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BOE Approves School Budget

Feb 27, 20246 min read

BOE Approves School Budget

"What we do is neither valued nor appreciated.” Read on to find out what teachers have to say about the school budget.

Polar Bear Plunge Fundraises for Rec Camp

Feb 19, 20243 min read

Polar Bear Plunge Fundraises for Rec Camp

Polar Bear Paddy Plunge wants to keep camp affordable for all eligible residents.

PZC Hopes for Input as it Considers POCD

Feb 17, 20242 min read

PZC Hopes for Input as it Considers POCD

Learn why the PZC wants your input and the latest on the Country Village Shoppes.

Budget Proposal Suggests Reorganization of Building Department

Feb 16, 20243 min read

Budget Proposal Suggests Reorganization of Building Department

In a perfect world, a proposed consolidation could bring efficiency and revenue.

Murals, Fundraising, and More at BOS Meeting

Feb 15, 20243 min read

Murals, Fundraising, and More at BOS Meeting

From murals to paving, the BOS covered a lot of ground.

Police Protection Budget Up for Discussion

Feb 12, 20242 min read

Police Protection Budget Up for Discussion

How many police does Stafford need? That is the question.

Catch Up with the Stafford Rotary Club

Feb 12, 20243 min read

Catch Up with the Stafford Rotary Club

Check out the schedule for upcoming Rotary events.

Three Lessons from a Very Different Town

Feb 11, 20244 min read

Three Lessons from a Very Different Town

Your trusted local reporter used to be a reporter somewhere else. Here are some lessons she learned.

Congrats to Stafford Wrestling!

Feb 11, 20241 min read

Congrats to Stafford Wrestling!

Stafford wrestling took second place in the conference championships on Saturday.

Is Stafford Willing to Pay For Roads?

Feb 9, 20243 min read

Is Stafford Willing to Pay For Roads?

The Selectmen are talking budget, and roads are at the heart of it.

Proposed School Budget Gets an Update

Feb 8, 20244 min read

Proposed School Budget Gets an Update

Get another look at the proposed budget for Stafford schools.

A Good Week for Funding in Stafford

Jan 30, 20242 min read

A Good Week for Funding in Stafford

Learn about funding coming from Domino's Pizza and the state of Connecticut.

Your Thoughts on Economic Development

Jan 30, 20247 min read

Your Thoughts on Economic Development

In my last editorial, I asked for your thoughts on how Stafford should approach Economic Development. The problem with that question is...

Budget Season Begins for Board of Ed

Jan 25, 20243 min read

Budget Season Begins for Board of Ed

Get a look at the first budget proposal of 2024 for the Stafford schools.

Op-ed: Keep Politics Out of the EV Debate and Listen to the People

Jan 22, 20243 min read

Op-ed: Keep Politics Out of the EV Debate and Listen to the People

By State Sen. Jeff Gordon, January 2024 I have met and heard from many of you who have shared your views and concerns about the...

PZC Ponders Possible Private Helipad

Jan 18, 20242 min read

PZC Ponders Possible Private Helipad

Could Stafford get a helipad? Learn more about a perplexing question before the PZC.

What Should Economic Development Look Like in Stafford?

Jan 18, 20244 min read

What Should Economic Development Look Like in Stafford?

Explore some of the questions surrounding economic development in Stafford.

BOE Suggests Opt-In Policy for Physical Exams

Jan 16, 20242 min read

BOE Suggests Opt-In Policy for Physical Exams

Stafford BOE suggests change to opt-in for controversial policy.

State Senator Jeffrey Gordon Talks About His Record and Seeking Re-election

Jan 11, 20244 min read

State Senator Jeffrey Gordon Talks About His Record and Seeking Re-election

Senator Jeffrey Gordon chats about his accomplishments, frustrations, and seeking re-election.

Absenteeism a Concern for Stafford Schools

Jan 9, 20242 min read

Absenteeism a Concern for Stafford Schools

Learn more about chronic absenteeism in Stafford.

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