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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


After 47 Years, a Familiar Face at Town Hall Says Goodbye
After 47 years of service, Ialeen McAuliffe Dunn says goodbye to Town Hall.
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Sex Toys and Signs Pop Up Around Town
Weird stuff has been happening around town lately. That’s not unusual, but with a vacuum left behind by escaped livestock, most of the...
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Levinthal Run Sidewalk Project Update
Levinthal Run sidewalk project takes a step forward. See the plans and learn more.
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Transfers Cover Shortfall in Ambulance Budget
Learn which departments' budget surpluses will cover ambulance shortfalls.
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Three Stafford Girl Scouts Receive Silver Award
Local Girl Scouts undertake Take Action projects and win awards.
Dec 7, 20243 min read


A New Plan to Solve Self-Insurance Troubles, Questions Remain
While the BOF and BOE may be a step closer to resolving the conversation about the self-insurance fund, questions still remain.
Dec 5, 20242 min read


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


The Year in Review: A Chat with the First Selectman
If you've met First Selectman Bill Morrison, you may know he seems to have more energy than the average person. Even if you haven't met...
Nov 26, 20244 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


Bringing Joy to the Holiday Gift Assistance Program
Learn about the Holiday Gift Assistance Program and how you can help.
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Johnson Memorial to Terminate Labor and Delivery Services
Learn about the settlement between the OHS and JMH that will allow the hospital to close labor and delivery services.
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Town Dedicates New Flag Pole
On Veteran's Day, the town officially dedicated the new flag pole. Learn more about its history.
Nov 14, 20242 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...
Nov 8, 20242 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


Joz’s Jungle Brings Tropical (Plant) Oasis to Stafford
Joz's Jungle is set to open its doors on Friday, November 8. Get a sneak peek.
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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