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BOS Adopts New Fire Inspection Ordinance
BOS votes to bring fire inspection ordinance in line with state regulations.
3 days ago2 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 72 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 51 min read


Public Supports 'Appointing' Town Clerk and Tax Collector
The public finally got a chance to voice its opinion on changes proposed by Stafford' First Selectman.
Feb 284 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


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

Selectmen Approve Tax Abatement for Old Borough School
Learn about the tax abatement plan approved by the Board of Selectmen.
Nov 12, 20243 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


BOS Votes on EV Charging Rates
Town sets rats for EV charging at town-owned chargers.
Oct 4, 20242 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.
Oct 3, 20243 min read


The Pros and Cons of Consolidating Polling Places
Fewer polling places could be in Stafford's future.
Sep 11, 20242 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, 20243 min read


Results of the Transfer Station Pilot Program
Learn the fate of the transfer station pilot program.
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Could Tax Abatements Spur Economic Development?
Learn about the tax abatement requests before the BOS.
Sep 5, 20244 min read


Changes to Burn Permits and Fireworks Ordinances
Fire Marshal proposes changes to fees. Learn more.
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Rethinking Voting Places and Elected Positions
Selectmen ponder possible changes to polling places and which positions are elected.
Jun 8, 20243 min read


Town to Pilot Sunday Hours at Transfer Station
Transfer station to open on Sundays for an eight-week trial period.
Jun 6, 20242 min read

Stafford Looking to State Legislators for Help
BOS takes time to discuss the help they are looking for from legislators.
May 2, 20244 min read
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