5 Things To Know In Stafford,Willington: School Boards Meet, Willington School Building Committee And More

STAFFORD-WILLINGTON, CT — Both towns' boards of education meet Tuesday, Willington's School Building Committee reviews proposals for an owner's project manager Monday and Arts on Main returns to downtown Stafford Springs Friday.

Here are five things to know about life around Stafford and Willington this week:

Subscribe

1. Stafford School Board Reviews Athletics Plan, Budget Timeline
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Cafetorium, Stafford Elementary School, 11 Levinthal Run, Stafford Springs, and by phone
What to know: The Stafford Board of Education will hear an athletic department growth and engagement plan and an enrollment update, and review an updated 2027-28 budget development timeline, according to the agenda. The board is set to approve its 2027-28 regular and committee meeting schedules and to consider the superintendent's recommendation to expel a Stafford Middle School student, in an anticipated executive session. The agenda also notes a community conversation at the Stafford Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m.
More information here.

2. Willington School Board Hears HVAC, Wall Repair And Budget Updates
When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Where: Lower level, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, and on Zoom
What to know: The Willington Board of Education will get the superintendent's updates on a mandatory HVAC inspection and evaluation, Center School exterior wall repair, enrollment, staffing and student performance, according to the agenda. The board will also review 2027-28 budget projections, a draft budget presentation calendar, a draft 2027-28 school calendar, capital improvement projects and an update from the School Building Committee. The next regular meeting is Dec. 8.
More information here.

3. Willington School Building Committee Reviews Project Manager Proposals
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Upper-level meeting room, Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, and on Zoom
What to know: The School Building Committee will review proposals received for owner's project manager services and discuss next steps, according to the agenda. Members will also get updates on grant applications, committee and project funding, and community engagement. The meeting opens with a community forum and Q&A of up to 30 minutes.
More information here.

4. Arts On Main Returns To Downtown Stafford Springs
When: Friday, Nov. 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Stafford Springs, Main Street
What to know: Arts on Main, a monthly celebration of local art and culture, takes place the second Friday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Stafford, according to the town calendar.
More information here.

5. Stafford Service District Leaf Collection Continues
When: Underway since Monday, Nov. 2; crews start at 7 a.m.
Where: Service District streets; Department of Public Works, Warren Memorial Town Hall, 1 Main St.
What to know: The Department of Public Works' scheduled Service District leaf collection began Nov. 2, with crews starting at 7 a.m. each day, according to the town. Residents can check the street-by-street schedule attached to the town's post for their collection week.
More information here.