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Commission issues orders for drawdown pipe and residential development

Stow Conservation Commission unanimously issues Orders of Conditions for a beaver pond drawdown pipe and a two-home residential development. The drawdown project at 22 Johnston Way and 280 Great Road will stabilize pond levels during Potash Brook flooding, with water drops capped at 3 inches in 24

CPC Unanimously Endorses $440,000 West School Restoration

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

Council on Aging Board discusses mission and governance structure.

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

Select Board denies police grievance over Special Officer position elimination

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

Library Trustees set April opening framework, address building concerns

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