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Description of Planning Board Duties:
A five member elected board with one appointed voting associate member, the Stow Planning Board has specific statutory requirements. The Board reviews and approves the division of land under the State Subdivision Control Law (MGL. Ch. 41) and the Stow Subdivision Rules and Regulations; serves as a special permit granting authority under the State Zoning Act (MGL. Ch. 40A) and the Stow Zoning Bylaw; and guides the process of Zoning Bylaw amendments under the State Zoning Act (MGL. Ch. 40A). Under State Law, the Board is charged with the responsibility of
protecting the health, safety and welfare of Stow's residents. Guided by the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Stow Zoning Bylaw, the 1996 Stow Master Plan and citizen's comments and concerns, |
the Board strives to preserve and enhance the integrity of Stow's character through the use of these regulatory tools, while safeguarding property owners' rights. The Board recommends and specifies changes to development proposals to achieve these goals. Board members and staff strive to work with both project proponents and citizens to help shape projects so as to minimize the impact to the community.
Members are elected to five-year terms except for associate members, who are appointed yearly.
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News and Updates
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Pedestrian Walkway Planning Sub-Committee
One (1) Member-At-Large
Duties:
The Pedestrian Walkway Planning Sub-Committee, working under the direction of the Planning Board, is responsible for preparation of a Draft Pedestrian Walkway Master Plan to enhance the town’s sidewalk network in keeping with Stow’s rural character.
Qualifications:
- Resident of Stow. ~
- Applicants should share a commitment to the long-term welfare of the town and desire to accomplish the dual goals of physical fitness and preservation of Stow’s rural character by creating a pedestrian link between neighborhoods throughout the Town.
Term: ~Appointment by the Planning Board to remainder of a two-year term, ending June 30, 2011.
Application: The Planning Board will accept letters of application until the position is filled. Send applications to the Stow Planning Board, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at planning@stow-ma.gov
Posted: July 15, 2010
ASSABET RIVER RAIL TRAIL (ARRT)
Click on the link below to see a map showing the outline of the Track Road property that the Town acquired as an easement.
Map created by ARRT inc.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY SURVEY
The Pedestrian Walkway Planning Sub-Committe created a survey to gain feedback from Stow residents on walkways in town. Please help the planning effort by voicing your opinion through the survey.
Thank you!
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