Diane Grant Honored For 28 Years of Service To Town of Stamford

HOBART – Diane Grant, town clerk for the town of Stamford for the past 28 years, will tell you she doesn't like being the center of attention. However, the town fathers couldn't let her retire without just a little fanfare and recognition. Stamford Supervisor John Kosier knew he was in a bit of trouble. 

Grant was honored for her many years of dedicated service to the town of Stamford. It is something fellow clerk, Harpersfield Town Clerk Linda Goss, attested to when she said Diane wouldn't rest until every penny of her audit balanced.

Among the guests providing well-wishes at the Stamford Town Hall last Wednesday, was Delaware County Treasurer Beverly Shields. Shields said Grants' books always balanced to the penny.

Mike Triolo, who worked with Grant for 12 years as the former supervisor  said he has known her for a long time. they became good friends over that time, but he knew he could always count on Diane and never had to worry about things. "I never had one complaint about you. You were the one who had to hear everyone's problems. I appreciated everything she did and I never had to worry about anything she did."

He went on to say that as a town officer, she is the type of person the town wants working for them.

The room was full of well-wishers, including all the members of the town board, Highway Superintendent Jon Ballard and members of the highway crew and incoming clerk  Ruthanne VanBuren, her husband, Kenny and others.

Grant said she isn't going anywhere and will be helping VanBuren learn the job she has given so selflessly to for nearly three decades.

Kosier said she helped him a great deal and appreciated her knowledge in learning his job as town supervisor.

A lot has changed over her tenure, Grant admits. She is happy to be retiring, but reminds everyone she won't be far away and is there for the transition.

"We congratulate you on reaching this special time in your life, and wish you well in your retirement."