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Stafford To Settle Over Burial Buses
Learn about the weirdest lawsuit I've ever had to report on.
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Selectmen Make Cuts to Proposed Budget
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) met for a special meeting during which they discussed the results of the budget...
Apr 10, 20252 min read


BOE Debates Staff Cuts
BOE votes to terminate two tenured teachers for budgetary reasons.
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Voters Shoot Down Budget, BOF Cuts BOE Budget
Learn about the newly BOF-approved version of the budget.
Apr 9, 20256 min read


What is MS4 & Why Should Stafford Care?
Find out what could cost Stafford $20 -$30k per year.
Apr 8, 20252 min read


BOE Appoints Scott Sugarman Superintendent of Schools
Meet Stafford Public Schools' new Superintendent.
Apr 7, 20252 min read


BOS Adopts New Fire Inspection Ordinance
BOS votes to bring fire inspection ordinance in line with state regulations.
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Your Pre-Referendum Budget FAQs Answered
Have questions about the budget and all the talk you're seeing on social media? Here are the answers.
Apr 1, 202513 min read


Comparing 2025-2026 Budget Proposals
Comparing and contrasting Stafford's budget to similar towns.
Mar 29, 20253 min read


BOE Deficit Down, But Not Eliminated
The latest status update on the BOE's budget deficit.
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Meet Stafford’s Newest Selectman, John Whetton
Get to know the newest member of Stafford's Board of Selectmen.
Mar 28, 20253 min read


A Crowded Town Meeting & A Rowdy Parking Lot
When it spilled into the parking lot, a crowded but sedate town meeting took on a different tone.
Mar 27, 20252 min read


BOF Sends Budget to Voters to Decide
After hours of public comment and discussion, the budget proposal will got to a referendum.
Mar 16, 20255 min read


BOF Tells BOE It Must Get Deficit to $0
BOF does not favor a supplemental appropriation for schools.
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Schools Report on Data and Assessments
An overview of assessment results from recent BOE meetings.
Mar 9, 20252 min read


Stafford Moves Closer to Appointing Town Clerk and Tax Collector
Town Clerk and Tax Collectors may not be on the ballot at the next election.
Mar 7, 20252 min read


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
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