Stow Green Advisory Committee Advances Polystyrene Bylaw Draft
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
Green Advisory Committee · Meeting of March 12, 2026
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 bylaw targeting restaurants, retailers, and food vendors. Sangermano will continue drafting the bylaw with review input from Colonna-Romano.
The committee learned that the Board of Health may assume responsibility for the town's Sustainable Materials Recycling Program, currently overseen by Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski.
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Source: the Green Advisory Committee meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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