Stow public meetings in 2025

Board of Assessors

The Stow Board of Assessors will discuss and vote on several agenda items, including invoices, meeting minutes, motor vehicle, boat, real estate and personal property warrants and reports, the FY2027 Budget Letter, the Assessor’s Notice, and rooftop residential solar facilities under state law. The board will also hold an executive session to consider FY2026 personal exemption applications, FY2027 senior work‑off applications, FY2027 chapter‑land applications, and pending appellate tax board litigation. Public comments and chair comments will precede the business items, and the meeting will conclude with an executive‑session adjournment.

• Budget Letter FY2027
• Rooftop Residential Solar Facilities (MGL c59 s5 c45)
• FY2026 Personal Exemption Applications (executive session)
• FY2027 Senior Work Off applications (executive session)
• FY2027 Chapterland Applications (executive session)

The Stow Board of Assessors unanimously approved the FY2026 budget, including $37,196,007.36 for real estate, $458,568.71 for personal property, and $974,468.55 for the Community Preservation Act surcharge. They also approved several financial items: Vision invoice ($513.00), USPS invoice ($1,268.85), IAOA invoice ($255.00), a motor‑vehicle commitment of $26,881.85, and a motor‑vehicle abatement report of $752.77. The board voted to post the Assessor’s Notice on the website and bulletin board, and to table the solar‑panel discussion until after the holidays.

• Approved FY2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 real estate allocation $37,196,007.36 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 personal property allocation $458,568.71 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 CPA surcharge $974,468.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Vision invoice $513.00 (unanimous)
• Approved USPS invoice $1,268.85 (unanimous)
• Approved IAOA invoice $255.00 (unanimous)
• Approved posting Assessor’s Notice on website and bulletin board (unanimous)

Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will meet remotely on Dec 17, 2025. The board will review the meeting schedule, approve minutes, handle correspondence, bills and payments, and receive trustee reports. A key agenda item is the Bird Meadow RFP, covering a Community Preservation Committee grant agreement, updates on purchase and sale and land development agreements, and the timeline for next steps. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Meeting schedule review
• Minutes review and approval
• Correspondence, bills, and payments
• Trustee reports
• Bird Meadow RFP – grant agreement, purchase & sale updates, timeline

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan and the Community Preservation Committee. The body will also discuss accessibility at Delaney and review the 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan action items.

• CPC Update
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Delaney Accessibility discussion with Mass Div of Fisheries and Wildlife
• Review of 2026 OSRP action items

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss the FY27 Operational Budget and 5 Year Capital Plan. The board will also consider a request for cell tower equipment modifications and the allowance of firearms businesses in specific districts.

• Possible vote on FY27 Operational Budget and 5 Year Capital Plan
• Modification of transmission equipment at cell tower, 23 Hillcrest Avenue
• Discussion on allowing firearms businesses in Business and Compact Business Districts

The Planning Board approved the FY27 Operational Budget as presented, with all members voting yea. The Board also approved the five‑year Capital Plan, adding a $450,000 placeholder for Gleasondale improvements to the FY2029 request. The Board granted Crown Castle’s request to modify the existing telecommunications tower at 23 Hillcrest Avenue, approving the revised equipment plan. No other actions were taken.

• Approved FY27 Operational Budget (Lori Clark, Karen Kelleher, John Colonna‑Romano, Margaret Costello – Yea)
• Approved 5‑year Capital Plan with $450,000 placeholder for Gleasondale improvements (Lori Clark, Karen Kelleher, John Colonna‑Romano, Margaret Costello – Yea)
• Approved modification of cell tower at 23 Hillcrest Ave (Lori Clark, Karen Kelleher, John Colonna‑Romano, Margaret Costello – Yea)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a septic system replacement at 45 Hiley Brook Road. Commissioners will consider ratifying an enforcement order and a restoration plan for the Gleasondale Road gas main operated by NSTAR Gas dba Eversource. They will also review and vote on a follow‑up letter for 59 Great Road and approve a red‑line change to the plan for 0 Northshore Drive. A draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget and staff updates will be discussed.

• Public hearing – Juan Fernandez, Mycasa LLC – 45 Hiley Brook Road – Notice of Intent for septic system replacement
• Appointment – NSTAR Gas dba Eversource – Gleasondale Road gas main – ratify enforcement order and review proposed restoration plan
• Vote to approve red‑line change to approved plan for 0 Northshore Drive
• Review and vote to issue follow‑up letter for 59 Great Road
• Discussion of draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Stow Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will meet to review correspondence, minutes, and member updates. The agenda includes discussions on traffic data near the Stow Shopping Center, a proposed crosswalk at Johnston Way and Great Road, and traffic enforcement near Garner Road and Harvard Road.

• Review traffic data near Stow Shopping Center
• Update on request for crosswalk at Johnston Way and Great Road
• Review traffic enforcement proposal for Garner Road and Harvard Road
• Discuss FY27 budget
• Review All Traffic Solutions invoice

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee unanimously approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Traffic Solutions invoice, contingent on need. Members voted 4‑0 to add $25,000 to the FY27 budget. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Traffic Solutions invoice if needed (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 addition to FY27 budget (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will first approve the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss two final applications: a conservation restriction for Rock Bottom Farm and a restoration project for West School. The committee will also consider a $100 invoice to The Independent of Stow and Bolton for advertising a public hearing, and review the CPA project status list and representative committee reports.

• Approve minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Conservation Restriction on Rock Bottom Farm
• Discuss West School Restoration project
• Invoice to The Independent of Stow and Bolton for $100 advertisement
• Review CPA Project Status List and committee reports

The Community Preservation Committee approved the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved invoice #1103 for $100 to the Independent of Stow and Bolton, again 6‑0. No decisions were made on the Rock Bottom Farm conservation restriction or the West School restoration; those items remain under discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026.

• Approved Dec 15, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved invoice #1103 for $100 to Independent of Stow and Bolton (6-0)

Green Advisory Committee

The Stow Green Advisory Committee will discuss several updates, including a review of recent meeting minutes and project updates. The committee will vote on a revised letter to the Planning Department about propane use at the Hemenway Farm development. It will also vote on a revised Specialized Energy Code for builders and developers in Stow.

• Residents’ items
• Review minutes from the November 13th GAC meeting
• Update on Hemenway Farm development
• Vote on revised letter to Planning Department regarding propane use at Hemenway Farm
• Vote on revised “Specialized Energy Code for Builders and Developers in Stow”

The committee decided the planned Polystyrene Bylaw for the May 2026 Town Meeting will not move forward as originally scheduled. The committee unanimously approved a draft letter to the Planning Department concerning propane use for the Hemenway Farm development, subject to Town Administrator review. The committee also unanimously approved a revised “Specialized Energy Code for Builders and Developers in Stow.”

• Polystyrene Bylaw postponed; will not move forward as planned
• Draft letter on propane for Hemenway Farm approved unanimously
• Revised Specialized Energy Code for Builders and Developers approved unanimously

Board of Health

The Stow Board of Health will consider a proposed septic system upgrade at 45 Hiley Brook Road. The proposal seeks variances from Title 5 requirements, including an 83‑foot leach field setback from a private well (instead of the required 100 feet), a leach area sized for 100 % of the design flow rather than 150 %, and a 60‑foot setback from a wetland rather than 100 feet. The agenda also lists routine business items such as agency reports, FY27 budget planning, and the adoption of minutes.

• Septic system upgrade at 45 Hiley Brook Road – variances for leach field setbacks and design flow
• FY27 Budget Planning – discussion of upcoming fiscal year budget
• Agent Report – presentation by the town agent
• EDS Updates – environmental data system updates
• Animal Control Officer Report – update on animal control activities

Council on Aging Board

The Stow Council on Aging Board will review and accept the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It will receive liaison reports from the Community Preservation Committee and Minuteman Senior Services, as well as outreach worker reports on durable medical equipment, the food program, and events. Additional updates will be given in the chair's report, the director's report (including budget and building security), and the social worker's report.

• Review and accept minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Liaison reports from Community Preservation Committee and Minuteman Senior Services
• Outreach worker reports on durable medical equipment, food program, and events
• Director's report covering budget and building security
• Social worker's report

The Council on Aging Board approved the November 13, 2025 minutes as written. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting was closed with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Stow Planning Board will review the Draft Lower Village Design Guidelines presented by Dodson & Flinker. It will also consider the Draft Action Plan from the Comprehensive Plan that was posted on December 4. The meeting includes reports, public input, and updates on various correspondence items. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Draft Lower Village Design Guidelines presentation (public forum)
• Draft Action Plan from Comprehensive Plan (posted Dec 4)
• Conservation Commission notice of public hearing for septic replacement at 45 Hiley Brook Road
• Acton Planning Board notice of decision approving a sign special permit
• Hudson Planning Board notice of public hearing for industrial space redevelopment

The Stow Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the Draft Lower Village Design Guidelines and a draft Comprehensive Plan Action Plan, but no formal adoption occurred. The board also agreed to defer a response to firearms‑related correspondence to a future meeting and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous vote)
• Deferred discussion of firearms correspondence to a future meeting

Select Board

The Stow Select Board will discuss special event permits for Menorah Lighting and the MLK Day of Service, accept an easement for Lake Boon Dam access, maintenance, and repair, consider adopting the town’s Comprehensive Plan, review the Town Administrator contract renewal, and vote on the 2026 seasonal population increase and multiple liquor license renewals.

• Menorah Lighting – special event permit for Dec 21, 2025 at Lower Common
• Acceptance of Lake Boon Dam access, maintenance, and repair easement from Bob and Caroline Collings
• Planning Department/Board request for the Select Board to adopt the Comprehensive Plan
• Vote on the 2026 Seasonal Population Increase required for the seasonal liquor license
• 2026 liquor license renewals for ten establishments, including 29 Culinary LLC (271 Great Road) and Honey Pot Hill Orchards (138 Sudbury Road)

The board unanimously adopted the town’s Comprehensive Plan, formalizing a roadmap for growth and resource protection. It also approved the appointment of Aisha Anderson to the Randall Library Board and Lani Criasia as Treasurer/Collector. Special event permits were granted for a menorah lighting and a tabled permit for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and the Lake Boon Dam easement was accepted. The board expressed intent to renew the Town Administrator’s contract and approved several liquor license renewals.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Aisha Anderson to Randall Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Lani Criasia as Treasurer/Collector (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit and entertainment license for menorah lighting (unanimous)
• Tabled special event permit for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (unanimous)
• Accepted Lake Boon Dam access, maintenance, and repair easement, authorizing $8,600 payment (unanimous)
• Stated intent to renew Town Administrator contract, to negotiate terms in January (unanimous)
• Renewed 2026 Class II, Common Victualer, and multiple liquor licenses (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and the 2025 Treasurer’s report. The body will discuss building permits, town artifacts, plaques, and the West School.

• Approval of 2025 Treasurer’s report
• Review of building permits
• Updates from Community Preservation Commission meetings on 11/17 and 12/1
• Discussion of West School and plaques
• Review of new members

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes as amended. The commission unanimously accepted the treasurer’s report as submitted. Bob Norton agreed to send contractor names to Barbara for roof estimate work. Barbara Clancy will obtain contact information for a new plaque‑maker for Dot Spaulding.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Bob Norton to send contractor names to Barbara (task assigned)
• Barbara Clancy to obtain new plaque‑maker contact info for Dot Spaulding (task assigned)

Randall Library Building Committee 2.0

The Library Building Committee will hear an update on the designLAB project, review Collier’s Report, and consider approving the minutes from the June meeting. Any additional items may be raised under “Other items not reasonably anticipated.” The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• designLAB project update
• Collier’s Report
• Approve minutes of the June meeting
• Other items not reasonably anticipated at time of posting

Randall Library Trustees

The Randall Library Board of Trustees will review reports, discuss reopening plans, donor recognition, and the size of the board. They will vote on appointing new trustee candidates and may vote on a donor plaque. Additional discussion will cover event branding, a dedicated website, and meeting timing for 2026. The meeting will conclude with approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Vote on new trustee appointment candidates
• Discuss and possible vote on donor plaque
• Reopening plans: ribbon cutting, donor event, branding, website
• Discuss decreasing number of trustees
• Discuss timing of meetings for 2026

The trustees voted unanimously to replace Maureen on the director search subcommittee with Richard. They also unanimously recommended Aisha Anderson to the Select Board to fill the vacant trustee seat. Motions to accept the minutes and to adjourn the meeting both passed unanimously. No decision was made on reducing the board size or changing meeting dates.

• Richard replaces Maureen on director search subcommittee (unanimous)
• Recommend Aisha Anderson to Select Board for trustee seat (unanimous)
• Accept meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
• Discussion on reducing trustees tabled (no vote)
• Discussion on donor‑recognition format without decision
• Discussion on moving meeting date without consensus

Community Preservation Committee

The Stow Community Preservation Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two final applications: the West School Restoration and a conservation restriction on Rock Bottom Farm. A possible vote on the Final Community Preservation Plan, including the CPA Project Status List, is scheduled. Representative committee reports will also be presented.

• Approval of Minutes – November 17, 2025
• Final Application – West School Restoration
• Final Application – Conservation Restriction on Rock Bottom Farm
• Possible vote on Final Community Preservation Plan (CPA Project Status List)
• Representative Committee Reports

The Stow Community Preservation Committee approved the November 17, 2025 minutes and adopted the Final 2027 CPC Plan with a 6‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote. The committee set the next meeting for December 15, 2025, and assigned staff tasks to post the plan online and invite the Conservation Director to that meeting. No applications were approved or denied at this session.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Final 2027 Community Preservation Plan (6‑0‑1 abstain)
• Scheduled next CPC meeting for Dec 15, 2025
• Becky to post the CPC Plan on the town website
• Becky to invite Jacquie Goring to the Dec 15 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on the Girl Scout Gold Award Mural Project. It will also consider special event permits for the Stow Town Christmas Tree Lighting (Lions Club, Dec 5‑6, 2025) and the Second Annual Stow Area Guild of Artists Holiday Fair (Dec 13‑14, 2025), a Shelburne Farm request to pro‑rate 2026 liquor license(s), and a petition to validate the Special Town Meeting posting date. Additional items include renewals for 2026 common victualers and Class II liquor licenses, and a request to surplus a 2004 DPW truck lift. The meeting also features a tax classification public hearing and routine reports.

• Girl Scout Gold Award Mural Project – discussion and possible vote
• Special Event Permit for Stow Town Christmas Tree Lighting (Lions Club, Dec 5‑6, 2025)
• Special Event Permit for Second Annual Stow Area Guild of Artists Holiday Fair (Dec 13‑14, 2025)
• Shelburne Farm request to pro‑rate 2026 liquor license(s)
• Request to surplus a 2004 DPW Truck Lift

The board voted unanimously to keep a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026 by adopting a minimum residential factor of 1. It also appointed Paul Keeffe as firefighter/EMT and Tina McAndrew to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee. Additional unanimous actions included granting special event permits, setting seasonal liquor‑license fees, authorizing a special‑act petition, and declaring an old DPW truck lift surplus.

• Adopted single tax rate for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Keeffe as firefighter/EMT through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tina McAndrew to Local Access Channel Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Granted special event permit and entertainment license for Stow Lions Christmas tree lighting (unanimous)
• Granted special event permit for Stow Area Guild of Artists holiday fair (unanimous)
• Set seasonal liquor license fees at $250 for Section 12 and Section 15 licenses (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to pursue special‑act petition to validate Special Town Meeting posting date (unanimous)
• Declared 2004 DPW Bend‑Pak truck lift surplus (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Stow Board of Health will participate in a virtual meeting with the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health to review initial results from a community health assessment and prioritize needs.

• Review of initial community health assessment results
• Prioritization of community needs based on assessment
• Virtual meeting only
• Consensus building with member Boards of Health

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The Economic Development and Industrial Commission will discuss updates to the Stow Business Guide, business database, and business survey. The commission will also review the current progress of its Strategic Plan and determine which stakeholders should be surveyed for feedback.

