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
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
Randall Library Trustees set April 16-18 grand opening framework with sneak peek, ribbon cutting, and kids' events. Chair Morgan Hillman welcomed incoming Director Ricky Sirois while the board navigated outstanding construction punch list items and a required 30-day event permit lead time. Resident
Stow Select Board upholds police chief's elimination of special officer position for two retired officers.
The Stow Historical Commission unanimously approved its February minutes and treasurer's report at a Zoom meeting March 5. Chair Dot Spaulding and members discussed the West School project budget revision to account for prevailing wage requirements, with the Community Preservation Committee
The Capital Planning Committee reviewed capital requests totaling more than $20 million across five years from police, schools, and facilities departments. Police Chief M. Sallese presented a $65,000 cruiser replacement following the annual rotation schedule and a $35,000 design study for
Lake Boon Commission defers vote on Basin 4 dock prohibition to March 18. Chairperson Dan Tereau introduced the proposed by-law, which would ban new docks, moorings, and related structures in Basin 4; Clerk Dan Barstow presented research on algae, invasive weeds, and potential impacts from the
Finance Committee reviews Minuteman Vocational and Stow FY27 budgets. Superintendent Heidi Driscoll and Business Manager Nikki Andrade presented Minuteman's $33.5 million FY27 budget, which increased 2.99 percent; Stow's assessment decreased 6.85 percent to 54 enrolled students. Town snow and ice
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