Housing Board explores Stow Road development alternative to land auction
Housing Board charts Stow Road development strategy over simple land sale. Member Joe Ferguson outlined development options for the town-owned property at 70-72 Stow Road, emphasizing that the town could retain control through the development process. Chair Al Murphy clarified the Board's purview
Housing Board · Meeting of May 12, 2026
BOXBOROUGH — Housing Board charts Stow Road development strategy over simple land sale. Member Joe Ferguson outlined development options for the town-owned property at 70-72 Stow Road, emphasizing that the town could retain control through the development process. Chair Al Murphy clarified the Board's purview centers on advancing affordable housing.
Guests Mark Barbadoro and Diana Lipari offered development insights; the Board identified resident surveying and collaborations with other municipal boards as key priorities.
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Source: the Housing Board meeting of May 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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