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Find out who will be impacted by the cuts and what happens once a Mill Rate is set.

Learn how the schools plan to cover any shortfalls in this year's budget

More than halfway through watching the May 13, 2026, Board of Finance (BOF) meeting, I didn’t think there would be much to write about. Stafford Free Press already reported when the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Board of Education (BOE) approved their separate budget requests. This meeting was just a rehashing of that information. But then BOF member Dave Walsh started asking questions and Superintendent of Stafford Public Schools Scott Sugarman painted a picture of the re

Learn where the BOE will find $227,215 to cut from its budget request

Where will the cuts come from? No one knows just yet.

Stafford is gearing up for a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget. If you’ve been following along for the past few months, you may already know what to expect. The Board of Education and Board of Selectmen have approved their respective budget proposals, and after they are officially presented at the hearing, the public will have the opportunity to ask questions. The Board of Finance will then discuss the proposals and the feedback before taking action. Explore the

Stafford students have 13 new Career Pathways to choose from.

Get a look at the latest iteration of the BOE Budget proposal for 2026-2027.

Stafford is looking to expand school readiness slots and participate in a pilot program to test electric buses.

Learn why Pupil Services and out-of-district placement costs are decreasing in Stafford schools.

Bad news for Stafford's in-home daycares.

Get a first glimpse at part of the BOE budget.

Find out how SMS improved it Next Generation Accountability Index scores.

With nearly $4,000 of student lunch debt already accrued, SPS will likely be looking for support soon.

An ongoing discussion about financial policy may finally be coming to a close.

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

Transportation issues caught the attention of the BOE.

Dig into EASTCONN's findings about Stafford Public Schools.

Gain a new understanding of social and emotional learning.

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...