Stow
Upcoming
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will review the CPC Plan goals and schedule a public hearing. The board will also discuss the 25th anniversary of the Community Preservation Act in Stow.
- Vote on Fuss and O’Neill Inc. invoice #284071 for $40,003.90 (Randall Wood Wetland Restoration)
- Review of CPC Plan goals
- Scheduling of CPC Plan public hearing
- Discussion of CPA 25th Anniversary/STOWcase
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Lake Boon Commission
This meeting is largely procedural: the commission will approve prior meeting minutes and discuss open invoice approvals. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes of prior meeting
- Open Invoice Approvals
- Any unanticipated business properly coming before the Commission
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four separate property projects, including a large-scale planned conservation development. The board will also review a land steward contract and reappoint an associate member.
- 26-unit planned conservation development at 33 & 45 Walcott Street
- Single-family house and driveway construction at 0 Fairway Drive
- Barn and garage additions at 331 Harvard Road
- Resource area delineation at 0 State Road
- Review of Land Steward Contract
Registrars of Voters
The Board of Registrars of Voters is meeting to review and certify nomination and petition papers for the upcoming fall elections.
- Certification of fall election nomination papers
- Certification of fall election petition papers
Registrars of Voters
The Board of Registrars of Voters is meeting to review and certify nomination and petition papers for the upcoming fall election.
- Certification of fall election nomination papers
- Certification of petition papers
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will meet to review a new security camera policy and coordinate plans for the July 3rd festival. The meeting will also include a maintenance update and a review of previous minutes.
- Security Camera Policy discussion
- July 3rd festival planning
- Maintenance update from Geoff Beharrell
Economic Development and Industrial Commission
The Economic Development and Industrial Commission will elect officers for FY2027 and discuss strategic priorities including regional cooperation, a new business guide, and a bus stop initiative. The meeting will also cover the status of a business guide graphic design effort and a SWOT strategic plan.
- Election of FY2027 officers
- Discussion on FY2027 Priorities
- Status on Stow Business Guide Graphic Design
- Joint Meeting with Select Board on business attraction
- Update on Survey and Strategic Plan
Select Board
The Select Board will review and vote on special event permits and entertainment licenses for several upcoming community festivals and projects. The board will also handle a large volume of annual reappointments for town officials, police, fire, and volunteer committees.
- Special event permits for Summer Festival (July 3), Gold Award Mural Project (July 18), Bike for the Woods (Aug 9), and Lake Boon Water Carnival (Aug 29)
- Annual appointments for Police and Fire Department personnel
- Reappointments for Town Counsel, Treasurer-Collector, and Assistant Town Administrator
- Appointment of Lake Boon Patrol Officer
- Board of Health discussion on current drought status
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval Modification for Masters Academy International at 688 Great Road, including an Earth Removal Special Permit. The Board will also deliberate and vote on a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for an auto service and tire repair shop at 124 Great Road, and deliberate on a Special Permit Modification for a hammerhead lot at 38 Hiley Brook.
- Public hearing: Masters Academy International, 688 Great Road - Special Permit, Site Plan Modification, and Earth Removal Special Permit
- Deliberation and vote: Auto Service & Tire Repair Shop Special Permit and Site Plan Approval at 124 Great Road
- Deliberation: 38 Hiley Brook Hammerhead Lot Special Permit Modification
- Administrative items: review minutes, liaison reports, planning director's report, public input
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will discuss and vote on routine items including invoices, meeting minutes, and property-related matters such as warrants, commitments, abatements, and exemptions. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.
- Vote on invoices
- Approve meeting minutes
- Discuss motor vehicle excise warrants and commitments
- Review real estate and personal property abatements and exemptions
Open Space Committee
The Stow Open Space Committee will discuss updates on farm housing research, community engagement guidelines, and possible next steps. They will also receive updates on Whispering Woods and Randal Park. A presentation by outside experts on housing via Zoom is possible.
- Whispering Woods update
- Randal Park update
- Farm housing discussion with research and outreach updates
- Review of Stow Planning Department's community engagement guidelines
- Possible presentation of outside experts on housing via Zoom
Select Board
The Select Board voted unanimously to approve multiple reappointments to town boards and committees for terms ranging from one to five years. The appointments included seats on the Green Advisory Committee, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, and others. All votes were 5-0 by roll call.
- Approved one-year reappointments: Green Advisory, Hudson Light, MART rep, Recreation Commission (5-0)
- Approved two-year reappointments: Affordable Housing Trust, Local Access Channel Advisory (5-0)
- Approved three-year reappointments: Agricultural, Conservation, Historical, Lake Boon, Open Space, Randall Relief Fund trustee (5-0)
- Approved five-year reappointment: Economic Development Commission (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board opened a public hearing for modifications to special permits and a new earth removal permit for a basketball pavilion at Masters Academy. Presentations covered site plans, traffic, and utilities. The board did not vote on the application, effectively continuing the hearing to a future meeting.
- Approved minutes of 04/14/2026 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of 05/05/2026 as amended (4-0)
- Approved minutes of 05/19/2026 (4-0)
- Waived reading of public hearing notice (5-0)