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Lots & More On Its Way to Stafford

Apr 5, 20242 min read

Lots & More On Its Way to Stafford

Lots & More is a just a few small steps away from being able to open in Stafford.

Stafford Coffee Company Gets a Moody Makeover

Apr 3, 20242 min read

Stafford Coffee Company Gets a Moody Makeover

Check out Stafford Coffee Company's new moody vibe.

BOF Gets an Update on 2023 Financial Statements

Apr 3, 20243 min read

BOF Gets an Update on 2023 Financial Statements

With the 2023 audit just about wrapped up, the BOF got an update.

What’s (Currently) Up with the Country Village Shoppes?

Apr 2, 20242 min read

What’s (Currently) Up with the Country Village Shoppes?

A quick recap of the current state of the Country Villages Shoppes.

REGISTER: A Conversation with the First Selectman

Apr 1, 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...

Rotary Updates and Events for April

Apr 1, 20242 min read

Rotary Updates and Events for April

Rotary Club of Stafford revisits its current happenings and announces new events.

Money Follows Money

Mar 31, 20244 min read

Money Follows Money

At some point, budget cuts become counterproductive. You have to invest where you live.

ARPA Committee Allocates Another $170,000 to Paving

Mar 28, 20242 min read

ARPA Committee Allocates Another $170,000 to Paving

ARPA finds $170k to help cover gap in paving budget goals.

PZC Prioritizing POCD Action Items, Looking for Feedback

Mar 25, 20243 min read

PZC Prioritizing POCD Action Items, Looking for Feedback

See what action items have high priority in the Plan of Conservation and Development.

BOF Approves Budget Requests, With Small Tweaks

Mar 21, 20247 min read

BOF Approves Budget Requests, With Small Tweaks

Learn about the BOF-approved budget that will go to referendum.

BOE Provides Answers to Voter Questions

Mar 15, 20244 min read

BOE Provides Answers to Voter Questions

Get the key takeaways from the school district's Q&A video.

The State of the Budget Before the Public Hearing

Mar 14, 20243 min read

The State of the Budget Before the Public Hearing

Get caught up on what's at stake before the public budget hearing.

Progress Reports and Educator Diversity at the BOE

Mar 12, 20245 min read

Progress Reports and Educator Diversity at the BOE

The BOE makes progress on a number of agenda items with budget out of the way.

How Does Stafford's Mill Rate Compare?

Mar 11, 20243 min read

How Does Stafford's Mill Rate Compare?

How does Stafford's mill rate compare to other towns? Get this answer and more.

Is Large-Scale Retail the Answer?

Mar 9, 20243 min read

Is Large-Scale Retail the Answer?

Why is Manchester's mill rate so high when there is so much retail?

Stafford Selectmen’s Budget Moves Ahead

Mar 7, 20243 min read

Stafford Selectmen’s Budget Moves Ahead

The BOS voted 2-1 to move the budget to the BOF for review.

BOE Brings Budget to BOF

Mar 5, 20242 min read

BOE Brings Budget to BOF

Learn more about the BOF's reaction to the BOE's budget.

Will Paving Budget Make It to the Ballot?

Mar 1, 20246 min read

Will Paving Budget Make It to the Ballot?

How much money for road work will make it to the budget?

Bradway Pond Road Could Be Home to a Helicopter

Feb 29, 20242 min read

Bradway Pond Road Could Be Home to a Helicopter

If you live near 14 Bradway Pond Road, a helicopter could be your new neighbor.

What is Amplify CKLA?

Feb 28, 20242 min read

What is Amplify CKLA?

The BOE voted to implement the Amplify CKLA program next school year fully.

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