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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
Deciding the Fate of Former Cumberland Farms
Deed restrictions on the former Cumberland Farms building make it a tough sell for new investors.
May 1, 20243 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 23, 20242 min read
Watch the Budget Q&A Recording
Watch the recording of our conversation about the budget with the town's stakeholders.
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Flags Honoring Veterans Coming to Downtown
The American Legion and VFW had business before the Board of Selectmen.
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Selectmen Cut $300k from Budget
Find out where $300,000 worth of cuts will come from.
Apr 8, 20241 min read
REGISTER: A Conversation with the First Selectman
WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. WHY: In March, the Board of Finance voted to approve the budget (with a few tweaks), but we know...
Apr 1, 20241 min read
The State of the Budget Before the Public Hearing
Get caught up on what's at stake before the public budget hearing.
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Stafford Selectmen’s Budget Moves Ahead
The BOS voted 2-1 to move the budget to the BOF for review.
Mar 7, 20243 min read
Will Paving Budget Make It to the Ballot?
How much money for road work will make it to the budget?
Mar 1, 20246 min read
Budget Proposal Suggests Reorganization of Building Department
In a perfect world, a proposed consolidation could bring efficiency and revenue.
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Murals, Fundraising, and More at BOS Meeting
From murals to paving, the BOS covered a lot of ground.
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Police Protection Budget Up for Discussion
How many police does Stafford need? That is the question.
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Is Stafford Willing to Pay For Roads?
The Selectmen are talking budget, and roads are at the heart of it.
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Stafford BOS Meeting Wrap-Up
Get a quick rundown of the remaining items from the Stafford selectmen's meeting.
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Board Appointments Spur Discussion
BOS discusses the process for board appointments.
Dec 11, 20232 min read
BOS Closes Loophole on Housing Rehab Program
The town looks to close a loophole in an interest-free loan program.
Dec 9, 20232 min read
Tax Abatement for Childcare Facilities on the Agenda
Stafford BOS discusses possible tax abatement for childcare facilities.
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Stafford Community Spirit on Display at First Meeting of New BOS
This is the first in a series of articles on the wide-ranging discussion at the Dec. 6 BOS meeting.
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Final Meeting of Selectmen Before Election Day
The Board of Selectmen made quick work of their agenda during the last meeting before the election.
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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