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Auto Sales, Service, and Body Work Coming to West Stafford Road

Jan 5, 20242 min read

Auto Sales, Service, and Body Work Coming to West Stafford Road

Learn about the new businesses coming to 44 West Stafford Road.

Country Village Shoppes Move Closer to Renewal

Jan 5, 20242 min read

Country Village Shoppes Move Closer to Renewal

A new phased plan for Country Village Shoppes was proposed.

Selectmen Provide Updates on Geothermal and Other Pending Issues

Jan 4, 20243 min read

Selectmen Provide Updates on Geothermal and Other Pending Issues

Get an update on the state of Stafford's ongoing geothermal issue and other issues on the BOS agenda.

The Shortest Day of the Year

Dec 21, 20234 min read

The Shortest Day of the Year

Rumination on the role of light during the darkest days of the year.

Openings on Stafford Boards and Commissions

Dec 20, 20231 min read

Openings on Stafford Boards and Commissions

Explore the openings on boards and commissions in Stafford.

Pre-K Making a Difference for Stafford’s Students

Dec 14, 20232 min read

Pre-K Making a Difference for Stafford’s Students

See how Pre-K is impacting Stafford's kindergarten students' skills.

Stafford Citizens Turn Out to Support Books

Dec 13, 20238 min read

Stafford Citizens Turn Out to Support Books

See what Stafford citizens had to say about BOE's concerns over books.

Stafford BOS Meeting Wrap-Up

Dec 12, 20233 min read

Stafford BOS Meeting Wrap-Up

Get a quick rundown of the remaining items from the Stafford selectmen's meeting.

Board Appointments Spur Discussion

Dec 11, 20232 min read

Board Appointments Spur Discussion

BOS discusses the process for board appointments.

BOS Closes Loophole on Housing Rehab Program

Dec 9, 20232 min read

BOS Closes Loophole on Housing Rehab Program

The town looks to close a loophole in an interest-free loan program.

Tax Abatement for Childcare Facilities on the Agenda

Dec 8, 20233 min read

Tax Abatement for Childcare Facilities on the Agenda

Stafford BOS discusses possible tax abatement for childcare facilities.

Stafford Community Spirit on Display at First Meeting of New BOS

Dec 7, 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.

Rotary Club Pajama Drive and More

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Rotary Club Pajama Drive and More

Find out when and where to donate to the Rotary Club's pajama drive.

Wide-ranging Discussions at Recent EDC Meeting

Nov 29, 20236 min read

Wide-ranging Discussions at Recent EDC Meeting

Learn about the latest goings-on from the EDC.

All About the National Register of Historic Places Designations

Nov 27, 20234 min read

All About the National Register of Historic Places Designations

Learn what it means to be a part of a Historic District.

Controversial Policy Spurs Public Comments at BOE

Nov 21, 20232 min read

Controversial Policy Spurs Public Comments at BOE

Parents want a district policy to be changed to "opt-in."

How to Make a Reader: Leave Those Kids Alone

Nov 19, 20235 min read

How to Make a Reader: Leave Those Kids Alone

If you're lucky enough to have a kid who loves to read, let them.

PZC Reviews Plans for Country Village Shoppes

Nov 17, 20234 min read

PZC Reviews Plans for Country Village Shoppes

Plans for a self-storage facility came before the PZC on Thursday.

BOE Republicans Object to Book Purchases

Nov 16, 20234 min read

BOE Republicans Object to Book Purchases

A bundle of books raised concerns for some BOE members, who then voted against the Bills and Grants.

Dude, Where Are Stafford’s Students?

Nov 15, 20232 min read

Dude, Where Are Stafford’s Students?

The BOE hears a report on Stafford's student enrollement.

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