Planning Board

Overview
The Stow Planning Board is 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).  Members are elected to five-year terms except for associate members, who are appointed yearly. 

Regulatory Duties
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 2010 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.
 

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Staff Contacts

NameTitleEmail

Planning Director

Land Use Planner/ GIS Administrator

Julie Windzio

Department Assistant

Planning Board Members

NameTitleTerm Expires
Lori Clark

Chair

2024

Margaret Costello

Member

2025

Nancy Arsenault

Member

2026

Member

2027

John Colonna-Romano

Member

2028

Voting Associate

2024

Regional Committee

MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council)Term Expires

MAPC Representative

June 30, 2024

MAPC Selectboard Alternate

June 30, 2026

Regional Committees

MAGIC (Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination)Term Expires

Planning Board Representative

June 30, 2024

MAGIC Selectboard Representative

June 30, 2024