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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveCari OrrisSep 24, 2026

Announced two free October seminars — Solar 101 on October 7 and a food-waste/composting session on October 29 — and thanked council and staff for sidewalk and environmental work.

City Council - Sep 24, 2026 · 4:01 →
SupportiveCari OrrisMar 12, 2026

Reported the Environmental Commission's first meeting went well, praised the mayor and council for the appointees, and promoted the 30% federal solar investment tax credit for businesses and LLC landlords.

Committee of the Whole - Mar 12, 2026 · 1:06:19 →
SupportivePatty SpringJan 8, 2026

A 44-year Stow resident and former Parks Board member urged support for the Environmental Commission, citing the renewable energy boom, the biodiversity crisis, and food waste — and praised Stow's existing composting efforts.

Committee of the Whole - Jan 8, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveCarrie OrisJan 8, 2026

A 40-year resident with solar panels asked council to create the commission to advise and educate, noting many residents have environmental expertise and the city already runs about 20 green programs.

Committee of the Whole - Jan 8, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveAngie CharlesJan 8, 2026

Used her EV road trip to Florida as an example: the nearest fast charger to Stow is in Brimfield — she sees the commission as the body to pursue EV charging opportunities near Route 8 and the Norton Road redevelopment.

Committee of the Whole - Jan 8, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveAmy Messmore JonesJan 8, 2026

Said surrounding communities already have environmental bodies and Stow is falling behind; also stressed the need for a more walkable downtown.

Committee of the Whole - Jan 8, 2026 · 0:00 →