Stamford, Vermont Public Records

The bond and bail process in Vermont allows for the release of inmates pending trial, with conditions set by the court. Information on recently arrested individuals can be obtained through the Sheriff's Office or the jail's administrative office.

Public safety in Stamford is overseen by the Stamford Police Department, headquartered at 25 Main Street. The department is responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting investigations, and enforcing local laws within the 05352 ZIP code area. Residents can contact the Stamford Police non-emergency number at (802) 694-1284 to report suspicious activity or request assistance. The department also works closely with the Bennington County Sheriff's Office and Vermont State Police to ensure the safety and security of the community.

Stamford voters are served by the Bennington County Town Clerk and Treasurer's Association for election administration, with specific oversight from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office, 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633, phone (802) 828-2363, website www.sos.vermont.gov. Stamford's elections are administered locally by the Stamford Town Clerk at 22 Main Road, Stamford, VT 05352, phone (802) 694-1361, who maintains voter checklists and conducts elections. Vermont residents may register to vote online at www.olvr.vermont.gov, in person at the Town Clerk's office, or on Election Day at the polling place. The voter registration deadline for advance registration is 11:59 PM on the day before an election if registering online or in person with the Town Clerk; Vermont allows same-day voter registration at the polls with proof of residency. Voters must provide proof of Vermont residency such as a utility bill, lease agreement, or other document showing name and address. Stamford holds its Annual Town Meeting on the first Tuesday in March each year, where residents vote on the town budget, elect local officers including selectboard members and the town clerk, and decide local issues through traditional floor debate and voice votes or Australian ballot. Stamford does not have a mayor or city council; governance is by a three-member selectboard elected to staggered three-year terms. Polling for federal and state elections typically takes place at the Stamford Town Hall. Voters can verify their polling location by contacting the Town Clerk or checking www.mvp.vermont.gov, Vermont's online voter portal. Vermont makes voter checklists (registration lists) publicly available through town clerks for lawful purposes. Campaign finance disclosures for state candidates are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State and searchable at campaignfinance.vermont.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Bennington County reported approximately 65% voter turnout with strong participation in Stamford despite its small population. The November 3, 2026 election will feature races for Vermont Governor (four-year term, last elected 2024, so not on ballot), one of Vermont's two U.S. Senate seats (pending which seat is up), Vermont's at-large U.S. House Representative, all 150 Vermont House seats and 30 Vermont Senate seats (Stamford is part of Bennington Senate District and a multi-town House district), and potential county offices such as Probate Judge and Assistant Judges if terms expire. Stamford voters also decide on local school budgets and school board members in March Town Meeting elections. To request an absentee ballot in Vermont, voters may apply online through the Secretary of State's website, by mailing a written request to the Town Clerk, or in person at the Town Clerk's office. Vermont automatically mails absentee ballot applications to all registered voters before general elections. Early voting is available at the Town Clerk's office during specified periods before Election Day. Voted absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day, not just postmarked by that time.