STAFFORD FREE PRESS

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.

The PZC and the EDC got to know each other. Here's what they discussed.

How the Town built the second high school in a public park has been partially pieced together through the research of the Stafford Historic Advisory Commission.

Paving projects are winding down, and other updates from DPW and Town Hall.

This chapter could finally be coming to an end.

New housing units are coming to a 55+ community.

Discover some of the issues the PZC may address in the near future.

Find out who the new selectman is.

Town takes action against long-blighted property.

See how Bill Morrison, candidate for First Selectman, answered the Stafford Free Press' Q&A.

See how Anthony Armelin, candidate for Selectman, answered the Stafford Free Press' Q&A.

Learn about the ordinance changes that are up for discussion.