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LOCAL NEWS, EVENTS & MUSINGS
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An Emotional BOF Meeting Explained
Learn about ongoing disputes and the potential for flat funding the budget.
May 65 min read
Arts Activities Abound in May
Arts activities for the kids, plus a District-wide Art Show at the library.
May 21 min read
Boards Discuss Ramifications of BOE Decision Before Budget Vote
The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.
Apr 297 min read
PZC Allows Path to Expansion for Existing Non-Conforming Businesses
Discover what this means for business owners of a specific type.
Apr 282 min read
When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Why the BOE’s Solar Decision Matters for All of Stafford
An Op-Ed from Selectman John Whetton.
Apr 266 min read
Stafford Budget Recap '25-'26
Need a recap before you go to the polls? Get caught up on the budget and what comes next.
Apr 252 min read
BOE Approves Reduced Budget, Using Debt Service Funds to Keep Positions
The BOE got creative to try and preserve positions in the reduced budget.
Apr 243 min read
Willington Nameplate Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Learn about 60 years of changes at Willington Nameplate.
Apr 233 min read
BOE Discusses Title VI Compliance
During the April 7, 2024, Board of Education meeting, member Aaron Hoffman made a motion to add a new item to the agenda: a discussion of...
Apr 174 min read
Cafe de Flore Brings a French Twist to Stafford
Explore Cafe de Flore, a small-town shop with a French-eclectic vibe.
Apr 143 min read
Stafford To Settle Over Burial Buses
Learn about the weirdest lawsuit I've ever had to report on.
Apr 113 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 102 min read
BOE Debates Staff Cuts
BOE votes to terminate two tenured teachers for budgetary reasons.
Apr 93 min read
Voters Shoot Down Budget, BOF Cuts BOE Budget
Learn about the newly BOF-approved version of the budget.
Apr 96 min read
What is MS4 & Why Should Stafford Care?
Find out what could cost Stafford $20 -$30k per year.
Apr 82 min read
BOE Appoints Scott Sugarman Superintendent of Schools
Meet Stafford Public Schools' new Superintendent.
Apr 72 min read
Letter to the Editor: Show us what you’re for
Once the vote is over, what will you do to make Stafford a better place?
Apr 72 min read
Letter to the Editor: VOTE YES FOR OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE
Read the latest Letter to the Editor in the run up to Stafford's budget vote.
Apr 62 min read
Systemic Changes Can’t Be Made At Budget Time
I’ve been involved in a lot of budget conversations lately, which I’m sure comes as no surprise. What keeps running through my mind is...
Apr 64 min read
BOS Adopts New Fire Inspection Ordinance
BOS votes to bring fire inspection ordinance in line with state regulations.
Apr 52 min read
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