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PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question
The PZC resolves a question over a regulation's wording.
1 day ago2 min read
Three Graces Vintage is Refocusing Its Energy
Three Graces Vintage has a renewed focus for 2025, and community building is a big part of it.
4 days ago1 min read
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...
5 days ago2 min read
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.
6 days ago4 min read
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...
Jan 145 min read
Budget Season Begins; Sobering Proposal from Schools
As the budget season began, the town and the schools presented austere budgets.
Jan 93 min read
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...
Jan 62 min read
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.
Dec 30, 20242 min read
Could Grant Funding Bring Turf Field to Stafford?
A discussion about seeking out grant funding for a turf field is underway.
Dec 29, 20248 min read
Schools Implement Budget Freeze, Discuss Other Financial Issues
The BOE hears about budget freeze and ongoing financial strains.
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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...
Dec 19, 20242 min read
After 47 Years, a Familiar Face at Town Hall Says Goodbye
After 47 years of service, Ialeen McAuliffe Dunn says goodbye to Town Hall.
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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...
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Levinthal Run Sidewalk Project Update
Levinthal Run sidewalk project takes a step forward. See the plans and learn more.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Transfers Cover Shortfall in Ambulance Budget
Learn which departments' budget surpluses will cover ambulance shortfalls.
Dec 7, 20243 min read
Three Stafford Girl Scouts Receive Silver Award
Local Girl Scouts undertake Take Action projects and win awards.
Dec 5, 20242 min read
A New Plan to Solve Self-Insurance Troubles, Questions Remain
While the BOF and BOE may be a step closer to resolving the conversation about the self-insurance fund, questions still remain.
Dec 4, 20241 min read
A New(ish) Drum Roller Could Be in Stafford's Future
The DPW got permission to use funds from selling old equipment to buy newer equipment.
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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...
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Stafford’s School Enrollment Sparks Conversation
Lower enrollment sparks budget conversation at BOE meeting.
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