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Tax Abatement for Daycare Owners Rejected, Again
Bad news for Stafford's in-home daycares.
Jan 92 min read


BOE Begins Budget Discussion
Get a first glimpse at part of the BOE budget.
Jan 72 min read


SMS Reports Wins on Accountability Index
Find out how SMS improved it Next Generation Accountability Index scores.
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Stafford Schools to Seek Public Support for Student Lunch Debt
With nearly $4,000 of student lunch debt already accrued, SPS will likely be looking for support soon.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Debate Over Financial Policy Continues
An ongoing discussion about financial policy may finally be coming to a close.
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Election Night 2025 in Stafford
Election night in Stafford was a rollercoaster of emotions for candidates and for anyone with a vested interest in the outcome. While the outcome of the selectmen races seemed clear early on – with Bill Morrison and Tony Armelin jumping out to an early lead in the first and second districts – some of the other races completely changed hands after the early votes were counted. Bill Morrison (left) and Tony Armelin (right) were elected to the Board of Selectmen on Nov. 5, 202
Nov 5, 20253 min read


School Transportation Policies Discussed at BOE
Transportation issues caught the attention of the BOE.
Oct 24, 20252 min read


EASTCONN Delivers Report on Schools’ Business Office Review
Dig into EASTCONN's findings about Stafford Public Schools.
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Social and Emotional Learning Explained
Gain a new understanding of social and emotional learning.
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Letter to the Editor: Invested in quality education
I have served on the Board of Education in the past, and I know how effective it can be when we have dedicated people on the board...
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Roof Reimbursement Could Be Coming Soon
This chapter could finally be coming to an end.
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Candidate Q&A: Erica Bushior, BOE
See how Erica Bushior, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Q&A Candidate: Kathy Bachiochi, BOE
See how Kathy Bachiochi, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Candidate Q&A: Jennifer Vail, BOE
See how Jennifer Vail, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Candidate Q&A: Aaron Hoffman, BOE
See how Aaron Hoffman, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Candidate Q&A: Elizabeth Dobson, BOE
See how Elizabeth Dobson, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Candidate Q&A: James Greene, BOE
See how the candidates answer the questions posed by Stafford Free Press.
Aug 30, 20255 min read


BOE Covers Much Ground, From Budget Reporting to Enrollment Numbers
Students are getting ready to head back to Stafford Public Schools, and last week, the Board of Education (BOE) met and tackled an array...
Aug 24, 20254 min read


Schools Agree to Pay $400k Toward Self-Insurance Debt
The BOF and BOE came to a new compromise on the self-insurance fund.
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Stafford Schools Welcomes New Chief Academic Officer
On Monday, the BOE voted to hire Colleen Bava as the new Chief Academic Officer.
Jul 30, 20252 min read
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