• Work group updates on Stow Business Guide, Business Database, and EDIC Business Survey
• Review of Strategic Plan progress and identification of departments/committees for comment
• Finalization of Strategic Plan survey questions for stakeholder groups
• Discussion regarding liaisons with other organizations

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss updates to the Community Preservation and Comprehensive plans. Members will review the action plan for the 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The meeting includes updates on specific land projects and zoning.

• Review of 2026 OSRP action items
• MBTA Zoning postmortem
• Delaney Accessibility update from Mass Div of Fisheries and Wildlife
• Rockbottom Farm update
• Stow Acres driving range reclamation and Hemenway Farm Subdivision plans

The Open Space Committee accepted the minutes from the October 22 meeting with four votes in favor and two abstentions. The committee discussed updates on Rockbottom Farm, Stow Acres driving range, and other projects, but deferred the Comprehensive Plan update and the Delaney Accessibility issue. Members will vote on future project priorities at the next meeting.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (4 in favor, 0 against, 2 abstain)
• Tabled Comprehensive Plan update discussion
• Tabled Delaney Accessibility issue

Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet on November 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, and December 1, 2025 at the Town Building, 380 Great Rd., Stow. At each meeting, registrars will certify petitions that were posted on November 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm, as their schedules allow. No other agenda items are listed.

• Certify petitions posted 11/12/25 at 5:00 pm at meetings on Nov 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, Dec 1
• Meeting location: Town Building, 380 Great Rd., Stow

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit and site plan for an auto service shop. The board will also discuss the adoption of the “Stow Comprehensive Plan 2035: Envision Stow for All of Us” and review a zoning bylaw audit.

• Public hearing for Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop Special Permit & Site Plan Approval at 124 Great Road
• Adoption of Comprehensive Plan 2035
• Review of Zoning Bylaw Audit with consultants from JM Goldson

The Stow Planning Board approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. The Board adopted the town’s Comprehensive Plan as written. It also moved to continue the public hearing on the Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop site to January 20, 2026. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop to Jan 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted the Comprehensive Plan as written (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission will continue a public hearing on Bentley Building Corp’s notice of intent for a 26‑unit conservation development at 33 and 45 Walcott Street. It will also consider routine items such as approving the meeting minutes, setting the 2026 meeting schedule, and an update on 59 Great Road enforcement. Additional agenda items include a vote on a draft Residences at Stow Acres Environmental Notification Form, ratification of the Potash Brook Beaver Dam Breaching Emergency Certification, and a vote on a UTV capital article.

• Continued public hearing – Bentley Building Corp – 33 & 45 Walcott Street (26‑unit planned conservation development)
• Review and vote – Draft Residences at Stow Acres Environmental Notification Form (ENF)
• Ratify Potash Brook Beaver Dam Breaching Emergency Certification
• UTV Capital article vote
• Approve Minutes

The Stow Conservation Commission approved several actions, including continuing the Bentley Building hearing, adopting the November 5 minutes, drafting a response letter to the 59 Great Road owners, approving a comment letter for the Stow Acres environmental notification form, ratifying an emergency certification to breach the Potash Brook beaver dam, and supporting a joint capital request for a new UTV. All motions passed unanimously. The commission also set a March 18 2026 filing deadline for the owners’ request for determination.

• Continued Bentley Building Corp hearing to Jan 20 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved November 5 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter to 59 Great Road owners with March 18 2026 deadline (unanimous)
• Approved submission of comment letter supporting Stow Acres ENF (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for Potash Brook beaver dam breaching (unanimous)
• Supported capital request for a new UTV (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Stow Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will consider several items, including approving costs for the Marlboro Road intersection project. They will also examine traffic data near the Stow Shopping Center, discuss the 2025 Fall Traffic After Action Report, and receive an update on a proposal for traffic enforcement on Garner Road and Harvard Road.

• Review and approve expenses for the Marlboro Road intersection project
• Review traffic data near the Stow Shopping Center
• Review Fall Traffic After Action Report 2025
• Update on request: Garner Road and Harvard Road traffic enforcement – review proposal

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee approved the minutes from October 21 and November 4, 2025. It voted 4‑0 to allocate $600, originally set aside for the Old Marlboro Road project, to the Beta traffic‑counter initiative. The committee also approved payment of the Old Marlboro Road Intersection Project invoices. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Reallocated $600 earmarked for Old Marlboro Road to Beta project (4-0)
• Approved payment of Old Marlboro Road Intersection Project invoices (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Cultural Council

The Stow Cultural Council will review and vote on the minutes from its August 18, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the FY26 grantee review and how award funds will be allocated. The council will also consider planning items for 2026, including an outline for the SAGA Art Show and the SCC Community Event.

• Review and vote on August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY26 grantee review and award allocation
• Planning of 2026 SAGA Art Show outline
• Planning of 2026 SCC Community Event

Community Preservation Committee

The Stow Community Preservation Committee will consider several items, including approval of the November 3 minutes and a state match update. Members may vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and on the Final Community Preservation Plan. An invoice for $3,200 to DM Berg Consultants for a structural condition survey will be reviewed, and a presentation on the West School Preservation Project will be given.

• Approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Possible vote on MoU between CPC and Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
• Review and approve payment of $3,200 invoice to DM Berg Consultants
• Presentation on West School Preservation Project (notice of interest for funding)
• Possible vote on the Final Community Preservation Plan

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting and approved a $3,200 invoice for a structural condition survey of the West School, funded from the Administrative‑Consultant budget. Discussion of the Memorandum of Understanding with SMAHT was tabled until legal issues are resolved. The Historical Commission agreed to submit a larger funding application for the West School restoration project.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $3,200 invoice for West School survey (7-0)
• Tabled MoU discussion pending resolution of liability clauses
• Agreed Historical Commission will submit larger funding application for West School
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Stow Board of Assessors will review routine items such as invoices, meeting minutes, and motor vehicle excise warrants and exemptions. It will discuss delegating a classification hearing to Kristen Fox and consider proposals for rooftop residential solar facilities under state law. The board will also address personal exemption, senior work‑off, Chapterland applications, and pending appellate tax litigation.

• Invoices
• Meeting minutes
• Motor vehicle excise warrants, commitments, abatements & exemptions
• Classification hearing delegation to Kristen Fox
• Rooftop residential solar facilities (MGL c59 s5 c45)

The board approved several invoices totaling $4,146.96 and approved the October 2025 Motor Vehicle Abatement Report. It approved the meeting minutes from October 20, 2025. The board voted to delegate the Classification Hearing presentation to Principal Assessor Kristen Fox. Discussion on residential solar panel taxation was tabled for a future meeting, and the board entered executive session to consider exemption applications and pending litigation.

• Approved Vision invoice $2,618.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Worcester County Assessor’s Association invoice $25.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Kristen Fox mileage reimbursement $55.86 (unanimous)
• Approved KRT Appraisals invoice $1,468.00 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 Motor Vehicle Abatement Report $368.87 (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Delegated Classification Hearing presentation to Kristen Fox (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on residential solar panel taxation (postponed)

Green Advisory Committee

The Green Advisory Committee will review and vote on a letter to the Planning Department regarding propane use at the Hemenway Farm development. The committee will also vote on a document titled “Specialized Energy Code for Builders and Developers in Stow”.

• Vote on letter to Planning Department regarding propane use at Hemenway Farm development
• Vote on “Specialized Energy Code for Builders and Developers in Stow”
• Update on Climate Leaders Technical Support Grant and Comprehensive Building Assessment
• Review of community outreach table
• Update on Hemenway Farm development

The Stow Green Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 9 meeting by unanimous vote. They decided to update the letter to the Planning Department and defer a final vote on it to the next meeting, tasking John Colonna‑Romano with the revisions. John Colonna‑Romano was also assigned to draft an updated Specialized Energy Code aimed at developers for review at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 9 minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Agreed to update letter to Planning Department and defer vote to next meeting
• Assigned JCR to make updates to the letter
• Assigned JCR to draft revised Specialized Energy Code for developers
• Noted heat‑pump initiative will move forward, announcement expected next year
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yeas)

Board of Health

The Board will consider three waiver requests for the septic system upgrade at 116 White Pond Road, including leach field sizing and well setback reductions. It will also review a design approval request to reduce the groundwater offset for a septic upgrade at 39 Sawmill Road. Additionally, the Board will discuss the proposed accessory dwelling unit room count at 10 Sylvan Drive and receive routine reports.

• Waiver to size leach field at 116 White Pond Road per Title 5 and Presby design manual instead of 150% of Title 5
• Waiver to allow a 76‑ft setback from leach field to private drinking well at 116 White Pond Road (required 100 ft)
• Local upgrade approval under 310 CMR 15.405(1)(g) for a 76‑ft setback at 116 White Pond Road
• Design approval to reduce groundwater offset from 4 ft to 2 ft for septic upgrade at 39 Sawmill Road using Presby Enviro‑Septic System
• Discussion of room count for a proposed accessory dwelling unit at 10 Sylvan Drive

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review minutes from September and October 2025. The board will receive reports on senior services, including food programs and medical equipment. The meeting includes updates from the Director and Social Worker.

• Review and acceptance of September 11 and October 9, 2025 minutes
• Liaison reports from Community Preservation Committee and Minuteman Senior Services
• Outreach reports on Food Program and Durable Medical Equipment
• Director's report on vans, events, and statistics

The Council on Aging Board reviewed and accepted the October 9, 2025 minutes. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review building permits and receive updates on Community Preservation Commission projects. The body will also discuss plaques, town artifacts, and the West School.

• Community Preservation Commission project updates
• West School discussion
• Stow's Artifacts
• Plaques
• Review of new members

The Stow Historical Commission approved the amended meeting minutes and accepted the treasurer’s report, both by unanimous vote. Members agreed to review the West School CPC application draft via email before the next meeting. The commission also decided to obtain contact information for a new plaque maker.

• Approved amended meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report as submitted (unanimous)
• Agreed to review West School CPC application draft by email
• Will obtain name and contact info of new plaque maker
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review proposals for the Bird Meadow project and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda also includes a review of the Hemenway Farm Plan.

• Review proposals for Bird Meadow RFP
• Review Hemenway Farm Plan
• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Correspondence, bills, and payments
• Trustee reports

The trust unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting. It also approved payment of a $115.00 invoice (invoice #1065) for two ads in The Independent News LLC. Trustees voted unanimously to accept the Bird Meadow RFP proposal as responsive and to recommend moving forward with the contract. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 24 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $115.00 invoice #1065 for ads (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Bird Meadow RFP proposal as responsive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a tree removal request at 66 Hiley Brook Road and a continued hearing for a project at 35 Hale Road. The meeting will also include approving minutes and a request for a Certificate of Compliance at 77-79 Randall Road.

• Public Hearing: Casey Paoletti – 66 Hiley Brook Road (tree removal)
• Continued Public Hearing: Catherine & Glenn Hammill – 35 Hale Road (carport, electric line, dock, tree removal)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 77-79 Randall Road
• Approve Minutes
• Commission/Staff Updates

The Stow Conservation Commission approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and then issued a Certificate of Compliance for 77‑79 Randall Road. It closed the public hearings for 66 Hiley Brook Road and 35 Hale Road, issued a Negative 3 Determination with conditions for 66 Hiley Brook Road, and adopted an Order of Conditions for 35 Hale Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 77‑79 Randall Road (unanimous 5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 66 Hiley Brook Road (unanimous 5‑0)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination with conditions for 66 Hiley Brook Road (unanimous 5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 35 Hale Road (unanimous 5‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 35 Hale Road (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 5‑0)

Randall Library Trustees

The Randall Library Board of Trustees will consider appointing interim directors and approving money for their pay increase. It will also review and vote on fees for a director job posting, set up a search subcommittee, appoint a new trustee, and vote on a budget for reopening groups. Additional items include reports from the chair and treasurer and an open public comment period.

• Approve funds for a pay increase for interim library directors (Item 5a)
• Review, edit, and approve the director job posting and its posting fees (Item 6)
• Decide composition of the director search subcommittee and designate trustees (Item 7)
• Appoint a new library trustee (Item 8)
• Vote on the budget for reopening groups (Item 9a)

The board approved the draft letters appointing Jael Gorham and Sarah Hurtig as interim directors, authorizing a $500 weekly stipend for each. They also authorized up to $750 for job posting fees, approved the job posting format, and established a search subcommittee consisting of ATA Tina McAndrew and Trustees David Carroll and Maureen Busch. A $5,000 budget was approved for reopening events.

• Approved interim director letters with $500/week stipend for each (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $750 for job posting fees (unanimous)
• Approved job posting with revised description link and contact info (unanimous)
• Formed director search subcommittee: ATA Tina McAndrew, Trustees David Carroll and Maureen Busch (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 budget for reopening donor events (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 7 and October 28 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will review minutes, liaison reports and the Planning Director’s report, then hear public input. It will hold a public hearing to consider a definitive subdivision and planned conservation development special permit and site‑plan approval for Hemenway Farm off Walcott Street. The board will also vote on a request for a minor modification of cottages in the Active Adult Neighborhood at Wandering Pond on Athens Street.

• Hemenway Farm definitive subdivision and planned conservation development special permit and site‑plan approval, off Walcott Street (Assessor’s Map R‑1 Parcel 64A)
• Review and vote on request for minor modification of cottages at Wandering Pond (Athens Street) in the Active Adult Neighborhood
• Review minutes, correspondence, liaison reports and Planning Director’s report

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 21 and October 27 meetings. It voted to continue the public hearing for the Hemenway Farm subdivision without testimony to a hybrid meeting on Jan 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM. The board also accepted the draft minor‑modification decision for the cottages at Wandering Pond. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Oct 21, 2025 minutes (vote: 4‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Approved Oct 27, 2025 minutes (vote: 5‑yes)
• Continued Hemenway Farm public hearing to Jan 6, 2026, 7:15 PM (vote: 5‑yes)
• Accepted minor‑modification for Cottages at Wandering Pond as drafted (vote: 4‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: 5‑yes)

Select Board

The Stow Select Board will meet to appoint Tina McAndrew to the position of Interim Assistant Town Administrator and review correspondence from the Town Clerk and Nashoba Regional School District.

• Appointment of Tina McAndrew as Interim Assistant Town Administrator
• Review of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Correspondence from Town Clerk regarding conflict of interest
• Correspondence from Nashoba Regional School District regarding FY26 Revenues
• Correspondence from J. Melone & Sons, Inc regarding liquor license status

The Select Board unanimously approved Tina McAndrew as Interim Assistant Town Administrator. The Board also unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Tina McAndrew as Interim Assistant Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from October 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will meet to review a specific traffic request. The body is discussing a proposal from Taproot Tree Farm regarding Tuttle Lane.

• Request from Taproot Tree Farm to make Tuttle Lane temporarily one way

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee voted unanimously to close Tuttle Lane from South Acton Road to Red Acre on November 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30, each day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DPW/Police will install non‑advisory barricades, and Taproot Farm will remove them each evening and reinstall them each morning. The motion passed 3‑0.

• Close Tuttle Lane Nov 22‑30 (7:30‑16:30) approved (3‑0)
• DPW/Police to place non‑advisory barricades approved
• Taproot Farm responsible for nightly removal and morning re‑installation approved

Hale High School Fund Trustees

The Hale High School Fund Trustees will meet to review their investment policy, discuss the status of a 2025 grant to the library, and prepare for the 2025 Annual Town Report. The meeting will be held at the Stow Town Building.

