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BOF Gets a Preliminary Look at BOE Budget
Get a look at the latest iteration of the BOE Budget proposal for 2026-2027.
Feb 202 min read
Town Hall Employees Report Incivility
Incivility is on the rise, including at Town Hall according to the latest BOS meeting.
Feb 92 min read
Conversation About Rec Director Resurfaces
The Recreation Director debate is back.
Feb 72 min read
Stafford Town Hall “Inundated” with FOIA Requests
FOIA requests are surging at Town Hall and across the country.
Feb 47 min read
School Readiness & Zero Emissions Buses at BOE
Stafford is looking to expand school readiness slots and participate in a pilot program to test electric buses.
Jan 222 min read
Two EDC Members Resign, New Website on Agenda
Learn which two EDC members resigned, and who filled in to reach a quorum.
Jan 212 min read
Schools: Pupil Services Costs Are Decreasing
Learn why Pupil Services and out-of-district placement costs are decreasing in Stafford schools.
Jan 202 min read
The ‘80s Strike Back at PZC
Many decisions from the 1980s are coming back to haunt the PZC.
Jan 163 min read
Sand, Salt, and Other DPW Updates
From salt and sand to paving Hampden Road, the DPW had a lot to talk about.
Jan 122 min read
Tax Abatement for Daycare Owners Rejected, Again
Bad news for Stafford's in-home daycares.
Jan 92 min read
Could a Makerspace Come to Staffordville School?
Find out what kind of a makerspace a local has in mind.
Jan 81 min read
BOE Begins Budget Discussion
Get a first glimpse at part of the BOE budget.
Jan 72 min read
SMS Reports Wins on Accountability Index
Find out how SMS improved it Next Generation Accountability Index scores.
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Stafford Schools to Seek Public Support for Student Lunch Debt
With nearly $4,000 of student lunch debt already accrued, SPS will likely be looking for support soon.
Dec 15, 20252 min read
The Results of Stafford's Main Street Assessment
How does Stafford's Main Street measure up? Find out what the experts say.
Dec 9, 20251 min read
Abatement for Daycare Provider Gets Another Look
A local daycare provider makes her case for tax abatements.
Dec 5, 20252 min read
Town Applying for $1.3 Million Grant for Witt School Remediation
Stafford turns to Community Investment Fund to help abate Witt School.
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Debate Over Financial Policy Continues
An ongoing discussion about financial policy may finally be coming to a close.
Dec 2, 20252 min read
How Will HB 8002 Impact Stafford?
It looks like HB 8002 will soon be law. The PZC discussed its implications.
Nov 20, 20253 min read
Key Takeaways from the Revaluation Meeting
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.
Nov 20, 20254 min read
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