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Many decisions from the 1980s are coming back to haunt the PZC.

From salt and sand to paving Hampden Road, the DPW had a lot to talk about.

Bad news for Stafford's in-home daycares.

Find out what kind of a makerspace a local has in mind.

Get a first glimpse at part of the BOE budget.

Find out how SMS improved it Next Generation Accountability Index scores.

With nearly $4,000 of student lunch debt already accrued, SPS will likely be looking for support soon.

How does Stafford's Main Street measure up? Find out what the experts say.

A local daycare provider makes her case for tax abatements.

Stafford turns to Community Investment Fund to help abate Witt School.

An ongoing discussion about financial policy may finally be coming to a close.

It looks like HB 8002 will soon be law. The PZC discussed its implications.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Stafford’s Community Center saw more action than it’s used to, with a nearly full house for the informational meeting about the revaluation assessments.  Assessor Tami Rossi and the project manager for Stafford’s revaluation, Brandy Landry from Vision Government Solutions, explained the reasons for and the process of revaluations. They also explained that the state employs performance-based testing to validate the results of the revaluations. 

Town Meetings have gotten a makeover. After last June’s well-attended meeting  had to be moved from the Veterans’ Room to the second-floor auditorium of Town Hall, and nearly turned ugly, First Selectman Bill Morrison and his team seem to have learned their lesson. This time, at the November 12, 2025, Town Meeting, the registrars of voters were present, checking identification – just as on Election Day – and copies of all the relevant ordinances were available.  The ordinance

Stafford was designated a distressed municipality. What does that mean?

Outgoing Selectman Hartenstein's reports recommendations from the Emergency Services Commission.

Election night in Stafford was a rollercoaster of emotions for candidates and for anyone with a vested interest in the outcome. While the outcome of the selectmen races seemed clear early on – with Bill Morrison  and Tony Armelin  jumping out to an early lead in the first and second districts – some of the other races completely changed hands after the early votes were counted. Bill Morrison (left) and Tony Armelin (right) were elected to the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 5, 202

Transportation issues caught the attention of the BOE.

Dig into EASTCONN's findings about Stafford Public Schools.

Gain a new understanding of social and emotional learning.