Stow presses ahead on Crescent Street sidewalk work amid drought alert

The Town of Stow continues to grapple with a Level 3 Critical Drought designation as public works crews press ahead with a sidewalk construction project and residents contend with a road closure on Barton Road.

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Stow officials are urging residents to consult the town's Drought Information webpage as the community remains under a Level 3 Critical Drought designation, the most severe classification the town has flagged in recent alerts. The designation typically signals heightened water-use restrictions and conservation requests for residents and businesses.

Separately, the town has issued a road closure notice for Barton Road, though specific dates and the reason for the closure were not detailed in the notice available this week. Residents who rely on that route should expect detours until further notice.

Public works crews also began construction this month on a new sidewalk project along Crescent Street, with work having started July 2 and continuing into this week. The project is expected to improve pedestrian access along the corridor, though the town has not yet posted a completion timeline.

The town's July 2026 Municipal Message newsletter is also now available for residents seeking a fuller rundown of departmental updates and upcoming town business.