the Records Management Officer for the Town.  Feel free to come in any time with your questions.
Rita will be happy to assist you when paperwork needs to be notarized.

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 $15.00 which can be purchased at the station.  Non-resident stickers are $45.00

A list of items accepted can be found at the Transfer Station or with the Town Clerk, or you can download it from the “Town Forms” page.
You can reach the Transfer Station at 845 868 1031.