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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Stow public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Road Maintenance and Improvement Plan
The city's road program is running behind because crews have replaced 71 catch basins this year — way more than the usual 12 per year — which slowed paving. Seasons Road got paved first and crews are now in Ward 3. A full update is coming November 5.
Quality-of-life policing enforcement
Ten residents petitioned council to keep enforcing laws against vandalism, littering, loitering, vagrancy, and public intoxication. The police chief confirmed the department never stopped enforcing these laws and pointed out several are felonies. Council took no action but the petition's concern appears addressed.
Commercial vacancies on Kent Road and Darrow Road
A conditional zoning certificate for a restaurant on Darrow Road passed unanimously — council members sounded genuinely excited about the project.