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Stafford Could Benefit from $40 Mill in Increased Funding
Legislators pass a supplemental appropriation for special education reimbursements. The governor threatens a veto.
Feb 262 min read


BOF Seeks Info Ahead of BOE Budget Presentation
The BOF is looking for additional context in the lead-up to the BOE's budget presentation.
Feb 144 min read


BOF Finds No Easy Answer on SLL Issue
If you live under a rock, you may not have heard that many people in town are upset about issues concerning Stafford Little League's...
Feb 133 min read


BOE Votes 4-3 to Send Budget to BOF
BOE passes the budget on to BOF in a narrow vote.
Feb 115 min read

Town Seeking STEAP Funds for Hampden Road
Hampden Road residents should keep their fingers crossed for a STEAP grant.
Feb 101 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 55 min read


Eye on Hartford: A Talk with State Senator Gordon
In the lead-up to the governor's budget announcements, we spoke with State Senator Jeff Gordon.
Feb 47 min read

BOE Asks for Another Iteration of the School Budget
The latest school budget saves three jobs but still cuts eight full-time employees.
Jan 314 min read

PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question
The PZC resolves a question over a regulation's wording.
Jan 222 min read


ARPA and STEAP at the BOS
Government is full of acronyms, and at Thursday’s Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting two important ones were on the agenda. First, the...
Jan 181 min read


BOS Votes to Send ‘25-’26 Budget to Board of Finance
The town side of the budget is ready to move on to the Board of Finance.
Jan 172 min read

Budget Season Begins; Sobering Proposal from Schools
As the budget season began, the town and the schools presented austere budgets.
Jan 145 min read


Confusion Over Regulation’s Intent Leads to Continued Public Hearing
A regulation regarding open space fees is at the heart of the confusion over a resubdivision request.
Jan 62 min read


Could Grant Funding Bring Turf Field to Stafford?
A discussion about seeking out grant funding for a turf field is underway.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Schools Implement Budget Freeze, Discuss Other Financial Issues
The BOE hears about budget freeze and ongoing financial strains.
Dec 29, 20248 min read

Transfers and Tax Abatements Approved at Town Meeting
On December 26, 2024, Stafford held a Town Meeting to officially vote on issues working their way through the approval process over the...
Dec 27, 20243 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


A New Plan to Solve Self-Insurance Troubles, Questions Remain
While the BOF and BOE may be a step closer to resolving the conversation about the self-insurance fund, questions still remain.
Dec 5, 20242 min read


A New(ish) Drum Roller Could Be in Stafford's Future
The DPW got permission to use funds from selling old equipment to buy newer equipment.
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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