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PZC Adopts Food Truck Text Amendment
Stafford now has an official path for food trucks to follow.
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Vail Resigns Selectman Position
At the March 5, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting First Selectman Bill Morrison and Rick Hartenstein voted to accept the resignation of...
Mar 5, 20251 min read


Public Supports 'Appointing' Town Clerk and Tax Collector
The public finally got a chance to voice its opinion on changes proposed by Stafford' First Selectman.
Feb 28, 20254 min read


BOF Calls on Entire BOE to Attend Budget Hearing
On February 19, 2025, Board of Education (BOE) Chair Sara Kelley and Interim Superintendent Dr. Laura Norbut presented the proposed...
Feb 27, 20254 min read


Stafford Could Benefit from $40 Mill in Increased Funding
Legislators pass a supplemental appropriation for special education reimbursements. The governor threatens a veto.
Feb 26, 20252 min read


BOF Seeks Info Ahead of BOE Budget Presentation
The BOF is looking for additional context in the lead-up to the BOE's budget presentation.
Feb 14, 20254 min read


BOF Finds No Easy Answer on SLL Issue
If you live under a rock, you may not have heard that many people in town are upset about issues concerning Stafford Little League's...
Feb 13, 20253 min read


BOE Votes 4-3 to Send Budget to BOF
BOE passes the budget on to BOF in a narrow vote.
Feb 11, 20255 min read


Town Seeking STEAP Funds for Hampden Road
Hampden Road residents should keep their fingers crossed for a STEAP grant.
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Morrison Proposes .48% Budget Increase to BOF
On February 3, 2025, First Selectman Bill Morrison went before the Board of Finance (BOF) to present his proposed 2025-2026 budget. The...
Feb 5, 20255 min read


Eye on Hartford: A Talk with State Senator Gordon
In the lead-up to the governor's budget announcements, we spoke with State Senator Jeff Gordon.
Feb 4, 20257 min read


BOE Asks for Another Iteration of the School Budget
The latest school budget saves three jobs but still cuts eight full-time employees.
Jan 31, 20254 min read


PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question
The PZC resolves a question over a regulation's wording.
Jan 22, 20252 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...
Jan 18, 20251 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.
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Budget Season Begins; Sobering Proposal from Schools
As the budget season began, the town and the schools presented austere budgets.
Jan 14, 20255 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.
Jan 6, 20252 min read


Could Grant Funding Bring Turf Field to Stafford?
A discussion about seeking out grant funding for a turf field is underway.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Schools Implement Budget Freeze, Discuss Other Financial Issues
The BOE hears about budget freeze and ongoing financial strains.
Dec 29, 20248 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 27, 20243 min read
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