• Review & Discuss Investment Policy – possible vote
• Status of the 2025 Grant to Library
• Library Update: Renovation Status and Library Director Search
• Discuss/Prepare for the 2025 Annual Town Report due February 15th
• Review/Approve Minutes of May 6, 2025

The trustees approved the revised Investment Policy Statement and authorized Chair Jeff Smith to sign it on behalf of the board. They confirmed the $15,500 grant payment to the Randall Library and accepted the May 6, 2025 minutes. The next trustees meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Accepted the Investment Policy Statement as amended (unanimous)
• Authorized Jeff Smith, HHSF Chair, to sign the Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Confirmed payment of $15,500 grant to Randall Library completed (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of May 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next trustees meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Community Preservation Committee

The Stow Community Preservation Committee will approve the October 20, 2025 minutes and review the Special Town Meeting. It will discuss a $1,000,000 notice of intent for funding a conservation restriction at Rock Bottom Farm and may vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The meeting also includes a ribbon‑cutting for Elizabeth Brook and a report from the committee representative on DM Berg Consultants work.

• Approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Discuss $1,000,000 funding for a conservation restriction at Rock Bottom Farm
• Possible vote on MOU between CPC and Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
• Elizabeth Brook ribbon‑cutting ceremony
• Representative report on DM Berg Consultants work

The Community Preservation Committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. All six members present voted yes. The committee then voted to adjourn the November 3 meeting, again with unanimous approval.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (yes votes from all six members)
• Adjourned meeting (yes votes from all six members)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Stow Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for 462-464 Gleasondale Road. The meeting will be held in person at 380 Great Road and online via Zoom.

• Public hearing for Special Permit at 462-464 Gleasondale Road
• Review of Section 3.2.2.5 of the Zoning Bylaw
• Discussion of 2026 Application Submission Deadlines
• Review of correspondence regarding Gleasondale Road property
• Review of correspondence regarding 35 Hale Road

The Zoning Board approved the October 6, 2025 minutes (4‑4 vote). A public hearing was held for 462‑464 Gleasondale Road, after which the Board granted a special permit and approved the accompanying decision (both 5‑0 votes). The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm (4‑0 vote).

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (4 in favor)
• Waived reading of Notice of Public Hearing for 462-464 Gleasondale Road (5 in favor)
• Closed the public hearing for 462-464 Gleasondale Road (5 in favor)
• Granted Special Permit to 462-464 Gleasondale Road (5 in favor)
• Approved the Special Permit Decision as amended (5 in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:45 pm (4 in favor)

Randall Library Trustees

The Randall Library Board of Trustees will consider and vote on appointing an interim director. The board will also discuss the process for selecting a new library director and vote on a new chair. Additional agenda items include a public comment period, a Design Lab meeting, and an update from reopening groups.

• Vote on Interim Director
• Discussion and vote on new Chair
• New Library Director search process may require vote on process
• Design Lab meeting
• Update from Reopening groups

The board unanimously approved using the revised director job description for posting. They also approved the co‑interim director arrangement for Sarah and Jael. Morgan Hillman was elected chair and Mark Dexter was named treasurer, both by unanimous vote. The Design Lab discussion on the Donor Wall was tabled.

• Approved use of revised director job description (unanimous)
• Approved co‑interim director arrangement for Sarah and Jael (unanimous)
• Elected Morgan Hillman as chair (unanimous)
• Named Mark Dexter as treasurer (unanimous)
• Tabled Design Lab discussion on Donor Wall (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a one‑day liquor license request for a November 6, 2025 event at the American Heritage Museum. Additional topics include a Lions Club request to restore the Town Sign on the Common, the Historical Commission’s plan to dispose of artifacts, and a review of the town’s perambulation report and upcoming perambulation. The agenda also covers routine business such as public comment, board updates, the Town Administrator’s report, and approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• One‑day liquor license for John Logomasini’s Chill Kitchen & Bar event (Nov 6, 2025, American Heritage Museum, 4 p‑8 p)
• Lions Club request to restore the Town Sign on the Common
• Historical Commission discussion on disposal of artifacts
• Review of last perambulation report and discussion of next perambulation
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Select Board unanimously approved a one‑day special liquor license for John Logomasini of Chill Kitchen and Bar for a veterans appreciation event at the American Heritage Museum on November 6, 2025. It also unanimously approved certificates of appreciation for retiring Cemetery Supervisor Robb G.H. Gledhill and Library Director Tina McAndrew, authorized the Lions Club to repair the Town sign on the Common, and accepted the Historical Commission’s recommendations for handling town artifacts. The Board further accepted the 2020 perambulation report and the October 14 meeting minutes.

• Approved one‑day special liquor license for Chill Kitchen and Bar (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved certificate of appreciation for Robb G.H. Gledhill (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved certificate of appreciation for Library Director Tina McAndrew (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Lions Club request to repair the Town sign on the Common (unanimous roll‑call)
• Accepted Historical Commission recommendations for artifact disposition (unanimous roll‑call)
• Accepted 2020 Town bounds perambulation report (unanimous roll‑call)
• Accepted October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)

Planning Board

The Stow Planning Board will meet on October 27, 2025 at the Center School, 403 Great Road. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including a review of the Planning Board warrant articles posted on October 23. No specific development proposals or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Review of Planning Board warrant articles (posted 10/23/25)

The Board reviewed proposed zoning‑bylaw amendments to meet the MBTA Communities Act and shared updates from staff and members. Members expressed support for compliance and noted endorsements from other town committees. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no actions were approved or denied.

Lake Boon Commission

The Lake Boon Commission will hold a remote meeting on October 23, 2025. It will review and approve minutes, discuss buoys and drawdown, examine finances and bills, and consider the FY 2026‑7 budget.

• Discussion of buoys
• Discussion of drawdown
• Review of finances and bills
• Consideration of FY 2026‑7 budget

The Lake Boon Commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting without any changes, with a unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn the October 23, 2025 meeting. Other items such as buoy removal, drawdown, budget status, and a poster draft were reported but not decided.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The Economic Development and Industrial Commission will review and approve minutes and correspondence, receive a multifamily housing zoning update from a Planning Board or department representative, and discuss work‑group updates on the Stow Business Guide, Business Database, and EDIC Business Survey. The commission will also review the strategic plan to date, consider survey questions for stakeholder groups, and discuss liaison activities with other organizations.

• Multifamily housing zoning update (Planning Board or department representative)
• Work‑group updates: Stow Business Guide, Business Database, and EDIC Business Survey
• Review of the strategic plan’s progress and identification of parties to request comments
• Discussion of survey questions for stakeholder groups related to the strategic plan
• Consideration of liaison relationships with other organizations

Open Space Committee

The Stow Open Space Committee will consider two approvals that will be voted on at Town Meeting on October 27: the MBTA Zoning article and the use of CPC funds for wetlands restoration at Stow Acres. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and informational updates on the CPC, the Comprehensive Plan, work‑plan priorities, and Delaney Accessibility.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Vote on approving the MBTA Zoning article for Town Meeting on Oct 27
• Vote on approving use of CPC funds for wetlands restoration at Stow Acres for Town Meeting
• CPC update presented by Vin
• Comprehensive Plan update presented by Laurie

The committee accepted the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes after one member abstained. It unanimously endorsed the MBTA zoning article that will be voted on at the town meeting on October 27. Members also voted unanimously to allocate $150K for wetland reclamation at Stow Acres, to be funded through the Conservation Protection Committee. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8 p.m.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
• Endorsed MBTA zoning article for Town Meeting vote (unanimous)
• Approved $150K allocation for Stow Acres wetland reclamation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the Draft Lower Village Design Guidelines and discuss Section 3A Multifamily Zoning for MBTA communities. It will vote to approve a letter that adopts the town’s Local Option Real Estate Transfer Fee. The board will also consider a request for a minor modification of cottages at Wandering Pond on Athens Street.

• Review Draft Lower Village Design Guidelines
• Vote to approve letter regarding the Local Option Real Estate Transfer Fee
• Vote on request for minor modification of cottages at Wandering Pond (Athens Street)
• Discuss Section 3A Multifamily Zoning (“MBTA Communities”) posted 10.16.25
• Public input and liaison reports

The Board approved the minutes from the September 16 and September 30 meetings, each by a 3‑yea vote. It approved an amended letter urging state legislation that would allow a local option real‑estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing, also by a 3‑yea vote. The board postponed the decision on the minor modification of the Cottages at Wandering Pond until the November 4 meeting.

• Approved September 16 minutes (3 yeas)
• Approved September 30 minutes (3 yeas)
• Approved amended letter supporting state real‑estate transfer fee legislation (3 yeas)
• Postponed vote on Cottages at Wandering Pond minor modification (3 yeas)

Open Space Committee

The Stow Open Space Committee will approve the meeting minutes and then discuss and vote on two items that will go before the Town Meeting: the MBTA zoning article and the use of CPC funds for wetlands restoration at Stow Acres. The committee will also receive a CPC update, a Comprehensive Plan update, and discuss work‑plan priorities and the Delaney Accessibility Rseo.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Vote on approving the MBTA zoning article for Town Meeting
• Vote on approving CPC funds for wetlands restoration at Stow Acres
• CPC update (presented by Vin)
• Comprehensive Plan update (presented by Laurie)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a notice of intent for a carport, electric line, dock, and tree removal at 35 Hale Road. An appointment and vote will be taken on a tree removal request at 25 Hallock Point Road. The commission will also consider several action items, including approval of minutes, a request for a certificate of compliance at 77‑79 Randall Road, an estoppel certificate vote for Stow Acres South Course, ratification of an enforcement order for 35 Hale, and discussion of 59 Great Road. Staff updates will be provided.

• Public hearing – notice of intent for carport, electric line, dock, tree removal at 35 Hale Road
• Appointment and vote – tree removal request at 25 Hallock Point Road
• Certificate of compliance request for 77‑79 Randall Road
• Stow Acres South Course CR estoppel certificate vote
• Ratify enforcement order for 35 Hale Road

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It voted to issue an Estoppel Certificate for the Stow Acres South Course, contingent on a site visit. The hearing for the 35 Hale Road carport project was continued to November 5, and the commission approved removal of an unhealthy tree at Hallock Point using Conservation Funds. It also ratified the Enforcement Order for 35 Hale Road and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (Clack-aye; Hegemann-aye; Mattison-aye; Styckiewicz-aye)
• Issued Estoppel Certificate for Stow Acres South Course contingent on site visit (Clack-aye; Hegemann-aye; Mattison-aye; Styckiewicz-aye)
• Continued 35 Hale Road hearing to Nov 5, 2025 (Clack-aye; Hegemann-aye; Mattison-aye; Furman-aye; Styckiewicz-aye)
• Approved removal of unhealthy tree at Hallock Point Conservation Area with Conservation Funds (Clack-aye; Hegemann-aye; Mattison-aye; Furman-aye; Styckiewicz-aye)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for 35 Hale Road (Clack-aye; Hegemann-aye; Mattison-aye; Furman-aye; Styckiewicz-aye)
• Adjourned meeting (Clack-aye; Hegemann-aye; Mattison-aye; Furman-aye; Styckiewicz-aye)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will consider several traffic‑safety proposals, including making Tuttle Lane temporarily one‑way and adding a traffic signal at Elm Ridge Road and Great Road. It will also review updates on traffic‑enforcement, crosswalk, and children‑sign projects on Garner Road, Harvard Road, Johnston Way, Hickory Lane and Boxboro Road. Additional discussion will cover the Town Center Project and traffic patterns at the Stow Shopping Center.

• Temporarily make Tuttle Lane one‑way
• Traffic signal at the intersection of Elm Ridge Road and Great Road
• Update on Garner Road and Harvard Road traffic enforcement proposal
• Update on crosswalk at Johnston Way and Great Road
• Update on slow children sign at Hickory Lane and Boxboro Road

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee approved the September 23 and October 2 meeting minutes with unanimous votes. It voted 4‑0 to keep the current Tuttle Lane traffic mitigation plan as is. The Elm Ridge at Great Road lighting item was tabled for future review. The meeting was adjourned with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Kept Tuttle Lane traffic mitigation plan unchanged (4-0)
• Tabled Elm Ridge at Great Road lighting item
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual public hearing to gather feedback on the draft Community Preservation Plan and funding priorities. The committee will also review funding requests for conservation and historical preservation projects.

• Public hearing on CPA funding priorities and the draft Community Preservation Plan
• Notice of Intent for Funding: Rock Bottom Farm Conservation Restriction, $1,000,000
• Notice of Intent for Funding: West School Roof Preservation, $475,000
• Funding proposal: DM Berg Consultants for West School structure, $3,200.00
• Invoice: Kay Park-Rec Corp. for Gleasondale Pocket Park, $3,809.10

The Community Preservation Committee approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized payment of a $3,809.10 invoice to Kay Park‑Rec Corp. for Gleasondale Pocket Park. The committee also approved using consultant funds to retain DM Berg Consultants for a West School structural assessment. An action was assigned for Becky to post the presentation online.

• Approved Oct 6, 2025 minutes (7‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Approved payment of $3,809.10 invoice to Kay Park‑Rec Corp. (unanimous yes)
• Approved hiring DM Berg Consultants for West School assessment (unanimous yes)
• Assigned Becky to post the presentation on the CPC webpage

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review invoices, meeting minutes, and tax warrants. The board will also provide an update on the FY2026 recertification process. An executive session is scheduled to discuss specific tax exemption applications and litigation.

• Update on FY2026 Recertification
• Review of Motor Vehicle Excise, Boat, Real Estate & Personal Property warrants and commitments
• FY2026 Personal Exemption Applications
• FY2027 Senior Work Off applications
• FY2027 Chapterland Applications

The Stow Board of Assessors unanimously approved several invoices and financial commitments, including a $51,114.74 motor vehicle warrant. They also approved the assessment of a parcel listed as Owner Unknown for FY2026 and adopted the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025. The board received notice that the Department of Revenue approved the town's proposed assessed values for FY2026, which were posted for public review.

• Approved NEARMAP invoice $8,885.93 (unanimous)
• Approved VISION invoice $4,537.80 (unanimous)
• Approved KRT APPRAISAL invoice $8,155.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Boat Warrant & Commitment #1 $4,153.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Warrant & Commitment #5 $51,114.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Report $1,759.56 (unanimous)
• Approved assessing parcel OO0R-24 000004 as Owner Unknown for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 9/16/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Stow Board of Health will meet remotely to review a food truck permit application and continue a hearing regarding an animal control bylaw violation. The meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Food Truck Permit Review for Melt at John Wadkins
• Stable License Application at 46 Harvard Road
• Animal Control Bylaw Violation Hearing continued from 10/9/25

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the future of Common Road and review the Town Administrator's performance and FY26 goals. The board may vote on General Obligation Bonds and the setting of 2026 fees for Liquor, Common Victualer, and Class II licenses.

• Vote on General Obligation Bonds
• Setting 2026 Liquor, Common Victualer, and Class II License Fees
• Discussion on the future of Common Road
• Special Event Permit: Second Chance Holiday Decoration Sale (Dec 6, 2025)
• Special Event Permit: Stow Gobbler (Nov 27, 2025)

The board unanimously approved the sale of $10,050,000 in general‑obligation bonds and related financing actions. It also granted special event permits for the Second Chance Holiday Decoration Sale and the Stow Gobbler 5K Run Walk, kept 2026 liquor, common victualer, and Class II auto‑sales license fees unchanged, and decided to maintain the one‑way plan for Common Road pending further data. Additionally, the board approved the Town Administrator’s performance review and adopted FY 26 goals.

• Approved sale of $10,050,000 General Obligation Bonds for $10,760,266.35 (unanimous)
• Granted special event permit for Second Chance Holiday Decoration Sale on Dec 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted special event permit for Stow Gobbler 5K Run Walk on Nov 27 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 liquor license fees (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 common victualer license fees (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Class II used auto‑sales license fees (unanimous)
• Decided to keep Common Road a one‑way street, taking no immediate action (unanimous)
• Approved Town Administrator performance review (unanimous)

Green Advisory Committee

The Green Advisory Committee will review a draft polystyrene article and discuss participation in two upcoming community events. The body will also receive an update on the Climate Leaders Technical Support Grant.

• Update of draft polystyrene article
• Participation in Hudson Light open house on October 18
• Participation in STOWcase on October 23
• Update on Climate Leaders Technical Support Grant

The committee voted to support and attend the Hudson Light and Power open house on October 18. It also voted to support and attend the STOWcase event on October 23, partnering with Sustainable Stow. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other decisions were made.

