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Schools Agree to Pay $400k Toward Self-Insurance Debt
The BOF and BOE came to a new compromise on the self-insurance fund.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


The End of the Budget Saga
Where the budget finally landed and what it's meant for Stafford.
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Stafford Schools Welcomes New Chief Academic Officer
On Monday, the BOE voted to hire Colleen Bava as the new Chief Academic Officer.
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Parties Announce Candidates With Some Surprises
Find out who is seeking elected office in November.
Jul 23, 20254 min read


Change is Afoot in Stafford Public Schools
Learn why EASTCONN will be coming to Stafford to conduct a review.
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Roughly $55,000 in Federal Grant Money in Limbo
Learn which programs could be impacted if federal grants are withheld.
Jul 14, 20253 min read


The EDC Gets New Members
Many townspeople are getting their wish as the EDC gets five new members.
Jul 11, 20253 min read


BOS Bids Farewell to Stafford's DPW Director
Stafford's leaders bid a fond farewell to the outgoing DPW director.
Jul 10, 20254 min read


3 Public Hearings for the PZC
The Big Heart Center, a re-subdivision, and a change aimed at age-restricted developments.
Jul 9, 20253 min read


BOF Hashes Out Many BOE-Related Issues
Follow along in the ongoing saga of the clash of the BOF and BOE.
Jul 8, 20254 min read


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 23, 20253 min read


Changes to School Lunch Program
How much will school lunch cost next year?
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Vote on Tax Collector & Town Clerk Stirs Anger
A well-attended Town Meeting results in changes.
Jun 12, 20254 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 11, 20253 min read


BOF Votes to Move $700k of Self-Insurance Funds
BOF takes action to start paying back the General Fund.
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Town Responds to BOE's FOIA Request
An update on where the BOE's FOIA request stands.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Interim Superintendent Announces Resignation
This and other changes are happening at the administrative level.
Jun 6, 20251 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 6, 20253 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 4, 20252 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 3, 20252 min read
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