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Changes at Stafford Town Hall
Change is afoot in the clerk's office and on the Board of Selectmen.
Sep 4, 20252 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
Parties Announce Candidates With Some Surprises
Find out who is seeking elected office in November.
Jul 23, 20254 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
Stafford Road & Construction Updates
Get a quick update on projects you'll see around town this summer.
May 12, 20253 min read
Boards Discuss Ramifications of BOE Decision Before Budget Vote
The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.
Apr 29, 20257 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
BOS Adopts New Fire Inspection Ordinance
BOS votes to bring fire inspection ordinance in line with state regulations.
Apr 5, 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
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
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
Transfers Cover Shortfall in Ambulance Budget
Learn which departments' budget surpluses will cover ambulance shortfalls.
Dec 9, 20242 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
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
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