• Approved participation in Hudson Light and Power open house (all yea votes)
• Approved participation in STOWcase event (all yea votes)
• Adjourned meeting (all yea votes)

Recreation Commission

The Stow Recreation Commission will hold a Zoom meeting to consider public comment, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and receive updates on maintenance, the Gleasondale School lot, Randall Woods, and the Stowcase 2025 program. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment
• Approve last meeting minutes
• Maintenance update – Geoff Beharrell
• Gleasondale School lot update
• Randall Woods update

Board of Health

The Stow Board of Health will consider a variance request to cover a leach field at 260 Great Road, proposing a 4.2‑foot cover over the field, submitted by Connorstone Engineering. The board will also hold a hearing on non‑compliance under the Stow Animal Control Bylaw. Additional agenda items include updates on the plastic bag ban, vaccine clinics, the Stowcase project, and routine business.

• Variance request for septic upgrade at 260 Great Road – cover over leach field 4.2 ft
• Hearing on non‑compliance under the Stow Animal Control Bylaw
• Discussion of implementation of the town’s plastic bag ban
• Update on planning for vaccine clinics
• Review of the Stowcase Project

Historical Commission

The Stow Historical Commission will hear the Treasurer's financial report and discuss recent building permits. Members will receive updates on the Community Preservation Commission, Stow's Artifacts, and the West School. An update on the Boon Monument project will be presented, and new members will be introduced. The meeting will also include a correspondence review.

• Treasurer’s report
• Discussion of building permits
• Update on Boon Monument project
• Review of Stow’s Artifacts
• Introduction of new members

The commission unanimously approved a motion for DM Berg Engineering to inspect the West School and provide a design example. It also unanimously supported submitting a notice of interest for CPA funding with an estimated project cost of $500,000. All other routine motions, including approval of minutes, the treasurer’s report, and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved DM Berg Engineering to inspect West School and provide design example (unanimous)
• Supported submitting CPA funding notice with $500,000 estimated cost (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging Board

The Stow Council on Aging Board will meet to accept September minutes, review outreach worker reports, and schedule the election of board officers. The meeting will be held at the Community Center on Great Road.

• Accept minutes from September 11, 2025
• Review reports from Outreach Worker and Social Worker
• Schedule election of COA Board Officers
• Guest speaker: Valarie Oorthuys
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025

The board accepted the September 11, 2025 minutes as written. A roll‑call vote kept all current officers in place with a unanimous result. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted September 11, 2025 minutes as written
• Officers remain in their present positions (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

Randall Library Trustees

The Randall Library Board will hear a report of the Library Director's resignation and consider next steps for filling the position. The board will also review proposals for a Stowcase table and tote bag sales, update on the grand opening, and discuss a letter to the Traffic Safety Board. Additional reports include updates from the building committee, Revitalize program, and treasurer.

• Library Director resignation (report)
• Discussion of next steps for Library Director position
• Proposal to hold a Stowcase table and sell tote bags
• Planning for the library grand opening
• Letter to the Traffic Safety Board

The trustees approved donating a tote bag to the Friends group. They unanimously voted to recommend an internal candidate for the interim library director position. An extra meeting was scheduled for October 21 to select the search committee and discuss the job posting and reopening timeline. The minutes were accepted as corrected and the meeting was adjourned.

• Donated a tote bag to the Friends (unanimous)
• Recommended an internal candidate as interim director (unanimous)
• Scheduled an extra meeting on October 21 to select search committee and discuss job posting (unanimous)
• Accepted the minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the Multifamily Housing Overlay District article and review the warrant for the October 27 Special Town Meeting. The board will also consider appointments and special event permits.

• Appointment of Mark Guerin to Fire Captain through June 30, 2026
• Review and approval of October 27, 2025, Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Multifamily Housing Overlay District article discussion with Planning Director Valerie Oorthuys
• Special Event Permit for Wedgewood Pines Community Trunk or Treat on October 27, 2025
• One Day Liquor License for St. Isidore Church on November 1, 2025

The Select Board unanimously approved the Special Town Meeting warrant articles 1 through 4 and 7 and 8, and also approved articles 5 and 6. It appointed Mark Guerin as Fire Captain and granted a special event permit and a one‑day liquor license. The board also approved a democracy statement and a related letter, with the letter passing 4‑1.

• Appointed Mark Guerin as Fire Captain (unanimous)
• Approved Special Town Meeting warrant articles 1‑4,7,8 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Special Town Meeting warrant articles 5‑6 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Granted special event permit for Wedgewood Pines Trunk‑or‑Treat (unanimous)
• Granted one‑day liquor license for St. Isidore Church event (unanimous)
• Approved democracy statement (unanimous)
• Approved and signed letter to representatives (4‑1)
• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission will consider several public hearings, including a notice of intent for a single‑family addition and dock at 64 Pine Point Road and a 26‑unit conservation development at 33 & 45 Walcott Street. The commission will also vote on a "Section 3A" zoning amendment for multifamily housing in MBTA communities. Additional actions include approving minutes, voting on the Community Preservation Fund warrant article, and discussing an encroachment issue at 7 Sylvan Drive.

• Public Hearing – 64 Pine Point Road: addition to a single‑family house and dock
• Public Hearing – 33 & 45 Walcott Street: 26‑unit planned conservation development
• "Section 3A" zoning amendment for multifamily housing in MBTA communities
• Vote on Special Fall Town Meeting Community Preservation Fund warrant article
• Discussion and vote on Derby Woods Conservation Area encroachment at 7 Sylvan Drive

The Stow Conservation Commission approved the September 16 minutes and adopted a warrant article allocating $150,000 from the Community Preservation Fund for wetland restoration at Randall Woods Park. It also approved Certificates of Compliance for 80 Gleasondale Road and 73 Crescent Street, closed the public hearing on 64 Pine Point Road, and moved the public hearing for the Walcott Street development to November 18. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Randall Woods Park Wetland Restoration Warrant Article (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 80 Gleasondale Road (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 73 Crescent Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 64 Pine Point Road (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Walcott Street project to November 18, 2025 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Stow Community Preservation Committee will approve the September 15, 2025 minutes, receive updates on the Gleasondale Pocket Park project, discuss a Freedom’s Way flyer, get a Capital Committee update, and hold a public hearing to review the draft CPC plan.

• Approve minutes from September 15, 2025
• Gleasondale Pocket Park update in CPA Project Status List
• Correspondence regarding Freedom’s Way flyer
• Capital Committee update
• Public hearing to review the draft CPC plan presentation

The Community Preservation Committee approved the September 15, 2025 minutes with five votes in favor and one abstention. The committee then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (5-0-1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Stow Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 380 Great Road, with a Zoom option for remote attendance. The board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for 64 Pine Point Road. It will also hear a variance request for 20 October Lane, continuing from the September 8, 2025 meeting. In addition, the board will review Section 3.2.2.5 of the Zoning Bylaw and handle routine administrative items.

• Public hearing – Special Permit for 64 Pine Point Road
• Public hearing – Variance for 20 October Lane (continued from Sep 8, 2025)
• Review of Section 3.2.2.5 of the Zoning Bylaw
• Administrative review of minutes and correspondence

The Zoning Board approved the September 8, 2025 minutes and waived the notice of public hearing for 64 Pine Point Road. It then granted a special permit for that property and approved the accompanying decision. The Board accepted the petition to withdraw the variance request for 20 October Lane and postponed any action on the kennel bylaw. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (vote 4 in favor)
• Waived reading of Notice of Public Hearing for 64 Pine Point Road (vote 4 in favor)
• Granted Special Permit to 64 Pine Point Road (vote 5 in favor)
• Approved Special Permit Decision for 64 Pine Point Road (vote 5 in favor)
• Accepted Petition for Withdrawal for 20 October Lane without prejudice (vote 5 in favor)
• Deferred action on kennel bylaw discussion (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5 in favor)

Finance Committee

The Stow Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the Special Town Meeting warrant. After the hearing, the committee will vote on the warrant articles. The meeting will also include Town Administrator updates, an appointment to the Community Preservation Committee, and routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Public hearing on Special Town Meeting warrant
• Vote on warrant articles for Special Town Meeting
• Appointment to Community Preservation Committee
• Town Administrator updates
• Approve minutes

The Stow Finance Committee recommended and approved rescinding $51,000 of excess borrowing authority for the Lower Village Roadway Project, funding for PFAS remediation, a $10,000 budget transfer for the Assistant Town Administrator, $150,000 for Randall Woods Park preservation, zoning changes to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, nonunion wage‑scale adjustments, and expanded employee benefits. The committee also nominated Angela Zhang as its representative on the Community Preservation Committee. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rescinding $51,000 excess borrowing authority for Lower Village Roadway (unanimous)
• Approved PFAS remediation funding request (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 budget transfer to Assistant Town Administrator wages (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 Community Preservation funds for Randall Woods Park (unanimous)
• Approved MBTA Communities Act compliance zoning changes (unanimous)
• Approved nonunion wage‑scale changes costing $32,000 first year (unanimous)
• Approved expanded nonunion employee benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Angela Zhang as Finance Committee rep on Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will discuss preparing a draft letter to the Select Board requesting the permanent closure of Common Road. No vote or final decision is indicated; the agenda item is limited to drafting the letter.

• Draft letter to Select Board proposing permanent closure of Common Road

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee voted 4-0 to not close Library Hill Road, keeping the prior proposal unchanged. The motion was seconded by Public Works Director Dan Rowley and supported by all members. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Library Hill Road not closed (4-0 unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0 unanimous)

Planning Board

The Stow Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit and site plan for an auto service and tire repair shop at 124 Great Road. Afterward the board will review a comprehensive plan update, vote on a minor modification request for cottages at Wandering Pond on Athens Street, consider an active‑adult neighborhood special permit, and discuss support for a local‑option real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. The meeting also includes liaison reports, a planning director’s report, and public input.

• Special permit & site plan approval for Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop, 124 Great Road
• Review and vote on minor modification request for cottages at Wandering Pond (Athens Street)
• Consideration of an Active Adult Neighborhood special permit
• Discussion of support for a local‑option real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan update by JM Goldson consultants

The Planning Board voted unanimously to deem and approve a minor modification to the water system for the Cottages at Wandering Pond project. The board also moved to continue the Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop special permit hearing without testimony to November 18, 2025. Members were assigned to finalize outreach materials for the Section 3A multifamily zoning effort, and the board expressed interest in learning more about a state bill for a local real‑estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing.

• Approved minor water system modification for Cottages at Wandering Pond (4-0)
• Deemed the modification a minor change, not requiring a public hearing (4-0)
• Continued Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop public hearing without testimony to Nov 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved the September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Assigned Lori Clark and Karen Kelleher to finalize outreach materials for Section 3A multifamily zoning (4-0)
• Requested additional information on the local option real‑estate transfer fee before formal consideration (no vote)
• Noted interest in adding agricultural worker housing to the workplan (no vote)

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The committee will review the final revisions to the town’s Comprehensive Plan. After review, members will vote on whether to recommend the revisions to the Planning Board for approval.

• Review final revisions to Comprehensive Plan and vote to recommend Planning Board approval

Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will review and approve meeting minutes. Trustees will discuss the MBTA Communities/3A issue with the Planning Department. The board will examine the Bird Meadow Project documents, including the Community Preservation Committee grant agreement terms and the finalization of the Request for Proposal.

• Minutes review and approval
• Discussion of MBTA Communities/3A with Planning Department
• Bird Meadow Project: review Community Preservation Committee grant agreement terms
• Bird Meadow Project: review Request for Proposal finalization

The board approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It authorized payments for legal notices, software, and invoicing. Trustees voted to draft a letter supporting the upcoming zoning change on October 27. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 7 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Approved Boston Globe legal notice payment of $2729.64 (all approved)
• Approved MetroWest Daily News legal notice payment of $700.76 (all approved)
• Approved Project Dog Software payment of $595.00 (all approved)
• Approved Flagg Hill Productions payment of $180.00 (all approved)
• Approved drafting of support letter for 10/27 zoning change (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 pm (all in favor)

Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will conduct a site visit to the Bird Meadow parcel, touring the property and fielding questions from potential respondents. After the visit, the meeting will adjourn.

• Bird Meadow site visit – tour of parcel and Q&A with potential respondents
• Adjournment

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on a project proposal from Eagle Scout Jill Valentino and a special event permit for a Lions Club fundraiser. The board will also initiate the Town Administrator review process and evaluate accomplishments from September 1, 2024, to August 30, 2025.

• Jill Valentino Eagle Scout Project Proposal
• Lions Club Toll Booth Fundraiser Special Event Permit for October 18, 2025
• Initiation of Town Administrator Review Process
• Review of Town Administrator’s accomplishments (Sept 1, 2024 – Aug 30, 2025)
• Certificate of Appreciation for retiring Conservation Director Kathy Sferra

The Select Board unanimously approved a certificate of appreciation for retiring Conservation Director Kathy Sferra and approved Jill Valentino's Eagle Scout project to create a gravel path, clean, and sign the Boon Monument. The board also unanimously tabled the Stow Lions Club toll‑booth fundraiser pending alternative locations, and approved the standard Town Administrator annual review process. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved certificate of appreciation for Kathy Sferra (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Scout project to improve Boon Monument access (unanimous)
• Tabled Stow Lions Club toll‑booth fundraiser for later consideration (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Town Administrator annual review using 2024 format (unanimous)
• Accepted August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss traffic and detour concerns related to the Gleasondale Road gas project. It will consider a new request for traffic enforcement on Maple Street and receive updates on existing requests for enforcement on Garner Road and Harvard Road, a crosswalk at Johnston Way and Great Road, and a slow‑children sign at Hickory Lane and Boxboro Road. The committee will also review entrance and exit patterns at the Stow Shopping Center. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and updates.

• Discuss traffic and detour concerns for the Gleasondale Road gas project
• New request for traffic enforcement on Maple Street
• Update on traffic enforcement request for Garner Road and Harvard Road
• Update on crosswalk request at Johnston Way and Great Road
• Review entrance and exit patterns at the Stow Shopping Center

The committee unanimously accepted the amended minutes from August 26, 2025. It voted 3‑0 to approve a letter to the Select Board requesting the permanent closure of Common Road. Members discussed adding a speed‑limit sign on Maple Street, with installation slated for the week. The committee also decided to keep the slow‑children sign issue on the agenda for next month and to have DPW draft a traffic‑flow concept for the Stow Shopping Center entrance and exit.

• Approved amended minutes from August 26, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved sending a letter to the Select Board to permanently close Common Road (3-0)
• Planned installation of a speed‑limit sign on Maple Street this week
• Retained Slow Children Sign issue on agenda for next month
• Directed DPW to draft and submit a traffic‑flow concept for Stow Shopping Center entrance/exit
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss and provide a recommendation regarding a Special Town Meeting Warrant article. The focus of the meeting is the Stow Acres Wetlands Project.

• Recommendation for Special Town Meeting Warrant article: Stow Acres Wetlands Project

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17 and May 10 meetings, each with a unanimous vote. A subsequent motion presented by Patuto and Toole was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of 2025-04-17 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2025-05-10 (unanimous)
• Approved motion presented by Patuto and Toole (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The Economic Development and Industrial Commission will elect officers, review and approve minutes, and consider correspondence. Commissioners may vote on creating a project review, approval, prioritization, and management process. They will also review and prioritize ongoing or requested projects, discuss forming work groups for project completion, and consider matters related to Masters Academy and USA Fencing. The meeting will conclude with a review of the strategic plan and next steps.

• Creation of project review, approval, prioritization, and management process (possible vote)
• Review and prioritization of projects in progress or requested by members or others (possible votes)
• Discussion of establishing work groups to complete approved projects (potential vote)
• Discussion of Masters Academy & USA Fencing, Stow (possible votes)
• Review of Strategic Plan and Next Steps

The commission approved the June meeting minutes and re‑elected Andrew Crosby as Chair and Ginny Powell as Clerk unanimously. It prioritized a three‑part strategic plan for business development, created a Business Outreach Working Group and a Business Guide working group, and assigned members to gather business data and liaise with town committees. The commission also agreed to continue discussions with Masters Academy and to explore partnership opportunities.

