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A New(ish) Drum Roller Could Be in Stafford's Future
The DPW got permission to use funds from selling old equipment to buy newer equipment.
Dec 4, 20241 min read
Stafford’s School Enrollment Sparks Conversation
Lower enrollment sparks budget conversation at BOE meeting.
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Special Ed Outplacements Questioned
The BOE discusses rising numbers of students in out-of-district special education placements.
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Town Seeks CERT Members
Learn how to become a member of the Community Emergency Response Team.
Nov 13, 20241 min read
Selectmen Approve Tax Abatement for Old Borough School
Learn about the tax abatement plan approved by the Board of Selectmen.
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Geothermal Case Moves to Litigation
The geothermal saga continues. After failed mediation on October 16, 2024, the Board of Selectmen discussed the issue during a special meeting on November 6, 2024, in which they went into executive session. At the regular meeting that followed, First Selectman Bill Morrison said that the Town of Stafford was unable to reach an agreement with the designer and builder of the geothermal system, Trison Construction. Trison has now brought suit against Stafford in Superior Court
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Selectmen Get Official Update on Road Work Costs
November 7, 2024 - Stafford, CT Last month, Selectman Kurt Vail asked Director of Public Works (DPW) Devin Cowperthwaite to put together...
Nov 7, 20242 min read
BOF and BOE Continue Negotiations
“It’s important to know how we got here, so we never get here again,” said the Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Laura Norbut,...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Absenteeism Still An Issue for Schools, Test Results Are In
Over the past couple of Stafford Board of Education meetings, Interim Superintendent Dr. Laura Norbut has updated the board on a number...
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Town CFO Departs After Reshaping the Position
Learn how the CFO position has changed over the past year, and how it may continue to change in the future.
Oct 16, 20243 min read
Watch the Debate: Vail v. Werstler
If you missed the WINY debate between Kurt Vail and Ethan Werstler, you can rewatch it here.
Oct 16, 20241 min read
Public Works and Paving Updates
Learn about the projects Stafford DPW plans to tackle in the Spring.
Oct 11, 20242 min read
BOF and BOE Discuss Self-Insurance and MOUs
Get the latest on the BOE's self-insurance fund and the BOF's push for a new MOU between the two sides of the budget.
Oct 10, 20246 min read
PZC Cleans Up Permit Fees
The PZC had a short meeting to address a number of small items.
Oct 9, 20243 min read
BOS Hears Plan for Paddling at Staffordville Lake
The Staffordville Lake Advisory Committee (SLAC) has been charged with finding ways to increase public access to Staffordville Lake. The...
Oct 6, 20244 min read
BOS Votes on EV Charging Rates
Town sets rats for EV charging at town-owned chargers.
Oct 4, 20242 min read
Daycare Tax Abatements Denied, Developer Still on the Table
The board took action on a tax abatement for daycares but is still discussing possibilities for developers.
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Parents Voice Concerns About Handling of Potential Threat
Parents attended the BOE meeting to express concerns about how a threatening incident was handled.
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Town Corrects Bond Payment Schedule for WPCA
A miscalculation from several years back was caught and corrected.
Sep 16, 20242 min read
New Policy Could Give Flag Prominent Position in Schools
BOE considers a policy requiring 3 feet of space around all classroom flags.
Sep 14, 20245 min read
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