Stow eyes polystyrene restriction for 2027 Town Meeting
Stow Green Advisory Committee discusses draft polystyrene restriction for possible 2027 vote. The committee reviewed a bylaw that would restrict foam and extruded polystyrene, modeling the text after similar restrictions in Acton, Maynard, and Westford. Members voted 3-0 to approve the 2025 annual
Green Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 12, 2026
Stow Green Advisory Committee discusses draft polystyrene restriction for possible 2027 vote. The committee reviewed a bylaw that would restrict foam and extruded polystyrene, modeling the text after similar restrictions in Acton, Maynard, and Westford. Members voted 3-0 to approve the 2025 annual report and prior meeting minutes.
The committee awaits word on a Climate Leaders Technical Support Grant application and is considering engagement with the state's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.
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Source: the Green Advisory Committee meeting of February 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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