• Approved June minutes (as is)
• Re‑elected Andrew Crosby as Chair (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Ginny Powell as Clerk (unanimous)
• Prioritized Strategic Plan with three subtasks and assigned action items
• Established Business Outreach Working Group (Patrick and Emily)
• Formed Business Guide working group (Andy, Emily, Mark)
• Agreed to continue discussions on Masters Academy and consider partnership
• Agreed to assign liaison relationships with town committees at next meeting

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing at 7:15 PM for the Hemenway Farm definitive subdivision and planned conservation development special permit and site‑plan approval, located off Walcott Street, Assessor’s Map R‑1 Parcel 64A. The meeting will also discuss proposed zoning bylaw amendments to adopt a Multifamily Housing Overlay District, which is slated for a vote at the October 27 Special Town Meeting. Routine items include review of minutes, liaison reports, and the Planning Director’s report. Public input will be invited during the hearing.

• Public hearing and decision on Hemenway Farm subdivision special permit (Walcott St., Parcel 64A)
• Proposed adoption of Multifamily Housing Overlay District bylaw (vote at Oct 27 Special Town Meeting)
• Review of meeting minutes and correspondence
• Planning Director’s report
• Planning Board members’ liaison reports and topics for future discussion

The Planning Board voted unanimously to waive the reading of the public hearing notice for the Hemenway Farm subdivision project. The Board also agreed to add a discussion about a potential rooster ordinance to a future agenda. Future meeting dates were set for November 4 & 18 and December 9 & 16, 2025.

• Waived reading of Hemenway Farm public hearing notice – motion passed unanimously (5 yeas)
• Added discussion of potential rooster ordinance to future agenda – approved
• Set future Planning Board meeting dates: Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 9, Dec 16 – approved

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review FY2026 personal exemption applications, FY2027 Chapterland applications, and updates on pending Appellate Tax Board litigation. Other agenda items include routine matters such as invoices, meeting minutes, and motor vehicle excise, boat, real estate and personal property warrants and reports. The meeting may also include an executive session before adjournment.

• Review FY2026 Personal Exemption Applications
• Review FY2027 Chapterland Applications
• Discuss pending Appellate Tax Board litigation
• Consider Invoices
• Review Meeting Minutes

The Board of Assessors approved three invoices: Vision recertification for $6,576.18, Real Estate Research Consultants for $4,000, and a Motor Vehicle Abatement Report for $1,149.66. All motions were made by Thomas Ryan, seconded by Leonard Golder, and passed with all members in favor. The August 12, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The board then entered an executive session to discuss FY2026 personal exemption applications, FY2027 Chapterland applications, and pending abatement litigation.

• Approved Vision $6,576.18 recertification invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Research Consultants $4,000 invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Report $1,149.66 invoice (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission will consider several items, including a request to amend the approved cottage plan at Wandering Pond, a notice of intent for a single‑family house and dock at 0 North Shore Drive, a red‑line change for storm‑damaged tree removal on Maple Street Lot 17C, and comments on Hemenway Farm to be forwarded to the Planning Board. The commission will also approve the meeting minutes and provide staff updates.

• Redline change request for cottages at Wandering Pond (appointment with Daniel Carr)
• Public hearing on notice of intent for single‑family house, dock at 0 North Shore Drive (Daryl Nash)
• Red line change for storm‑damaged tree removal on Maple Street Lot 17C
• Comments on Hemenway Farm to be sent to the Planning Board
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Stow Conservation Commission approved the red‑line changes for Maple Street Lot 17C and for the Cottages at Wandering Pond, both unanimously. It also approved the Order of Conditions for the 0 North Shore Drive single‑family house, dock and associated work by a 5‑0‑1 vote. The public hearing for 0 North Shore Drive was closed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved red‑line changes for Maple Street Lot 17C (unanimous)
• Approved red‑line changes for Cottages at Wandering Pond (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 0 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 0 North Shore Drive (5‑0‑1)

Community Preservation Committee

The Stow Community Preservation Committee will meet to review a new application, approve minutes from August 4, 2025, and discuss the CPA Project Status List. The meeting will also include committee reports and correspondence.

• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025
• Review of a new application presentation
• Review of the CPA Project Status List
• Correspondence regarding Freedom’s Way Flyer
• Upcoming review of Notice of Interest for Funding Applications

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from August 4, 2025. It agreed to use $20,000 from the consultant budget for West Schoolhouse roof stabilization design, staying below the $10,000‑$15,000 bidding threshold. The public hearing for the CPC plan was scheduled for October 20, and the word “design” will be added to the Capital Committee flyer.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved use of $20,000 consultant budget for West Schoolhouse roof design work
• Set public hearing date for CPC plan to October 20
• Added “design” wording to Capital Committee flyer
• Requested Gleasondale School House Pocket Park be placed on next agenda
• Noted Maureen will attend Capital Committee on September 18

Green Advisory Committee

The Stow Green Advisory Committee will meet on September 11, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. The meeting includes reviewing minutes from the August 14 meeting, approving payment of invoices for Constant Contact and Mass Energize, and updates on community outreach and a heat pump initiative. Additional items are a draft polystyrene article, a draft outreach presentation, and new business.

• Approve payment of invoices for Constant Contact and Mass Energize
• Review community outreach table
• Update draft community outreach presentation
• Update draft polystyrene article
• Update on Stow/Hudson heat pump initiative

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear a presentation from the Planning Director regarding zoning and multifamily housing for the MBTA Communities Act. The board will also consider specific property requests and animal control violations.

• Planning Director presentation on Zoning and Multifamily Housing for MBTA Communities Act
• Local Upgrade Approval for 63 Kingland Road regarding leaching area setback
• Well Variance Request for 462-464 Gleasondale Road-Komivi
• Animal Control Violations regarding Phyllis Tower

Council on Aging Board

The Stow Council on Aging Board will review minutes, receive reports from liaisons and outreach workers, and schedule the election of board officers for November 2025.

• Review and accept June 12, 2025 minutes
• Receive reports from Community Preservation Committee
• Receive reports from Minuteman Senior Services
• Receive reports from Social Worker
• Schedule election of COA Board Officers

The Board reviewed minutes, received reports from the Community Preservation Committee, Minuteman Senior Services, Elizabeth Brook Apartments, and the Director. Members discussed staffing changes, upcoming events, and volunteer needs, but no motions were approved, denied, or tabled. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding zoning bylaw amendments for a Multifamily Housing Overlay District. This proposal aims to comply with the MBTA Communities Act and is intended for the October 27, 2025 Special Town Meeting.

• Public hearing on Adoption of Multifamily Housing Overlay District Bylaw
• Discussion and action on Section 3A Multifamily Zoning (MBTA Communities)

The Stow Planning Board waived the reading of the public hearing notice, approved the minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting, and moved to close the public hearing. All motions passed with each member voting yea. No substantive zoning or bylaw decisions were made.

• Waived reading of public hearing notice (unanimous yea)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous yea)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous yea)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a special permit for a four‑bedroom dwelling at 0 North Shore Drive, adding a condition that the applicant submit a final site plan. It also approved a special permit for a carport at 156 Barton Road, conditioning the decision on a health‑board review of the nearby well. Additionally, the Board continued the public hearing on the 20 October Lane variance to Oct. 6, 2025.

• Continue public hearing for 20 October Lane variance to Oct 6, 2025 (5‑in‑favor)
• Waive reading of notice for 0 North Shore Drive (4‑in‑favor)
• Grant Special Permit to 0 North Shore Drive (5‑in‑favor)
• Approve Special Permit Decision for 0 North Shore Drive (5‑in‑favor)
• Waive reading of notice for 0 North Shore Drive (vote recorded as 4‑in‑favor, names listed)
• Grant Special Permit to 156 Barton Road (5‑in‑favor)
• Approve Special Permit Decision for 156 Barton Road (5‑in‑favor)

Historical Commission

The Stow Historical Commission approved the meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, both unanimously. It voted to support the Eagle Scout’s clearing and landscaping work for the Boon Monument path. The commission also approved the Historical Preservation section of the Community Preservation Plan. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report as written (unanimous)
• Supported clearing and landscape work on Boon Monument path (unanimous)
• Approved Historical Preservation section of CPC plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Randall Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved moving $10,000 from the Bartholomew investment account to the checking account. They also unanimously adopted revised by‑laws, the Sustainability Policy, and the Reciprocal Lending Policy. The August meeting minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $10,000 transfer from Bartholomew investment to checking (unanimous)
• Adopted revised by‑laws (unanimous)
• Adopted Sustainability Policy as written (unanimous)
• Adopted Reciprocal Lending Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission approved the minutes from August 19, 2025. It issued a Certificate of Compliance for the Elizabeth Brook Apartments (DEP#299-699) and approved an amended Order of Conditions for 164 Barton Road (DEP#299-751). The Commission also accepted recommended changes to the Community Preservation Plan and issued an Order of Conditions for 29 Lowell Drive. A hearing for 0 North Shore Drive was continued to September 16, 2025.

• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Elizabeth Brook Apartments (DEP#299-699) (unanimous)
• Approved redline amendments to the mitigation plan for the Enforcement Order (unanimous)
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for 164 Barton Road (DEP#299-751) (unanimous)
• Accepted recommended changes to the Community Preservation Plan (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 29 Lowell Drive (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 0 North Shore Drive to September 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 0 South Acton Road (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the appointment of Robert Maynard as Assistant Town Administrator. The board will also consider special event permits and licenses for upcoming community events.

• Appointment of Robert Maynard as Assistant Town Administrator through June 30, 2026
• Special Event Permit for Ride to Defeat ALS on September 20, 2025
• Special Event Permit, One Day Liquor License, and Entertainment Permits for 2025 Lions Autumn Food Truck Festival on September 27-28, 2025
• Appointment of a Select Board Representative to the Local Access Channel Advisory Committee (LACAC)
• Review of November meeting schedule

The Select Board appointed Robert Maynard as Assistant Town Administrator through June 30, 2026. It also approved the Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride, granted a special event permit, a one‑day liquor license, and an entertainment license for the Lions Autumn Food Truck Festival, and changed the first November meeting date to November 4, 2025.

• Appointed Robert Maynard as Assistant Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved use of Stow public ways for 2025 Ride to Defeat ALS (unanimous, pending liability insurance)
• Granted special event permit for Lions Autumn Food Truck Festival (unanimous, pending required documents)
• Granted one‑day liquor license for Lions Autumn Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Granted entertainment license for Lions Autumn Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Sunday entertainment license for Lions Autumn Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Maynard as Select Board representative to LACAC (unanimous)
• Moved first November Select Board meeting to November 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss several traffic safety requests, including new signage and paving. Members will also review traffic data for White Pond Road and access patterns at the Stow Shopping Center.

• Traffic enforcement update for Garner Road and Harvard Road
• Crosswalk request at Johnston Way and Great Road
• No dumping sign request at Elm Ridge Road and Great Road
• Slow children sign request at Hickory Lane and Boxboro Road
• Paving and 4-way stop request on Taylor Road at Packard Road

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 minutes as amended with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (amended) – vote 4-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0

Local Access Channel Advisory Committee

The Local Access Channel Advisory Committee will meet to discuss budget changes regarding staff compensation. The committee will also review the role and responsibilities of the LACAC.

• Budget changes related to staff compensation
• Review of LACAC roles and responsibilities

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. Members voted unanimously to include the multifamily zoning dimensional requirements in the main dimensional table rather than only in the overlay district section. The board also adopted a motion to adjourn and agreed to revisit basement‑calculation and short‑term‑rental issues at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 (5 yea votes)
• Unanimously preferred including multifamily dimensional requirements in the main table
• Motion to adjourn adopted (5 yea votes)
• Agreed to review basement‑calculation and short‑term‑rental topics at a future meeting

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 minutes, ratified an emergency permit to breach the Beaver Dam on Potash Brook, and approved red‑line changes for 63 Kingland Road, 34 Davis, Stow Acres, and 105 Barton. It also issued a Negative 3 Determination with a condition for the barn and pavilion at 17 Militia Circle, adopted an Order of Conditions for a septic replacement at 40 Walcott Street, extended the public hearing for the Stow Conservation Trust invasive‑species project to September 2, 2025, and approved the Masters Academy turf operation and maintenance plan.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency permit to breach Beaver Dam on Potash Brook (unanimous)
• Approved red‑line changes for 63 Kingland Rd, 34 Davis, Stow Acres, and 105 Barton (unanimous)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination with condition allowing pavilion addition for 17 Militia Circle (unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for septic replacement at 40 Walcott Street (unanimous)
• Extended public hearing for Stow Conservation Trust invasive‑species removal to Sept 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Masters Academy operation & maintenance plan (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The committee will meet to review the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and reschedule the September meeting.

• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan

The committee approved the minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members agreed to add a short description for each Core Theme in the Vision and Common Thread chapter of the draft Comprehensive Plan. The committee decided to have staff reschedule the September 15, 2025 meeting to a later date. A final public comment period will run through September 8, 2025 before the plan is recommended for adoption.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to add short descriptions of each Core Theme to the Vision chapter
• Decided to have staff reschedule September 15, 2025 meeting to a later date
• Set final public comment period to end September 8, 2025

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes with one abstention. It unanimously approved keeping the 2025‑2026 funding priorities unchanged. The motion to end the meeting at 7:40 pm was also approved unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Approved no changes to 2025‑2026 funding priorities (unanimous)
• Approved motion to end meeting at 7:40 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct a continued public hearing regarding a variance request. The discussion focuses on the property located at 20 October Lane.

• Public hearing for variance at 20 October Lane (continued from August 4, 2025)

The board voted to designate both the 294.86‑ft and 158.90‑ft lines as rear property lines. After further discussion, members voted to keep the public hearing open and continue it on September 8, 2025 at 7:05 pm. The meeting was then adjourned. No final decision on the variance was made.

• Determined both 294.86‑ft and 158.90‑ft lines as rear property lines (5 in favor)
• Continued public hearing to September 8, 2025 at 7:05 pm (5 in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm (4 in favor)

Green Advisory Committee

The Green Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2025 by a 3‑0 vote. The committee also discussed outreach strategies, a draft polystyrene bylaw, and a heat‑pump initiative, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved July 10, 2025 GAC minutes (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting unanimously. They scheduled the next commission meeting for September 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 17, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Randall Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the FY2025 financial report and discuss several new policies. The board is also brainstorming event ideas for a grand opening and reviewing a letter regarding the permanent closure of Common Road.

• FY2025 financial report
• Sustainability policy (first read)
• Reciprocal lending policy (first read)
• Whitney room security policy
• Letter regarding permanent closure of Common Road

The board approved the FY2025 financial report so it can be submitted to the town. They also accepted the revised June minutes and the May and July minutes, each by unanimous vote. A working group of Morgan, Mark, and Barbie was created to plan a grand‑opening gala with Revitalize participants. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved revision to June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May and July minutes (unanimous)
• Formed working group (Morgan, Mark, Barbie) to plan grand opening gala
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Stow Board of Assessors unanimously approved the Vision recertification costing $7,100.10. The meeting minutes from 7/15/2025 were approved as amended. The FY2026 motor vehicle excise commitment of $53,564.33 was approved. The July 2025 motor vehicle abatement reports totaling $2,830.26 were also approved.

