TOWN OF STOW
Community Preservation Committee
FINAL Minutes, November 15, 2007 Community Preservation Committee Meeting
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Present: Community Preservation Committee members: Bob Wilber (Chairman), Kathy Sferra, Dave Walrath*, Kate Hogan*, Mike Busch, Laura Spear*, JT Toole *
(* arrived late or left early – noted in the Minutes)
Administrative Assistant: Deb Seith
Representative from Historical Commission: Linda Stokes (not a CPC member)
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Submitter's address and phone number. Purpose: (Please select all that apply)
380 Great Road, Stow MA ~ Affordable Housing
978-897-4515 ~ Historic Preservation
~ Open Space X
Town committee (if applicable) ~ Recreation X
Project Name: Purchase of Snow property
Description: In addition to the article sponsored jointly by the CPC and the Recreation Commission, the Selectmen
also have an article but at a lower purchase price. Assuming the Selectmen agree to support the two uses recommended
by the CPC/Rec article (agriculture and recreation), we respectfully request that the CPC consider allocating acquisition
funds to the Selectmen’s article. Since the absolute amount of CPC funding for land purchase is tied to the purchase
amount, perhaps any funds allocated to the Selectmen’s article should be on a pro-rated basis relative to the lower
purchase price. (Entries in the table below reflect this approach.) We are hopeful that the CPC will also agree to some
level of funding support for the Selectmen’s Snow article.
I have increased the amount in the Selectmen’s article by $120,000 to reflect $100,000 in legal and engineering costs
and $20,000 for bonding. These are the same amounts we added to the purchase price in the May ATM article.
Fiscal Year Total Cost CPC Funds Requested Sources of Other
Funding
$970,000 (purchase) $490,000 (purchase) Appropriate &
2008 Borrow
2009 _________________ ___________________ ________________
2010 _________________ ___________________ ________________
2011 _________________ ___________________ ________________
2012 _________________ ___________________ ________________
Total
How does this project help preserve Stow's character?
The Snow property is ideally suited for a variety of municipal uses; e.g., housing, recreation, agriculture, etc. The
proposed uses of agriculture and recreation have been identified as priorities by both the CPC and the Master Plan. The
proximity of the Snow parcel to existing agricultural land will support farmers in that area. Additional recreation space
will address the current shortage of fields. It will also support Stow’s commitment to outdoor activities for a variety of
age groups.
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