Stafford has approximately 11,300 residents and covers 58 square miles, the third most for Connecticut towns. There is a developed downtown business section bordered by several parks. [
The Town of Stafford began its history almost 300 years ago as a rural hill town with 3 excellent agricultural districts concentrated throughout 6-7 villages. [
A fine balance of manufacturing, retail and service industries presently exist. Stafford is a Business friendly community offering many benefits. [
For the outdoor enthusiast, Stafford and North central Connecticut offers many activities. The Town has several tennis courts, ball fields, soccer fields, and several quiet, relaxing parks. [
Stafford has always had many active civic organizations. Today there are a numerous active clubs that contribute to the town's ongoing vitality. [
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Upcoming Meetings
| Tomorrow at 7:00pm | Planning & Zoning Commission |
| 7/26 at 6:30pm | Agriculture Advisory Commission |
| 8/1 at 6:30pm | Economic Development Commission |
| 8/1 at 7:00pm | Dam & Lake Management Advisory Committee |
Upcoming Civic Events
| Today at 7:00pm | Open Party Meeting |
| Today at 7:15pm | Democratic Town Committee |
| 8/2 at 6:30pm | Jazz in the Park |
| 8/4 at 3:00pm | Stafford Arts Society- Main Street Blues |
Any person doing business in the Town of Stafford in a name other than their own must file a Trade Name Certificate with the Town Clerk, or register with the Secretary of the State of Connecticut as a corporation or a limited liability company.
If operations cease under the initial trade name, or a trade name has changed, a Trade Name Cancellation must be filed. All initial signers of the Trade Name Certificate must sign the cancellation.
Please note a trade name does not protect your business name.
Trade Name Certificates and Cancellations are available under online forms on the Stafford Town Clerk's Page.
Both forms require notarization.
| Trade Name Certificate filing: | $5.00 |
| Trade Name Change / Cancellation: | no fee |
Warren Memorial Town Hall • 1 Main Street • Primary Department Hours: M-W: 8-4:30, Th: 8-6:30 • First Selectman Open Door: Fri: 8:30-Noon
