Month: May 2023
Heavy-hitting ATM passes (almost) everything
By Ann Needle May 14, 2023 In an Annual Town Meeting with a packed Warrant, meaty article content, and ample debate, residents approved all but one of the 69 articles during the 6-1/2-hour meeting. Voters rejected a closely-watched citizens’ petition (Article 67) calling for allowing drive-through food establishments in Stow’ business-zoned districts. As…
Stow Candidates Night May 10, 7pm
Stow Candidates’ NightLIVE VIRTUAL PUBLIC FORUM Hosted by The Stow Independent and StowTV Want to learn more about the Candidates running for offices in Stow? Have questions after reading the Candidates’ Q & A? (Found here: Select Board Candidates and Board of Assessors Candidates ) Join us online atthe Stow Candidates’ Night Public Forumto be held…
Board of Assessors Candidates
May 3, 2023 Stow Board of Assessors candidates Leonard Golder (incumbent) and Cindy Cummings, both running for a single 3-year seat, were asked a series of questions regarding their views on being a member of the Board of Assessors. Their answers appear below, UNEDITED. Introductions:Len Golder: I am running for re-election to the Board of…
Stow Select Board Candidates speak out
PUBLISHED MAY 3, 2023 Stow Select Board candidates Matthew Sonnichsen and John “JT” Toole, both running for a single 3-year seat, were asked a series of questions regarding their views on being a member of the Stow Select Board. Their answers appear below, UNEDITED. Megan Birch-McMichael is also running for re-election to the Select Board…
ATM Warrant addresses a changing town
Published May 5, 2023 The FULL TOWN WARRANT can be accessed here: https://www.stow-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1286/f/uploads/atm_2023_warrant_-_final.pdf by Ann NeedleAny Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant offers articles that, if voted, could transform aspects of Stow life. But, several of the 69 articles in the fiscal 2024 Warrant could be outright game-changers for the community. Residents will have a chance…
Stow man charged with domestic assault
MAY 3, 2023 STOW–Interim Acting Acton Police Chief James Cogan announced on Monday, May 1 that an Acton Police Officer, who lives in Stow, had been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest. Acton PD Officer Steven Stalzer was arrested in Stow on April 29. MiddlesexDistrict Attorney Marian Ryan confirmed that Stalzer, 31, has…