Stow backs $522K in capital warrant articles, with West School roof repair approved. The Capital Planning Committee unanimously recommended eight capital items for fiscal 2027, including police department equipment and vehicles totaling $205K, DPW infrastructure projects at $215K, a shared utility
Lake Boon Commission unanimously bans docks from Basin 4. The three-member commission voted 3-0 to prohibit all docks, moorings, and related structures in the lake's shallowest basin, citing public safety hazards in three-foot-deep water, phosphorus mobilization risks, and state-designated PFAS
Finance Committee unanimously approves $9,000 police reserve fund transfer for sergeant assessment. Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski reported FY27 capital spending of approximately $2.499 million, funded by $2.075 million in certified free cash earmarked for stabilization, OPEB, and snow and ice
Stow Planning Board rejects continuance for troubled tire shop permit. After 15 agenda advertisements and only six meetings over 19 months, the Board voted unanimously to deny applicant Saied Borghani's latest request to postpone the public hearing on his auto service and tire repair shop at 124
Stow Conservation Commission unanimously issues Orders of Conditions for a beaver pond drawdown pipe and a two-home residential development. The drawdown project at 22 Johnston Way and 280 Great Road will stabilize pond levels during Potash Brook flooding, with water drops capped at 3 inches in 24
Stow CPC endorses $440,000 West School Restoration for Town Meeting. The Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved three warrant articles for the spring Town Meeting, including the CPA Reserves and Expenses articles, and authorized payment of $13,890 to Fuss & O'Neill for Wetland
Stow Green Advisory Committee pushes forward on polystyrene restrictions and awaits grant decision. The committee, meeting March 12, unanimously approved February meeting minutes; members John Sangermano, Arnie Epstein, and John Colonna-Romano focused primarily on developing a polystyrene reduction
Council on Aging Board meets to clarify role and mission. Director Alyson Toole reported programs running at full capacity, including AARP Tax Preparation and the newly renamed Active Fitness class. The board is pursuing approximately $44,000 to fund a replacement mini-van through a Community Chest
Nashoba Regional School Committee unanimously approves $79.2 million FY27 operating budget.
Stow Select Board unanimously denies grievance from two retired police officers. Bill Bosworth and Darren Thraen, both near age 65, challenged Police Chief Michael Sallese's elimination of the Special Officer position and imposition of new shift-work requirements; the Chief cited approximately