• Approved Vision recertification $7,100.10 (unanimous)
• Approved 7/15/2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 motor vehicle excise commitment $53,564.33 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 motor vehicle abatement reports $2,830.26 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report. The Community Preservation Committee approved a $200,000 request for planning to restore wetlands at Stow Acres. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report as written (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 wetlands planning request (CPC)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board approved the site‑plan approval for a detached accessory apartment at 119 Old Bolton Road after waiving the public‑hearing notice and closing the hearing. It also approved the minutes of the July 8 and July 15 meetings. The Board voted to continue the public hearing for the auto service and tire‑repair shop at 124 Great Road to September 30, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 (4‑0 yeas)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 (4‑0‑1 yeas‑abstain)
• Waived reading of public‑hearing notice for 119 Old Bolton Road (5‑0 yeas)
• Closed public hearing for 119 Old Bolton Road (5‑0 yeas)
• Approved site‑plan approval for 119 Old Bolton Road (5‑0 yeas)
• Moved to continue public hearing for 124 Great Road to Sep 30, 2025 (vote outcome not recorded)
• Board agreed to have staff incorporate feedback on Lower Village Business District Design Guidelines (no vote recorded)
• Board noted pause of Crescent Street Sidewalk Construction Project (no vote recorded)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from July 21, 2025. It voted to postpone discussion of open projects and bucket balances until the fiscal year ends. The members adopted a provision requiring economic criteria for private historic‑property preservation and will create evaluation criteria before the next deadline. They also approved using and distributing the revised Notice of Interest and Final Application for the upcoming year.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Delayed discussion on Open Projects and Bucket Balances until FY25 closeout (unanimous)
• Adopted provision requiring economic criteria for private historic‑property preservation (unanimous)
• Decided to develop evaluation criteria for private property preservation before next application deadline (unanimous)
• Approved use of revised Notice of Interest and Final Application for upcoming year and to distribute it (unanimous)
• Assigned Becky to forward final warrant language to Town Administrator for October Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Assigned Becky to double‑check formatting and distribute the application to Town departments and boards (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It waived the reading of the public‑hearing notice (5‑0). The Board deferred a determination on the property‑line classification until a site visit can be made and moved the public hearing to August 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 pm (5‑0).

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Waived reading of public‑hearing notice (5‑0)
• Deferred property‑line classification pending site visit (unanimous agreement, no formal vote recorded)
• Continued public hearing to Aug 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 pm (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to grant a special event permit for the Lake Boon Water Carnival on August 23, 2025, pending receipt of the liability insurance certificate. The Board also voted unanimously to approve a film permit for the production of FGIM3 (Super Troopers 3) at the Sudbury Road bridge, with specified safety and notification conditions. Both decisions were recorded in the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved special event permit for Lake Boon Water Carnival (unanimous)
• Approved film permit for Super Troopers 3 at Sudbury Road bridge with conditions (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the June meeting minutes unanimously. It elected Bill Maxfield as chair, Laurie Burnett as vice‑chair, and named Meg Costello to compile minutes. Members also appointed Vin Antil as the town’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee, with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Maxfield as Open Space Committee chair (agreed)
• Elected Laurie Burnett as vice chair (agreed)
• Appointed Meg Costello to compile minutes (agreed)
• Appointed Vin Antil as Community Preservation Committee representative (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee approved the rumble strip policy as written and voted to have Chief Sallese coordinate an estimate for a crosswalk and blinking lights at Johnston Way. It also approved a preliminary estimate for a traffic‑engineer review of the Garner and Harvard Road intersection. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (track road on White Pond Road) – vote 3-0
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes – vote 3-0
• Approved rumble strip policy as written – vote 4-0
• Approved coordination of crosswalk and blinking‑light estimate for Johnston Way – vote 3-0
• Approved preliminary estimate for traffic‑engineer review of Garner and Harvard Roads – vote 3-0
• Approved sending draft letter to Library Trustees as written – vote 4-0
• Approved payment of 24‑month invoice from Traffic Solutions – vote 4-0
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – vote 4-0

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting unanimously. After reviewing the draft Comprehensive Plan, members voted to recommend that the remaining grant funds be used for a Zoning Bylaw Audit. The meeting was then closed by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of 6/16/25 (5-0)
• Recommended Zoning Bylaw Audit as post‑plan work (5-0)
• Closed the meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved moving the Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop hearing to August 5, 2025. It endorsed the site plans for the contractor’s yard at 63‑65 White Pond Road with a 3‑1 vote. The Board recommended that the remaining grant funds be used for a zoning‑bylaw audit in the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting was adjourned after setting future meeting dates for September 30 and October 21, 2025.

• Continue Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop hearing to Aug 5, 2025 (4-0 vote)
• Endorse site plans for contractor’s yard at 63‑65 White Pond Road (3-1 vote)
• Recommend prioritizing a zoning bylaw audit for the Comprehensive Plan grant (no vote recorded)
• Set future Planning Board meeting dates: Sep 30 and Oct 21, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0 vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved several expense items, including a $100 recertification fee, a $259 USPAP course reimbursement, $93 membership dues, and a $3,000 mapping contract, all by unanimous vote. It also approved the Motor Vehicle Abatement Report for $4,461.37 and the June 2025 meeting minutes. All motions were made by Cindy Cummings and seconded as noted.

• Approved $100 Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers recertification (all in favor)
• Approved $259 USPAP course reimbursement for Kristen Fox (all in favor)
• Approved $93 Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers membership dues (all in favor)
• Approved $3,000 Robert Rogers cadastral mapping contract (contingent on hard copies) (all in favor)
• Approved $4,461.37 Motor Vehicle Abatement Report (all in favor)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, Thomas Ryan recused)

Conservation Commission

The Commission unanimously approved the June 17, 2025 minutes and approved redline changes that remove Lake Boon Dam viewing platforms and modify 0 Maple Street. It closed public hearings for 220 Taylor Road and 44 Red Acre Road, accepted a restoration plan for 165 South Acton Road, reappointed an associate member, and approved certificates of compliance for 0 South Acton Road. All actions were taken with unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved redline change removing Lake Boon Dam viewing/fishing platforms (unanimous)
• Approved redline changes for 0 Maple Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 220 Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 44 Red Acre Road (unanimous)
• Accepted restoration plan for 165 South Acton Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tom Porcher as Associate Member (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 0 South Acton Road (unanimous)

Local Access Channel Advisory Committee

The Local Access Cable Advisory Committee unanimously approved the April 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A FY26 budget update noted a $27,892.68 addition to the MIIA Health Benefits Trust, but no vote was taken on the budget change. Members decided to schedule a meeting with the Town Administrator in early August to discuss recent Stow TV configuration changes, including converting the Director role to a staff position. Lisa Lavina will coordinate possible meeting times.

• Approved April 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to schedule meeting with Town Administrator to discuss Stow TV changes (action pending)

Green Advisory Committee

The Green Advisory Committee renewed its leadership: Arnie was reappointed as Chair, John Colonna‑Romano as Vice Chair, and John S. as Clerk, each with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No other motions were decided; the remainder of the agenda involved discussion of outreach, a future plastics bylaw, heat‑pump initiatives, and a website merger proposal.

• Reappointed Chair Arnie (vote 4-0)
• Reappointed Vice Chair John Colonna‑Romano (vote 4-0)
• Reappointed Clerk John S. (vote 4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted to approve the final year‑end transfers totaling $19,602 as presented by the Town Administrator. The motion was unanimously approved on a roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that was also approved.

• Approve year‑end transfers of $19,602 (unanimously approved)
• Adjourn meeting (approved)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and accepted the treasurer’s report as written. Members also voted to retain the same slate of officers for the upcoming year. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Retained same slate of officers for upcoming year (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board approved the June 3 and June 17 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the draft engagement summaries for the Section 3A zoning process. Members agreed to send any minor edits on the Lower Village Business District Design Guidelines to staff. The Board decided to wait for more information before acting on the Section 3A zoning requirement.

• Approved June 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 17 minutes (5-0)
• Approved draft engagement summaries for Section 3A zoning
• Agreed to send minor edits/comments on Lower Village Design Guidelines to staff
• Decided to wait for more information before proceeding on Section 3A zoning

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved permits and licenses for the Bike for the Woods ride and the Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival. It also approved a one‑day ceremonial renaming of Stow to “Dunkin” for the grand opening, removal of rumble strips on Sudbury Road, and the launch of the Hometown Heroes Program with a working group. Additionally, the board approved FY 2025 year‑end budget transfers. No motions were denied.

• Approved special event permit for Bike for the Woods (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license for Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day ceremonial name change of Stow to Dunkin (unanimous)
• Approved removal of rumble strips on Sudbury Road (unanimous)
• Approved implementation of Hometown Heroes Program and formation of working group (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 year‑end budget transfers (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then granted a special permit for demolition of the existing cottage and construction of a new dwelling at 63 Kingland Road, and approved the accompanying special permit decision, each with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing (5‑0)
• Granted special permit for 63 Kingland Road demolition and new dwelling (5‑0)
• Approved special permit decision for 63 Kingland Road (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Randall Library Trustees

At the July 1 meeting, the board voted to accept the June meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. The board then moved to adjourn, also unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted June minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the May 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑in‑favor vote and two abstentions. It voted to keep two Indigenous partnership items (2CA and 3C10) separate in the Comprehensive Plan and to add three new items (11 NEW, 12 NEW, 13 NEW). The revised Open Space and Recreation Plan sections 8 and 9 were accepted unanimously. Future meetings were scheduled for July 23 and September 10.

• Approve May 2025 minutes (5 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Return Indigenous partnership items to separate 2CA and 3C10 in Comprehensive Plan (approved)
• Add items 11 NEW, 12 NEW, 13 NEW to Comprehensive Plan (approved)
• Accept revised Open Space and Recreation Plan sections 8 & 9 (unanimous)
• Schedule July 23 meeting
• Schedule September 10 meeting
• Motion to adjourn (passed)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved a $60,000 bond anticipation note to fund the Lower Village traffic improvements. It also approved increases to plumbing, gas and electrical fees effective July 1, 2025 and adopted a new fee structure for for‑profit use of Town Hall ($50 for the first two hours, $25 for each additional hour). The Board granted a special event permit for the “Polarized Guru – Funkopotamous” concert, reappointed several commission members, appointed police and fire personnel, and tabled a previously discussed letter on democracy.

• Approved $60,000 bond anticipation note for Lower Village traffic improvements (unanimous)
• Approved increase in plumbing, gas, and electrical fees effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Polarized Guru – Funkopotamous concert (unanimous)
• Approved event and entertainment permit for Polarized Guru – Funkopotamous concert (unanimous)
• Approved $50 first‑2‑hour, $25 additional hour fee structure for for‑profit Town Hall use (unanimous)
• Approved annual animal control warrant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Megan Birch‑McMichael as Select Board representative to SMAHT (unanimous)
• Appointed Police Department personnel through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve a draft letter to the Select Board recommending removal of the temporary rumble strips on Sudbury Road. The letter is scheduled for discussion at the Select Board meeting on July 8. The committee also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved draft letter to Select Board recommending removal of Sudbury Road rumble strips (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The board approved an eligible facilities request to extend the Wheeler Road cell tower by 10 feet, add four antennas, and install a generator, with all members voting yea. It also endorsed the revised site plans for Masters Academy International, allowing the building permit to be issued, again unanimously. The board approved the minutes of the May 27 meeting and agreed to review the draft Lower Village Business District design guidelines at a future meeting.

• Approved modification to Wheeler Road cell tower (10‑ft extension, four antennas, generator) – unanimous yea
• Endorsed Masters Academy International site plans for building permit – unanimous yea
• Approved minutes of May 27 meeting – unanimous yea
• Agreed to review Lower Village Business District Design Guidelines draft and provide feedback – no vote recorded

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the meeting minutes and the FY2026 preliminary tax bills, including real estate, personal property, and CPA surcharge amounts. It also approved the May 2025 motor vehicle abatement report ($3,294.38) and the May 2025 boat excise report ($50). The Real Estate Abatements Report for May FY2024 ($1,188.57) was signed, and the discussion on board reorganization was tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 tax warrants: Real Estate $17,688,274.16, Personal Property $196,402.35, CPA surcharge $443,770.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Report for May 2025 ($3,294.38) (unanimous)
• Approved Boat Excise Report for May 2025 ($50) (unanimous)
• Signed Real Estate Abatements Report for May FY2024 ($1,188.57)
• Board reorganization discussion tabled until next meeting
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission approved certificates of compliance for 78 Pine Point and the Shepard Boardwalk. It also closed public hearings for NSTAR Gas on Gleasondale Road, 99 White Pond Road, 63 Kingland Road, and 424 Great Road. A motion was passed to continue the hearing for 42 Packard Road to July 15, 2025. Associate members were reappointed and committee representatives were confirmed.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Matt Styckiewicz as Chair and Holly Clack as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Cortni Frecha as Comprehensive Plan Committee Representative (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for NSTAR Gas d/b/a Eversource (Gleasondale Road) (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 99 White Pond Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 63 Kingland Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 424 Great Road (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 78 Pine Point (unanimous)

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The committee approved the minutes from 4/10/25 by unanimous vote. It adopted several revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, including keeping the Balancing Priorities theme title, separating agritourism, combining sections 2B and 3B, and moving Goal 5A into the core theme description. The members agreed to bring a proposal to use remaining outreach funds for technical analysis to the July 8 joint meeting with the Planning and Select Boards. Hector Constantzos moved to reelect Charlie Hartford as Chair, himself as Vice Chair, and Laurie Burnett as Clerk; the motion passed unanimously.

• Approved 4/10/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept Balancing Priorities theme title
• Separated Agriculture and Tourism into agritourism
• Combined sections 2B and 3B into a single section
• Moved Goal 5A into the Core theme description
• Agreed to propose using remaining outreach funds for technical analysis at July 8 joint meeting
• Reelected Charlie Hartford as Chair, Hector Constantzos as Vice Chair, Laurie Burnett as Clerk (unanimous)
• Scheduled presentation of updated Comprehensive Plan draft to Select and Planning Boards on July 8

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from June 2, 2025. Members discussed a historic‑document preservation RFP but took no vote. Becky agreed to revise the draft application by the July 21 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Becky to rework draft application by July 21 (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Green Advisory Committee

The Green Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were discussed or left for future meetings.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The commission discussed possible sites for a Stow Farmers Market and decided to keep the discussion for a future meeting while assigning research tasks to members. The May meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue discussing farmers market location options at a later meeting
• Assigned Ginny Powell to research Bolton’s farmers market setup
• Assigned Alex Rosiewicz to research surrounding towns' farmers market setups
• Tasked members to research sub‑committee formation requirements
• Tasked members to explore permitting requirements and marketing strategies
• Agreed that feedback on Comprehensive Plan strategies will be delivered to Valerie by Andrew Crosby

Council on Aging Board

The board accepted the May 8, 2025 minutes as written. A motion to suspend board meetings in July and August was passed with four votes in favor and two abstentions. The board also approved a four‑hour job‑share arrangement with the town social worker. The van driver resigned and HR will post a new driver position.

• Accepted May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended July and August meetings (4 yes, 2 abstain)
• Approved four‑hour job‑share with Social Worker
• Resignation of van driver noted; HR to post driver job

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous roll‑call vote. The board discussed an after‑school martial arts program, updates on the Randall Woods project, maintenance activities, and ideas for future community events, but no further actions were voted on. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 PM (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously ratified the Department of Public Works Teamsters union contract for FY 2026‑2028 and approved a special event permit for the National Night Out. It also approved letters to state officials, adopted updated police policies, and signed the Masters Academy development agreement addendum. Additional actions included granting a recreation boating permit, accepting a temporary easement for the Hudson Road traffic light project, and confirming committee assignments and annual reappointments.

