Randal Park wetland restoration awarded $1.7 million in state funding
Stow Open Space Committee advances Randal Park restoration with $1.7 million state award. The committee received notification that state funding for the Randal Park wetland restoration project has increased from $300,000 to $1.7 million, with the restoration set to begin in 2027 coordinated with
Open Space Committee · Meeting of June 17, 2026
Stow Open Space Committee advances Randal Park restoration with $1.7 million state award. The committee received notification that state funding for the Randal Park wetland restoration project has increased from $300,000 to $1.7 million, with the restoration set to begin in 2027 coordinated with Mark O'Hagan's housing development. The committee also advanced a farm housing initiative with guidance from agricultural experts, assigning follow-up tasks to research community land trusts, contact Habitat for Humanity, verify Community Preservation Act restrictions, and compile a list of potential properties.
Consultation came from Jamie Pottern of the American Farmland Trust, Christine Chisolm of the state Department of Agricultural Resources, and Trish Settles of the Central Massachusetts Planning Association.
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Source: the Open Space Committee meeting of June 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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