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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 53 min read


School Transportation Policies Discussed at BOE
Transportation issues caught the attention of the BOE.
Oct 242 min read


EASTCONN Delivers Report on Schools’ Business Office Review
Dig into EASTCONN's findings about Stafford Public Schools.
Oct 233 min read


Social and Emotional Learning Explained
Gain a new understanding of social and emotional learning.
Oct 213 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 112 min read


Roof Reimbursement Could Be Coming Soon
This chapter could finally be coming to an end.
Oct 71 min read


Candidate Q&A: Erica Bushior, BOE
See how Erica Bushior, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 102 min read


Q&A Candidate: Kathy Bachiochi, BOE
See how Kathy Bachiochi, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 82 min read


Candidate Q&A: Jennifer Vail, BOE
See how Jennifer Vail, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 62 min read


Candidate Q&A: Aaron Hoffman, BOE
See how Aaron Hoffman, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 43 min read


Candidate Q&A: Elizabeth Dobson, BOE
See how Elizabeth Dobson, BOE candidate, answered the Stafford Free Press's Q&A.
Sep 13 min read


Candidate Q&A: James Greene, BOE
See how the candidates answer the questions posed by Stafford Free Press.
Aug 305 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 244 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 73 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 302 min read


Parties Announce Candidates With Some Surprises
Find out who is seeking elected office in November.
Jul 234 min read


Change is Afoot in Stafford Public Schools
Learn why EASTCONN will be coming to Stafford to conduct a review.
Jul 152 min read


Roughly $55,000 in Federal Grant Money in Limbo
Learn which programs could be impacted if federal grants are withheld.
Jul 143 min read


BOF Hashes Out Many BOE-Related Issues
Follow along in the ongoing saga of the clash of the BOF and BOE.
Jul 84 min read


Wrangling Over Funds Leads BOE to Open New Accounts
After the town took $700,000 from the school district's self-insurance fund, the BOE made its own moves.
Jun 233 min read
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