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LOCAL NEWS, EVENTS & MUSINGS
STAFFORD FREE PRESS
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
Letter to the Editor: I truly believe that this board will do the right thing.
Over 40 years ago I along with hundred of parent volunteered in the organization, Little League, I spent countless days in the food booth...
Feb 32 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
An Open Letter to the Board of Directors of the Stafford Little League
To the current and former Board Members of the Stafford Little League, Imagine, for a moment, that you are a parent eager to volunteer...
Jan 315 min read
Stafford Garden Club: A Little Non-Profit with a Big Impact
Glimpse the inner workings of one of Stafford's hardest-working clubs (and maybe donate).
Jan 293 min read
Stafford Little League’s Finances Under Scrutiny
Get the details behind recent allegations of mishandled finances at Stafford Little League.
Jan 273 min read
PZC Employs ‘Common Sense’ to Resolve Resubdivision Question
The PZC resolves a question over a regulation's wording.
Jan 222 min read
Three Graces Vintage is Refocusing Its Energy
Three Graces Vintage has a renewed focus for 2025, and community building is a big part of it.
Jan 212 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
Rotary’s Year in Review
By Brian Goepfrich As an active member and the current Vice President of the Rotary Club of Stafford, I am thrilled to share all of the...
Jan 164 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
Food Trucks: Friend or Foe?
At last week’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting, an informal discussion about food trucks ensued. Precipitated by a food cart...
Jan 93 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
After 47 Years, a Familiar Face at Town Hall Says Goodbye
After 47 years of service, Ialeen McAuliffe Dunn says goodbye to Town Hall.
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Sex Toys and Signs Pop Up Around Town
Weird stuff has been happening around town lately. That’s not unusual, but with a vacuum left behind by escaped livestock, most of the...
Dec 15, 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
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