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Jan 181 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 172 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 145 min read
Budget Season Begins; Sobering Proposal from Schools
As the budget season began, the town and the schools presented austere budgets.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Transfers Cover Shortfall in Ambulance Budget
Learn which departments' budget surpluses will cover ambulance shortfalls.
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Selectmen Approve Tax Abatement for Old Borough School
Learn about the tax abatement plan approved by the Board of Selectmen.
Nov 8, 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...
Oct 4, 20242 min read
BOS Votes on EV Charging Rates
Town sets rats for EV charging at town-owned chargers.
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Daycare Tax Abatements Denied, Developer Still on the Table
The board took action on a tax abatement for daycares but is still discussing possibilities for developers.
Sep 11, 20242 min read
The Pros and Cons of Consolidating Polling Places
Fewer polling places could be in Stafford's future.
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Town Clerk and Tax Collector Could Become Appointed Positions
Does voting on positions like Town Clerk and Tax Collector make sense? Learn more.
Sep 10, 20241 min read
Results of the Transfer Station Pilot Program
Learn the fate of the transfer station pilot program.
Sep 5, 20244 min read
Could Tax Abatements Spur Economic Development?
Learn about the tax abatement requests before the BOS.
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Changes to Burn Permits and Fireworks Ordinances
Fire Marshal proposes changes to fees. Learn more.
Jun 8, 20243 min read
Rethinking Voting Places and Elected Positions
Selectmen ponder possible changes to polling places and which positions are elected.
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Town to Pilot Sunday Hours at Transfer Station
Transfer station to open on Sundays for an eight-week trial period.
May 2, 20244 min read
Stafford Looking to State Legislators for Help
BOS takes time to discuss the help they are looking for from legislators.
May 1, 20243 min read
Deciding the Fate of Former Cumberland Farms
Deed restrictions on the former Cumberland Farms building make it a tough sell for new investors.
Apr 23, 20242 min read
A Budget Summary Before Voting Day
Get a quick rundown of how this year's budget proposal has evolved over the past few months.
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Watch the Budget Q&A Recording
Watch the recording of our conversation about the budget with the town's stakeholders.
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Flags Honoring Veterans Coming to Downtown
The American Legion and VFW had business before the Board of Selectmen.
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