Stow Open Space Committee advances Randal Park restoration with $1.7 million state award. The committee received notification that state funding for the Randal Park wetland restoration project has increased from $300,000 to $1.7 million, with the restoration set to begin in 2027 coordinated with
Stow Open Space Committee pursues agricultural housing strategies to preserve local farms. Members Fulford, Maxfield, and Wilber are investigating Community Land Trust programs, 40B affordable housing, and regional coordination through MAGIC. Wilber is arranging a Massachusetts Department of
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 Open Space Committee approves 2025 annual report and tackles Whispering Woods ownership puzzle. The committee voted unanimously to accept the report, with Chair Bill Maxfield tasked with filing the final version. On Whispering Woods, members identified a complex ownership tangle dating to 1999
Open Space Committee approves prior minutes, sets farm housing as top priority. The seven-member panel voted unanimously to advance three action items for 2026: creation of agricultural worker housing through potential Community Land Trust models and zoning changes; resolution of an unfiled
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