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  Welcome! Stafford First is a website by and for Stafford citizens interested in promoting responsible development in the greater Stafford, CT area. We are currently focused on promoting smart growth for Stafford and limiting destructive big box development in our area.


STAFFORD FIRST - UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS


 


Listen to the Jody Kessler song: "Big Boxes"


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Two years ago the group formed in response to the news of a possible invasion of the community by a Big Box Retail Chain Super Store. During the ensuing year

Wal-Mart never filed an application
6 month moratorium was passed
Special use permit regulation was passed by the PZC
A consultant was hired to help the PZC with development issues
We were a catalyst for the CERC study
The Stafford Mercantile Project was started
Residents were empowered to become politically involved
Stafford First received grant for grass roots organizations
An illegal referendum was blocked
The number of PZC Alternates was increased
The Stafford PZC passed regulations containing a size cap effectively preventing a "W" superstore.