Stow Charter Review Committee Feedback Form
STOW: The Stow Charter Review Committee is in the process of a ten-year review of our Town Charter. The Charter is the overarching governance document that sets the legal framework for Stow's town government. It differs from Bylaws which are more specific and address subject areas in more detail. They are seeking recommendations from boards, committees, departments and members of the public on desired changes to the Town Charter. All changes will need to be approved by Town Meeting and subsequently by voters at a town election.
Please complete one feedback form for each proposed change, indicating the wording that you would like to see changed and the rationale for the change. Once suggested changes are compiled, they will hold one or more public meetings to get comments on proposed changes. The submittal period for feedback forms will end on November 15, 2022. Earlier submittals are encouraged. You may submit electronically or obtain and complete a paper form from the Stow Town Building, Library, or Community Center and return it to Charter Review Committee, Stow Town Building, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775. Please note that all proposed changes are public records. Anonymous submittals will not be accepted.
A copy of the current Town Charter is posted on the Town's website at: www.stow-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1286/f/uploads/charteramendmay06_0.pdf. You will need this as a reference document when completing this feedback form. The form can be found at www.tinyurl.com/StowCharterReview (or click on the link above).
Please complete one feedback form for each proposed change, indicating the wording that you would like to see changed and the rationale for the change. Once suggested changes are compiled, they will hold one or more public meetings to get comments on proposed changes. The submittal period for feedback forms will end on November 15, 2022. Earlier submittals are encouraged. You may submit electronically or obtain and complete a paper form from the Stow Town Building, Library, or Community Center and return it to Charter Review Committee, Stow Town Building, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775. Please note that all proposed changes are public records. Anonymous submittals will not be accepted.
A copy of the current Town Charter is posted on the Town's website at: www.stow-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1286/f/uploads/charteramendmay06_0.pdf. You will need this as a reference document when completing this feedback form. The form can be found at www.tinyurl.com/StowCharterReview (or click on the link above).