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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

Get answers to questions that arose at the last Board of Finance meeting.

Winter isn't over yet, and the cost of snow removal is still being tallied.

A vague but promising proposal concerning shared services at the transfer station.

Selectmen's (unofficial) budget represents a .35% increase.

Incivility is on the rise, including at Town Hall according to the latest BOS meeting.

The Recreation Director debate is back.

FOIA requests are surging at Town Hall and across the country.

From salt and sand to paving Hampden Road, the DPW had a lot to talk about.

Bad news for Stafford's in-home daycares.

Find out what kind of a makerspace a local has in mind.

A local daycare provider makes her case for tax abatements.

Stafford turns to Community Investment Fund to help abate Witt School.

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.