Board approves septic variances with conservation contingency
Stow Board of Health approves septic variances with conservation conditions. The board unanimously granted two regulatory waivers for an innovative Presby Enviro system at 248 Harvard Road, reducing the required wetland setback from 100 feet to 88 feet and waiving the standard effluent filter
Board of Health · Meeting of June 11, 2026
Stow Board of Health approves septic variances with conservation conditions. The board unanimously granted two regulatory waivers for an innovative Presby Enviro system at 248 Harvard Road, reducing the required wetland setback from 100 feet to 88 feet and waiving the standard effluent filter requirement. Health Agent J.
Garreffi supported the design as a reasonable replacement for a failing leach pit system. The board conditioned approval on Conservation Commission sign-off. In related business, the board appointed the Town Clerk as Burial Agent and Phyllis Tower as Animal Control Officer, both unanimously.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 349 words
Source: the Board of Health meeting of June 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Stow meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Stow who follows town government? Share Townbrief Stow: they can sign up free.