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Witt School remediation contract awarded
Learn about next steps for the Witt School.
21 hours ago2 min read
YMCA or senior housing could come to Witt School
Learn about what's next at the Witt School
Jun 42 min read
Boards make cuts; Selectmen set Mill Rate
Find out who will be impacted by the cuts and what happens once a Mill Rate is set.
Jun 33 min read
New BOS budget proposal represents a 1% decrease
BOS budget not represents a decrease from the previous year.
May 82 min read
BOF cuts $456k after voters shoot down budget
Where will the cuts come from? No one knows just yet.
May 53 min read
A Cheat Sheet for Stafford’s Budget Season
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
Apr 22 min read
Three Things to Know About Grant Funding
Get answers to questions that arose at the last Board of Finance meeting.
Mar 292 min read
Snow Removal Costs at $330k and Counting
Winter isn't over yet, and the cost of snow removal is still being tallied.
Mar 52 min read
Could Stafford Transfer Station Take Tolland’s Trash?
A vague but promising proposal concerning shared services at the transfer station.
Mar 41 min read
BOF Gets a Look at the Selectmen’s Budget
Selectmen's (unofficial) budget represents a .35% increase.
Feb 263 min read
Town Hall Employees Report Incivility
Incivility is on the rise, including at Town Hall according to the latest BOS meeting.
Feb 92 min read
Conversation About Rec Director Resurfaces
The Recreation Director debate is back.
Feb 72 min read
Stafford Town Hall “Inundated” with FOIA Requests
FOIA requests are surging at Town Hall and across the country.
Feb 47 min read
Sand, Salt, and Other DPW Updates
From salt and sand to paving Hampden Road, the DPW had a lot to talk about.
Jan 122 min read
Tax Abatement for Daycare Owners Rejected, Again
Bad news for Stafford's in-home daycares.
Jan 92 min read
Could a Makerspace Come to Staffordville School?
Find out what kind of a makerspace a local has in mind.
Jan 81 min read
Abatement for Daycare Provider Gets Another Look
A local daycare provider makes her case for tax abatements.
Dec 5, 20252 min read
Town Applying for $1.3 Million Grant for Witt School Remediation
Stafford turns to Community Investment Fund to help abate Witt School.
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Ordinances Changed at Town Meeting
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
Nov 12, 20252 min read
What is a Distressed Municipality?
Stafford was designated a distressed municipality. What does that mean?
Nov 11, 20251 min read
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