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Town Makes Budget Changes to Avoid a Mill Increase
Stafford will dip into the General Fund to offset the mill rate increase.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Third Budget Referendum Fails. What's Next?
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...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Stafford Road & Construction Updates
Get a quick update on projects you'll see around town this summer.
May 12, 20253 min read


BOF Votes to Move $490k from BOE Budget to BOS
Debt service funds moved out of BOE budget and over to the BOS.
May 9, 20253 min read


Boards Discuss Ramifications of BOE Decision Before Budget Vote
The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.
Apr 28, 20257 min read


Stafford Budget Recap '25-'26
Need a recap before you go to the polls? Get caught up on the budget and what comes next.
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Stafford To Settle Over Burial Buses
Learn about the weirdest lawsuit I've ever had to report on.
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Selectmen Make Cuts to Proposed Budget
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Board of Selectmen (BOS) met for a special meeting during which they discussed the results of the budget...
Apr 10, 20252 min read


What is MS4 & Why Should Stafford Care?
Find out what could cost Stafford $20 -$30k per year.
Apr 8, 20252 min read


BOS Adopts New Fire Inspection Ordinance
BOS votes to bring fire inspection ordinance in line with state regulations.
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Meet Stafford’s Newest Selectman, John Whetton
Get to know the newest member of Stafford's Board of Selectmen.
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Stafford Moves Closer to Appointing Town Clerk and Tax Collector
Town Clerk and Tax Collectors may not be on the ballot at the next election.
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Vail Resigns Selectman Position
At the March 5, 2025 Board of Selectmen meeting First Selectman Bill Morrison and Rick Hartenstein voted to accept the resignation of...
Mar 5, 20251 min read


Morrison Proposes .48% Budget Increase to BOF
On February 3, 2025, First Selectman Bill Morrison went before the Board of Finance (BOF) to present his proposed 2025-2026 budget. The...
Feb 5, 20255 min read


Levinthal Run Sidewalk Project Update
Levinthal Run sidewalk project takes a step forward. See the plans and learn more.
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Transfers Cover Shortfall in Ambulance Budget
Learn which departments' budget surpluses will cover ambulance shortfalls.
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Geothermal Case Moves to Litigation
The geothermal saga continues. After failed mediation on October 16, 2024, the Board of Selectmen discussed the issue during a special...
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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