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Wrangling Over Funds Leads BOE to Open New Accounts
After the town took $700,000 from the school district's self-insurance fund, the BOE made its own moves.
Jun 233 min read


Changes to School Lunch Program
How much will school lunch cost next year?
Jun 162 min read


Vote on Tax Collector & Town Clerk Stirs Anger
A well-attended Town Meeting results in changes.
Jun 124 min read


A New Roof for the Parks Dept. & More Project Updates
There's a lot happening in Stafford this summer and beyond. Learn about the projects on the town's radar.
Jun 113 min read


BOF Votes to Move $700k of Self-Insurance Funds
BOF takes action to start paying back the General Fund.
Jun 93 min read


Town Responds to BOE's FOIA Request
An update on where the BOE's FOIA request stands.
Jun 63 min read


Interim Superintendent Announces Resignation
This and other changes are happening at the administrative level.
Jun 61 min read


Town Makes Budget Changes to Avoid a Mill Increase
Stafford will dip into the General Fund to offset the mill rate increase.
Jun 63 min read


Third Budget Referendum Fails. What's Next?
By now, you probably know the budget referendum failed again (752 to 971). So, what now? The fiscal year ends on June 30, and as you...
Jun 42 min read


School Deficit Down, BOE Votes to FOIA Bank Records
On another two-meeting night, the Board of Education (BOE) and Board of Finance (BOF) met in different schools on June 2, 2025, but some...
Jun 32 min read


A New Day for the EDC?
First Selectman Bill Morrison is trying to revive the Economic Development Commission (EDC), starting with a meeting on May 28, 2025. He...
May 304 min read


BOE Approves Adoption of Amplify ELA for Grades 6 - 8
Learn about the new program adopted for Stafford's 6th - 8th graders.
May 222 min read


Stafford Road & Construction Updates
Get a quick update on projects you'll see around town this summer.
May 123 min read


BOF Votes to Move $490k from BOE Budget to BOS
Debt service funds moved out of BOE budget and over to the BOS.
May 93 min read


The Impact of a 0% Budget Increase Becomes Clearer
After two failed referendums, the town’s various boards are scheduling multiple meetings a week to reach a budget proposal they think the...
May 85 min read


An Emotional BOF Meeting Explained
Learn about ongoing disputes and the potential for flat funding the budget.
May 65 min read


Boards Discuss Ramifications of BOE Decision Before Budget Vote
The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.
Apr 297 min read


PZC Allows Path to Expansion for Existing Non-Conforming Businesses
Discover what this means for business owners of a specific type.
Apr 282 min read


Stafford Budget Recap '25-'26
Need a recap before you go to the polls? Get caught up on the budget and what comes next.
Apr 252 min read


BOE Approves Reduced Budget, Using Debt Service Funds to Keep Positions
The BOE got creative to try and preserve positions in the reduced budget.
Apr 243 min read
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