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SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT

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PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question

The PZC resolves a question over a regulation's wording.

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ARPA and STEAP at the BOS

Government is full of acronyms, and at Thursday’s Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting two important ones were on the agenda. First, the...

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BOS Votes to Send ‘25-’26 Budget to Board of Finance

The town side of the budget is ready to move on to the Board of Finance.

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Budget Season Begins; Sobering Proposal from Schools

As the budget season began, the town and the schools presented austere budgets.

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Confusion Over Regulation’s Intent Leads to Continued Public Hearing

A regulation regarding open space fees is at the heart of the confusion over a resubdivision request.

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Could Grant Funding Bring Turf Field to Stafford?

A discussion about seeking out grant funding for a turf field is underway.

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Schools Implement Budget Freeze, Discuss Other Financial Issues

The BOE hears about budget freeze and ongoing financial strains.

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Transfers and Tax Abatements Approved at Town Meeting

On December 26, 2024, Stafford held a Town Meeting to officially vote on issues working their way through the approval process over the...

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Levinthal Run Sidewalk Project Update

Levinthal Run sidewalk project takes a step forward. See the plans and learn more.

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EDITORIALS & COLUMNS

Rotary’s Year in Review

By Brian Goepfrich As an active member and the current Vice President of the Rotary Club of Stafford, I am thrilled to share all of the...

Food Trucks: Friend or Foe?

At last week’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting, an informal discussion about food trucks ensued. Precipitated by a food cart...

Sex Toys and Signs Pop Up Around Town

Weird stuff has been happening around town lately. That’s not unusual, but with a vacuum left behind by escaped livestock, most of the...

OTHER NEWS

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After 47 Years, a Familiar Face at Town Hall Says Goodbye

After 47 years of service, Ialeen McAuliffe Dunn says goodbye to Town Hall.

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Three Stafford Girl Scouts Receive Silver Award

Local Girl Scouts undertake Take Action projects and win awards.

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The Year in Review: A Chat with the First Selectman

If you've met First Selectman Bill Morrison, you may know he seems to have more energy than the average person. Even if you haven't met...

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LOCAL NEWS, EVENTS & MUSINGS

SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT

PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question

ARPA and STEAP at the BOS

BOS Votes to Send ‘25-’26 Budget to Board of Finance

Budget Season Begins; Sobering Proposal from Schools

Confusion Over Regulation’s Intent Leads to Continued Public Hearing

Could Grant Funding Bring Turf Field to Stafford?

Schools Implement Budget Freeze, Discuss Other Financial Issues

Transfers and Tax Abatements Approved at Town Meeting

Levinthal Run Sidewalk Project Update

More...

Three Graces Vintage is Refocusing Its Energy

Joz’s Jungle Brings Tropical (Plant) Oasis to Stafford

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

EDITORIALS & COLUMNS

Rotary’s Year in Review

Food Trucks: Friend or Foe?

Sex Toys and Signs Pop Up Around Town

OTHER NEWS

After 47 Years, a Familiar Face at Town Hall Says Goodbye

Three Stafford Girl Scouts Receive Silver Award

The Year in Review: A Chat with the First Selectman