• Ratified FY 26‑28 DPW Teamsters union contract (unanimous)
• Granted special event permit for National Night Out, Aug 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved letters to state administration and legislative leaders (unanimous)
• Approved updated Police Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Signed Masters Academy Development Agreement addendum (unanimous)
• Granted commercial use permit for Stow Recreation Department boating program (unanimous)
• Accepted temporary easement from Villages at Stow Condominium Association (unanimous)
• Confirmed committee assignments and annual reappointments for town officials (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The council approved the March 24, 2025 minutes without dissent. Members assigned tasks for the September 18, 2025 grantee reception, including a flyer, food budget estimate, and website update. The council decided to continue meeting and to collaborate with SAGA on art shows and the reception. A motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved March 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned flyer creation for reception to Kelly
• Assigned food budget estimate for reception to Yvonne
• Assigned website update for reception to Lora
• Decided to continue meetings and collaborate with SAGA
• Motion to adjourn approved

Lake Boon Commission

The commission unanimously approved Dan Tereau as the new chair, effective June 1, 2025. They also approved the automatic renewal of the Stow Recreation Department’s boat‑rental authorization for the town beach. Financial actions included reimbursing $1,380.19 for buoy expenses and paying $1,090 to the Lake Boon Association for water testing. The June 2 meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dan Tereau as LBC chair (unanimous)
• Approved $1,380.19 reimbursement to Conray Wharff for buoy expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $1,090 payment to Lake Boon Association for water testing (unanimous)
• Approved automatic renewal of boat‑rental approval for Stow Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes as amended. It also unanimously accepted the treasurer’s report as written. Members voted to reappoint Barbara Clancy as the Historical Commission’s representative on the Community Preservation Committee. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report as written (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barbara Clancy as Historical Commission representative on the Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Randall Library Trustees

The board voted to approve the proposed slate of officers, naming Mark Dexter as Chair, Barbie Wolfenden as Vice Chair, Morgan Hillman as Treasurer, and Maureen Busch as Secretary. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. Regular meeting schedule and upcoming agenda items were noted.

• Elected proposed slate of officers (Chair Mark Dexter, Vice Chair Barbie Wolfenden, Treasurer Morgan Hillman, Secretary Maureen Busch) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously moved to continue the public hearing for the Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop special permit to July 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM. The Board also voted to require the applicant to notify abutters of the continuance with a certificate of mailing by July 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Continue public hearing for Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop permit to July 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Require applicant to notify abutters of continuance via certificate of mailing by July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission approved the May 20, 2025 minutes and a red‑line change for 126 Taylor Road, both unanimously. It issued a Certificate of Compliance for 168 North Shore Drive and postponed the Certificate for 94 Hudson Road. The commission voted to continue the public hearing on the NSTAR Gas (Eversource) Gleasondale Road project to June 17, 2025. It also closed the hearing and approved conditions for 0, 105, and 137 Barton Road, and issued an Enforcement Order for 165 South Acton Road, all unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved red‑line change for 126 Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 168 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Continued NSTAR Gas (Eversource) Gleasondale Road public hearing to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 0, 105, and 137 Barton Road (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 0, 105, and 137 Barton Road (unanimous)
• Issued Enforcement Order for 165 South Acton Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved the May 19 minutes and voted to send both draft grant agreements to KP Law for legal review. It also decided not to order new green metal signs at this time and tasked Becky with revising the application packet for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded both draft grant agreements to KP Law for review (unanimous)
• Decided not to order new green metal signs (unanimous)
• Tasked Becky with amending the application packet for next meeting (unanimous)

Lake Boon Commission

The commission unanimously appointed Dan Tereau as the new chair, effective June 1, 2025. The April 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved without changes. The board also unanimously approved $600 for two new buoys and a chain, with Conray Wharff tasked to order them. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Dan Tereau appointed as new chair (unanimous)
• April 7, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Approved $600 expense for two buoys and chain (unanimous)
• Adjourning the meeting approved (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved its May 5 minutes and appointed David Hartnagel as Chair and Andrew DeMore as Clerk for the 2025‑2026 term. It approved a minor modification to the special permit for 56 Harvard Road. The Board also adopted a meeting‑material deadline policy and a new policy governing special permits and variances for single‑ and two‑family dwellings.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Appointed David Hartnagel as Chair (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Andrew DeMore as Clerk (5‑0)
• Approved Special Permit Modification No. 1 for 56 Harvard Road (5‑0)
• Adopted Meeting Material Policy (5‑0)
• Adopted Zoning Board Policy on Special Permits and Variances (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 pm (5‑0)

Planning Board

The board voted 4‑0 to move forward with submitting the Section 3A multifamily zoning materials, including the draft bylaw and site location, to the state for review. The board also approved the May 13 minutes, elected Lori Clark as chair and Karen Kelleher as vice chair, and appointed staff and members to various advisory and liaison roles. All votes were recorded as unanimous or unanimous with an abstention.

• Approved submission of Section 3A multifamily zoning materials to state (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Elected Lori Clark as Chair of the Planning Board (5-0)
• Elected Karen Kelleher as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Valerie Oorthuys and John Colonna‑Romano for ANR endorsements (5-0)
• Confirmed John Colonna‑Romano as liaison to the Community Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Valerie Oorthuys as MAGIC representative (5-0)
• Appointed Margaret Costello as Gleasondale Steering Committee representative (5-0)

Select Board

The Stow Select Board unanimously approved replacing the Section C area‑improvement requirements in the Masters Academy Development Agreement with a flat in‑lieu fee of $250,000. $150,000 of the fee will go to a Sidewalk Improvement Fund and $100,000 will be placed in a gift account for signage, marketing or other project costs. The Board also unanimously approved convening the executive session and later adjourned the meeting.

• Approved convening executive session to discuss 688 Great Road exchange (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved replacing Section C area improvements with $250,000 in‑lieu fee (unanimous roll‑call)
• Allocated $150,000 of fee to Sidewalk Improvement Fund (unanimous roll‑call)
• Allocated $100,000 of fee to gift account for signage/marketing (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved adjournment of executive session (unanimous roll‑call)

Select Board

The Select Board reorganized, appointing Megan Birch‑McMichael as Chair and JT Toole as Clerk. It approved a Common Victualler license for Mission Hill Donuts LLC (doing business as Dunkin') at 108 Great Road. The Board also supported the Planning Board’s MBTA Communities housing mission and the East Lower Village location, set the Special Town Meeting for Oct. 27, 2025, and reappointed the Building Commissioner and several inspectors.

• Appointed Megan Birch‑McMichael as Chair of the Select Board (unanimous)
• Appointed JT Toole as Clerk of the Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler license for Mission Hill Donuts LLC (Dunkin') at 108 Great Road (unanimous)
• Supported Planning Board’s MBTA Communities Act mission statement (unanimous)
• Supported Lower Village location for MBTA housing zoning submission (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Ryan to the Board of Assessors through June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Francis Ramsbottom as Building Commissioner for one‑year term (unanimous)
• Set Special Town Meeting for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at 7 PM, Center School (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee approved the May 6 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. Members voted unanimously to recommend that the Select Board remove the Sudbury Road rumble strips and asked Chief Sallese to prepare a letter. DPW will resume patching Hudson Road potholes this week, and a review of converting Harvard Road intersections to T‑intersections was added to next month’s agenda. Several items, such as painted arrows at the Town Center intersection, were deferred to the ongoing Town Center Project.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended removal of Sudbury Road rumble strips to Select Board; Chief Sallese to prepare letter (3‑0)
• Directed DPW to resume Hudson Road pothole patching this week
• Added review of Harvard Road intersections for possible T‑intersection conversion to next month’s agenda
• Deferred painted arrows at Town Center intersection to Town Center Project under review
• Restarted Town Center Project working group
• Scheduled Draft Policy for Temporary Rumble Strips for next agenda review by Chief Evers
• Set next meeting for June 10, 2025 at 10 am

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the April meeting minutes with changes, noting all members voted in favor. Members discussed updates from the Comprehensive Plan and Conservation departments and agreed on a ten‑year timeline for the Open Space & Recreation Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Set action‑plan time frames: short term 2024‑2026, mid term 2027‑2029, long term 7‑10 years
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and voted to allow removal of one set of erosion controls at the Stow Acres location furthest from the Brook, withholding a Certificate of Compliance until the site is cleaned. It also closed the public hearing for 170 North Shore Drive and for 33 Hale Road, and postponed hearings for 63 Kingland Road, 331 Harvard Road, and 111 Kingland Road to June 17, 2025.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized removal of erosion controls at Stow Acres site furthest from the Brook; Certificate of Compliance withheld (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 170 North Shore Drive (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 63 Kingland Road to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 331 Harvard Road to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 33 Hale Road (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 111 Kingland Road (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor and one abstention. The committee discussed grant agreements for SMAHT, application deadlines, and project updates, assigning staff to follow up on each item. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 (6‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑yes, 0‑no)

Board of Assessors

The Stow Board of Assessors approved the meeting minutes (amended) and several financial reports, including the Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment of $90,157.27, the Motor Vehicle Abatement Report of $4,033.75, and real‑estate abatements and exemptions for April. All approvals were unanimous. The Board also voted to enter an executive session to discuss a senior work‑off application.

• Approved meeting minutes (amended) – unanimous
• Approved Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment $90,157.27 – unanimous
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Report $4,033.75 – unanimous
• Signed Real Estate Abatements Report for April FY2025 $2,982.06, FY2024 $131,422.25 – unanimous
• Signed Real Estate Exemption Report for April FY2025 $1,603.49 – unanimous
• Entered executive session at 8:22 PM to discuss senior work‑off application – unanimous

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The commission approved the April meeting minutes with amendments by unanimous roll‑call vote. It then voted unanimously to support the proposed multifamily housing zone at the East Lower Village location. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved April minutes (amended) – unanimous roll‑call
• Supported proposed multifamily housing zone – unanimous roll‑call
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous roll‑call

Randall Library Building Committee 2.0

The Building Committee approved the overall carpet color as Dove and the children’s area carpet color as Lead, both unanimously. The committee also unanimously approved the darkest‑blue option for code signage. Selection of soft‑seating chairs was postponed pending additional options. The minutes from previous meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved overall carpet color 'Dove' (unanimously)
• Approved children's area carpet color 'Lead' (unanimously)
• Approved darkest‑blue code signage (unanimously)
• Deferred soft‑seating chair selection to next meeting
• Approved minutes for Oct 16, Apr 25, Jun 12 meetings (unanimously)

Randall Library Building Exterior Design Committee

The Exterior Design Committee voted unanimously to select the Dove carpet color for the main areas, the Lead carpet color for the Children’s area, and the darkest blue option for code signage. Motions were also made to use Natural cork flooring and Pearl‑colored fabric on acoustic panels, though vote results were not recorded. The committee decided to obtain additional soft‑seating chair options for the next meeting and approved the minutes from prior meetings unanimously.

• Approved Dove carpet color (unanimous)
• Approved Lead carpet color for Children’s area (unanimous)
• Approved darkest blue code signage (unanimous)
• Motion to use Natural cork flooring (vote outcome not recorded)
• Motion to use Pearl fabric on acoustic panels (vote outcome not recorded)
• Decided to source more soft‑seating chair options for next meeting
• Approved minutes for Oct 16, Apr 25, Jun 12 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board approved continuing the public hearing for the Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop special permit at 124 Great Road to June 3, 2025. The Board also agreed to submit the Section 3A multifamily zoning proposal to the state for initial feedback while continuing to refine it. Earlier agenda items approved the minutes for April 15, 22, and 29, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved continuance of 124 Great Road special permit hearing to June 3, 2025 (5‑0)
• Agreed to submit Section 3A multifamily zoning proposal to state for initial feedback
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved an $8,171,500 general obligation bond to finance the Randall Library project, water system improvements, and a new fire engine. It also adopted a Pride Month proclamation, granted one‑day liquor licenses for Clover Road Brewing at the American Heritage Museum, set the summer meeting dates, accepted a historic sign donation, and agreed to coordinate a boundary perambulation with Acton.

• Approved $8,171,500 General Bond Anticipation Note (unanimous)
• Adopted Pride Month proclamation for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Clover Road Brewing at American Heritage Museum (unanimous)
• Approved summer meeting schedule: July 8 and August 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of Henry Gardner historic sign (under $350) (unanimous)
• Approved coordination with Acton for perambulating town bounds (unanimous)
• Approved members to participate in perambulation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee decided that no reconsideration of Article 36-1 is required. It unanimously passed a motion to support Article 36-14 concerning the security camera server replacement. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• No reconsideration of Article 36-1 required (determination)
• Supported Article 36-14 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Green Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. An update on the Sustainable Materials Recycling Program was provided, but no actions were voted on. The group noted Stow’s new Climate Leader designation and discussed possible grant opportunities, without making a decision. Other topics such as the plastics bag ordinance, a heat‑pump initiative, and board term structures were discussed but not formally acted upon.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Council on Aging Board

The board reviewed and accepted the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It decided to keep receiving the Social Worker's report at future board meetings. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided to continue receiving the Social Worker's report at board meetings

Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The trust approved the April 9 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a $770 payment to Leonardi Aray Architects with a unanimous vote. SMAHT voted unanimously to support the MBTA Communities multi‑family housing plan and to communicate that support to the Stow Planning Board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 9 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $770 invoice payment to Leonardi Aray Architects (unanimous)
• Approved SMAHT support for MBTA Communities multi‑family housing plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Randall Library Trustees

The trustees voted to accept the meeting minutes. The motion passed with five members voting yes, one member abstaining, and one absent. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed, with six members voting yes and one absent. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Accepted minutes (5 yes, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6 yes, 1 absent)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission approved the April 1 minutes unanimously. It approved redline changes for 25 Hallock Point Road and 156 Barton Road, denied redline changes for 73 Crescent Street, and issued a Negative 3 Determination for 10 Davis Road. The commission also continued public hearings for 0 Barton Road, 33 Hale Road, and 111 Kingland Road to later dates.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved redline changes for 25 Hallock Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved redline changes for 156 Barton Road (unanimous)
• Denied redline changes for 73 Crescent Street (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 0 Barton Road to June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 33 Hale Road to May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 111 Kingland Road to May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination for 10 Davis Road (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The committee voted 3‑0 to accept the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted 3‑0 to adjourn the May 6, 2025 meeting. The draft rumble‑strip policy was postponed to the next agenda for further revision with the Fire Chief.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned May 6, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Tabled draft rumble‑strip policy for next agenda (no vote recorded)

Hale High School Fund Trustees

The board voted to keep the fund’s current 60% equity / 40% bond ESG investment strategy. They approved a $15,500 grant to the Randall Library for FY26 reference‑room expenses. The trustees also changed the quarterly report distribution, set a six‑month review of the library request, and scheduled the next meeting for November 4. All motions passed unanimously.

• Maintain current 60% equity, 40% bond ESG investment strategy (unanimous)
• Grant $15,500 to Randall Library for FY26 reference room (unanimous)
• Change quarterly report distribution: remove Jeff Smith, add Kathleen Pavelchek (unanimous)
• Reconsider FY26 library request in six months and request funding source report (unanimous)
• Accept minutes of February 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Schedule next trustees meeting for November 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It approved amendments to the Library award letter, adding a signature requirement and opting for email notification instead of a hard‑copy letter. The white‑background sign design was selected and Becky was directed to order ten signs using administrative funds. Mike Kopczynski was tasked with drafting a customized grant agreement with milestone payments before the next meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Library award letter amendment adding signature requirement (unanimous)
• Decided email notification after Town Meeting; hard copy not required (unanimous)
• Selected white‑background sign design (consensus)
• Directed Becky to contact vendor for sustainable sign production (unanimous)
• Directed Becky to order 10 CPC project signs using administrative budget funds (unanimous)
• Assigned Mike Kopczynski to prepare customized grant agreement with milestone schedule before next meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned SMAHT to set up separate account for CPC funds and establish reporting process (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a variance allowing a swimming pool at 126 Taylor Road and adopted the final decision for that variance. It classified the accessible parking change at 56 Harvard Road as a minor modification, while the relocation of business parking and the alteration of the pathway requirement were deemed major modifications requiring a public hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for 126 Taylor Road (5‑0)
• Granted variance for swimming pool at 126 Taylor Road (5‑0)
• Approved decision for variance at 126 Taylor Road (5‑0)
• Declared accessible parking change at 56 Harvard Road a minor modification (5‑0)
• Declared relocation of business parking at 56 Harvard Road a major modification (5‑0)
• Declared alteration of pathway requirement at 56 Harvard Road a major modification (3‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the updated expense account balance of $1,200. It also accepted a donated new Henry Gardner sign and recommended that the Select Board approve the gift. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report and changed expense account to $1,200 (unanimous)
• Accepted donated new Henry Gardner sign and recommended Select Board approve it (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted 3-2 to recommend favorable action on Warrant Article 36-14 concerning the school camera system. The committee unanimously approved the draft Town Meeting presentation and unanimously selected Dan Petersen to deliver it, with Jeff Kimmelman as backup. No reserve fund transfers were presented for action. The meeting was adjourned without objection.

