Community Preservation Committee defers West School restoration project. The Stow CPC voted unanimously to notify Town Administrator Denise Dembkoski that the West School Restoration article, previously slated for the spring town meeting warrant, has been withdrawn by the Historical Commission
Stow Select Board approves five police policies and one-day liquor license. The board unanimously approved updated police policies addressing juvenile handling, missing persons including new Silver Alert protocol for seniors, Lake Boon patrol officer authority, incident reporting, and a new
STOW -- April 28, 2026, Stow Select Board approves new police AI policy and hears warning about clinician funding cuts. Police Chief Barry Evers told the board Tuesday that the Massachusetts House budget cut the
The Stow Historical Commission unanimously withdrew its CPA funding request for West School preservation. Members cited the need to resolve Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements, which could include installing ramps, widening doors, and potentially adding a second entrance to
Stow Traffic Safety Advisory Committee tables decisions on speeding and intersection redesign pending further data. The committee voted unanimously to defer discussion of speed bumps on Marlboro Road while tabling a proposal to reconfigure the Common Road and Great Road intersection as a "T"
Stow Board of Assessors approves routine monthly items. The board unanimously approved invoices totaling $262.91, including $12.91 in mileage reimbursement for Principal Assessor Kristen Fox and a $250 payment to the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers. The board approved warrants and
Stow Open Space Committee targets farm worker housing as 2026 priority. Members received outreach findings from local farms; Small Farm owner Elena Coleman noted that conservation restrictions and high housing costs have driven staff turnover, while Shelbourne Farm reported no immediate concerns.
Stow Finance Committee endorsed the $39.2 million annual budget and approved 50 of 50 warrant articles for May 9 town meeting, with two rejections. Chair Brian Patuto and the Committee voted 4-0 to recommend favorable action on the $39,167,501 budget, reflecting timing gaps in departmental requests
Select Board advances FY2027 budget and warrant with no overrides needed. The $39.2 million General Fund budget increases 4.22 percent over FY2026, with the municipal side rising 5.94 percent due to implementation of a salary reclassification plan approved in fall 2025. Town Administrator Denise M.
Randall Library Trustees set May 8 reopening with donor preview May 7 and children's event May 15. The board unanimously approved the dates pending completion of ten to twelve remaining punch-list items and certificate of occupancy, with contingent alternate dates of May 14, 15, and 16. Chair
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