STAFFORD FREE PRESS

Town Meetings have gotten a makeover. After last June’s well-attended meeting  had to be moved from the Veterans’ Room to the second-floor auditorium of Town Hall, and nearly turned ugly, First Selectman Bill Morrison and his team seem to have learned their lesson. This time, at the November 12, 2025, Town Meeting, the registrars of voters were present, checking identification – just as on Election Day – and copies of all the relevant ordinances were available.  The ordinance

Stafford was designated a distressed municipality. What does that mean?

Outgoing Selectman Hartenstein's reports recommendations from the Emergency Services Commission.

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

Find out who the new selectman is.

See how Bill Morrison, candidate for First Selectman, answered the Stafford Free Press' Q&A.

See how Anthony Armelin, candidate for Selectman, answered the Stafford Free Press' Q&A.

Learn about the many small items up for discussion at last week's Selectmen meeting.

Learn about one resident's concerns over familial relationships.

Change is afoot in the clerk's office and on the Board of Selectmen.

Alternates for the EDC and a big push for town communications.

Find out who is seeking elected office in November.

Stafford's leaders bid a fond farewell to the outgoing DPW director.

There's a lot happening in Stafford this summer and beyond. Learn about the projects on the town's radar.

An update on where the BOE's FOIA request stands.

Stafford will dip into the General Fund to offset the mill rate increase.

By now, you probably know the budget referendum failed again (752 to 971). So, what now? The fiscal year ends on June 30, and as you...

Get a quick update on projects you'll see around town this summer.

Debt service funds moved out of BOE budget and over to the BOS.

The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.