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Planning Board continues two major hearings, approves annual reports

Stow Planning Board delays decisions on two site plans over incomplete applications and legal questions. In the hammerhead lot hearing at 70 Walcott Street, applicant Bruce Ringwall agreed to address turnout sizing, erosion control, and other issues before the March 3 continuation; members

Stow Select Board Unanimously Ratifies Town Administrator Dembkoski's Three-Year Contract

Stow Select Board ratifies town administrator's contract and appoints new firefighter in 20-minute session.

Board of Assessors Approves 20-Year Solar Panel Tax Exemption

Board of Assessors approves $1.15M in motor vehicle excise and solar tax exemption. Chair Cindy Cummings, Member Thomas Ryan, and Member Leonard Golder voted unanimously on February 9 to grant a 20-year exemption for residential solar rooftop facilities not exceeding 125 percent of annual

Historical Commission approves 2025 report, opens doors for associate members.

The Stow Historical Commission unanimously approved its 2025 town report and created up to three associate member positions, with voting-rights determination to follow. Barbara Clancy reported the West School restoration application, seeking $420,200 from the Community Preservation Committee for

Stow Library Trustees offer position to Ricky Sirois after interviews.

Stow Library Trustees unanimously hire Ricky Sirois as Library Director. Chair Morgan Hillman led the Board through candidate interviews on February 3, with Sirois appearing at 8:15 p.m. after Pamela Gardner withdrew her application. Co-interim Directors Jael Gorham and Sarah Hurtig confirmed the