• Recommended favorable action on Warrant Article 36-14 (vote 3-2)
• Approved draft Town Meeting presentation (unanimous)
• Approved Dan Petersen to give Town Meeting presentation, Jeff Kimmelman backup (unanimous)
• Noted no reserve fund transfers to review (none)
• Motion to adjourn approved without objection

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved Minor Modification #2 for the Stow House of Pizza site at 148‑155 Great Road, adding specific timelines for changes, plantings, and rock boulder relocation, and requiring a signed acknowledgment of the revised plan. The Board voted not to waive the application fee and set a 30‑day deadline for payment. Additional language was added to enforce Section 7.7 screening requirements for future building expansions. The Board also confirmed meeting dates for May through July.

• Approved Minor Modification #2 for Stow House of Pizza (148‑155 Great Road) (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Decided not to waive the application fee; set 30‑day payment deadline
• Set 6‑month deadline for applicant to apply for changes (condition 1)
• Set spring 2026 planting season deadline for required plantings (condition 2)
• Required all plan plantings (except those next to the building) to be installed in 2025 season
• Required relocation of rock boulders in the western parking lot within 6 months
• Agreed to enforce Section 7.7 screening requirements for any building expansion requests
• Confirmed Planning Board meeting dates: May 27, June 3, June 17, July 8, July 15

Board of Assessors

The Stow Board of Assessors unanimously approved the meeting minutes as amended and four March 2025 abatement reports totaling $17,856.89. The board also signed the Real Estate and Exemption reports and entered an executive session.

• Approved meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Reversal Report March 2025 for $135.17 (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Report March 2025 for $3,402.99 (unanimous)
• Signed Real Estate Abatement Report March 2025 for $8,773.91 (unanimous)
• Signed Exemption Report March 2025 for $5,544.82 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the March meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote, while one member abstained. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March minutes (vote 4-0, Bob Wilber abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Planning Board

The Board approved a plan to collect public and stakeholder feedback on the MBTA Communities multifamily zoning proposal over the next 2‑3 weeks. It agreed to add language to the mission statement ensuring state‑required standards, keep the 2‑space per unit parking minimum, and revise bicycle‑storage wording. Staff will draft a letter to the Select Board seeking support, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved plan to gather public and stakeholder feedback on the MBTA Communities zoning proposal
• Agreed to add wording to the mission statement about meeting state requirements
• Decided to keep the 2‑space per unit parking minimum
• Approved revision of bicycle‑storage language in the draft zoning bylaw
• Directed staff to draft a letter to the Select Board with the mission statement and request for support
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous vote)

Select Board

The board unanimously appointed Steven Stewart Jr. as a patrol officer through June 30, 2025. It also approved the transfer of the Section 15 off‑premises liquor license from Nickrosz Spirits to 117 Great Rd LLC and the associated pledge of the license. Additional unanimous approvals included a granite marker for the former Hale High School site, the 2025 annual town meeting warrant, and $354,600 of year‑end fiscal transfers. The board agreed to gather more information on providing childcare at future town meetings.

• Appointed Steven Stewart Jr. as patrol officer (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved transfer of Section 15 liquor license to 117 Great Rd LLC (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved pledge of license to Nickrosz Spirits Inc. (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved granite marker at former Hale High School site, 16 Crescent Street (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved 2025 annual town meeting warrant (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved FY 2025 year‑end transfers totaling $354,600 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved correction of wording for Shelburne Farm Section 12 liquor license (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Agreed to gather information on childcare services for town meetings (no vote recorded)

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to move the June 15 town meeting to June 12. Members voted unanimously to remain neutral and abstain from supporting the town's proposed plastic bag ban. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:28 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled June 15 meeting to June 12 (unanimous)
• Abstained from supporting plastic bag ban, remaining neutral (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 pm (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting. It voted to recommend a series of FY‑2026 capital projects, most notably a $4,000,000 repair of the Lake Boon Dam, which passed unanimously. Other projects received recommendations with vote tallies ranging from unanimous to 4‑1.

• Approved April 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend Flag Hill Garage repair $68,500 (4‑1)
• Recommend Highway Generator transfer switch $25,000 (unanimous)
• Recommend Police station roof $125,000 (unanimous)
• Recommend Sudbury Road Bridge engineering $200,000 (unanimous)
• Recommend Hale Water storage tank painting $25,000 (3‑2)
• Recommend Police FY26 cruiser replacement $83,000 (4‑1)
• Recommend Lake Boon Dam repairs (estimate $4,000,000) (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Stow Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve the FY 2026 wage and salary schedules, set revolving fund spending limits, and fund a series of town programs and services. It also adopted a $3.4 million borrowing to complete the Lake Boon Dam replacement, supplementing the $600,000 already allocated. All other listed articles were recommended for favorable action and passed unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 wage and salary schedules (Article 3) – unanimous
• Approved $100,000 inspections and $10,000 advanced life support revolving fund limits (Article 5) – unanimous
• Approved $2,000 grant to Stow Cultural Council (Article 6) – unanimous
• Approved $6,500 for community notification (reverse 911) system (Article 7) – unanimous
• Approved $90,000 for town legal services (Article 32) – unanimous
• Approved $30,000 for the annual town audit (Article 20) – unanimous
• Approved multiple capital projects totaling over $1.5 million (Article 36 items 1‑16, except item 36‑14) – unanimous
• Approved $3.4 million borrowing for Lake Boon Dam replacement (Article 37) – unanimous

Randall Library Building Committee 2.0

The Exterior Design Committee voted unanimously to use pearl grey Hardie board, tumbleweed color mortar, and the color assortment ratios shown in display #6 for the library exterior. No other votes were taken during the meeting. The committee adjourned at 8:00 pm.

• Approved use of pearl grey Hardie board (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved use of tumbleweed color mortar (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved color assortment ratios for field in display #6 (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Randall Library Building Exterior Design Committee

The committee voted unanimously to select pearl grey Hardie board for siding, tumbleweed color mortar for joints, and the color assortment ratios shown in display #6 for the field. These choices were approved by roll‑call vote of the Exterior Design Committee. No other substantive votes were taken at the meeting.

• Approved use of pearl grey Hardie board (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved use of tumbleweed color mortar (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved color assortment ratios for field in display #6 (unanimous roll‑call)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop Special Permit at 124 Great Road, moving it to May 13. The Board also adopted the draft mission statement for the MBTA Communities multifamily zoning initiative. Additionally, the Board approved a modified landscaping plan for Stow House of Pizza, requiring the owner to sign a commitment and provide a cover letter detailing changes.

• Continue Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop special permit hearing to May 13 (unanimous yea vote)
• Adopt MBTA Communities zoning mission statement (unanimous yea vote)
• Approve modified landscaping plan for Stow House of Pizza with owner commitment conditions (unanimous yea vote)
• Instruct staff to prepare a formal Minor Modification Decision for the pizza landscaping plan (unanimous yea vote)
• Approve minutes of April 1, 2025 (unanimous yea vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous yea vote)

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It agreed to revise the Future Land Use Map, tasking Austin to draft a new version for public input. Members approved a motion for Lori Clark and Charlie Hartford to write a letter to the editor with input from JM Goldson and Valerie Oorthuys. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:19 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Future Land Use Map; Austin to produce new draft (consensus)
• Approved motion for Lori Clark and Charlie Hartford to write a letter to the editor (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 9:19 PM (unanimous)

Green Advisory Committee

The Stow Green Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting after minor updates, voting 3‑0. John Colona‑Romano made the motion and John Sangermano seconded it. No other items were formally decided; the committee discussed several initiatives but took no votes.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0 vote)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 10 meeting was made by George and seconded by Ruth, and the roll call was unanimous. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Stow Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19 meeting. It also unanimously approved moving forward with the Bird Meadow Lane Project by submitting the revised RFP to the town’s procurement process. The board approved a one‑year $500 subscription to Project Dog software for bid management. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 pm.

• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved submission of Bird Meadow Lane RFP to town procurement (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved purchase of one‑year Project Dog subscription ($500) (unanimous roll‑call)
• Set future meeting dates: May 7, 2025 and June 4, 2025 (remote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 pm (motion passed)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the Girl Scout Gold Award outdoor classroom project, the 2025 American Heritage Museum event schedule, and a permit for the Raising Connected Kids event with the insurance requirement waived. The Board also opened and closed the public hearing and unanimously approved both the on‑premises (Section 12) and off‑premises (Section 15) liquor licenses for Shelburne Farm. Additionally, the Board approved the proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

• Approved Girl Scout Gold Award outdoor classroom project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 American Heritage Museum schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Raising Connected Kids event permit with insurance waiver (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Shelburne Farm liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Shelburne Farm liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Section 12 on‑premises liquor license for Shelburne Farm (unanimous)
• Approved Section 15 off‑premises liquor license for Shelburne Farm (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington and Concord (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It approved changes to the library award letter, requiring a signature line on invoices and deciding to send the letter by email after Town Meeting. The committee approved preferred sign design elements and tasked Becky with revising the sign mock‑ups for the May 5 meeting.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adding a signature line to library award invoices
• Decided to send the award letter by email after Town Meeting, no hard copy
• Approved white background with green lettering for project sign
• Approved inclusion of project support statement and town seal on sign
• Tasked Becky with revising award letter for May 5 meeting
• Tasked Becky with revising sign design for May 5 meeting

Lake Boon Commission

The commission granted an exception to the 20‑foot dock limit, allowing a ~25‑foot dock at 25 Hallock Point Rd. It also approved reimbursement of $637.31 for boat‑related expenses, authorized purchase of new buoys at $160 each if needed, and adopted the February 10, 2025 minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved dock variance (~25 ft) for 25 Hallock Point Rd (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $637.31 for shrink‑wrapped boat and buoy supplies (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new buoys at $160 each if needed (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjourning the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the March 3, 2025 minutes as amended. It waived the reading of the notice for the 126 Taylor Road variance and postponed the public hearing to May 5, 2025. The Board determined that both requested changes to the Special Permit at 56 Harvard Road constitute major modifications, requiring a public hearing. It also agreed that once a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, no annual review of Special Permits is required.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes as amended (5‑0 vote)
• Waived reading of Notice of Public Hearing for 126 Taylor Road variance (5‑0 vote)
• Continued public hearing for 126 Taylor Road variance to May 5, 2025 (5‑0 vote)
• Determined both 56 Harvard Road permit modifications are major (no formal vote required)
• Agreed no annual review of Special Permits after Certificate of Occupancy (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)

Local Access Channel Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved awarding the scholarship to student #49. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded scholarship to student #49 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the meeting and accepted the treasurer’s report, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved the Community Preservation Committee’s application for CPA funds to restore the historic Randall Library building. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Approved Randall Library CPA funds for restoration (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee approved the March 30, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously. No other substantive approvals, denials, or tabled actions were recorded.

• Approved March 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Stow Finance Committee met via Zoom, reviewed the FY26 budget, and noted no fund transfers or updates from subcommittees. Members were reminded to complete state ethics training, and a public hearing was scheduled for April 16. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to approve compliance with stream crossing standards and to endorse the special permit for the Cottages at Wandering Pond active‑adult neighborhood. The minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting were also approved. The board decided to keep one non‑voting associate member for now. An adjournment motion was passed.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (4 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Approved compliance with stream crossing standards and endorsed Cottages at Wandering Pond special permit (5 yeas)
• Decided to continue with one non‑voting associate member (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeas)

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to terminate Yuris Mangolds from his fire department position, citing the Notice of Hearing dated March 24, 2025. The Board also approved and released executive‑session minutes from the December 4 2023, January 3 2024, and November 12 2024 meetings. Finally, the Board closed the executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Terminate Yuris Mangolds' fire department employment (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approve and release executive‑session minutes of Dec 4 2023, Jan 3 2024, Nov 12 2024 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Close executive session and adjourn meeting (unanimous 4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Stow Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Orders of Conditions for 73 Kingland Road, 96-98 Pine Point, and 105 Barton Road. It also ratified an emergency permit to remove debris from a beaver dam on Potash Brook at Great Road and extended the Lower Village Plaza temporary water emergency permit through July 1, 2025. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 73 Kingland Road (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 96-98 Pine Point (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 105 Barton Road (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Permit for beaver dam breaching on Potash Brook at Great Road (unanimous)
• Extended Lower Village Plaza Temporary Water Emergency Permit in 30‑day increments until July 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Randall Library Trustees

The trustees voted to accept the Public Comment Policy and the amended library By‑Laws, each in a second reading. They also voted to table the director's annual review until clarification is provided. The March meeting minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned. Library Week staff‑treat funds will be collected by Maureen.

• Approved Public Comment Policy (2nd reading) – all five trustees voted yes
• Approved amended library By‑Laws (2nd reading) – all five trustees voted yes
• Tabled director annual review pending clarification – all five trustees voted yes
• Accepted March meeting minutes – all five trustees voted yes
• Adjourned meeting – all five trustees voted yes
• Set Library Week staff‑treat fund collection – Maureen to collect funds

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously reappointed Joseph Jacobs as the Town’s Veterans Service Officer for a one‑year term beginning April 1, 2025. The Board also unanimously appointed Benjamin Glover as a firefighter/EMT through June 30, 2025. The minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting were accepted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

• Reappointed Joseph Jacobs as Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Benjamin Glover as Firefighter/EMT (unanimous)
• Accepted March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The council voted to approve the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes with unanimous support and no abstentions. A motion to adjourn the March 24, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved 2/10/25 meeting minutes (unanimous, no abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, no abstentions)

Board of Assessors

The Stow Board of Assessors approved the meeting minutes and several tax‑related reports and commitments, each by unanimous vote. The board signed the Real Estate Abatement Report ($279.00) and the Exemption Report ($3,593.50). It then entered executive session for further discussion.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Abatement Report February 2025 – $300.05 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Supplemental Pro Rata Tax Bill – Real Estate $7,588.61 and CPA surcharge $181.00 (unanimous)
• Signed Real Estate Abatement Report February 2025 – $279.00
• Signed Exemption Report February 2025 – $3,593.50
• Approved Motor Vehicle 2¢ Commitment 2025 – $184,887.48 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Economic Development and Industrial Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. Members assigned actions such as updating the EDIC website, inviting state representative Kate Hogan to a July meeting, and preparing a master list of town businesses. A vote on the consolidated mission, vision, and values statements was scheduled for the April meeting, and a welcome letter for the Stow Shopping Plaza sale will be drafted. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Mark Brozek to update the EDIC website
• Agreed to invite Kate Hogan to the July meeting
• Scheduled vote on Mission/Vision/Values for April meeting
• Created master business list; Ginny Powell to provide list to Andrew Crosby before April
• Alex Rosiewicz to lead drafting a welcome letter for the Stow Shopping Plaza sale
• Andrew Crosby to discuss Survey Monkey access with Denis Dembkoski
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee approved the February 6 and March 6 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The $205,342 Center/Hale Network Switch Replacement was postponed for one year. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved February 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 6 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Postponed Center/Hale Network Switch Replacement $205,342 for one year
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee unanimously approved the February meeting minutes after requested corrections. The Conservation and Preservation Committee approved a $930,000 grant for the Randall Library foundation repair, to be placed on the May Town Meeting warrant article. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $930,000 grant for Randall Library foundation repair
• Motion to adjourn passed