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Deciding the Fate of Former Cumberland Farms

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.

Drama Club Ready to Debut "Little Shop of Horrors"

May 1, 20241 min read

Drama Club Ready to Debut "Little Shop of Horrors"

SHS Drama is ready to hit the stage with "Little Shop of Horrors."

Construction Updates

Apr 30, 20242 min read

Construction Updates

Get the latest on Main Street construction.

Stafford’s Self-Guided History Tour Gets Its Start

Apr 29, 20243 min read

Stafford’s Self-Guided History Tour Gets Its Start

The first phase of Stafford's self-guided history tour is ready for visitors.

Stafford Passes Budget By Just 50 Votes

Apr 25, 20242 min read

Stafford Passes Budget By Just 50 Votes

The First Selectman says they can now prioritize paving projects to start in the new fiscal year.

Main St. Construction: Here's What You Need to Know

Apr 24, 20248 min read

Main St. Construction: Here's What You Need to Know

Business owners react to disruptive construction on Main Street,

A Budget Summary Before Voting Day

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.

What Would You Cut?

Apr 21, 20243 min read

What Would You Cut?

Before you vote for the budget, know what's at stake.

Public Hearing on Multi-Family House Continued

Apr 20, 20243 min read

Public Hearing on Multi-Family House Continued

A proposed three-family unit at 28 High Street seeks alternate routes to approval.

Ananda Marga Seeks Permits for Religious Gathering

Apr 19, 20243 min read

Ananda Marga Seeks Permits for Religious Gathering

A gathering at Ananda Kalpataru Wellness & Meditation Center brings up zoning questions.

Watch the Budget Q&A Recording

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.

Do You <3 06076?

Apr 13, 20243 min read

Do You <3 06076?

Where do you find community in Stafford?

DESSA Assessments Discussed

Apr 12, 20242 min read

DESSA Assessments Discussed

See how Stafford students' social and emotional skills stack up.

BOE Reviews $335,000 Budget Adjustments

Apr 11, 20242 min read

BOE Reviews $335,000 Budget Adjustments

The BOE voted on the requested cuts from the BOF.

Stafford Baseball Gets Second Win

Apr 11, 20241 min read

Stafford Baseball Gets Second Win

Stafford Bulldogs rack up a second win for the season.

Stafford Varsity Baseball Beats Bolton 6-5

Apr 11, 20241 min read

Stafford Varsity Baseball Beats Bolton 6-5

Stafford High School varsity baseball kicks off the season with a win.

Flags Honoring Veterans Coming to Downtown

Apr 10, 20242 min read

Flags Honoring Veterans Coming to Downtown

The American Legion and VFW had business before the Board of Selectmen.

BOE’s Climate Survey Shows Impact of Budget Cuts

Apr 9, 20243 min read

BOE’s Climate Survey Shows Impact of Budget Cuts

A survey of Stafford's school staff showed concerns related to increasing student need and decreasing resources.

Selectmen Cut $300k from Budget

Apr 8, 20241 min read

Selectmen Cut $300k from Budget

Find out where $300,000 worth of cuts will come from.

New Solar Array Could Come to Upper Road

Apr 8, 20242 min read

New Solar Array Could Come to Upper Road

Plans for a possible solar array were presented to the PZC.

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